The Hindu Business Line : Sunday, September 21, 2003

Sterlite Industries: Shifting plans, confusing signals
Having rolled back its plans for the demerger of its copper business, Sterlite can create sustainable value by outlining a clear business model. which also encompasses Madras Aluminium, Balco and Hindustan Zinc. More

TAKING COUNT

Expectations `peg' values higher
Robust earnings expectations are behind the price surge of a majority of stocks. In fact, the valuations of most stocks resemble those of growth stocks now. Conservative investors may find the associated risks unpalatable. More

SIMPLE ECONOMICS

Of chaos and complexity
STOCK market research has never been so esoteric. There are research papers that use high-level physics, such as quantum mechanics, to explain price patterns in the stock market. In this regard, there seems to be some ... More

TAX TALK

VRS optees are eligible for 89(1) relief
SECTION 88 has been amended by the Finance Act, 2003 to provide for a rebate in respect of tuition fee for education of the individual, the spouse or child of such individual or in case of HUF for any member of the ... More

IN FOCUS

HPCL/BPCL privatisation — The SC verdict and after
The abrupt halt to the privatisation process brought about by the apex court has restored status quo in the oil industry. More

FD WATCH

Saw Pipes: Power in the pipeline
THE fixed deposit programme of SAW Pipes Ltd (SPL), a Jindal group company, is an attractive option for those with a penchant for risk. Given the company's strong fundamentals and attractive interest rate, an ... More

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