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SIMPLE ECONOMICS
Bata, by strategy!
My friend considers himself an unlucky equity trader. Half the time, his buy/sell orders do not get filled. He always places an order at a price, a whole number, which is more than the current market price if ...
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TAX TALK
Shares of stocks, tax-free
I have gifted some stocks to my daughter. These are to be transferred to her so that she can sell them and share the proceeds equally with her sister and brother. In this case, will there be any tax implication on me or my daughter? When ...
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IN FOCUS
Tata group: A phase of `material' change
The Tata group is well into its third phase of evolution: One of consolidation and redefining businesses to reflect the globalised environment.
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AUTO FOCUS
The new Fusion — `Ad'ding to the image
The new Fusion has had more changes inside than outside. Built for a purpose and loaded with very practical features, it could be a compelling option for most small car buyers. It may not, however, enthuse the overly mileage and value-conscious buyer s.
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BOOK VALUE
Into the exotic world of futures
Is a calculated risk taker: a) a hedger; b) a speculator; c) a gambler; d) none of the above.
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PORTFOLIO MOVES
PruICICI Infrastructure Fund: Trims cement, power
PruICICI Infrastructure Fund is a theme-based fund launched in September 2005 with the objective of capital appreciation derived from the growth and development of the infrastructure sector. We take a look at the churn in its portfolio between ...
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F & O OUTLOOK
Nifty, Infosys may turn weak
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WHEELS & DEALS
Optra goes the CNG way
Alternative fuel is moving up the viability scale, as fuel economy appears to be the buzzword among car manufacturers. Following Maruti's launch of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas-powered WagonR, GM has launched a Compressed Natural Gas-powered ...
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Maruti tops in sales satisfaction
Maruti has once again topped the rankings in the J.D. Power Asia Pacific Sales Satisfaction Study 2006. The auto major has bagged the top slot for the third straight year. According to the J. D. Power Study, Maruti outperformed other ...
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HM rolls out Mitsubishi Montero
Hindustan Motors has launched the Montero, the sports utility vehicle (SUV), from the Mitsubishi stable. The Montero is the second model to be launched from Mitsubishi, Japan, this year, taking the total count of models available under this brand ...
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THE BIG DEAL
Infusion of opportunity
Tata Tea, hamstrung by limited opportunities in the beverages market, is backing the inorganic growth route yet again. The Tata group has signed an agreement to acquire TSG Consumer Partners' stake in Glacéau (Energy Brands), the makers of ...
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