Market Bureau

Greece exit, proof game for EU stability

What once seemed unthinkable is now being discussed openly in Brussels. Greece could leave the eurozone following parliamentary elections on Sunday. All sides are playing a high-stakes game of poker. Those who want to discover...

Thought-controlled robotics raises expectation

After the news that a paralysed woman used brain waves to direct a robotic arm to pick up a cup of coffee, expectations have grown. But those who want to see the technology widely available...

Latvia’s austerity model for Euro

IMF Chief Christine Lagarde believes Latvia should serve as an inspiration for European leaders struggling to get on top of the debt crisis. She’s praised the Baltic state’s unwavering austerity course. The head of the...

Prabhakar Reddy appointed Global CEO of GlobalOutlook

GlobalOutlook, a leading secure cloud-based Business Communication Service provider today announced the appointment of Prabhakar Reddy as their Global CEO. The appointment follows the February announcement by Naya Ventures that the fund would be committing...

Growth, need of the hour for eurozone

People in the eurozone have had enough of austerity. The new French president’s talk of growth is music to their ears. But the question is: How do you create growth without going into debt? Since...

New OTC derivatives world could see collateral squeeze, say industry experts

Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives structurers operating in the new Dodd-Frank and European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) world will need to shell out more collateral in the form of cash and high-quality assets to prevent systemic risks,...

Highlights of RBI Annual Monetary Policy for 2012-13

It is most anticipated event for the financial community from where market participants gets cues for the current state of affairs and central bank’s take on various issues such as liquidity, interest rates, fiscal deficit...

Annapurna Studios invests Rs 100 cr

Film actors Nagarjuna Promoted Annapurna Studios invested Rs 100 cr to develop mega large facility with international production and post-production facilities. As of now company plans to develop One lakh sq. ft. of space. About Annapurna Started...

Apollo Hospitals charts out 1,500 cr expansion plan

Dr Prathap Reddy promoted Apollo Hospitals Group [stockquote]APOLLOHOSP[/stockquote] will invest Rs 1,500 crore on capacity expansion in next 3 years. It will increase the number of its beds to more than 11,500 by March 2014....

Parsvnath up 10% on land deal speculation

Shares of Delhi based “Parsvnath Developers” [stockquote]PARSVNATH[/stockquote]  gained over 10 per cent amid speculation that corporate biggies have lined up to acquire its commercial property in central Delhi. Corporates who are interested includes Sahara Group,...

DMI Finance acquires 16% equity in Alchemist

Non-Banking Finance Company(NBFC) DMI Finance has acquired 16 per cent equity stake in Alchemist Asset Reconstruction Company for an undisclosed sum. DMI Finance was established in 2009 by Ex Citigroup executives Mr Yuvraj C Singh...

RBI Approves Brickwork as an Eligible CRA

The RBI has approved Brickwork Ratings as an eligible Credit Rating Agency for bank loans/facilities. In effect, the RBI has accorded Brickwork, the ECAI (External Credit Assessment Institution) status under Basel norms. RBI issued a...