Shyamal Majumdar And Malini Bhupta

Stories by Shyamal Majumdar And Malini Bhupta

Hospitality sector's Q2 numbers not very welcoming

Hospitality sector's Q2 numbers not very welcoming

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2012

The Hospitality sector isn't showing any sign of recovery. The sector is nowhere near the growth it saw between 2004 and 2008.

Wipro: A deal that benefits all

Wipro: A deal that benefits all

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2012

Demerger to cut Premji holding by 2.7 per cent, investors to get 12 per cent more for their shares.

Industrial cycle sees first signs of revival

Industrial cycle sees first signs of revival

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2012

Sep sees 94% jump in infra tendering; capital goods showing signs of stability.

Excess spectrum payout negative for telcos

Excess spectrum payout negative for telcos

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2012

While it gives clarity on one regulatory issue, the financial burden increases for the sector.

How India's banks will perform in the second quarter

How India's banks will perform in the second quarter

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2012

It's going to be another predictable quarter for banks. Slower credit growth, high interest rates and deteriorating asset quality will continue to haunt the sector, especially public sector banks.

TCS on track to meet FY13 growth guidance

TCS on track to meet FY13 growth guidance

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2012

First, TCS is on track to grow faster than the industry's estimated 11-14 per cent growth (in constant currency). The second quarter has seen no major shift in demand or project cancellations, which were big concerns.

Top 10 corporates account for 13% of bank loans

Top 10 corporates account for 13% of bank loans

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2012

This loan growth has been largely driven by the top 10 corporate groups.

IIP numbers fail to capture the reality on capital goods

IIP numbers fail to capture the reality on capital goods

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2012

There are some companies in the sector that have seen a decline in revenues but their performance is not sufficient to cause such a decline in industrial production data.

TCS likely to steal a march over Infosys in Q1

TCS likely to steal a march over Infosys in Q1

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2012

The earnings season this financial year is expected to start on an exciting note, as two information technology (IT) behemoths Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) report their first quarter numbers on the same day. By now, TCS is expected to report a better set of numbers than Infosys.

Companies look for 'AQ' in leaders

Companies look for 'AQ' in leaders

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2012

Companies now look at the adversity quotient scores of their leaders.

A CEO who uses free time to teach IIT students

A CEO who uses free time to teach IIT students

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2012

The 'outsider' CEO of India's fifth largest pharma company says working in a family-owned outfit has been an unexpectedly easy ride.

Why state electricity boards are facing a big crisis

Why state electricity boards are facing a big crisis

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2012

Anil Sardana, managing director of India's largest private power producer, says though the tariff freeze by some states is causing tremendous stress, the company will go ahead with the expansion of the Mundra project.

Price war in China may hurt Tata Motors

Price war in China may hurt Tata Motors

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2012

A price war started by German car makers in China may eat into JLR margins and volumes.

Can a rescue package help Kingfisher Airlines?

Can a rescue package help Kingfisher Airlines?

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2012

Analysts say piecemeal bailouts won't work, serious cash infusion is needed.

Inflation easing yet it isn't time to bet on rate cuts

Inflation easing yet it isn't time to bet on rate cuts

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2012

Decision to hinge on Q3 GDP, Feb inflation data and supply-side reforms in the Budget

FMCG sales: Slowdown or base effect?

FMCG sales: Slowdown or base effect?

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2012

Stocks of fast moving consumer goods companies have been on a roll. From packaged food to personal care products, almost every category has been clocking robust growth over the last year.

Foreign investors are in need of some luck

Foreign investors are in need of some luck

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2011

Foreign investors highlight growing risk to the India story.

Pharma firms to gain on depreciating rupee

Pharma firms to gain on depreciating rupee

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2011

Revenues and earnings to improve for companies with low forex liabilities and no forward cover.

Tough times ahead for Hindalco

Tough times ahead for Hindalco

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2011

Weakness in LME prices of copper and aluminium to hurt company in second half.

How Lupin plans to grow in India

How Lupin plans to grow in India

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2011

While domestic sales in the second quarter are expected to be weak for major players, Lupin is likely to outperform the pharma sector on the back of a growing chronic portfolio.