The Hindu Business Line : Thursday, June 21, 2007

INVESTMENTS
Importance of risk capital
Instead of subjecting current shareholders to `high-risk, high-return' strategies, corporates should be allowed to look for investors with the appetite for such risks... More

POWER
Centre's move to supply CFLs at lower prices
Manufacturers set to earn carbon credits; tie-up with distribution utilities on cards More

HOUSING FINANCE
GIC Housing plans reverse mortgage foray
GIC Housing Finance Ltd is firming up plans to enter the reverse mortgage segment, which is targeted at senior citizens. It is also exploring forays in innovative mortgage linked insurance products. To expand its housing loan portfolio and ... More

GENERAL INSURANCE
Max India raises Rs 1,000 cr through qualified institutional placements
Gets another Rs 300 cr from International Finance Corporation More

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
Mittal-HPCL deal: Cabinet may decide today
For picking 49% in Bhatinda refinery More

REGULATORY BODIES & RULINGS
Allow MFs in commodity futures: NCDEX
Participation of banks, mutual funds and financial institutions will help bring down volatility in the commodity futures trading, according to Mr P.H. Ravikumar, Managing Director of NCDEX. Speaking at the CII Mutual Fund Summit 2007 on ... More

EXPORTS & IMPORTS
Apeejay Tea plans new retail brands
Mulls launching tea bags More

OUTLOOK
Bay `low' becomes marked, prowls outer seas
The `low' in the east-central Bay of Bengal underwent one round of intensification to become `well marked' on Wednesday, a spin away from being classified as a depression. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has mounted a 24-hour-watch for ... More

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