tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472Tue, 22 Oct 2024 01:24:15 +0000Abdul kalamCheap carFIIFedGrowthIndiaInvestmentMutual FundsNanoNiftyPEPoliticsPresidentPresident of IndiaSensexStocksTata MotorswealthCognitive-content is defined as the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned. All we write here is based on the result of our perception and learning and reasoning. We sincerely hope you will enjoy our writings.http://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Suresh)Blogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-7181056252648931301Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:53:00 +00002009-12-14T00:22:27.568+05:30A classmate of mine, during my ‘Masters’ days, always had the habit of storing his resume, his project work, and anything that is important in a separate folder of his email. He thought it made lot of sense, as he had the flexibility to use it whenever and wherever he wanted. Also, it was free. Replace my friend with a company, and his stuff with software, applications, and data, stored in the http://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2009/12/cloud-computing-on-cloud-nine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-3152820141308158Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:47:00 +00002009-04-07T16:21:33.949+05:30What would you do when you are frustrated or angered by a leader’s action (or the lack of it)? You can spit, call names, shout, burn effigies, bite your lip and remain silent, or keep listening to your MP3 and pretend you never thought or heard about it. And, you can also throw a shoe. At least that’s how people seem to express their anguish in recent times. Throwing a shoe at leaders is globallyhttp://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2009/04/economics-of-hurling-shoe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-6133416688582307498Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:01:00 +00002009-03-22T19:04:31.499+05:30Part of my job description demands me to teach, my fellow colleagues, about various types of securities including the US Treasury Securities. And, I try hard to justify my paycheck. Treasury Securities, be it a T-bill, T-note or a T-bond, are issued by a country’s central government to raise capital. The general perception is that Treasury securities issued by US Government are virtually free of http://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2009/03/forex-reserves-conundrum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-6238289571046148096Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:06:00 +00002009-01-16T01:02:46.062+05:30The ban slapped by the World Bank on Wipro and Megasoft following the Satyam saga seems to have raised more than just eyebrows. And rightly so. After all, the Indian software industry – perennially in the media limelight for the right reasons – is the centre of our sterling economic growth. Several Indian software companies have been showcased in the international markets as benchmark companies. http://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2009/01/is-it-curtains-for-indian-software.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-3349028900989774784Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:42:00 +00002008-09-18T18:37:58.046+05:30The Chapter 11 (Bankruptcy Protection) filed by the 158-year old Lehman Brothers, the $50-billion sale of Mother Merrill to Bank of America, and the ratings downgrade of AIG seems to have sent shiver down the spine of investors in both mature and emerging markets. A reflection of the same was seen in Wall Street, as it posed its worst losses since September 11, 2001. Fears that other big http://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2008/09/is-it-tip-of-ice-berg.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-1985464830387332008Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:01:00 +00002008-07-09T01:41:56.826+05:30GrowthInvestmentMutual FundswealthIs it the economy that is behaving badly or is it us? Any article you read these days has references to the rising crude prices, Inflation problems, high interest rate regimes, mortgage problems and eventually some larger problems that with economy that a common man cannot understand. To not deviate from the trend, I have mentioned them here as well. Creating wealth may be easy when you follow http://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2008/06/dummies-guide-for-wealth-creation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suresh)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-6887407684642321310Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:57:00 +00002008-06-12T16:48:34.573+05:30My two cents Predicting the direction of market is like driving a car blindfolded taking directions from a man who is looking out of the rear window. Nevertheless, I am willing to stick my neck out and say that the chances of Sensex touching 20,000 again in 2008 is limited. I also expect the markets to remain volatile through the remaining part of the year, even as crude wreaks havoc on the http://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2008/06/sensex-and-nifty-what-next-part-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-1032145117213694951Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:05:00 +00002008-06-08T10:40:52.102+05:30FedFIINiftyPESensexStocksWith key Indian benchmark indices, the 30-stock BSE Sensex and the 50-stock S&P CNX Nifty, moving like a swing over a broad range, some interesting questions emerge. Will Sensex touch 20,000 again in 2008? Will the volatility in the markets abate? Would the cost of imported commodities, such as crude oil, play a key factor in earnings growth and in turn on the value of index? Before http://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2008/06/sensex-and-nifty-what-next-part-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-503502962621767570Sun, 03 Feb 2008 16:11:00 +00002008-02-03T22:55:10.462+05:30Cheap carNanoTata MotorsNano if successful is expected to define a new segment, a segment somewhere between the two/three wheeler user market and the current entry level passenger car market. Both these segments need to be absolutely convinced that Nano is going to benefit them to turn this venture a success. Whether this initial pricing is based on a penetrative pricing strategy to gain market share or if it is http://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2008/02/nano-dream-car-or-dream-ii.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suresh)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-1183421249786008726Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:47:00 +00002008-01-26T03:31:23.418+05:30Will Nano be the dream car that the common man wants? Tata's credentials and ability to deliver this car has never been in question, the moot point though is the price tag that the car carries. With a tag of Rs 1 lakh Plus vat and ..., this car is roughly about twice as costly as the best selling motor bike in India. Will Price alone be good enough to woo these customers to buy Nano? Many http://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2008/01/nano-dream-car-or-dream.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suresh)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-2729124679640490938Tue, 25 Dec 2007 23:56:00 +00002007-12-26T08:31:45.738+05:30 Summary*FIIs were net buyers in 2007*Inflows have surged multifolds since Sep 2007; surge in inflows coincides with the reduction in short-term rates by the Fed****************Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers in Indian markets in 2007. According to the data published by Securities Exchange Board of India, FIIs have made a net investment (in both Equity and Debt) to the tunehttp://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2007/12/fii-trends-net-investments-surge-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-6683308768124136669Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:28:00 +00002007-12-17T02:12:10.976+05:30In my post dated April 4th (American New Home buyers can wait), I had indicated that the Federal Reserve will be forced to ease the interest rates if the housing market crisis continues. This is what appears to be happening in the US economy. Between September and now, driven by an economic slowdown in the wake of housing market crisis coupled with rising oil prices, Fed has lowered the http://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2007/12/federal-reserves-juggling-act.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-1043913198960548538Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:44:00 +00002007-10-04T00:20:13.024+05:30Indian equity market has been on fire for the last couple of weeks.From the moment Big Ben had made his decision, there has been a unbound optimism on part of Equity investors. It was no wonder that the sensex made it's quickest 1000 points recently and looking at the way it is going, it might as well break that record. Is this optimism based just on faith or is there a sound foundation behind ithttp://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2007/10/where-are-markets-going.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suresh)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-8298383406116742839Sun, 02 Sep 2007 16:10:00 +00002007-09-03T19:24:53.871+05:30Estimated to have impacted about two million American homeowners with spotty credits, the sub-prime mortgage crisis continue to chug along. With their homes at stake, these homeowners and their lenders are increasingly finding the going getting tougher. According to NewYork Times, which cites the data of Realtytrac, 1.2 million homeowners have been forced to opt for foreclosures in 2006, a 42% http://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2007/09/lessons-from-sub-prime-mortgage-crisis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-4934710330015759180Sat, 16 Jun 2007 18:25:00 +00002007-06-17T00:04:30.039+05:30Abdul kalamIndiaPoliticsPresidentPresident of IndiaEvery now and then as bollywood goes into a slumber the Indian politicians put together exciting games that interests the country as a whole without any regional barrier. As the political parties in India start the president game, many players will come and go until they find the one who can play the president role to their liking. The president Of India is given the Honour of being the http://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2007/06/who-wants-to-be-president-of-india.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suresh)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-115590132273771959Fri, 18 Aug 2006 10:53:00 +00002007-05-09T01:55:21.966+05:30In our earlier post 'Is it the beggining of an end for Dell?', during May 2006, we had thrown light on the various challenges faced by Dell Inc. The latest quarter (second quarter of FY07) results indicate that the company has no respite from its woes, even as it struggled to gain traction against its competitors - HP, Lenovo and Acer. Despite its aggressive pricing strategies, the company's http://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2006/08/dells-woes-continue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-115131393747308679Mon, 26 Jun 2006 09:16:00 +00002007-05-09T01:52:00.552+05:30A few months ago, when SemIndia decided to locate its semiconductor fabrication plant in Hyderabad, India at a cost of $3 billion, the media went ‘ga ga’ about it saying that it signals India’s entry into the manufacturing league, a stronghold of select few countries such as China, Taiwan and Singapore till recently. Yes. One cannot refute the fact this is the first time India has been consideredhttp://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2006/06/will-semindia-deliver.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-114871678557293735Sat, 27 May 2006 07:28:00 +00002007-05-09T01:53:37.899+05:30In my previous post (Lessons from China - 1), i had promised that i will try to answer a few questions that i had raised. In this i have made an attempt to do the same.How successful is China in running its show? Can India emulate what it did? Where is India scoring ahead?One should look at multiple parameters to evaluate this. Looking at GDP alone will not suffice the requirements. This is http://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2006/05/lessons-from-china-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-114762943663043920Wed, 17 May 2006 17:54:00 +00002006-05-17T19:47:53.040+05:30Too often in recent times we have heard the news of ships with Toxic materials heading India's way for ship breaking, and the government doing nothing until the Supreme court intervening. Inspite of being aware of the pollution that a Toxic ship might introduce to the eco system, the government has been sitting tight lipped on the issue. It has been left to organisations like Green peace to http://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2006/05/free-pass-for-toxic-ships.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suresh)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-114760381520002894Sun, 14 May 2006 09:41:00 +00002007-05-09T01:54:58.143+05:30When Michael Dell founded Dell Computer Corporation, his philosophy was quite simple – small margins but large volumes. In short, he tried and succeeded in commoditizing the computer. He sold the PCs directly to the customers and pared the overhead costs. However, when Dell Inc., currently the world’s largest PC maker, announced a few days ago that it might miss its first quarter earnings target,http://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2006/05/is-it-beginning-of-end-for-dell.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-114633914409672269Sat, 29 Apr 2006 18:48:00 +00002007-05-09T01:53:11.176+05:30Assume that you were born in a rural town and you want to migrate to a city to make a living. But the government restricts the rural-urban migration. Assume that you want to invest your money in safer options, but all you will get is 1.5-1.75% in returns for a 30 year long-term bond. Assume that the Government owns all the lands and is willing to lend it to you at a nominal rate. What would you http://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2006/04/lessons-from-china-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-114608990566114347Wed, 26 Apr 2006 22:05:00 +00002006-04-27T23:46:02.726+05:30 This is what most people be wondering as the government amends the post office bill. The First time that this bill is being amended after almost 100 years, is churning up a lot of unease and questions among consumers and courier industry alike. Indian courier industry with about 2300 players has had a free run so far, severe competition has made sure that the industry is self regulated and http://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2006/04/will-message-be-delivered.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suresh)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-114522326460473804Tue, 18 Apr 2006 21:31:00 +00002006-04-19T21:07:18.340+05:30Changing Conditions In recent times however a lot of emphasis is being placed on Road development, this can be verified from the fact that the National plan had listed Road development as a priority area for economic development. The Golden quadrilateral aimed to connect the four major cities in India Viz Bombay, Chennai, Delhi and Kolkatta is close to completion and in pipeline is also projectshttp://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2006/04/roads-to-development-ii.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suresh)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-114522385984789716Sun, 16 Apr 2006 21:43:00 +00002006-04-17T03:20:36.823+05:30 How Important are Roads to us?, On any given day, I travel atleast 15 km on roads, small and big ones all included, probably everyone uses them in their day to day life. Roads have been and will be an integral part of a individual's life for years to come until we devise a way to travel in cable cars like people(and robots) did in Asimov's novels or until someone is succesfull with his http://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2006/04/roads-to-development.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suresh)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25840472.post-114473567326617991Tue, 11 Apr 2006 05:25:00 +00002007-05-09T01:56:13.817+05:30Advantage IndiaCommenced in 1998-99, the Indian infrastructure drive spelt a lot of good for the Indians. Ostensible ones are faster, comfortable journeys, safer travel, and lower maitenance, fuel, and logistic costs. But there were lot of intangibles that were tagged along. These include the increase in employment rate and in turn increase in the per capita income, augmentation to the GDP (http://cognitive-content.blogspot.com/2006/04/infrastructure-drive-of-india-inc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0