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The article offers information on the moves undertaken by businessmen and companies to address the effects of economic downturn in India. Because of the tough financial climate, investors, spenders and entrepreneurs changed their spending and investment habits. Moreover, firms used the previous financial methods they implemented during the boom, investors ditched unit-linked insurance products and turn to guaranteed products, while housewives clutched at gold coins than jewelries.

The article looks at the commercial fraud of B. Ramalinga Raju in his Satyam Computer Services Ltd. in Hyderabad, India. It highlights how Raju committed the massive fraud, the role of corporate auditors on it and the company's financial statements. Several tips are also offered in detecting whether the company is engaging in fraud.

The article presents perspective about the standard procedure or strategy to have a successful business from several industrialists in India in 2009. L. N. Mittal states that they must aim high and reach the stars but always keep their one foot on the ground. Jamshed J. Irani thinks that out of ten men born in this world, nine has worked for the tenth and Lord Swraj Paul implies that they cannot build a successful business without a successful family.

The article presents the view of Future Group's founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Kishore Biyani to the 78 percent growth of the Indian economy in October 2008 over the previous corresponding period. Biyani considers this growth as a sign that consumer spending in his hypermarket business chains is not flagging. He plans to add four million square feet in the financial which will end in June 2009.

The article presents the views of several noted individuals relative to sustainability in business enterprises in India. Dhruv Sawhney of Triveni Engineering Industries expresses his concern at the poor farm yield levels in the country which create the enormous problem of food security due to the low productivity. However, it is the responsibility of leadership to demonstrate by vision or actions that sustainability is not in conflict with business and it is truly a win-win for everyone.

The article presents information on Chandrasekhar Bhaskar Bhave, the seventh Chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and the likely changes he will bring to the functioning of the board. Bhave is an electrical engineer from Nagpur who has served in differnt ministries at various levels. Bhave is focussed on re-building SEBI as an institution and the article also outlines the challenges facing the regulator.

The article discusses the pulling out of speculators from realty market as means to correction from slowdown of market, particularly residential housing in India. It says that excessive speculative investment in cities of Punjab will see prices softening by as much as 25 per cent while others will flourish. Developers like Sanjay Chandra defended they have held a price increase because of purse tightening by consumers and the uptick in inflation interpreted as stabilisation.

The article focuses on the merger between Air Deccan and Kingfisher Airlines. It mentions about the reason behind the merger of two airline companies with different operating philosophies and different target segments. It also mentions about the risks and benefits from the merger including the benefit of cost cuts, and cuts in maintenance, fuel and insurance costs. INSET: JETLITE STILL GRAPPLING WITH AIR POCKETS.

The article profiles Jignesh Shah, chairman and group chief executive officer of Financial Technologies Inc. in India. The author offers information about the career background and educational attainment of Shah. It also offers information about the leadership style of Shah. Company operations and future plans of Financial Technologies are also presented.

The article profiles Vineet Jain, managing director of Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL), also known as the Times Group in India. The author offers information about the career background and educational attainment of Jain. It also offers information about the financial performance and future plans of BCCL. Company operations of BCCL are also presented.

The article reports developments in the business enterprises in India. The Maharashtra government has finally scrapped a law the controls urban land holdings, potentially freeing up large tracts in Mumbai and around the city for housing and construction. Market Regulator Securities and Exchange Board has announced new regulations on participatory notes.

The article offers information on some multinational companies (MNCs) that managed to sustain and expand in India. It is stated that most of the MNCs were overtaken by their Indian counterparts because of the lack of infrastructure like rail, roadways, power and communications; and slow growth rate over past decade. However, some of the MNCs including ABB Ltd. and Siemens AG have managed to hold their indigenous partners like BHEL, L&T, and Suzlon.

The article presents the fifth Business Today-Nielsen study of Best Business Schools in India. The study was comprised of people who want to get a master's degree in business (MBA), recruiters, young executives, MBA students, and functional heads. BT-Nielsen considered eight different attributes to figure out how loyal the consumers of a business school are. The study has also explored various issues such as the rise of regional business schools and the increase number of foreign MBA students.

The article reports on the trends in the banking sector of India. Following the equity selling of China's three large banks, in April 2007, ICICI Bank Ltd., has launched a Rs20,500-crore or $5-billion equity offer to investors worldwide to cover its non-performing assets (NPAs). Meanwhile, such freeing up of capital by securitizing assets or selling off NPAs by banks, cannot really release the large amounts of capital that banks need to finance their growth plans.

The article reports on the growth in the business of middle and small-cap companies in India. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Ltd. Mid-cap Index reveals that small-cap companies has generated a revenue increase of 16 percent with profits at 381 percent. Businesses have also generated good returns from investing in small-cap stocks. However, it states that factors should be considered when investing in small-cap funds.

The article reports on the expectation that 37,000 hotel rooms will be added in India by 2010, which is worth $ 3 billion. According to Prithvi Raj Sing Oberoi, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Oberoi Group, the growth rate of the economy is at 9.4 percent, which he believes to have a cascading effect on investments in the hospitality sector. Among the companies expected to expand in the country are Best Western, Berggruen Hotels, and Hilton Hotels. INSETS: REALTY PLAY;RAIL TALE.

The article discusses how wheat procurement in India can be made more efficient. It cites that the government has become the major procurer of wheat because of the wealth information it has on the harvest in the country, while some medium and large farmers who can hold out have played the waiting game. To eliminate information asymmetries, it states that a National Spot Exchange has enabled the customer to realize the best price by replacing the bilateral platform with a multilateral one.

The article presents tips on how investors in India can grow their money. Investors should set their financial target. They should also diversify by mixing equity, mutual funds, gold funds, index funds and real estate. Investors should spend time to evaluate their portfolio and to address risks, liquidity and tax issues.

The article analyzes the performance of the Sensex stock market index in India. Since May 2006, almost half of the Sensex stocks have fallen, including Bajaj Auto, Cipla, Tata Motors and Hero Honda. Sensex rebounded in early February 2007. Market volatility is affecting long-term targets for the Sensex.

The article focuses on Vodafone's take over of India-based telecommunication company Hutchison Essar Ltd. It discusses the upside and downside of the acquisition of Vodafone, a mobile telecommunication company in Great Britain, which was intended to bolster the company's position in the market. It also looks at the challenges facing Vodafone in the Indian market, particularly on competition and recovery of investment. INSETS: A bunch of fierce, home-grown competitors.;"A little wrinkle in the carpet," says Arun Sarin..

The article offers information on the upcoming performance of Palaniappan Chidambaram, the new finance minister in India. Chidambaram presents the Union Budget for 2007-2008 with an optimistic revenue target and margin and will probably increase the economic status of the country. He is expected to remove at least 10% surcharge on corporate and personal income taxes as well as an enhanced allocation for education and healthcare.

The article focuses on the move of Sam Pitroda, chairman of the National Knowledge Commission, on aiming a strengthen knowledge base in India. These aims include to have gained access to knowledge, effective creation of knowledge, application of knowledge and e-governance. The commission focuses on knowledge rather than on something like science and technology or education for the commission to experience a different mindset. INSET: THE KILLER COST: TRAINING.

The article reports on the plan of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to reverse the lawlessness and desolation in Bihar, India. The government has cleared investment proposals to the investors of big companies and moving proactively to improve the physical infrastructure, as well as the law and order situation of the state to have a suitable atmosphere for growth. INSET: "Bihar is no Longer Lawless".

The article discusses the plan of telecommunication marketers to acquire the fourth-largest cellular operator Hutchison Essar Ltd. (HEL) in India. HEL become the most searched after asset in the history of global merger & acquisitions for its 22 million subscriber base and good financial output. Companies that show interest to have majority control in HEL include Vodafone, Reliance Communications, Essar Group, Maxis, The Hindujas and Verizon Wireless. INSETS: ESSAR-HUTCH: MUTUAL DISTRUST?;INCESTUOUS LIAISONS?;ANOTHER BIG BIDDING BATTLE.

The article reflects on the significance of democracy in India, which is the only accomplishment that matters for Indians abroad. The author contends that democracy is just the beginning and not the end, and it is now widely accepted that compassionate capitalism is the most appropriate and enduring instrument for progress. Moreover, the author suggests that the government should minimize its role to a few essential areas and leave the rest to entrepreneurs, in order to make democracy work.

The article reports economic developments in India. Peruit, a water purifier from the consumer goods giant Hindustan Lever Ltd. to reduce the diarrhea cases. Companies like Microsoft and Cisco are aggressively moving ahead in the Indian market to penetrate into rural India as the country moves toward a leadership position in the global knowledge economy. The subscriber base has grown phenomenally since the launch of cellular services in India in 1995. .

The article provides information on the economic development of India. According to reports, 15-20 houses share a tap that sputters out a vile smelling, colored sludge. The water pipeline often passes through overflowing drainages. Fights over water are common. Most houses, however, have electricity reading meters that work.

The article focuses on the transformation of the economic conditions in India in less than 15 years. Its per capita income has increased following the robust growth in services led by the information technology sector, telecommunication, financial and retail. The implementation of economic reforms like investment in infrastructure and political stability gained the attention of foreign investors.

The article focuses on the professional career of two women entrepreneurs in India such as Gauri Singh, founder of The Maids' Co. and Pushpa Poojaarthy, chief executive officer (CEO) of Saloni Malhota. It examines the working condition of women in the country wherein they work as cooks, cleaning ladies and nannies. It notes that the economic opportunities offers an option to the Indian women to work from home.

The article discusses the fifth edition of journal "Business Today" Morningstar Asset Allocation Survey of fund managers regarding allocation of money in equity in the coming year and global markets as of April 2014. Topics include all fund managers expect a sustained rise in foreign inflows, a majority of fund managers do not expect the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to sharply cut interest rates in the next one year and more fund managers than before expect the rupee to appreciate.

The article presents information on an increase in the difficulty for finding suitable persons for place them in the highest research positions at several educational institutes in India. It informs that the business schools are struggling to find suitable people. It further informs that the chairs at universities are platforms for research, often funded by alumni.

The article offers information on the increase demand of Bitcoins, a digital currency, in India. It informs that Nilam Doctor, a software professional, has developed the trading platform for Bitcoins. It further suggests instructions to use the digital coins which included the downloading of Bitcoin wallet, the purchasing of currency from a trusted vendor and requirement of client authenticity.

In this article, the author reflects on the inadequate railway network facility between coal and iron-ore reserves and power stations in India. It mentions that inadequate railway lines results effects the economic activity of power and iron reserves. According to the author, better railway system can improve the economic activity of power reserves and can also lowers the import bills.

The article offers information on the growth of the banking industry in India. It states that bank business and assets have grown while non-performing assets have fallen in the last decade. It further states that Reserve Bank of India is now working to achieve Basel III global banking standard so that it can hold a majority share in public sector banks (PSBs).

The article reports on the development of the brand TJ's at Tihar Jail in India in 1995. It says that the business started as a venture of bread products which then evolved into a diverse product portfolio including furniture, blankets, and disinfectants. According to Pradeep Sharma, deputy superintendent of jail no. 2, the brand's turnover increased from 2 crore rupees in 2006 to 18 crore rupees in 2011 and he hopes that it will grow up to 20 crore rupees in 2012.

In this article, the author discusses the sharp slowdowns in growth in special economic zones (SEZs) of India. He explains that the majority of country's exports come from these SEZs and new vague policies have created a sharp decrease in its produce. He informs that along with the foreign exchange earnings, SEZs have also created a significant impact in terms of indirect employment and consumption pattern.

The article offers profiles of several executives from India. The performance of Sharad Chandra Govindrao Pawar as Agriculture Minister and Nationalist Congress Party chief is considered as hardly spectacular due to the high growth nor reforms seen in the agricultural sector. Sim Juek Wah, founder of the World Toilet Organization, has given up business to improve sanitation for the poor. Sandeep Goyal has launched Mobiwise to address the issue of media optimisation.

The article offers the comments of Himanshu Kapania, Managing Director, Idea Celullar Ltd., on the strategies undertaken to rise up despite tough competition and strict regulatory environment. He states that the company made sustained efforts to mobilise finances for building capacity, expanding its base throughout India and improving the quality of customer services offered by it.

The article reports on the impact of Telangana statehood issue on investor in Andhra Pradesh, India. According to the chairman at Peepul Capital, Srini Raju, the perception of uncertainty has changed so the state is loosing its investors. The retailers believe that the growth of modern retail has slowed down to eight percent in Hyderabad. INSET: SMALL STATE, BIG GROWTH.

The article discusses the constraints faced by state university business schools (B-schools) in India. Former dean Aileni Vidyadhar Reddy says that the disappointment felt by some students in B-schools is partly due for having teachers who are not trained in case analysis. Recruiters emphasize that the problem arises because these schools do little to engage with industry. A human resources head stresses that most Indian faculty do not travel abroad to observe the international business context.

The article discusses the history of business making of Indian manufacturing firm Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. It states that the company, which was established by Ardeshir Godrej in 1897, has begun its operation by producing high-security locks. It also cites several products manufactured by Godrej including typewriters, trucks and refrigerators.

The article focuses on the growth of private jets used by businessmen in India. According to aviation analyst Rajan Mehra, the rise on the use of private planes resulted from the India's economic recovery and that it saves time and cost for businessmen. It says that India makes up12% of private jets in the global market, enabling jet makers to produce more jets as businessmen expand their business interests. One of the businessmen with private jets is Mukesh Ambani of Reliance Industries Ltd.

The article features the National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects, a laboratory affiliated with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in Bangalore, India. It states that the laboratory offered assistance to farmers against crop pests. It highlights the distribution of Acerophagous papayae, a parasitoid, by the ICAR bureau to farmers at free cost through the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) to prevent the outbreak of Paracoccus marginatus, a papaya mealybug.

The article offers information on the budget of the Indian reality television program "Bigg Boss" season four. It mentions that the sets of the program have been built on two acres of land and temporary house constructed for around two crores. It informs that 200 crew members worked an eight hour shift for three months. It reveals that audiences are given 200 rupees as daily allowance. It reports that total of 150 crores invested on producing 96 episodes of "Bigg Boss" season four.

The article offers information on the policy and process adopted by chief minister of Gujarat, India Narendra Modi in developing state's industrial and economical sectors. It mentions that Vibrant Gujarat Summits governed by Modi has enabled Gujarat to invest 240 billion dollars in state's economic and business development. Modi informs that institutionalized approach is a key factor in Gujarat's business development . It highlights the CM Fellowship programme launched by Modi in 2009.

The article focuses on various factors hindering the development of the city of Mumbai in India. It discusses various issues like high density population, local transportation, and slums that affect the city's infrastructure and criticizes the lack of government accountability and proper city planning for stalling the city's growth. Also mentioned are some of the infrastructure projects taking place in Mumbai which include construction of an airport in Navi Mumbai and Mumbai Trans Harbour Link.

The article discusses the legalization of sports betting in Sikkim, India. It states that the gambling companies such as Playwin, Sugal and Damani, as well as the Future Gaming and Agilisys Managed Services were able to obtain license from the government to officially accept betting on events as well as different sports. However, it points out the significance of the issue since tax collection from the industry in the country serves as the big source of revenue for the government.

The article discusses the move of the Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) to merge the traditional way of weaving and the new technology to give the Chanderi fabric a new future in Chanderi, India. It notes that DEF's Project Chanderiyan provides hope to the young weavers to preserve their craft and compete in the marketplace. The said project addresses four issues that will help young weavers, one of which is the use of computers in designing.

The article focuses on the application of Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) to use cloud computing in the rural banking model of India. It states that the company uses cloud computing to develop a branchless banking that enables resource and information sharing. It mentions that TCS believes that the country's economy and unbanked Indian will be benefited through the branchless banking solution. It also presents the innovation framework of TCS which includes networking, and customer experience.

The article offers information on the account dematerialisation (demat) process of share certificates in the trade industry. It says that creating a demat account requires a depository participant (DP) which will serve as the broker or banker. It discusses the problems faced by Indian traders during the dematerialising process as well as some strategies in dealing with them. It adds that there is a need to open new demat account in case the share certificates could no longer be materialized.