The Hindu Business Line : Thursday, January 11, 2007

ACCOUNT SPEAK
Cost audit has a major role in consumer protection
Consumers, in a liberal economy, are vulnerable to practices such as monopoly or predatory pricing. Curbing these practices requires a harmonised and authentic cost database. More

EAR TO THE GROUND
Srei Infra: Rate hike keenly watched
The Srei stock is being viewed in the context of the company's decision to increase its benchmark lending rate by 50 bps to 11.5 per cent. The hike, which came into effect on January 1, is said to be in anticipation of a possible increase in ... More

Balrampur: Betting on expansion
Analysts are watching the Re 1-face value Balrampur Chini Mills stock for what some of them say are plans chalked out by the company for expansion. The sugar outfit, which has half a dozen units in Uttar Pradesh, is adding to its production ... More

SENSOR
Capital goods, oil & gas stocks lead decline
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