RBI staff to go on one-day nation-wide strike on Feb 20

The employees of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have decided to go on a one-day nation-wide strike on February 20 seeking restoration of updated pension scheme and other issues. The main reason for the strike is an internal circular issued by the bank at the request of the finance ministry to withdraw an updated pension … Read more RBI staff to go on one-day nation-wide strike on Feb 20

IL&FS emerges as govt favourite to take over Maytas Infra: Report

Infrastructure Leasing and Finance Company (IL&FS) is seen emerging as the government’s favorite for taking over the Hyderabad-based infrastructure construction company Maytas Infra, promoted by the family of Ramalinga Raju, the former chairman of the fraud-ridden Satyam Computer Services, according to a media report. IL&FS is one of the 19 banks and financial institutions (FIs) … Read more IL&FS emerges as govt favourite to take over Maytas Infra: Report

HDFC Standard Life expands operations in Delhi

One of India’s leading private life insurance companies – HDFC Standard Life – inaugurated 13 branches in the National Capital Region (NCR) alone in December 2008. This is a part of the company’s move to strengthen its presence in the Northern Region and is aiming to enhance their penetration in the capital region and three … Read more HDFC Standard Life expands operations in Delhi

FIIs net buyers of Rs 369 cr in cash segment on Tuesday

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net buyers of Rs 368.96 crore (provisional) in the cash mart on Tuesday, as per information available on the BSE website. While FIIs made gross purchases of Rs 1,688.12 crore, their gross sales amounted to Rs 1,319.16 crore. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net sellers of Rs 116.99 crore (provisional) … Read more FIIs net buyers of Rs 369 cr in cash segment on Tuesday

Elder Pharmaceuticals – Expects further growth in women-care segment

Highlights of Conference Call Revenues from Women Healthcare segment were up by 19% to Rs 34.76 crore and boosted the total revenues in the quarter ended December 09. Shelcal CT which was launched in the month of April 2008 took leadership position in Women health care products and has generated 80-85% of the revenues in … Read more Elder Pharmaceuticals – Expects further growth in women-care segment