The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, January 05, 2002

Disturbing changes in banks' asset portfolios
DEPOSITS as a ratio of GNP at current prices formed about 13 per cent in 1970-71. By 1980-81, this proportion had risen to 26.4 per cent, at a growth rate of about 7.34 per cent per annum. By 1990-91, the proportion increased further to 34.3 per ... More

VIEWPOINT

The many faces of `restraint'

EAR TO THE GROUND

VC behind NIIT rise
TECHNOLOGY and computer education firm NIIT is on the rise despite some negative rumours lately on profit-warnings by the company. After gaining 10 per cent on Thursday, the stock on Friday witnessed further uptrend to close at Rs 247.45 ... More

ON THE HEDGE

Bullish signal for Sterlite
FRIDAY's trading in the derivatives segment at the NSE saw continued demand for out-of-the-money index calls. Here are some buy/sell strategies based on the day's trading: Equity options: The demand for Reliance Industries was ... More

SENSOR

Higher fund flow expectations fuel rally
FUELLED by a smart rally in software and Sensex heavyweights, the BSE Sensex gained for the third consecutive day. The Sensex marched up by 67.72 points (or 2.05 per cent) to close at 3375.74 points. The uptrend is in the expectation of strong ... More

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In Depth
Inside Kashmir

Guide to derivatives

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