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BSNL board approves Pitroda panel report on 30% stake sale

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:18:42 +0000

The board of state-owned telco BSNL on Wednesday gave an in-principle approval to the Sam Pitroda committee report that called for a 30% stake sale in the PSU.

Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:49:54 GMT at http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news...669867.cms

HTC Tattoo can only be fun for a while

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:18:42 +0000

The highly open and customisable Android platform and the growing app store are pluses, but with a poor, low-resolution touchscreen and basic camera, HTC fails to concoct an irresistable device-platform cocktail.

Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:20:22 GMT at http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news...669850.cms

ET NOW closes the gap with market leader

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:18:42 +0000

Last week, ET NOW achieved a 33% share of the business television market - compared with the 40% share of CNBC-TV 18, a 10-year-old veteran and market leader.

Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:14:48 GMT at http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news...669849.cms

Hybrid, electric cars ignite the lithium rush

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:18:42 +0000

With the metal now an integral and crucial ingredient for hybrid & electric cars, mining executives are on a hunt for new supplies.

Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:03:52 GMT at http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news...669831.cms

Vodafone wants higher 3G levies on Tata Tele, RCOM

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:18:42 +0000

Vodafone alleges that the high-speed data services offered by them constitute 3G services and, therefore, should be charged higher levies.

Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:49:32 GMT at http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news...669819.cms

Govt may clear Technoprom's NTPC contract

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:18:42 +0000

Vladimir Putin's India visit is likely to see some controversial Russian investments in India getting the green light.

Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:17:48 GMT at http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news...669777.cms

'Rupee-rouble debt pact may help close Sistema deal'

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:18:42 +0000

India asks Russian government to use the existing rupee-rouble debt agreement between both the countries to secure an equity infusion in telecom company Sistema Shyam Teleservices.

Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:11:28 GMT at http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news...669773.cms

SpiceJet to take on AI, Jet with international operations

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:18:42 +0000

Low-cost carrier SpiceJet will launch its international operations in June with flights to Kathmandu, Colombo and Dhaka, a move that could spark off a fare war in these lucrative sectors.

Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:53:56 GMT at http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news...669748.cms

Essar-led group protests fresh levy on oil exploration

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:18:42 +0000

The govt wants the consortium to produce oil from Ratna & R-series fields only when the bidder agrees to pay statutory levies at current rates.

Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:20:35 GMT at http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news...669664.cms

IIM-A sees jump in salary offers, consulting beats finance sector

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:18:42 +0000

The average domestic salaries improved to Rs 14.94 lakh this year as against Rs 12.17 lakh in 2009, but stayed below the 2008 levels of Rs 17.85 lakh.

Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:59:27 GMT at http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news...669623.cms

Tatas scout for ally to revive Corus unit

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:18:42 +0000

Corus has been considering various options, including bringing in a strategic partner, because the workforce has been opposing the move to mothball the plant as it could affect around 1,600 jobs.

Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:15:41 GMT at http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News...669546.cms

Reliance Media drags Ocher to court

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:18:42 +0000

Reliance Media Works (RMW) has slapped a suit against Ocher Studios, the film production venture of daughter of filmstar Rajinikanth Soundarya Rajinikanth.

Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:18:50 GMT at http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News...669377.cms

ExlService Q4 profit doubles to $7.5 mn

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:18:42 +0000

ExlService Holdings on Wednesday said it expects to significantly accelerate revenue growth rate to 21-24% for the year ending December 2010.

Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:11:21 GMT at http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news...669632.cms

Global billionaires invest in MFIs, Rural Energy, Education

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:18:42 +0000

These investors are investing in microfinance institutions (MFIs), rural energy, education and other areas of empowerment such as property rights.

Posted on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:07:36 GMT at http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news...670067.cms

Rewant Ruia takes charge of Essar's North American operations

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:18:42 +0000

The youngest Ruia is focusing on ramping up capacities, setting up a pellet plant in US to use 1.4 bn tonnes of iron ore reserves even as father Ravi Ruia is spearheading the co's global drive from London.

Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:32:53 GMT at http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news...669803.cms

Professionals eager to accept jobs in new, unconnected areas of business

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:18:42 +0000

Once considered an exception is now turning into trend as professionals seek opportunities in new, and often unconnected, lines of business.

Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:18:36 GMT at http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news...669780.cms

ExlService Q4 profit doubles to $7.5 mn

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:18:42 +0000

I am not hanging up my shoes quickly: Premji

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:18:42 +0000

ET Exclusive: Premji is not about to hang up his shoes quickly even as he prepares Wipro for succession and the road ahead.

Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:40:27 GMT at http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news...669599.cms

SBI to tap retail bond market next year with a 10-yr issue

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:18:42 +0000

SBI is looking at tapping the retail bond market next year with a 10-year issue, although the initial issue size may be as small as Rs 50-100 crore.

Posted on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:10:23 GMT at http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/mark...670076.cms

Market finds NMDC shares too pricey

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:18:42 +0000

Bids mostly from LIC & PSBs like Bank of Baroda, were at bottom end of Rs 300-350 range set. Quote: NMDC | Experts view on NMDC FPO | Top gainers, losers & recos

Posted on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:30:29 GMT at http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/mark...669815.cms