The Economic Times Weekend Platter

The ET Weekend Platter offers the round up of the news that you missed during the week. We bring to you the most-read news, investment corner, stock wrap-up, issue that hogged headlines, editor's picks and the most happening trend stories from across sectors, for you to savour at your conveniance. Happy reading. Stimulus-II: India Inc gets more room to grow Complementing monetary easing by the RBI, the Centre enhanced the spending power of states with specific measures to boost credit availability. RBI cuts key rates to stimulate economy RBI cut the repo rate to 5.5% from 6.5%. The reverse repo rate was cut to to 4% from 5%. Home & corporate loans to get cheaper The RBI has cut its key policy rate by one percentage point, signalling a reduction in banks� lending rate. Story of the Week Telecom sector to create 1.5 lakh jobs Salaries may shoot up 30% as new players enter fray and existing companies expand operations. Stock Round up Sensex crosses 10k mark; realty, banks rally Market remained firm backed by gains in consumer durables, realty and banking. ET Features India always does well in adversity: Nandan Nilekani Widespread expectations of a 'global slump' are becoming reality govts tamp down on growth forecasts & everyone cutting costs. PSU banks likely to emerge stronger amid turmoil From being top performer of 2007, to being one of worst performing indices of 2008, the BSE Bankex shows banking sector's topsy-turvy ride this year. Personal Finance IRDA eases solvency margins for ULIPS The insurance regulator has eased solvency margins for unit-linked insurance plans. SBI MF announces 20 pc dividend under Magnum commma fund SBI Mutual Fund said it has declared a dividend of 20% under the Dividend option of Magnum COMMA Fund, an open-ended growth scheme. Corporate Trends Ambanis come together for sister's anniversary Amid speculation they may bury differences sooner than later, Anil and Mukesh met for the second time in under a week. Satyam saga exposes serious shortfalls in India Inc Satyam says it adhered to corporate governance rules, appointing requisite number of independent directors with excellent credentials.		Visual Treat Ambani brothers Mukesh and Anil came together to celebrate sister Dipti Salgaocar's silver marriage anniversary on New Year's eve in Goa, amid speculation they may bury differences sooner than later. Editor's Pick Jury is out on ONGC�s latest buy Portable health insurance India and Pakistan differ, naturally Most Read Stories Stimulus-II: India Inc gets more room to grow Infosys to integrate IT & BPO operations Satyam's misstep may improve HCL's prospects Speculation of Ambani reunion in 2009 MS in mess: Is Microsoft headed for layoffs? Offbeat Unhappy with your sex life? Try yoga Women experience higher level of arousal, better orgasms; men overcome premature ejaculation. Letter to the editor Invest wisely There would be a host of opportunities, particularly for investments due to an outright drop in the prices of many consumer and other goods.

News by Industry
	Telecom Finmin wants 3G, Wimax base bid doubled BSNL seeks ISD termination rates review Your Money Time to make resolutions for personal finances too! Investing in 2009: A note from experts Auto Hyundai, Honda sales ride on new rollouts in Dec Skoda India's sales jump by 28 per cent in 2008 Taxes & You GCC mulls income tax levy by 2012 Now, send a SMS to pay your property tax

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