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Wednesday, February 27, 2002
Markets (Feb. 26)
BL 2501146.75 (+25.56)
BSE Sensex3712.74 (+99.23)
S&P CNX Nifty1189.40 (+23.95)
Dollar (Buy/Sell)48.67/48.85
Gold Std (10 gm)4900

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End pampering
AT LONG last, the Government has decided to take the labour bull by its horns: It has decided to amend the Industrial Disputes Act, passed 55 years ago, and bring it in tune with present circumstances and requirements. Companies employing 1,000 ... More

FINANCIAL SCAN


Enronitis: US will recoup, but will we?
A Big Five auditing firm actively connived in concealing the truth of Enron's financial position and destroyed documents. More

EYE ON THE WORLD


Will the West Asia peace plan work?
CROWN Prince Abdallah of Saudi Arabia's wise proposal for reconciliation between Arabs and Israel serves a two-fold purpose. It is a belated reminder that the Palestinians are not alone in their suffering. It also calls the bluff of an Israel ... More

DOWN TO EARTH


Good luck, Finance Minister!
With recessionary conditions, a glut in the market, fewer takers for industrial and white goods, and even less demand for farm commodities, the Finance Minister is a much harried man. Forced to keep both the fiscal deficit and the rate of inflation w ithin strict limits, and increase investment in infrastructure areas, Mr Sinha needs to turn unpleasant to chart a way out of the crisis. Will he dare to? More

EAR TO THE GROUND


Bank of Brussels to make good offer?4
BANK of Brussels' proposal to increase its stake in Vysya Bank is expected to happen shortly. According to market sources, the Bank has almost structured the deal. However, it was not yet clear whether the hike in stake would be through the ... More

ON THE HEDGE


Fresh positions risky
TUESDAY'S trading in the derivatives segment at the NSE saw most equity calls move in sympathy with the underlying, and end in the positive territory. Here are some buy/sell strategies based on the day's trading: Equity options: Satyam ... More

SENSOR


Economic Survey, Railway Budget fuel sentiment
THE Economic Survey and the Railway Budget managed to keep the stock market happy on Tuesday. The overall sentiment was positive and is likely to remain so till the Budget. State-owned companies, cement and select pharmaceutical stocks did well ... More
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