The Hindu Business Line : Sunday, February 08, 2004

L&T-Grasim: Uncertainty continues
SHAREHOLDER activism can delay the restructuring of Larsen and Toubro's business and capital, and affect the valuation of its stock as well as that of Grasim. L&T shareholders have approved the proposals in the past ... More

TAKING COUNT

A window for global diversification
The liberalisation of rules on overseas investments opens up a number of opportunities for Indians. Investing overseas is however complicated. Introduction of suitable products by banks and mutual funds can only deliver value to Indian investors. More

SIMPLE ECONOMICS

Hedge funds defined
YOU may have read reports recently about SEBI regulating hedge fund investment in India. What are hedge funds? A hedge fund differs from a regular mutual fund in its investment strategies. Such funds typically ... More

TAX TALK

Back home, but nest eggs are abroad
I WAS working for a company in the UK from April 1993 to June 1996. I have saved some part of the salary that I earned and these savings are in the form of deposits with banks which are outside of India. I am now a ... More

Study is no employment
BY VIRTUE of explanation (a) to Section 6(1)(c) of the Act, if an individual leaves India for employment outside India, it is understood that 60 days stay outside India as contemplated by Section 6(1)(c) is to be ... More

IN FOCUS

Shareholding pattern: Control by definition
CORPORATE India has been slowly but steadily changing the shareholding pattern over the past decade. The concept of a "promoter group" spearheading the fortunes of a company is becoming passé. Increasingly, ... More

FUND WATCH

Sundaram Mutual to launch Leadership Fund

The tax exemption for dividends declared by open-end, equity-oriented mutual funds is likely to be extended for one more year. It is to end on March 31, 2004. But the extension will take effect only after the Budget is presented after the ... More

AUTO FOCUS

Mahindra Scorpio: Has a sting still
THERE is something mysterious, yet predictable, about SUVs (sports utility vehicles). Climbing into one of these vehicles tends to give you this sort of heady feeling. The commanding view of the road, the respectful ... More

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