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MAY 21 2006
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The Race To $10 Billion
Who'll Get There First: TCS, Infosys, or Wipro?

Big Game Hunter
TCS' branding and marketing efforts could do with some polish.
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The Brand Is Us
It may not be the largest, but Infosys is the best-known Indian software services firm. Read More

Hungry, And On The Prowl
Its string of pearls M&A strategy has worked for Wipro thus far. It will, in the future too. Read More

Will He, Won't He?
It does everything the big three do, so why doesn't Satyam get the same kind of respect? Read More

The Non-Indian Indian IT Firm
Its very provenance makes Cognizant the company to watch. Read More

There And Back Again

IT-pioneer Shiv Nadar has a plan to make his software firm a front-runner. Read More

Whose Guidance
Is The Best?
More, not less, guidance could be the way to address volatility in IT stocks.
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What About Valuations?
As long as they can keep up their torrid pace of growth, IT firms have nothing to fear.
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Guest Column
Vivek Pandit, McKinsey
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Is Suzlon Built To Last?
Can Tulsi Tanti, promoter of the alternative energy major, ride the long haul?
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  Transactions Czar Wannabe
He started out developing software for online exchanges, but has gone on to set up trading platforms of his own, including the Multi Commodity Exchange. What gives Jignesh Shah his Midas touch? more...

The Hedge Fund Rush
On paper, hedge funds aren't welcome on the Indian stock markets. In reality, they are among the investors driving the boom on Dalal Street. more...
 

  Back In The Reckoning
Some smart derisking strategies and a pick up in global markets have boosted Dr Reddy's earnings and stock.
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REPORTER'S DIARY
The Stone Stealers
The Karnataka government puts an end to illegal quarrying in ecologically-sensitive Kanakapura, but the problem persists in other parts of the state. more...
 
MONEY  
In High Places
For real estate stocks, it's high-rise time.
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  It's Pouring Jobs
Almost every sector is in hiring mode. Thousands of jobs are being created every day. Here's a look at which sectors are hotter than the rest.. more...
 
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Food For Thought
After several years, India is buying wheat from international markets. The government has announced plans to purchase 3.5 million tonnes. The decision is prompted by rising prices in wheat markets where the government has been unable to compete with private domestic purchasers. A look at food trade flows, and what's next.
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E-commerce: The Road Ahead
 With distances being bridged by e-commerce, the value of transactions across cyber space in India is projected to hit Rs 2,300 crore in ../2006-07. The online business is proving to be a boon for new age entrepreneurs as this saves them the initial investment in a store.
Trade With Neighbour
Bilateral trade between Pakistan and India almost doubled to cross the $1-billion mark last year. The $400-million increase in the year ending March ../2006 was attributed to the launch of a South Asian Free Trade Area Agreement (SAFTA) and the opening of rail and road links. A look at the growth prospects between the two countries.
BRIC Vs The Rest
 The BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) nations should surpass current world leaders in the next few decades if they do not let politics prevail over economic issues. Experts caution that despite the vigorous growth, BRIC countries are vulnerable to losing direct foreign investment due to excessive government control and lack of clear rules for the private sector.
 
 

Traveller's Recipe
The world's best-known travel guide comes up with another delightful list of things to do for the jaded traveller.
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Cool, Man
Every region in the country has its own traditional cuisine for the hot summer months. Here's a sampling of what can keep you cool when the mercury soars beyond 40 degrees.
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People
William "Bill" Owens, Additional Director, Wipro; Ravi Krishnan, IMG/TWI South Asia Managing Director; Delhi Metro boss, E. Sreedharan; Sanjay Kumar, former CEO and Chairman, CA; Neeraj Bhargava, Group CEO, WNS Global Services; Gautam Thapar; and K. L. Muralidhara, former Country Manager, American Express India.
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Leadership Spotlight Kalanithi Maran
CMD, Sun TV Ltd
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Shadow Boxing
Post-elections, the Left may step up its rhetoric, but will not withdraw support.
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Visualise This
 Visual radio takes the camera, Walkman …err...cellphone to a new level altogether.
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Top Of Mind
 Yet Another Rs 1-lakh Car
A Party With A Difference
Mobile Billboards
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Newsmaker
 This fortnight's hero is Basab Pradhan,
who quit as Infosys' Global Sales &
Marketing Head to take his start-up,
Gridstone Research, forward.
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Oil Is Fine, But Gas Is Quicker
US giant Chevron's main interest is in Mukesh Ambani's massive gas reserves. more...

The Heart Of The Scam
 More than Roopalben and company, are the depositories themselves to blame for the recent IPO scam involving fictitious demat accounts? more...

Bollywood's Going Public
 A string of film producers is lining up to offer shares. more...

Unlikely Bride
 Discord between the shareholders of Hutchison Essar puts the Hindujas in a vantage position. more...

Is The Price Right?
Private equity firms face opportunities and challenges. more...

After GACL What?
 A look at the gameplan of Sekhsarias and Neotias. more...

Hybrid Is Hip
 A probable capital crunch for Indian banks. more...

Flights Of Fancy?
 Private airlines are placing mega-orders for aircraft. more...

Dark Horse
 Can Subex Systems digest its overseas acquisition? more...

Watch Your Back, Mr Mallya
 South African Breweries has emerged as a strong #2 to UB, through acquisitions in key markets. more...

Eyeball To Eyeball
 Bengal's news channels are jostling for eyeballs. more...

Up, Up And Up
 Almost every asset class is heading north. Is an asset bubble building up? more...

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