Granules India Q3 net profit at Rs 5.6 cr
Granules India has declared its third quarter results. The company’s Q3 net profit was down at Rs 5.6 crore versus Rs 6.6 crore.
Balco setback: Sterlite has strong case, says Tulsian
An arbitration panel struck down Sterlite Industries' Call option to acquire a 49% stake in BALCO. Market analyst SP Tulsian of sptulsian.com says he expects the order will be challenged by Sterlite.
Verizon struggles with BlackBerry data traffic
Some Verizon Wireless customers using BlackBerrys have been limited to making voice calls on Research In Motion's smartphone for as long as a week, but Verizon said on Wednesday the issue was fully resolved.
Viacom's MTV stands by racy teen drama `Skins`
Viacom's MTV said on Wednesday it was standing by its controversial teen series "Skins" despite an exit of advertisers, a 50% slump in audience its and calls for a government pornography probe.
Director Jackson's surgery to delay
Filming of the widely-anticipated "Hobbit" movies will be delayed because director Peter Jackson is recovering from surgery for a perforated ulcer, a spokeswoman said on Thursday.
Hollywood 3D, local hits fuel record Japan box office
Japanese movie theaters rang up record ticket sales in 2010, powered by Hollywood 3D blockbusters such as "Avatar" and strong performances by local franchise films, industry data showed on Thursday.
Accumulate Ashok Leyland; target of Rs 62: Angel Broking
Angel Broking is bullish on Ashok Leyland (ALL) and has recommended accumulate rating on the stock with a target of Rs 62 in its January 21, 2011 research report.
Supermarket operators shop till drop in SE Asia battle
A battle between large supermarket operators to tap into Southeast Asia's growing consumer wealth could trigger more acquisitions, with Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines seen as the next hot spots.
Davos: Morgan Stanley sees threat banks could shrink credit
Banks may shrink credit in order to meet tougher capital requirements, posing a "serious threat" to the real economy, Domenico Siniscalco, Vice President of Morgan Stanley International and country head for Italy, told Reuters.
Sony unveils new handheld to take on DS, smartphones
Sony Corp showcased a new handheld gaming device, the first to feature 3G wireless connectivity, as it battles with Nintendo's best-selling DS and tries to fend off rising competition from smartphones and tablets.
S&P cuts Japan sovereign debt rating, first time since 2002
Rating agency Standard & Poor's cut Japan's long-term sovereign debt rating on Thursday for the first since 2002, saying the country's government lacked a coherent plan to tackle its mounting debt.
RIM says no access to corporate email in India
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) on Thursday said there was no possibility of providing the government access to corporate emails on BlackBerry devices.
CLSA, Credit Suisse top Asia equity trading desks: Survey
CLSA and Credit-Suisse shared top ranking in terms of market share in 2010 among brokers trading Asian equities with institutions in the region, according to a survey by Greenwich Associates.
Oil India to give up 2 blocks in Libya
Oil India will relinquish two exploration blocks in Libya, its chairman NM Borah told reporters on Thursday, as their operations were not viable.
Samsung's growth to a top global brand
Samsung Group, headquartered in Seoul, is South Korea's largest chaebol, and accounts for 20% of the country's exports. It is also the world's second-largest conglomerate by revenue.
Tablets to make up 10%-15% of PC market: Lenovo
Tablets represent 10% to 15% of the personal computer market this year, Lenovo's chief operatiing officer said on Thursday.
Nintendo's 9 mth profit tumbles, keeps outlook
Nintendo Co Ltd reported a 46.5% fall in nine-month profit, as sales of its ageing DS handheld device tumbled ahead of the launch of a new, 3D-capable model.
China plans Asia soft-sell after rough year
After taking some of the sting from tensions with Washington, China is now likely to focus on doing the same with Asian neighbours unnerved by its push on disputes and yet drawn into its economic orbit.
Logitech raises outlook as Asian demand boosts Q3
Logitech International, the world's largest computer mouse maker, raised its full-year sales target after strong growth in Asia helped it post a 14% rise in third-quarter net profit.
Paes-Bhupathi reach Australian Open final
Australian Open men's doubles semi-final results on Thursday.
BSkyB's results to highlight pressure on News Corp
BSkyB is set to post a near 25% jump in first-half adjusted operating profit on Thursday, underlining the danger to News Corp of any delay in negotiating its USD 12.5 billion bid offer.
Muslim birth rate falls, population to grow more slowly
Falling birth rates will slow the world's Muslim population growth over the next two decades, reducing it on average from 2.2% a year in 1990-2010 to 1.5% a year from now until 2030, a new study says.
Court venue may be key to US Internet rules
The US telecommunications regulator faces an uphill battle as its oversight of the Internet is challenged in court, but a change in venue could make all the difference.
Tata Investment Corp; February 8, 2011 record date for payment of interim dividend
Tata Investment Corporation has fixed February 8, 2011 as the 'Record Date' for payment of interim dividend.
