Economic Times on Finances

Auto, bank scrips pull Sensex 55 pts up
Date :Tuesday, February 22, 2005
MUMBAI: The markets recovered from early losses and ended higher after fresh buying emerged in auto and bank stocks. Blue chips like L & T, State Bank of India, ITC and Reliance Industries also led the rally in the market. After touching an all-time high on February 14, the markets were trading cautiously ahead of the announcement of the Budget. There are expectations that some direct tax ...


Forget metrosexual! Here comes the technosexual
Date :Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Oregon-based Bhawani Panda is a data storage designer. Listening to mystic tunes on his iPod, he keeps an eye on the stock markets with the help of his palmtop. Between sips of decaf Colombian he keeps abreast of his other passion, cricket by getting regular SMS updates on his mobile phone. And he has recently upgraded to a Lexus.Panda is part of the growing global tribe of geeks whose world ...


Bulls, bears & brands 
Date :Wednesday, February 23, 2005
They're home to some of the biggest brands in the country, they're starting to diversify their revenue streams, and their target market is pushing them towards differentiation and value-addition. It's time to think brand on the trading floor.Marketing is no stranger to the premier international stock exchanges, who sell the prestige of their bourses to companies. Says Noreen ...