While hotels and FMCG saw weak top line growth, most segments witnessed Ebit margin contraction.
Analysts say TCS's total dividend outgo in 2014-15 is likely to cross Rs 11,500 crore (Rs 115 billion), given its policy of paying quarterly dividends.
Rush to offload bad loans indicates a revival in asset-sale market
Norms governing investments by provident funds bar these from depositing funds in a commercial bank in case the NPAs of that bank exceed two per cent of net advances.
ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank reported healthy loan growth and asset quality.
SBI's overall gross NPA as on end-December 2013 was close to Rs 68,000 crore ( Rs 680 billion) or 5.73 per cent of its gross advances.
IT companies have, in recent times, re-invested gains arising from a weaker rupee.
Gripped by the pre-election frenzy, Indian markets seem to be factoring in the victory by the Narendra Modi-led BJP.
Analysts say aggressive pricing by Pizza Hut signals weakening demand in the fast food segment and could intensify competition.
The Sahara group's problems continue, with rating agency CARE cutting its 'BBB' ranking for Sahara Hospitality Ltd's (SHL) long-term bank facility to 'BBB-', due to sub-optimal financial and operational performance.
Currently, the West Asian banking group has three branches - in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kochi.
The State Bank of India has proposed to the RBI to allow it to charge mark-to-market losses on its balance sheet.
Anaysts recommend a 'buy' on Icra due to its positive outlook.
Anaysts recommend a 'buy' on Icra due to its positive outlook.
NPAs, cost, fee income, productivity, HR reorientation are focus areas; schedules drawn for addressing all from weeks to a year.
While TCS will see demand in the US and Europe, its local business is likely to be hit on poor IT spending.
Bankers and executives involved in ATM operations said challenges abounded in this segment.
Another year of strong performance by these export-oriented sectors likely as US economy revives and rupee is expected to be under pressure.
Say 30 days not enough to resolve stress; want higher provision norms deferred till economy picks up
At present, there is no cap on free transactions at own-bank ATMs, while customers can use other banks' machines up to five times a month without any extra cost.
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