Private companies have been increasing their dividend payouts at a much higher pace than their public-sector counterparts, though some state-run companies are making huge payouts in absolute terms.
According to a Gartner study, Indian IT services market is likely to grow to USD10 bn by 2011.
Experts tell Ujjval Jauhari that investors need to be careful in picking stocks given high valuations and with markets possibly ignoring potential risks
Any economy, which has to sustain a wage CAGR of 6-7%, slips into recession within 15-20 years.
UV Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd has made the highest bid of Rs 16,000 crore to buy Anil Ambani group's Reliance Communications and Reliance Telecom, which are in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). Last year it was the highest bidder for taking over Aircel's assets for an upfront payment of Rs 150 crore. Surajeet Das Gupta and Dev Chatterjee dig deeper to find out more about this little known company.
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The information technology (IT) industry has increased its contribution to the country's GDP from 1.2 per cent in 1997-98 to 5.2 per cent in 2006-07, according to a Nasscom-Deloitte study.
Some of the notable models set to make a debut next year include the Tata Harrier, the Mahindra S201, the Kia SP Concept, MG Motors' Boujun 530, and the Honda HR-V.
The Indian entertainment and media industry is expected to outgrow the country's economy every year between 2007 and 2011.
The Jet Airways of old is no more and the industry mourns its demise. Anjuli Bhargava reports.
Cellular services segment in India, the world's fastest growing wireless market, is expected to more than double to $25 billion by 2011, global consultancy and research firm Gartner has said.
However, projections made over the last few years indicate a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 80-90 per cent. Research firm TPI believes this is "not easily achievable".
India has the fastest growing healthcare IT market in Asia, with an expected growth rate of 22 per cent, followed closely by China and Vietnam, says a report.
For the animation industry, the share of domestic demand is just 10 per cent of the total market.
The Indian software and BPO segment will grow at a rate of more than 16 per cent to become a $ 132 billion industry by 2012, global infotech analyst International Data Corporation said. Together with IT and ITeS, and exports revenue of Rs 3,20,278 crore (Rs 3.2 trillion), the total IT and ITeS industry would grow to Rs 5,29,976 crore ($ 132 billion) by 2012, representing a growth of 16.5 per cent, said IDC. Exports continue to be the biggest segment at Rs 97,492 cr (Rs 974).
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Rajesh Gopinathan, who took charge as chief executive of TCS on Tuesday, said he and his newly appointed team will ensure sustenance of the company's growth momentum and continuous evolution of its strategy.
The Indian information technology and related services industry is predicted to become a $100 billion plus industry by 2011, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 18 per cent, states an IDC report.
There was virtually no incremental equity investment by Tata Sons during Mistry's first two years
The man who owns close to 94 per cent of the shares of Patanjali Ayurved, an unlisted company, does not, however, take a salary or receive dividends.
The amount of digital information consumed globally in 2006 alone, if stacked as books, can go to and fro from the sun 18 times
India largely exports block frozen shrimp to Vietnam for reprocessing and forward shipment to its customer countries like China, EU, Japan and USA.
Indian information technology companies are all out to aggressively pursue mergers and acquisitions in the $287 billion market in Europe, reported a study by investment bank Avendus Advisors.
The Anchor and Panasonic connection is a blend of legacy and quality and there really is no question of substituting one for the other. Panasonic is banking on Anchor's familiarity and widespread recall, to push its way ahead in the premium, automation-aided home appliances and accessories market.
Online learning platforms have become go-to places for those suffocated by the current curbs on movement.
Following their passion paid off for Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth with their fantasy sports platform Dream11 entering the unicorn club with a valuation of over $1 billion.
'Historically, the lead-up to a general election tends to be excessively volatile and big losses are perfectly possible.'
Sayre Therapeutics aims for a spot among top 5 players in oncology.
Needed: Speedy implementation of infrastructure related projects and liberalisation of private sector participation in the infrastructure sector.
The most consistent wealth creators since 2008 are all consumer-facing companies, says Devangshu Datta.
Indian software companies have a huge potential to grow. And investors are likely to reap advantages of the same.
These unmanned aerial vehicles can fly at high speeds, detect intruders, do aerobatic maneuvers like loops, rolls, spins, and hammerheads effortlessly and communicate with each other intelligently.
Morgan Stanley expects the central bank to cut rates this week, 125 bps in cuts through 2015.
Power transmission infrastructure in 18 major cities could be potentially hacked.
While the overall passenger car industry is expected to grow at around seven per cent a year in the next five years, SUV growth is expected to be over 10 per cent.
Impact of the slowdown is most visible among promoter/owner-CEOs
Salil Dhawan reveals the MFs that have not only performed well in the past but have a promising outlook for the future too.
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