Business
40 yrs of ATM, mobile next stop?
From fewer than 800 ATMs at the end of 1960s, there are an estimated 1.6 million cash points all over the world.
Mkts open strong, Sensex up 90 pts
The markets jumped in the opening trade on account of strong cues from the global markets.
Internet business set to conquer media industry
A major chunk of TV advertising and viewership is passing on to Internet.
Mumbai beats HK to Top 10 biz hub list
Mumbai has grabbed a place in the list of world's top 10 financial flow hubs, beating Hong Kong and Beijing.
Indian women cash reality cheque
A study by Barclays’ Wealth shows Asian women who are increasingly gaining entrepreneurial affluence and influence.
Godrej to raise Rs 400-600-cr through IPO
Godrej group’s real estate arm is ready to float on initial public offer to fetch Rs 400-600-cr for fueling its expansion plans.
Disappointing close for markets
The markets opened positive but could not hold their gains at the higher level and slipped in red.
Coke to acquire Glaceau for $4.1 bn
Tata Tea had acquired a 30 per cent stake in US energy drink maker Glaceau, in August last year for $677 million.
POSCO to start Orissa project on time
Despite the local opposition, POSCO is confident of start building the Orissa steel project in October.
Chennai to get swanky new airports
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Karunanidhi gave a final “go ahead” to the Rs 2000 crore plan of setting up 2 new world-class airports.
Markets slip in modest red
The markets have slipped in modest red after good start on Tuesday on account of selling pressure.
Ad expenses in India over 0.55% of GDP
Ad-spending in India has been continuously increasing ever-since the economy opened up. The sector is growing at 22 pc per annum.
Unlisted cos show decent growth in 07
Financial year 2007 had been good for India inc. The 1470 companies that are listed on the BSE have shown a fair growth.
Bajaj Auto unveils demerger plan
The Bajaj Auto board on Thursday approved a scheme to demerge its non-auto business from the flagship company.
Jet to raise funds for JetLite
Jet Airways is planning to raise funds for its low-cost arm, JetLite, via the private equity route.
Britania doles out pension tension
While 60 Britania pensioners have not got their due for the last four years, others are getting much less than they expected.