Financial Daily from THE HINDU group of publications
Saturday, January 12, 2002
Markets (Jan. 11)
BL 250983.62 (-10.64)
BSE Sensex3362.88 (-19.08)
S&P CNX Nifty1088.55 (-9.65)
Dollar (Buy/Sell)48.36/48.49
Gold Std (10gm)4750 (+20)

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EAR TO THE GROUND


Sales volume drives up Bajaj Auto
Two-wheeler maker, Bajaj Auto Ltd, has been riding high on the bourses in recent days. The company's performance in the motorcycle segment has been impressive with strong volumes. This, coupled with new launches, particularly `Pulsar' in the ... More

ON THE HEDGE


Further downside in Satyam?
FRIDAY'S trading in the derivatives segment saw good demand for out-of-the-money index and equity calls. Here are some trading strategies based on the day's activity: Equity options: There was good demand for OTM calls on Satyam. The ... More

SENSOR


Auto stocks negotiate downward curve
EQUITIES lost ground on Januray 11 on the heels of the situation on India's western border being described as "serious" by the Indian Army Chief. Following a bout of selling, the major indices ended lower. The BSE Sensex closed at 3,362.88 ... More

DETAXIFICATION


Muruga, Muruga
ONE can't drag gods to courts but that may not hold good for devasthanams. A recent case before the Madras High Court was that of Sri Palani Dhandayuthabani Devasthanam, where the dispute was whether the renting of accommodation for ... More

ECONOMY - A PERSPECTIVE


Banks' asset portfolios -- Macro-distortions over last decade
THE previous article examined the course of the ratios of investment in government securities and bank credit to GNP over three decades. This article looks at the three components of the asset portfolios of banks — cash, investments and ... More

VIEWPOINT


Reform or perish
THE other day, a newspaper headline screamed: `Reform fast, or else perish.' The subject matter is not new; in fact, it has been on the public stage ever since Dr Manmohan Singh introduced reforms (as we know them today) into official economic ... More
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