http://feeds.business-standard.comThe latest news from India's most respected business daily.enBusiness Standard LimitedSat, 07 Nov 2009 15:55:09 GMTNewspapersBS RSS Generator10http://feeds.business-standard.com/images/logo_small.gifhttp://feeds.business-standard.com14428Business Standardhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Business-Standard-Markets-Investing-Features/~3/bKpUjyGzfT8/storypage_c.phpWhile there are visible signs of a recovery in the real estate market, price hikes by developers and any increase in interest rates could halt this momentum.http://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=374227Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:55:00 GMThttp://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=374227http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Business-Standard-Markets-Investing-Features/~3/3zi8wJJxeow/storypage_c.phpIndias largest two-wheeler makers had a sparkling September quarter. Rising raw material costs could play spoilsport on the road ahead.http://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=374228Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMThttp://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=374228http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Business-Standard-Markets-Investing-Features/~3/UOozCzZYfF8/storypage_c.phpThe ongoing fare war and the launch of wireless services by new players will only worsen the profitability of mobile service providers.http://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=373537Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:05:00 GMThttp://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=373537http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Business-Standard-Markets-Investing-Features/~3/xQ3WLyxpGLg/storypage_c.phpLast month-end, Crisil launched an initiative which could go a long way in helping investors across different classes take a decision regarding investment in a listed company. Crisil launched a new service called Independent Equity Research (IER), which will provide an independent opinion on two aspects of a company viz. fundamentals and equity valuation. While the move looks good and should enhance the research-led coverage on Indian companies especially the smaller sized, there are a few factors that deserve attention as they could restrict the access to such a service. And, the aim of addressing inadequate equity research coverage in the Indian market and providing an additional tool to investors to take informed investment decisions, may not be achieved.http://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=372911Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:59:53 GMThttp://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=372911http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Business-Standard-Markets-Investing-Features/~3/_UAjaWbFrPc/storypage_c.phpGrasim Industries decision to restructure its cement assets into a separately listed entity, with the ultimate aim of merging it with UltraTechs cement business, is seen in a positive light. However, while the deal looks beneficial from a long-term perspective, analysts believe that there are no immediate gains. But, they expect shareholders of UltraTech Cement to gain marginally from a possible re-rating in the near-term.http://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=372909Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:52:00 GMThttp://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=372909http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Business-Standard-Markets-Investing-Features/~3/CTmJvVSEkws/storypage_c.phpThe results in the September 2009 quarter are likely to confirm the trend of gradual recovery from last years December quarter lows.http://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=372907Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:38:00 GMThttp://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=372907http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Business-Standard-Markets-Investing-Features/~3/pkkOF0foCsw/storypage_c.phpIndexing top losers and winners could be an easy way to identify, capture performance and illustrate performance cyclicality.http://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=372147Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:04:00 GMThttp://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=372147http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Business-Standard-Markets-Investing-Features/~3/09BTrcIppEg/storypage_c.phpWhile the run-up in prices have made metal stocks expensive, medium term prospects are unattractive due to weak demand and inventory pile-up.http://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=372143Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:49:00 GMThttp://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=372143http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Business-Standard-Markets-Investing-Features/~3/tp7rm2wixCg/storypage_c.phpTwo years ago, almost to the day, the Sensex first crossed the 17,000 mark, having climbed from 16,000 in just five heady trading days. That was in the bubbly days that prevailed in 2007, when the eventual scale of the financial crisis was in the realm of the impossible. The stock market index went on to scale 21,000 before hitting 17,000 again in May 2008, but this time on the way down to a low point of 8,200 that was touched as recently as March this year.http://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=371805Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:06:00 GMThttp://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=371805http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Business-Standard-Markets-Investing-Features/~3/sGeBMx8YlUI/storypage_c.phpThe capital market regulator is expected to soon issue final guidelines for setting up a trading platform exclusively for SMEs.http://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=371686Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:50:55 GMThttp://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=371686http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Business-Standard-Markets-Investing-Features/~3/UHEeGS9PJqA/storypage_c.phpUnless loan growth picks up, net interest margins may not expand as expected.http://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=371557Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:41:00 GMThttp://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=371557http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Business-Standard-Markets-Investing-Features/~3/h8V5JA0oVq4/storypage_c.phpRising demand for cleaner and cost efficient fuels, and the forthcoming Commonwealth Games are positive triggers for Indraprastha Gas.http://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=371398Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:28:00 GMThttp://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=371398http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Business-Standard-Markets-Investing-Features/~3/mhxsdPxAK8Q/storypage_c.phpThough metal prices have risen and Hindalcos financials are improving, its stock valuations already reflect most of the positives.http://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=371397Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:24:00 GMThttp://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=371397http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Business-Standard-Markets-Investing-Features/~3/U8IGzgkJ-XM/storypage_c.phpImproving economic conditions should boost volume growth in the hospitality and aviation sectors.http://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=371396Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:21:00 GMThttp://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=371396http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Business-Standard-Markets-Investing-Features/~3/QGmIZWfECSg/storypage_c.phpThe Cabinets decision to extend by a year the stock limits and other controls on the private trade in rice, pulses, edible oils and sugar, perpetuates a regime that has proved ineffectual in reining in food inflation. Restraints on the commodity trade have been in place since August 2006, when the enforcement of an earlier notification of February 2002 that allowed licence- and controls-free trading was held in abeyance. Futures trading in several items of mass consumption has also been suspended though, in cases like wheat, also reintroduced. None of these measures has checked the rise in food prices. While general inflation has disappeared after peaking in 2008, double-digit food price inflation has continued.http://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=371025Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:27:14 GMThttp://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=371025http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Business-Standard-Markets-Investing-Features/~3/b36FDET2cn8/storypage_c.phpAs prices of mid-cap stocks have also run up along with the broader market, investors need to be careful while picking the winners of tomorrow.http://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=370668Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:15:00 GMThttp://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=370668http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Business-Standard-Markets-Investing-Features/~3/Zsgi0kdH3PA/storypage_c.phpRecent tower deals, lower capex and higher subscriber additions augur well for Reliance Communications.http://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=370669Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:14:00 GMThttp://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=370669http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Business-Standard-Markets-Investing-Features/~3/i0nrf4lUY2Q/storypage_c.phpEuro Multivisions solar business is promising but execution remains the biggest risk.http://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=370671Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:11:00 GMThttp://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=370671http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Business-Standard-Markets-Investing-Features/~3/CNrr0AxUCMM/storypage_c.phpWhile growth prospects appear healthy, there is limited room for upside in the medium-term.http://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=370672Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:09:00 GMThttp://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=370672http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Business-Standard-Markets-Investing-Features/~3/4E1ZIjoUfRk/storypage_c.phpA year after Lehman Brothers, the 158-year-old Wall Street investment bank, filed for bankruptcy signalling the global financial systems descent into Great Depression II the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensitive Index has risen 16 per cent, after having hit a low of 8,160 in early March.http://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=370080Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:10:15 GMThttp://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=370080