Finance

January 22, 2021

Personal Investing 101: Stock Market Research

Getting started as an investor is as exciting as it is intimidating. There is a lot of information and terminologies to come to grips with, along […]
September 2, 2013

Tupperware – Iconic Brand, Emerging Market Strength and Recession Proof Growth makes it a Buy

Tupperware Brands Corporation Tupperware Brands Corporation (TUP) is a multi-brand, direct selling company with a market capitalization of ~$4.5 billion. The company owns the iconic Tupperware […]
June 9, 2013

Fate of Reliance Industries- Dependent on Reliance Retail?

Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani has been one of the biggest businessmen working for his consumers. Chairman of India’s largest private sector company, did it once again […]
May 20, 2013

ECB for Housing – Risk Without Returns

External Commercial Borrowing/ ECB External Commercial Borrowing or ECB is an instrument used in India to help corporates access foreign money. ECBs include loans, buyer/supplier credit, special […]
April 21, 2013

Will the new GDP forecast increase the base for the Financial Services Sector in India

Emergence of Developing Economies Over the last few decades, the global economy has witnessed the emergence of developing economies. There has been increased global integration and […]
April 4, 2013

Financing Opportunities for MSMEs in India

Micro Small and Medium Enterprise The Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector in India is quintessential to achieving the targeted growth rate of our nation. […]
April 3, 2013

RBI's Monetary Policy Review

The Reserve Bank of India in its recent monetary policy review has announced a rate cut by 25 basis points. The benchmark interest rate has been […]
April 1, 2013

Can IT Services companies diversify into the KPO Business

IT Industry in BPO The era of 90’s saw a magnifying evolution of the IT industry. Customer satisfaction was one of the key areas of focus […]
March 31, 2013

Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. (JINDALSTEL) – A Buy for us

Jindal Steel and Power Ltd. Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JINDALSTEL) is one of India’s major steel producers Company has significant presence in sectors like Mining, […]
March 22, 2013

Are States the victim of the Centre’s underperformance/poor budget?

Distribution of Funds between the Centre & the States The financial federalism in India works mainly in favor of the Central Government and ensures central government […]
March 21, 2013

Has the Indian Retirement Fund Industry come of age?

Indian Pension Industry Facts and figures show that there are over 80 million elderly people in India and the segment is growing at a rate of […]
March 19, 2013

Key highlights of India’s Budget for the year 2013-14

Indian Budget 2013-14 The finance minister Mr. P Chidambaram recently unveiled a bigger-than-expected outlay for the coming fiscal year in what is known to be one […]
March 18, 2013

7 Corporate Facts about BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas Key corporate facts about one of the largest banks in the world is as under: BNP Paribas S.A. is a French global banking group […]
March 16, 2013

Reliance Retail – Subsidiaries, Businesses & Financials

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) RIL is an Indian conglomerate company Headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra India RIL is one of the largest publicly traded company in India by market capitalization Second […]
March 15, 2013

Accenture PLC – 7 Business Facts, Businesses & major Acquisitions

Accenture PLC Accenture PLC (Accenture) is a management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Corporate Profile Founded in 1989 Offices and operations in more than 200 […]
March 15, 2013

Indian Economy and Financial Markets since Liberalization

 Major Developments Post Policy Change of 1990 There is hardly any aspect of economic life which is not altered since the inception of the new policy […]
March 14, 2013

Is CRISIL India's leading Rating Agency

CRISIL CRISIL is a global analytical company providing ratings, research, and risk and policy advisory services. Standard and Poor’s which is the world’s foremost provider of […]
March 14, 2013

List of Successful Leverage Buyouts by 6 Indian Companies

Leverage Buyout Leverage Buyout is the process of acquiring a firm in which the investment for acquiring is made partially by equity and partially by other […]
March 13, 2013

Is Axis Bank the "King" in both Retail and Corporate Banking

Axis Bank Ltd. Axis Bank Ltd. was formerly known as UTI Bank and was the first of the new private banks to have begun operations in […]
March 12, 2013

Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) Demystified

Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) FCCB or the Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds is a type of convertible bond issued in a currency different than the issuer’s domestic currency. It […]
March 8, 2013

Structure of Indian Financial System – Financial Services, Markets, Instruments & Institutions

Indian Financial System The basic structure of Indian Financial System is divided into four components which are: Financial Services Financial Markets Financial Instruments Financial Institutions Financial […]
March 5, 2013

No more a "Kodak Moment" for Kodak

Kodak It is needless to say by now that Kodak was known for its photography and film business. A market leader until digital photography made a […]
March 4, 2013

Infrastructure Debt Fund – Need of the Indian Infrastructure

Infrastructure Debt Funds Infrastructure Debt Funds (IDFs) are supposed to be set up in the Indian economy to accelerate and enhance the flow of long term […]
February 20, 2013

Government Bail outs and FDI – a Game Changer for the Indian Aviation Industry

Indian Aviation Industry The Indian aviation industry gave a very poor performance. We are still lagging behind the aviation industry of the other countries in terms […]
February 18, 2013

Nomura Group did the company perform as per Market expectation

Nomura Group Nomura Group is one of the leading Financial Services organizations operating across the world. Nomura was founded in 1925 in Japan and is a […]
February 13, 2013

Finance Budget to be "adorned" with new Taxes in 2013

Why the Need of New Taxes by the Indian Government It is a known fact the rising fiscal deficit remains a major concern for the Indian […]
February 9, 2013

Company Facts about the Big 4 – Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young Ernst & Young is one of the largest professional service firms in the world and one of the “Big Four” accounting firms. Other […]
February 4, 2013

Pledging of shares – Risk for Promoters and Investors & Prudence for Investment in companies with pledged shares

Pledging Of Shares Pledging of shares is a simple mechanism where promoters, in order to raise funds for either personal or company needs, pledge their holding […]
February 3, 2013

Foreign Company Registration – The Different Legal Forms in India

Foreign Company A foreign corporation is a term used in the United States for an existing corporation that is registered to do business in a state […]
January 29, 2013

Flexible Basel Liquidiy Rules as the New Year gift to Banking Industry

Liquidity Standards for Banks The International banks rejoiced when the regulator announced the first ever global liquidity standards, after New Year. The regulator announced that the […]