The Hindu Business Line : Thursday, March 09, 2006

Why central bankers should play `war games'
The latest e-mail alert from the Bank for International Settlements (www.bis.org), dated March 8, has a link to an interesting paper. Titled Architects of stability? International cooperation among financial supervisors, and ... More

IMPRESSIONS

Life's joys
One disturbing aspect of modern-day living is missing out on the small joys of life. Just ask yourself these questions: Do you exchange pleasantries with your neighbour at least once in two days? Do you ask your ... More

BOOKS OF ACCOUNT

Numbers spill the beans
Published accounts are juicy stuff in the hands of the skilled analyst. Which is what makes Accounting & Analysis: The Indian Experience 2006, from Global Data Services of India Ltd (GDSIL), an interesting professional read. The book is in ... More

EAR TO THE GROUND

Empire Ind shines on realty buzz
Empire Industries is seeing appreciation in market valuation once again on realty buzz. The stock on Wednesday closed at 5 per cent upper circuit filter at Rs 229 on the BSE. According to dealers, the low-equity company is being re-valued for ... More

Tata Chem sees value on acquisition
A select bunch of investors are taking a long call on Tata Chemicals expecting a significant valuation upside in view of its scale and global presence. After the recent overseas acquisition, it is now reckoned amongst the largest soda ash ... More

SENSOR

Profit booking pulls down Sensex
Markets witnessed the full force of the bear's rampage on Wednesday with the Sensitive Index losing over two per cent. The broad markets were also engulfed in profit booking. This was reflected in the declining stocks outnumbering the advancing ... More

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