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Work for a public sector bank? Prepare to get promoted
Over 40% of general managers are due to retire. This could create a serious shortage of senior executives.<br /><br /> <br /><br />
Small is beautiful : Why banks are bullish on Tier II, III cities
Despite the difference in volumes, higher profit margins can make smaller towns as attractive as metro cities.
The Murdoch empire's 'family capitalism' model is tottering
Family businesses like Murdoch's gained from the globalisation impulse. But now, those same impulses have increased the chances of backlashes that focus on the vulnerabilities, weaknesses and mistakes of big family firms.
Broking sector in a mess as losses spiral out of control
As cash flow dries up, private equity is the only option that is looking alluring. A couple of handsome deals could see some relief for the broking sector in terms of investment banking fees.<br /><br /> <br /><br />
While Anna heads in wrong direction, UPA pulls a fast one
The government has moved in the right direction to reduce discretionary power that is the cause of much corruption. But it has quietly left out the real big areas of discretionary power - public sector companies.
For telcos, consolidation looks to be the way to go
CRISIL, the credit rating agency, expects smaller players in the telecom space to find it hard to continue putting funds into expanding and building a better network. This might push them to the merger route instead.
Aam Aadmi, don't throw that rotten egg at Dr Subbarao
The RBI is being blamed for raising interest rates too high, but this is something we have to endure to set things right. If we don't do this now, inflation will only get worse.
RBI to govt: You aren't doing your job, hence my rate hike
Governor Subbarao has stumped the markets by opting for a stiffer dose of rate hikes. He says he had to do this because the government isn't doing its part to contain inflation.
Deutsche ends 2-year succession race; Jain, Fitschen to take over as co-CEOs
The compromise solution to the bank's leadership succession could complicate decision-making at the top.
Sheen is off Indian equities, investors need to get realistic
In the boom phase of four years to March 2008, the top Indian companies churned out a return of equity of over 20%. In the fiscal to March 2009, this slipped to below 17%.
Note to customers: expect higher telecom bills now
The high-growth era in India's mobile telephony is coming to a close. All companies now want higher revenues and fewer low-paying subscribers.
Software patents come home to roost
Patent trolls are wreaking havoc in the software business, and some developers are threatening to quit the US unless patent laws are reformed.
Singham anti-piracy order shows law is an ass without meaning to be
The Delhi High Court's John Doe order to prevent piracy of Singham has ended up shutting down all file-sharing sites. The court did not intend this, but the ISPs have done this without thinking.
Jet is on its way to financial disaster - as before
The airline business is a no-hoper, as the Jet Airways results for the first quarter of 2011-12 show. Barring Spice-Jet, no one is making money. Why should any investor buy an airline share?
Sibal puts on a clean-up act, talks unified licence
The Department of Telecom is considering single licence policy for the entire country. The government is also considering making broadband a fundamental right.
Water's not free anymore, and look who is smiling
According to the Global Market Report, 2008, the global water industry is expected to grow at a compound rate of 5 percent over FY07-16. And that's good news for those companies which are into water recycling and desalination.
Q1 results show big firms weathering slowdown better
Rising interest rates and higher wage bills have hurt smaller companies harder than larger ones.
I found the Murdochs to be tough but fair employers: Peter Mukerjea
The CEO of Star India for seven years, Peter Mukerjea associated closely with the Murdochs. In a look-back and forward he asks some hard questions and lays out what is likely to happen in the future.
Saturated metros take gold jewellers to tier I, II locations
The gold jewellers are now looking to expand their business into smaller cities and towns as fierce competition has caused stagnation in the metros.
Why RCom is defaulting on its USOF obligations
Reliance Communications has been a big defaulter in meeting its rural telephony obligations under USOF because it is unviable. The company goofed up by overbidding for these circles.
There's gold in the gold loans business for Manappuram
With banks not too happy about lending against unconventional assets and with microfinance institutions in the doldrums, loans against gold have taken off like a rocket.
SKS Microfinance punters may have partied a bit too soon
The RBI's draft Bill on regulating microfinance institutions set off celebrations in the SKS share. But the Andhra response shows, that many more kinks have to be ironed out
What's the secret behind P&G's market aggression?
Does Procter & Gamble Home Products have some kind of magic wand to make the cost of its inputs immune to inflation? Read on to find out why the company has still not raised prices despite shrinking margins.
Infosys: Please deploy your cash to get big ticket customers
During the quarter ended June 2011, Infosys had 2 clients who accounted for $ 200m revenue. Over the past one year, the company has succeeded in adding 1 such customer.
Facebook, Google & Microsoft want it all - telecom's the prey
The Big Three of the tech world want to give you everything - email, voice- in one inbox. If they succeed, the telecom companies are dead meat. But they're assuming we want it all in one inbox
Is Coal India the next milch cow? Or next basket case?
Coal India is currently charging far below world prices for its coal. As the nation starts depending more on costly imported coal, this undercharging will have to go. Or else we will soon have the same situation as in oil.
It's going to be a 'wild' ride for two-wheelers
Two-wheelers are expected to outperform their four-wheeler counterparts since they are not affected by inflationary trends as most of them are bought outright.
Not Sebi, govt is regulator, says Sahara; SC non-committal
The Sahara Group desperately wants a change of forum from Sebi to Department of Company Affairs. So far, the Supreme Court has not obliged.
Sibal on the defensive, says no favours granted to RCom
PIL claims that instead of penalising Ambani Rs 650 crore for a contract allegedly violated by him, Sibal has asked for Rs 5 crore only.
Madura PE deal will allow apparel business to take off
Clothing represents about 5% of household expenditure, according to government data (on private final consumption expenditure). The total clothing market currently could be around $25-30 billion.