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United Spirits is top gainer

about 10 years ago

No longer a Vijay Mallya company, United Spirits is a subsidiary of British multinational Diageo plc. The stock is the top gainer on the BSE right since the opening bell, up almost 6% at Rs.2194.

United Spirits booted out

about 12 years ago

After Bhushan Steels, it is United Spirits which is the second top loser on the BSE. With volumes rising almost 1.5 times, the stock is down currently 4% at Rs.2307, a fall of over Rs.95/share since yesterday’s close of Rs.2402. The stock is down as after being shunted out on the ...

United Spirits fizzes up

about 13 years ago

United Spirits is the top gainer on the BSE currently, up 11% at Rs.2840 and this was after hitting a new 52-week high at Rs.2940.55. The stock hit a new high as the much awaited open offer from Diageo finally came in – it plans to acquire upto 26% stake in United Spirits at Rs.3030/sh ...

UNITED SPIRITS - STILL A GOLDMINE

about 12 years ago

We have seen lot of pessimism on United Spirits, due to stock going out of F&O & Nifty 50. This may be a cause of concern to traders, but must not for an investor. Investors with a view of 3 years can expect share price to hit Rs.5,000 mark. Read on further for detailed analysis supporting this view.

United Spirits loses its fizz

about 13 years ago

United Spirits is down in the red today morning. From the Friday close of Rs.2670, the stock opened today at Rs.2515 and went down to Rs.2511. Though it has recovered from the day’s low point, it remains in the red at Rs.2611. The stock is in the red after the Karnataka High Court annu ...

United Spirits on heady rise

about 13 years ago

United Spirits remains strongly in the gainers list, with the stock today also rising and figuring in the top gainers list. The stock is currently up over 3.5% at Rs.804.70, with an intra day high at Rs.815. Its 52-week high is at Rs.1023.30. The stock is showing this spirited run on the bou ...

United Spirits loses fizz

about 11 years ago

United Spirits is amongst the top losers on the BSE currently, down over 4% intra day; since then it has recouped but remains over 2% lower. Volumes though are pretty muted at around 7700 shares only. The sole reason for this stock slipping into the red is foreign brokerage, Citi. It has put ...

United Breweries spirits up

about 13 years ago

United Breweries is up in the green today, currently at Rs.820, up over 2% or by almost Rs.18. Intra day is at Rs.823.60. The stock is showing a spirited rise today on unconfirmed news that Heineken has made an offer to the promoters for acquiring additional 5% stake at the rate of Rs.844/sh ...

United Breweries loses the fizz

about 8 years ago

United Breweries has been having one volatile ride. Yesterday, the stock price surged to almost 1410 and today it is down in the red, going down 1.5% to Rs.1339.

Globus Spirits remains kicked up

about 10 years ago

Globus Spirits announced on the 28th of Dec that it had resumed its operation and commenced its commercial production (with a production capacity of 80,000 Bulk Litre per day) at its Bihar unit from 2nd Dec. This was “after removing all the technical bottlenecks at its unit.” The plan ...

Pincon Spirits kicked up

about 10 years ago

Pincon Spirits is all kicked up today. Just Rs.10 shy of a new high, the stock rose 9% intra day at Rs.79.50, with volumes rising some 4 times. This spirited rise on the bourses is on account of its across-the-board price hike. The company announced today morning that it has decided to hike ...

Globus Spirits all kicked up

about 10 years ago

Globus Spirits is surely all kicked up today. With an intra day high a Rs.82, one thought it was not too far away from its 52-week high of Rs.91.20. It has come down to Rs.79 levels as of now but remains over 9% up. The reason for this intoxication with Globus is its very good show for Q1FY1 ...

United Bank surges over 11%

about 8 years ago

United Bank of India hit a 6-month high today morning at Rs.12.48, going up 11.5%. Its 52-week high is at Rs.19.50. Volumes have gone up over 3 times.

United Brew spikes a volume surge

about 10 years ago

In the mid-afternoon trades, some 18.5 lakh shares of United Breweries changed hands in a block deal. This was done at a price of Rs.822/share, putting the total value of the deal at Rs.152 crore. The word on the Street is that Heineken might have bought some of the pledged shares sold by a p ...

Liquor stocks in good spirits

about 7 years ago

Radico Khaitan is today among the top five gainers on the BSE since opening bell. It rose almost 8% to Rs.316.75. GM Breweries has shown a spurt

UNITED BREWERIES GROUP: AN OVERVIEW

about 14 years ago

Based on a single news report that KFA bankers have declined company's request to grant them additional Rs. 200 crore, all UB group stocks are in the red, deep in the red today. We have taken a bird's eye view on each of the group's 8 listed companies and given our analysis on the repercussions on each of them.

United Breweries Beer ka Nasha ?

about 6 years ago

Yeh hai asli Beer ka Nasha .......

Radico in high spirits

about 5 years ago

The stock is in the limelight today, rising almost 16% to hit an intraday high at Rs.1185.15, hitting a new high. It continues to trade 15% higher

United Breweries volatile

about 5 years ago

The stock went on to hit a new 52-week high at Rs.1497.65, going up 3% and from there, profit booking pushed down the stock to Rs.1410.90

UBL in high spirits

about 13 years ago

United Breweries Ltd or UBL as it is more popularly recognized on the bourses, is today up almost 3% at Rs.797.50, with an intra day high at Rs.813. This is still far away from the 52-week high of Rs.1005. The stock is on the buzz today on news reports that Dutch company, Heineken has upped ...

United Bank jumps up 5%

about 12 years ago

United Bank of India has spurted up 5% at Rs.44 and this is after hitting an intra day high at Rs.45. Volumes are up almost 3 times. This Bank was the first to react to RBI’s 25 bps rate cut. It announced that effective 1st Feb, its base rate would be 25 bps less at 10%. Naturally, the ...

Pioneer Dist on 5% LC

about 11 years ago

Pioneer Distilleries has been breaching the lower circuit consistently since yesterday and today too, it breached the LC it at Rs.116.40, down 5%. The company, a subsidiary of United Spirits announced yesterday that the manufacturing activities of the 100 Kilo Liters Per Day (KLPD) Molasses ...

Liquor stocks in a tizzy

about 7 years ago

With pubs also closing down, today the liquor stocks are in a tizzy. United Spirits hit a new 52-week low at Rs.476.25. United Breweries hit a new low at Rs.758.75

DIAGEO WAKES UP TO A BAD HANGOVER - NASHA GONE?

about 12 years ago

Good times seem to be turning ugly. And Vijay Mallya's one long party is surely giving him the mother of all hangovers. The recent battle of turf between United Spirits Ltd (USL)/Diageo and Mallya is turning into a soap opera with each party looking suspicious. On Saturday, at a Board Meeting chaired by Mallya, the USL board asked him to resign with immediate effect as tit had lost all confidence in him.

Pioneer Dist not too spirited

about 7 years ago

The market is not too happy with the merger decision of Pioneer Distilleries with United Spirits Ltd (USL).

Tilaknagar Inds in good spirits

about 12 years ago

Tilaknagar Industries had been hitting a new low consistently sjnce 18th Marc but today, the stock has bounced back into the green sharply. With volumes going up over 3 times, the stock is currently up 12% at Rs.22.50. This sharp bounce back is on the buzz that Africa’s leading produce ...

GM Breweries in good spirits

about 9 years ago

GM Breweries rose almost 7% today to Rs.1200, reacting to the news of its robust earnings for Q4FY18, declaring a bonus too.

RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL - AN OFFENSIVE OR DEFENSIVE LEGAL DEVICE?

about 14 years ago

Jet Airways has crash landed today, after flying high on the wings of Etihad deal. And once again, at the center of this whirlpool is the Right of First Refusal (RoFR) agreement. This sounds familiar as this was the same clause on which SEBI had raised objections to the Diageo - United Spirits deal. Going ahead, this is probably one clause which might come up time and again when such huge deals are struck

MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS - HALLA BOL!

about 12 years ago

Two days ago, the Rohtak sisters showed to the rest of India that they very well know to protect themselves and also know how to bring the culprits to book, all by themselves with the rest in the bus gawking, hooting and even laughing. The onlookers were the most shameful lot, more so that the culprits! And a day prior to that, minority shareholders showed who was in control at United Spirits. At an EGM held on 28th Nov, the shareholders of United Spirits rejected 9 out of the 12 resolutions

Brewery stocks in high spirits!

about 9 years ago

Brewery stocks are in very high spirits today, kicking and having a rollicking time! Yesterday, after market hours, the ruling of the Supreme Court (SC) came in – it dismissed a plea challenging

Sugar & distillery stocks high

about 2 years ago

Following this development, sugar and distillery stocks are up, with Dalmia Bharat hitting a new high at Rs.495.95, Globus Spirits also hitting a new high at Rs.1025

H1B VISA – NO LONGER A PASSPORT TO SUCCESS

about 6 years ago

The 2020 United States presidential election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2020 and Trump will do everything possible to ensure that he comes back again. He might have put off all talks on the virus, denying the danger it presents but what he does see is that there is a growing voice of dissent over the H1B visa. And for him, H1B presents more danger than Covid.

RBI STRESS TEST – SLOWLY BUT SURELY GETTING OUT OF THE WOODS

about 7 years ago

Today morning, the gainers list on the BSE was dominated by banking stocks, mainly the PSU banking stocks. The BSE PSU index is up, lit a bright green because it is banking stocks which have pushed this entire index into the positive, with Corp Bank, Union Bank, Central Bank, United Bank, IOB, Bank of India and et al leading.

WHAT EXACTLY IS THE ROLE OF THE UN?

about 11 years ago

This is an open letter to the United Nations Secretary General, Mr.Ban-Ki-Moon. Given the ongoing strife all around the world, terror and war threatening us at every nook and corner of the earth, we ar eleft wondering what exactly was the role of the UN? What was the objective of its formation and today, what is it left doing? These are few pertinent but disturbing questions. For most in the market this peice would be irrelevant but sometimes, we need to look beyond the market and at the world around us.. as ultimately it all affects us.

Advanta hits a new high

about 12 years ago

Advanta hit a new high today at Rs.442.80 with volumes also showing a robust growth of over 2 times. This seed company is an associate company of United Phosphorous Ltd which is today recognized as UPL. The sudden spike up in the stock price is after the UPL, the promoter company hiked ...

Sun Pharma hits a new high

about 13 years ago

Sun Pharma hit a new 52-week high today at Rs.1111 though it has since then pulled off from these levels and is currently at Rs.1104, just about holding onto the green. The stock hit a high after it announced that it has received final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administra ...

UPL jumps on stake hike

about 13 years ago

UPL Ltd (formerly known as United Phosphorous) hit an intra day high today at Rs.189.40 and currently remains at the same levels. Volumes are up over one time. The stock is up on statement issued by the company that it has increased its shareholding in Brazilian firm UPL do Brasil from 51% t ...

Glenmark Pharma hits life-time high

about 11 years ago

Glenmark Pharma has hit a life time high of Rs.1228.25 and it is currently at Rs.1225 levels. Volumes are up over 1.5 times. The stock is up as the company has been granted final approval by the United States Food & Drug Administration (US FDA) for Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol tabl ...

Max Ventures zooms up over 18%

about 10 years ago

Yesterday, after market closure, Max Ventures announced that its Board has approved selling 22.5% to a subsidiary of New York Life Insurance, which is the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States and one of the largest life insurers in the world, with more than USD 500 billion u ...

EU DOWNGRADES - NOT TO BE UNDERESTIMATED

about 15 years ago

The weekend helped dull the pain or else, it could have been debilitating. On Friday, the rating agencies did it once again - removed the rosy glasses. With the New Year spirits still in the air, though we knew that the Euro crisis was lurking somewhere there in the corner, it was pushed to the background .....

WILLFUL DEFAULTER - DECLARE THIS AS A CRIMINAL OFFENCE

about 12 years ago

Willful defaulter. That's the only colorful adjective which United Bank of India could legally stick onto Vijay Mallya. Surely they would have liked to use better and much suited adjectives but for now, at least officially,

ECB LEAVES RATES UNCHANGED - MARCH HOLDS MORE PROMISE

about 11 years ago

The Indian markets do not have a single positive trigger - nothing is really happening to keep the spirits going. That explains why we are constantly attuned to global markets and happenings around the world. The Fed and China and today, the European Central Bank (ECB). Really, how does it truly matter for us in India whether or not ECB hikes or keeps rates unchanged?

UPL in the limelight

about 8 years ago

United Phosphorus or UPL as it is known today is among the top three gainers on the BSE currently. The stock price surged almost 8% to Rs.593

MCF battle heats up

about 13 years ago

Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilisers (MCF) is in the limelight today morning. The stock, which had closed yesterday at Rs.70.45, opening today morning at Rs.75, hitting an intra day high at Rs.75.45. The 52-week high stands at Rs.84.50. The stock is up after Zuari Fertilisers, along with UB H ...

Sula Vineyards

about 4 years ago

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TULSIANOMICS - THE ART OF MAKING MONEY IN THE MARKET

about 13 years ago

The pursuit of making money is full of perils, especially for a trader. To make life simplier and maybe much richer, our Editor, Mr.SP Tuslian presents a few trading strategies. Follow them to the 'T' and you will not make losses!

What is the SX40 index?

about 14 years ago

Pioneer Distilleries locked at 5% UC

about 9 years ago

Pioneer Distilleries was locked at the 5% UC at Rs.205.25 with less than 2800 shares getting traded.

KFA - BUYERS EVEN WHEN PLANES AND PILOTS GO DOWN

about 15 years ago

Its planes have also gone. So there are lesser pilots and even lesser planes. Yet, people on Dalal Street feel that one should buy this stock this rate.

TULSIANOMICS - THE ART OF MAKING MONEY IN THE MARKET

about 14 years ago

The pursuit of making money is full of perils, especially for a trader. To make life simplier and maybe much richer, our Editor, Mr.SP Tuslian presents a few trading strategies. Follow them to the 'T' and you will not make losses!

JHUNJHUNWALA AND DAMANI - FOLLOW THEM BLINDFOLDED?

about 12 years ago

Whatever these two big investors touch, the stock price zooms up and investor frenzy whips up. Many call them the "Warren Buffett" of Indian markets. There is no doubt that both discerning and extremely intelligent investors have built up an enviable net worth and because almost all their investments have turned

Empee Distillery

about 19 years ago

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Alembic Pharma in the limelight

about 8 years ago

Alembic Pharma rose over 2.5% to Rs.526.75. Its 52-week high and low stands at Rs.588 and Rs.412.40 respectively

Indoco Remedies tanks 10%

about 9 years ago

The stock price has tanked today; it was down 10% at Rs.218.55 with volumes more than doubling up. Its 52-week low is at Rs.179 and high at Rs.317.

Metal stocks zoom up

about 9 years ago

The top five gainers on the BSE right since the opening bell today are metal stocks. Hindustan Copper is leading the pack, up 10% at Rs.78.20; Tata Steel hit a new 52-week high at Rs.174.65

Aurobindo Pharma at new low

about 7 years ago

Yesterday too, Aurobindo Pharma had hit a new 52-week low at Rs.427.65 and today too, wthin minutes to opening, it hit another new low at Rs.392.60.

Nalco and Hindalco slip most

about 9 years ago

NALCO and Hindalco are the top two losers on the BSE since opening bell. Nalco went down over 10% to Rs.76.35 and Hindalco slipped 9.5% to Rs.231.50.

Cipla in the spotlight

about 8 years ago

Cipla is in the spotlight today. The moment it opened, it rose 2% to Rs.592.15. The stock’s high and low is at Rs.663 and Rs.508.10 respectively.

Cipla jumps over 3% on FDA nod

about 8 years ago

Cipla, in the opening bell session rose almost 3.5% to Rs.622 but profit booking came in at this level and it is now at Rs.612 levels, up around 2%.

Cupid in the limelight

about 7 years ago

Cupid is doing pretty well today and the stock priced opened almost 4.5% higher at Rs.132 and went on to hit an intraday high at Rs.134.90, rising 7%.

Eicher Motors does a 'U' turn

about 8 years ago

Eicher Motors has slumped around 4% yesterday to close at Rs.20,341.20 but today morning, it opened higher at Rs.20,600

Maharashtra Seamless jumps 4%

about 8 years ago

Maharashtra Seamless, a DP Jindal group company engaged in the manufacture of steel pipes and tubes, went up to Rs.509 today; a one-month high.

Kaveri Seeds at a new high

about 8 years ago

Kaveri seeds had hit a new 52-week high today in the morning trades at Rs.637.45. But after that, it has seen profit booking and is currently just about holding on to the green.

Wipro hits a new high

about 8 years ago

The market is apparently happy with this news and the stock price hit a new high today at Rs.335.90; it has come off the high

Lupin rises and falls

about 8 years ago

The stock price reacted positively on opening, going up over 1.6% to Rs.866.25 but since then, the news has lost its fizz and the price is now in the red at Rs.850.45, down some 0.5%.

Strides Shasun in the limelight

about 9 years ago

Strides Shasun is reacting positively to this news, with the price rising over 2.5% to Rs.693.05. Its 52-week high and low is at Rs.1172.85 and Rs.640.65 respectively.

Uflex flexes its muscles in USA

about 8 years ago

Naturally, the market is happy with the news and the stock price rose over 6.5% to Rs.297, with volumes going up over two times.

IRCON International chugs slow

about 7 years ago

IRCON International is down after 4 days of consecutive gains. It opened over 2.5% lower at Rs.416.45, going down almost 4%

Glenmark Pharma spurts 4.5%

about 8 years ago

The stock price has reacted positively to this news, with the price surging 4.5% to Rs.698, which is too not far fetched from its 52-week high of Rs.711.

Wockhardt jumps up over 3%

about 8 years ago

Wockhardt showed a sudden spurt of over 3% to Rs.505.15 and it continues to remain in the green.

Axis Bank reacts to "SUUTI"

about 8 years ago

The stock price is in the red but not “crash” kind of a red, going down over 1.5% to an intra day low at Rs.698.50.

Alembic Pharma jumps over 4%

about 9 years ago

Alembic Pharmaceuticals is volatile today. It first went down 3% to Rs.519 and recouped back to rise over 4% to Rs.556.80.

Oil companies in the limelight

about 9 years ago

Oil companies are in the limelight today. Upstream oil company, ONGC fell almost 3% to Rs.176.80. On the other hand, downstream oil marketing companies (OMCs) HPCL rose over 2.5% to Rs.422, BPCL rose 3% to Rs.507 and Indian Oil rose 1.3% to Rs.393.

'Gujarat' stocks up in the green

about 9 years ago

hanks to the Exit Polls predicting a victory for BJP in Gujarat, like always, ‘Gujarat’ stocks are all up in the green. Gujarat Narmada (up 4%), Guj State Petronet (up 1%), GSFC (up 3%)

Ipca Labs hits a new 52-week low

about 11 years ago

IPCA Labs is the top loser on the BSE currently, hitting a new 52-week low at Rs.480. The reason for this selling on the counter is the latest update from the company. It has informed that Global Fund of Switzerland has informed the Company that in the light of the warning letter issue ...

Apar Inds comes off new high

about 12 years ago

Apar Industries opened strongly in the green and scaled a new high at Rs.468.15 but since then it has come off the high and is now at Rs.453, up less than 1%, just about sticking it out in the green The stock is reacting to the news that the company’s wholly owned subsidiary Petroleum S ...

Wilful defaulter Bilcare feels SEBI's wrath

about 12 years ago

Shares of pharma packaging company Bilcare Limited, which were locked in 20% upper circuit yesterday, are down over 6% today at Rs. 53.80 a share, when broader markets are also down 600 points. Market regulator SEBI has proposed restrictions on willful defaulters’ fund raising ability, so a ...

Videocon Ind spurts on oil discovery

about 12 years ago

Videocon Industries is currently the top gainer on the BSE, up almost 12% at Rs.177, with an intra day high at Rs.182.40. Volumes are up over 6 times. Its 52-week high is at Rs.211. The stock is buzzing loud today morning, reacting to the news it announced today, stating that it has made the ...

Cipla on a wonderful run

about 12 years ago

Cipla has been on a wonderful run on the bourses for the past few days. It has been hitting a new high consistently for the past three consecutive days. Today’s new high stands at Rs.746.50. The company yesterday announced that Stempeutics Research, a group company of Manipal Educ ...

Deep Inds in good waters

about 11 years ago

Deep Industries, an albeit ignored and not too highly traded stock is in the limelight today. Opening higher at Rs.88, the stock went up to an intra day high at Rs.91 and is now at Rs.88.50, up 15% over yesterdays close. Its 52-week high is at Rs.94.80. Volumes were up almost 3.5 times. The ...

Lupin jumps on getting USFDA nod

about 11 years ago

Lupin is up on the bourses today. From a closing of Rs.1829.45, it opened stronger at Rs.1845, going on to hit an intra day high of Rs.1895. It has come off this high and is now at Rs.1856, up over 1.5%. The stock is reacting positively to the news that it has received final approval for its ...

Tide Water jumps on "suprise" offer

about 11 years ago

Tide Water Oil (India) is showing a lot of activity today with the stock currently up over 3% at Rs.17,572.Its intra day high crossed Rs.18,000 to hit Rs.18,300. Its 52-week high is at Rs.19,700. This PSU lubricant maker came out with a surprise open offer as it received a takeover call from ...

Tide Water hits a life time high

about 11 years ago

Tide Water Oil has been hitting a new life time almost every day for the past few days. Today also it hit a new high at Rs.33269. It has come off this high level is now at Rs.32480 levels. The company closed its open offer on 30th Dec. As we all know, the company is facing a hostile takeover ...

Albert David spurts up

about 11 years ago

Albert David announced yesterday, a few minutes after market closing that it has entered into an agreement with Zydus Healthcare, the wholly owned subsidiary of Cadila Healthcare for the sale of its brand 'Actibile' with a free and marketable title. It will also give Zydus all business in ...

New found love for Cupid

about 11 years ago

Cupid , a leading manufacturer of male and female condoms, and holding the distinction of being the first Indian company to get WHO/UNFP prequalification, is grabbing a lot of attention on the bourses. It breached the UC today at Rs.293.70, just as it has been doing so since 9th May. T ...

Laurus Labs jumps up 5%

about 9 years ago

Laurus Labs rose 5% to an intra day high today morning at Rs.550. Its 52-week high and low stands at Rs.634 and Rs.453 respectively.

Sharon Bio hits 20% UC

about 10 years ago

The Board of Sharon Bio-Medicine met yesterday and discussed the current financial position of the Company. Based on that, they have decided to introduce more profitable products to increase capacity utilization. The Board has also decided to get the business to move in the regulated markets spec ...

Indo Amines on 20% UC, new high

about 10 years ago

Right from 30th Oct, Indo Amines has been hitting new highs and today morning was no different. From yesterday’s close of Rs.67.05, it opened itself 20% higher at Rs.80.45, hitting the UC and a new high. The company, which makes fatty amines, amine derivatives that are used by various ...

HCL Tech

about 10 years ago

The market is in a selling mood and today any negative news is played up. The stock price which had hit a new 52-week high on Thursday at Rs.880, is currently down 1.25% at Rs.860 levels.

IPCA Labs tanks into deep red

about 9 years ago

IPCA Labs is the top loser on the BSE, going down almost 15.5% to Rs.437, which is very close to its one-year low of Rs.435. Volumes are massive – from a two-week average of 5072 shares being traded, today morning alone over 5 lakh shares were traded.

FIIs V/S DIIs - WHOM SHOULD YOU FOLLOW?

about 14 years ago

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) are buyers while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) are sellers and we the people, are mostly mute spectators! Many are perplexed, trying to figure out this contrarian behavior of both these institutional investors. On 12th Feb, FIIs were net buyers to the tune of Rs.604 crore,

Cadila Healthcare in good health today

about 9 years ago

Cadila Healthcare is amongst the top three gainers on the BSE; it rose over 5% at Rs.486.05, with volumes up over one time. Its 52-week high stands at Rs.558.

Strides Shasun rises over 5%

about 9 years ago

Strides Shasun rose over 5% to Rs.990.40 with more than 2 times surge in volumes. Its 52-week high and low stands at Rs.1259 and Rs.848.50 respectively.

Cyient in the limelight

about 9 years ago

Cyient is up in the green today after having tanked yesterday. Today it recouped and rose over 5% to Rs.510.

Natco at 20% UC

about 9 years ago

Natco Pharma breached the 20% UC at Rs.954.35 within minutes of opening for trade today and is currently the top gainer on the BSE.

Suven Life has rough day

about 7 years ago

The day is rough for Suven Life Sciences. The stock opened with a loss of over 14%, going down to an intraday low of Rs.253.10, falling almost 20%

Cipla gets 'FDA'ed

about 7 years ago

Cipla is not doing too well today. The stock had closed yesterday at Rs.451.50, and it opened weaker at Rs.447, going down to an intraday low at Rs.435.60

BANKS AND THEIR REACTION PRE/POST 2008 - CLEARER BIG PICTURE

about 12 years ago

Before 2008, before the financial world collapsed, every bank in the world, be it the European Central Bank (ECB), Federal Reserve or our very own RBI, each reacted on influencing factors from within the country. Like ECB, looked at its own growth and inflation rates and accordingly designed policies. Ditto for Fed Reserve.

Alembic Pharma is beaming

about 7 years ago

Alembic Pharma is up today after two days of consecutive fall. It opened almost 2.5% higher at Rs.565 and went on hit an intraday high at Rs.568, a rise of almost 3%.

Aquaculture stocks hit 20% UC

about 9 months ago

The stock price jumped sharply in early trade today, with both counters hitting the 20% upper circuit soon after the opening bell. Apex Frozen touched Rs. 352.20, its highest level since September 2022,

TCS shows resilience

about 3 years ago

The stock, which had closed yesterday at Rs.3510.30, opened 0.5% lower at Rs.3492 and went down further to an intraday low at Rs.3481, down 1% but soon recovered from there and is now trading in the green at Rs.3513.

Aster DM at new high

about 3 years ago

From its close of Rs.332.65, it opened slightly higher at Rs.336.85 and soon jumped up to Rs.382, scaling a new 52-week high.

Lupin at a new high

about 3 years ago

From its close of Rs.1440.30, the stock opened today at Rs.1449.75 and surged to hit a new 52-week high at Rs.1461.50. Profit booking came in at this level and the stock is now just about holding on to the green at Rs.1445.

Infibeam in limelight

about 3 years ago

is currently among the top three gainers on the BSE; from its close of Rs.34.46, the stock today opened at Rs.36 and went up to an intraday high at Rs.37.88.

KEC International at new high

about 3 years ago

On the back of over 10x surge in volumes, the stock, in this lacklustre market is the current top gainer. Opening 4% higher at Rs.757.05, the stock surged 15% to hit a new 52-week high at Rs.836.85.

Wockhardt at a new high

about 2 years ago

From its close of Rs.686.04, it opened almost 9% higher at Rs.746 and went on to hit a new 52-week high today at Rs.816.35, up 19%.

Caplin Point down 4.5%

about 2 years ago

The stock slipped 4.5% to hit an intraday low at Rs.1460.25 and is currently trading at Rs.1471 levels. Its 52-week high is at Rs.1617.80.

Tata Motors on brakes

about 2 years ago

The stock is today among the top fie losers on the BSE, going down 7% to Rs.661.35. Others like Sona Comstar, Samvardhana Motherson, and Bharat Forge are also down in the red.

HAL in cruise mode

about 12 months ago

The stock opened marginally higher at Rs.4,759.00, after a previous close of Rs.4,757.30, touched an intraday high of Rs.4,769.65 and a low of Rs.4,706.25, before stabilising

Waaree Eng in limelight

about 9 months ago

The counter was active through the session, with turnover of about Rs. 119 crore and the stock still within its 52-week range of Rs. 1,808.65 to 3,864.40, implying a full market capitalisation of roughly Rs. 74,490 crore based on exchange data.

Textile stocks jump back up

about 9 months ago

Gokaldas Exports and K.P.R. Mill were among the sharp movers, with multiple textile names rising up to about 20% in the session, alongside strong moves in Kitex Garments, Trident, Arvind and Alok Industries.

Zydus Life goes up & down

about 4 years ago

The stock is volatile today; it opened in the positive at Rs.478.10 and rose to an intraday high at Rs.483.35 but from there, it went into the negative to Rs.474.80

FOOD SECURITY - WHEN HUNGRY, CAN WE EAT GOLD AND DOLLARS?

about 14 years ago

For us living in the cities, food might never be an issue; yes, the only issue is what to eat and where to eat. But for many across the world, the issue is - where is the food? Yes, in this new world of brands like Apple and Mango, even today, people are dying of starvation and the number of hungry around the world is just growing.

ETHANOL BLENDING - REMAINS A DISTANT DREAM

about 14 years ago

Almost five years ago, it was proposed to make 10% blending of ethanol in petrol as vehicle fuel mandatory. An extremely workable idea but it never really took off like so many other things. And what is the roadblock? Believe it or not, amongst many ministers, even the Planning Commission

AGRICULTURE LAND - APPETITE TO ONLY GROW

about 14 years ago

Do you know where the next boom is headed and a boom which will never ever taper off? The food industry. Not processed food but the primary source of all food - agriculture. And China, as usual is buying up as much agricultural land as it can and its target is Australia.

BUFFETT INVESTMENT SIGNALS US HOUSING RECOVERY?

about 14 years ago

Those in the market and some of them, who are not so active in the market, unanimously dote on every word and every action of one person - Warren Buffett. Whatever he does, his quotes on life, the way he leads his life, the stocks he buys and sells, his profits, his annual meeting at Berkshire,

HUME TUMSE PYAR KITNA - FIIS TO INDIA

about 14 years ago

So why are they buying stocks into India when nothing, at the moment, seems to be going right? Or is it that they have some news which we do not have, based on which they are investing? No idea about what news they could be banking on but the irrefutable fact is that India remains

INFOSYS AND ITS TRYST WITH BAD TIMES CONTINUES

about 14 years ago

Think of a company which, in today's time, you could say, is one of the most transparent companies in India Inc; a company to whom to you could have given 100% marks for corporate governance? Without even waiting for a second, majority of the people, to whom this question was posed said, "Infosys".

CHINA - SLOWING DOWN?

about 14 years ago

In the past few days, just as there has been not-so-good news coming in from India, China too seems to be having its own set of macroeconomic issues. Based on the data of the past, it looks like the second largest economy of the world was also grappling with reality and growth issues.

Alcohol stocks in a tizzy

about 10 years ago

Last year when CM of Bihar, Nitesh Kumar had announced that he would be declaring Bihar a dry state from 1st April 2016, all major liquor stocks plunged into the red. These companies have a huge market in Bihar and the state too was earning revenue of around Rs 4,000 crore annually from liquor sa ...

Intellect Design slips 6%

about 8 years ago

Intellect Design Arena is the top loser on the BSE since morning. The stock has fallen after 6 days of consecutive gain.

Som Distillers hits new high

about 3 years ago

From its close ofRs.333.55, the stock opened over 7% higher at Rs.357 and soon went on to hit a new 52-week high at Rs.360.50.

India Glycols at new high

about 11 months ago

The stock surged to a fresh 52-week high of Rs 1,134.60 today, after reporting a stronger-than-expected Q2 performance.

Zydus Life hits a new high

about 4 years ago

The stock is a bright star today morning; from its close of yesterday at Rs.515.75, it opened itself at a new 52-week high today at Rs.519.70 and is currently just about holding on to the green.

Tata Comm 'switches' mood

about 4 years ago

The market was happy with this news in the morning but it slipped into the red, reflecting the overall mood of the market.

Biocon leads losers on BSE

about 12 years ago

Biocon is currently the top loser on the BSE, down almost 2.5% at Rs.467 and this is some bit of recovery from the low-point of the day at Rs.465. The stock is reacting to the flat set of numbers for Q2FY15. The company’s consolidated net profit came in flat (YoY) at Rs.102 crore as ag ...

GICRE hits new high

about 6 years ago

The stock is in and out of the top five gainers on the BSE since morning. The stock went on to hit a new high today at Rs.230.20 with some robust volumes.

Ipca Labs at new high

about 7 years ago

In the market carnage, this is one stock which has hit a 52-week high at Rs.1615.17, a jump of over 17%.

KFA LOAN RECALL - THE ROAD AHEAD

about 14 years ago

Once KFA presumably becomes debt free and free from supplier's liabilities, salary dues, Govt. dues etc., it becomes easy for UB Group, to negotiate with a strategic investor, to induct them in the company by offering them 49% stake in KFA. Free from all liabilities, and considering the value of intangibles

Unichem Labs shines bright

about 7 years ago

It opened over 7% higher at Rs.136.70 and rose to an intraday high at Rs.139.70, which is very close to its 10% UC of the day at Rs.140.15.

Adani Green at new high

about 6 years ago

The stock is currently the top gainer on the BSE currently, hitting a new high today at Rs.546

Prime Focus up over 8%

about 6 years ago

The stock, which had closed yesterday at Rs.37.40, opened today at Rs.39.05 and is currently trading at its intraday high at Rs.40.45, up over 8%.

Reliance Naval hits 5% UC

about 6 years ago

The stock, which had closed yesterday at Rs.2.07, opened higher at Rs.2.15 and immediately hit the 5% UC of the day at Rs.2.17.

Unichem Labs surges

about 6 years ago

It rose almost 5% to hit an intraday high at Rs.267.65, on the back of robust volumes . Its 52-week high stands at Rs.304.20.

Cipla rises 5%

about 6 years ago

The stock reacted positively to this news, opening 2% higher at Rs.772 and rising 5% to Rs.792.80. Its 52-week high is at Rs.829.

Strides Pharma in limelight

about 6 years ago

The stock is very much in the limelight today morning, opening with a gap up and rising over 3% to hit an intraday high

GICRe & NIACL hit the roof

about 6 years ago

GIC Insurance, which had closed yesterday at Rs.170.9o, opened over 13% higher at Rs.194 and went up further to Rs.205.05, its 20% UC of the day

Bafna Pharma at 5% UC

about 6 years ago

, with a market cap of Rs.320 crore, hit the 5% UC today at Rs.135.15, the moment is opened for trading. Shares traded were less than 5000

KEC International up 7%

about 4 years ago

The stock is in news today after it announced getting cumulative orders to the tune of Rs.1349 crore across its various businesses.

Cipla remains volatile

about 6 years ago

The stock, which had closed yesterday at Rs.888.70, rose over 3% to Rs.916.50 and then went down into the red at Rs.885.10 and is now back in the black at Rs.892

IP Rings in news

about 5 years ago

The stock which had closed at Rs.139.95, opened 5% higher at Rs.146.90, briefly touching its 5% UC of the day. Its 52-week high is at Rs.187.

Unichem Labs smart gainer

about 5 years ago

The stock is among the top five gainers on the BSE since morning, opening over 3.5% up at Rs.231.40, rising over 15% to hit an intraday high at Rs.257.

Lupin in limelight

about 5 years ago

The stock is currently the top gainer on the BSE, opening 1% higher at Rs.890 but soon rose to an intraday high at Rs.972.50, up 10%, on the back 8-times surge in volumes.

VA Tech in the green

about 5 years ago

Following this news, the stock price in the morning opened with a positive bias at Rs.341, up 2% and went up further to Rs.349, up 4.5% and is now ruling at Rs.339 levels.

VA Tech does well

about 5 years ago

As against its yesterday’s close of Rs.295.55, it opened today at Rs.310 and went up to an intraday high at Rs.340. Its 20% UC for the day is at Rs.354.65.

Lupin follows market

about 5 years ago

The stock opened lower at Rs.717 and went down 2% to an intraday low at Rs.705. Its 10% LC for the day is at Rs.647.60.

Wockhardt in news

about 5 years ago

The stock The stock opened 1% higher at Rs.291.50 and rose 3% to hit an intraday high at Rs,298. Its 52-week high and low stands at Rs.741.75 and Rs.287.05

Welspun Corp makes a record

about 4 years ago

The market gave this news a big thumbs up, rising 20% to a 10-year high at Rs.250.50, hitting the days UC.

Lupin in limelight

about 4 years ago

The stock opened weaker at Rs.607, the stock soon rose 1% to an intraday high at Rs.614.60 and is now just about holding on to the green at Rs.611, with volumes up 1.5 times.

Zydus Life up and about

about 4 years ago

The stock opened slightly lower at Rs.386.05, it soon reversed the trend and surged up over 5% to an intraday high at Rs.406 on the back of robust volumes. Its 52-week high is at Rs.572.90.

Strides Pharma in the green

about 7 years ago

The stock price has reacted positively to this news. The stock, which had closed yesterday at Rs.466.65, opened at Rs.469

Sharon Bio on a roll!

about 13 years ago

Sharon Bio-Medical had had hit a new high yesterday at Rs.419 and today too, it hit a new high at Rs.440.It currently remains around the same levels at Rs.439, up almost 8%. The stock is up after the company announced yesterday, half hour before market closure that its Board would be meeting ...

Indoco Remedies at a new high

about 12 years ago

Indoco Remedies is literally on fire today. The stock has hit a new high at Rs.197, with volumes surging over 33.5 times. It currently remains strongly in the green, up almost 19% at ‘almost’ 196 levels. The stock is in the limelight today after the company announced that the US ...

DESPACITO – SLOWLY GETTING DESPONDENT

about 7 years ago

If the Govt had thought that it could have got the market to celebrate and soar with their merger announcements on Friday; well, it gauged the moods completely wrong. The overhang of the slowdown, the further falling sales numbers of the auto sector and another merger news of BPCL into Indian Oil Corporation kept the markets down, really really down.

LIFE AFTER 10 YEARS OF LEHMAN CRASH

about 8 years ago

We always say, “look at the bigger picture”. But it is only when we look from far, keeping a distance from the big picture that we come to realize that it is the details which go on to create the big picture. The trick is to not lose ourselves, neither in the details nor in the big picture

AND WE WAIT FOR “THE INDEX”……

about 8 years ago

The market going up because Patel and Jaitley will bury the hatchet and move on? Seems unlikely that this could lead to an over 450 points jump that we see currently (2.45pm). Actually, the real reason, as we perceive is the Ease of Doing Business Ranking. This ranking is to be announced to today

THE GREAT TRANSACTIONAL AFFAIR BEGINS!

about 8 years ago

Beginning tomorrow, 22nd Jan till 25th Jan, Davos in Switzerland will be in the limelight; what with some of the richest and most influential people of the world congregating under one roof. Yes, the objective is to get the views of these global leaders on the most pressing problems of the world. But what we always get instead are many not-so-interesting views, no solutions to any of the issues; yet, what remains the most interesting aspect of Davos is the behind-the-scenes transactions

BOEING BRINGS BACK THE FEAR OF FLYING

about 8 years ago

One does not know, at this point of time, when this ban will be lifted. Boeing has said that it is updating its software but that alone might not be sufficient. Maybe a report after a full investigation is the only way this crisis could come to an end.

CHASING BUTTERLFIES IN A FIELD OF ORCHIDS

about 8 years ago

“When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.”

KEEPING POLITICS OUT OF BOARDROOMS

about 8 years ago

The ongoing boardroom drama at Indigo is scary. Time and again, we come across this infighting as the company starts growing bigger and it makes one wonder whether boardroom squabbles should be listed a veritable risk factor

MARKETS GETTING ‘MODI’FIED

about 8 years ago

hen there are some specific stocks, which zoom up or down every time, there is positive or negative news on Modi. These are companies whose promoters are stated to be “close” to Modi – Adani group, Torrent and even Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance.

THE INDELIBLE LINK BETWEEN OIL AND GOLD

about 7 years ago

Right now, equities are down, oil is slumping every day, realty is down. The only price moving up is that of gold. And this is normal – when everything else is down, it indicates increased uncertainty and that means gold becomes the safe haven. So the very same yellow metal which was shunned by everyone and analysts were talking big about price hitting new lows, is now suddenly back in the limelight.

GROWTH SLOWS BUT GOVT GIVES BIG BANG MERGERS

about 7 years ago

And every Friday evening, looks like the FM has taken it upon herself to make some big bang announcements. Today, the mega merger could not have been timed any better – it removed all attention completely from the slowdown; the debate otherwise would have been on the GDP but with this merger announcement coming in just before the GDP numbers, attention is completely deflected.

IIP JUMPS UP, SO DOES INFLATION!

about 7 years ago

This was very good news, especially given the gloom and doom. IIP for July was much higher than expected – a good thing, while retail inflation for August was also much higher than expected – which is not such a good thing.

10% ETHANOL BLENDING - COUPLE OF YEARS AWAY

about 8 years ago

With fuel prices constantly on the rise, and expected to only go up further as and when crude rises, India needs to work on a war footing to fnd alternatives. Well, no one money is being spent on R&D in India but even the idea which was mooted and had started actually working too is on the backburner

SHAREHOLDERS ACTIVISM – JAAGO SONE WALLOH, SUNO YEH KAHAANI!

about 7 years ago

On 9th September, Brij Mohan Khaitan group company, McLoed Russel India’s largest tea company held its AGM. It was not just a routine meet; the shareholders, whom most companies take for granted, showed that they were one’s who were in control.

THE DAVOS CIRCUS BEGINS

about 7 years ago

Like every year, we could not help but wonder about the purpose of this meet. The slogan of this World Economic Forum at Davos is Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World. This is very Utopian as it means zero corruption, fair taxation and respect for human rights.

BERKSHIRE ANNUAL MEET - BUFFETT IS BUFFETT!

about 7 years ago

This year’s annual meet, like everything else was live-streamed and everyone heard and saw Buffett from the confines of their homes. It was an unusual meeting but Buffett was his usual self and continued to inspire one and all.

THINK-TANKS PROVOKE SOME THINKING

about 7 years ago

And it is here that we bring into perspective a few words of wisdom from Nobel Laurette Abhijit Banerjee. It is think-tanks like these which the Modi govt should enlist to help chalk out a well thought out and well defined path to get out of the lockdown and design a post-Covid strategy.

WHEN BROTHERS FIGHT…

about 6 years ago

They were known as the “fab four.” Srichand, Gopichand, Prakash and Ashok. The four brothers from being brothers in arms, taking on the corporate world, not just in India but also in UK, are today brothers at war. Somehow, this is probably the quality of money – it never allows relations to remain intact

WHY NOT ATMANIRBHAR IN EDUCATION?

about 6 years ago

There was a time in ancient India when we were among the best. Takshashila and Nalanda were among the oldest universities of the world. In fact Nalanda had one of the largest libraries in the world. Today, in terms of education, where are we? Only IITs to boast of?

LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL

about 6 years ago

2020 has taught us many life lessons and one more important learning – its impossible to predict the entire next year when we cannot predict the next second in our lives. Yet, we as humans need to have a roadmap, something which chalks our path and gives a rough idea about what to expect in the coming days.

BIDEN SWEARING-IN WHILE TRUMP SWEARS

about 6 years ago

Apart from the pandemic which has upended the entire world of normalcy, nothing about this oath taking will be normal. The outgoing President continues to sulk and will not be there to hand over the baton. Also, the view for Biden from the podium of Capitol Hill will not be a pretty sight

A WELL ORGANISED LOOT

about 5 years ago

So these promoters take huge loans, declare bankruptcy while nothing in their personal life quality changes; then the banks agree for huge haircuts. The promoter gets back his company by repaying less than 10% of the total debt while banks deal with the huge NPAs.

OLYMPICS - LIGHTING A TORCH OF HOPE

about 5 years ago

Maybe under normal circumstances, the closing ceremony of an Olympics for non-sports people like us would have been just an event. But this time around, it was very poignant, almost an emotional experience – a feeling of as though something which made us feel so good was coming to an end. The ritual of excitedly checking the highlights, tracking “India” events;

CASH WILL BE THE KING!

about 8 years ago

It’s a big joke – the Election Commission of India (ECI) has proposed to the Law Ministry that it wants to set a limit on election expenditure by political parties towards Parliamentary or Assembly elections.

THE ECONOMICS OF FIFA – GOAL OR PENALTY?

about 8 years ago

Football mania seems to have gripped the entire world, with all gearing up to wake up at eerie hours watch matches with bleary eyes and yet go through the other routines of life. Right from restaurants to clothing, even birthday parties, cakes, everything is themed around FIFA. Names of Dhoni, Kohli, Unadkat,

UNION BUDGET FY15 - GAINERS & LOSERS

about 12 years ago

For most part of the Budget, it sounded almost like a Congress Budget, except that the speech was longer, Mr.Arun Jaitley took a five minute break and there were so many micro issues in the Budget that one minister was actually caught on TV with a huge yawn! It would be really unfair for us to expect this 6 week old Govt to announce huge Big Bang measures in this Budget. Yet, in the short span of time, the Govt did announce a lot of sops.

NSG - THE CHINESE WALL SEEMS UNSURMOUNTABLE

about 10 years ago

The recent five-country visit by our PM was essentially about the NSG. And all reports, at least in the Indian media, say that it went very well and India could very well become a member. For common people like us, NSG means something to do with nuclear". That's all that we know. But what we learn today is that this membership is essential, a very big deal for India. China is not supporting our entry

THE BEST SUSTAINABLE BUY - AGRICULTURE LAND

about 12 years ago

Do you know where the next boom is headed and a boom which will never ever taper off? The food industry. Not processed food but the primary source of all food - agriculture. And China, as usual is buying up as much agricultural land as it can and its target is Australia.

SAARC - A TOOTHLESS TIGER

about 12 years ago

An energy pact signed at the two-day South Asia Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) summit. That's the sum-total of the meet. After all the hi-drama, with expressions and emotions of PM Modi and Nawaz Sharif being played out like leading women in TV soap's, this is all it ultimately comes down to. This deal is just a face-saver; it's like buying something at the airport duty-free because you cannot go back home empty-handed.

BUDGET - GAINERS AND LOSERS

about 12 years ago

The Budget has come and gone while we are still reading the fine print and looking at who gains and who loses. Prepared below is a broad list of companies which will stand to gain and lose based on the announcements made in the Budget. Have a look and get a perspective of India Inc and the Union Budget.

ARCs - LIKE A VACUUM CLEANER IN A COLLAPSED HOUSE

about 12 years ago

Did you know that some Rs.1.15 lakh crore worth of bad loans of FY15 were up for sale? Worse still - banks managed to sell only a fraction of it - Rs.25,000 crore to Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs). As against this, in FY15, the bad loans on sale was to the tune of Rs.75,000 crore and ARCs bought Rs.36,000 crore. So in FY15, bad loans surged and what the ARCs or vulture funds as

THE HR CRISIS AT PSU BANKS

about 11 years ago

You want to meet the CEOs of Andhra Bank, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Canara Bank and Punjab National Bank? That's simply not possible. Not because we as aam aadmi rarely have access to the CEOs, that too of PSU Banks. But simply because these banks do not currently have a CEO. IDBI Bank's CEO will retire eight days from now.

VENEZUELA - THE POLITICS OF DOING BUSINESS

about 11 years ago

In this new flat world, where a tremor felt in one remote region of the globe could send shivers down the spine of some other far flung country . Globalisation is indeed a double edged sword.Take this latest case. Venezuela and we Indians have very little in common and could not have been farther - across the Indian ocean, some, 15,000 kms away. Yet, we are feeling the impact of the National Assembly elections here in India. Modi's winning might not have

HAPPY, PEACEFUL AND PROSPEROUS 2016!

about 11 years ago

As 2015 hobbled its way to the exit door, one could not help but want to close the door on it firmly and we now look at the new door of 2016 which has opened, with a renewed sense of hope and optimism. Modi coming to power and his eloquent speeches, the Parliament logjam has dominated pretty much the entire year and we now look forward to 2016 with more expectations - less talk and more action!

EVENTS THAT WILL SHAPE 2016

about 11 years ago

2015 is gone and 2016 is in. All the partying is over, maybe the hangover still persists..... For many, 31st December is just the end of a month and the beginning of a new month. Yes, it means a change in the year but that's something which has no real impact on our lives. The habits, traits, characters, routine which we had on 31st are what you will have on 1st Jan, 2nd, 3rd and so on. Thus spiritually or philosophically

BUDGET FY17 - GAINERS AND LOSERS

about 11 years ago

Here is a quick look at some of the announcements made in the Budget and how it will impact companies in the various sectors. Some are obvious gainers like always in all Budget, the agri stocks and some are the usual losers, like cigarette companies. Take a look and take stock of where you stand post the Budget.....

THE VILLAIN OF ALL TIMES!

about 11 years ago

Oh how we all LOVE to hate Vijay Mallya! Every time we see him on TV or his picture in newspapers, it fills one with a deep sense of repugnancy. He epitomizes all that which is rotten in our Indian system today. He shows what crony capitalism is all about. He has shown one how if one has the money, he/she can buy anything - right from law to the entire bureaucracy.

IN SHAKESPEARE LAND, "TO LEAVE OR REMAIN" IS THE BIG QUESTION

about 10 years ago

Common sense for those of us sitting here in India, having a view from the outside to the inside says that "Remain" will win the referendum tomorrow. The murder of the young Brtiish leader, Jo Cox has bolstered the strength of "Remain" as many feel her death should not go in vain. Britain will continue to remain with European Union as the repercussions are too deep and could lead to a contagion Leave - Scotland, Ireland and maybe more countries in the EU who have been thinking

P&W ENGINES – SCARES THE WITS OUT!

about 9 years ago

You are in mid-air and suddenly there is mad turbulence and the plane starts swaying, an unsteady flight. It sputters and shakes. Naturally, what you go through at that point of time is sheer panic, fear for dear life. Those with a mild heart or any such ailment could even suffer a stroke.

THE WINNERS OF BUDGET FY18 ARE……

about 10 years ago

The Budget is over and gone. But before we forget about it and move on, a quick look at those who have reasons to cheer; the clear winners of this Union Budget. Afterall, for the market, all that matters is not the macro data but micro-micro …the stocks that gain; it all boils down to only that! So here is a quick list of companies which stand to gain today and we will see them reaping some, if not all the advantages in FY18.

WHY THIS BROUHAHA OVER IT IMMIGRATION LAW?

about 10 years ago

Currently, India, compared to the rest of the world, looks like an ocean of calmness and stability, notwithstanding the demonetization. The most important fiscal event of the year, the Budget is over and now we look ahead at the elections in the five states of India; obviously with UP taking the center stage.

THE BATTLEGROUND OF SYRIA – PEACE REMAINS ELUSIVE

about 10 years ago

Syria. The grim picture of a father carrying his two dead twins is his arms, eyes brimming with tears touched hearts across the world. Time and again, we see these sad pictures, where children are usually innocent victims of mindless war. We see, we shed a tear or two, talk about it and forget about it. But life continues to remain a living hell for t

BHAIYYA MERE RAKHI KE BANDHAN…..

about 9 years ago

You have Mothers day, Fathers day, Valentine’s day too. But India is unique in the sense that we are probably the only country which celebrates the beautiful bond shared by a brother and sister. Today, as we celebrate Rakshabandhan, we are actually bringing and keeping intact the family unit. Often given a very melodramatic twist in Indian movies, rakhi symbolizes the very special bond which a brother and sister share

GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS – ON AN INCREASE

about 9 years ago

We were so busy looking inside, stuck without head into the earth like the ostrich that we missed the happenings outside. Once again geopolitical tensions swayed the mood and this time, blame it on North Korea, the errant chimpanzee with one hand always on the nuclear missile. It conducted its sixth and reportedly one of the most powerful nuclear tests on Sunday.

PATEL AND POWELL – IT’S ALL ABOUT HOLDING ONE’S STEED

about 9 years ago

Let’s face the truth – we appoint a new RBI Governor, apart from us Indians, that too a small section, no one really cares. But a new Federal Reserve chief is announced; the whole world will sit up and take notice. He/she is undoubtedly the most powerful economic public figure on earth and the appointment of this chief can move the markets while the “tone” of his/her language is analysed and dissected to the bare bones by economists.

PARADISE PAPER LEAKS – NOT EVEN A FLY WILL GET SWATTED IN THE RICH’S GARDEN OF EDEN

about 9 years ago

The Paradise Paper leaks, the second largest leak in the world after the Panama Papers, has created quite a lot of hell, especially for the elite and super rich, living in the Garden of Eden. This has created a flutter on the international media; for once, Trump is not the leading story!

THE CURIOUS CASE OF RISING CRUDE

about 9 years ago

Crude oil is climbing high and with it, all these chest beating reports on India from World Bank could end up being just that – on paper, just a report. Not to break the bubble…oops, balloon but seriously, as one climbs higher and higher up the Sensex and Nifty ladder, do look around – you might see crude going up alongside and that’s most certainly not a pretty sight.

DAVOS – WHERE THE RICH AND POWERFUL KOWTOW!

about 9 years ago

very year in Davos, Switzerland, world leaders in business, politics and civil society gather to discuss the most pressing issues and opportunities facing the world. As when this year’s meet began, we could not help but wonder about the purpose of this meet. The slogan of this World Economic Forum at Davos is – Committed to improving the state of the world. Seriously? The same day that the Davos meet begins, Trump takes oath as the Pre