The Hindu Business Line : Wednesday, September 01, 2004

FINANCIAL SCAN
PSBs: Capital needs force rethink
BONDS continue to be volatile. After the giddy rise from 5.25-per cent levels to 6.7 per cent in about six weeks, 10- year yields crashed to 6.05 per cent in just five trading sessions last week. This despite the none-too-friendly data last ... More

DOWN TO EARTH
Unchanged quarter century for farmers
At the end of a quarter century of struggle, the typical farmer is as badly indebted as he was at the beginning but stands vindicated and cleared of all charges of being indolent, ignorant and incompetent. More

EAR TO THE GROUND
Divergent trend at bourses
SRF Ltd on Tuesday witnessed increased volatility on the NSE. However, the stock's movement on the BSE was normal. Dealers said the stock, which saw a low of Rs 37.10 and a high of Rs 49.10, witnessed sudden movement around 12.30 PM. They ... More

SENSOR
Mid-caps make merry in modest trading
AFTER a lacklustre start to the day's trading, stock prices recovered as Sensex closed in positive territory for the second consecutive day. Price gains during the day were, however, muted compared to the robust opening to the week's trading ... More

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