CORPORATE NEWS: The Economic Times Markets Watch Newsletter


	Dated:12 February,2009

Top Headlines

Nifty closes below 2900 as IIP nos disappoint

Bulls failed to sustain the intra-day rally Thursday as sentiments turned negative after disappointing Index of Industrial Production numbers.

51 sectors devalued below market indicators in 13 months

Ffifty-one sectors have devalued below their narrowly-represented mkt indicators in 13 months. Gainers: BSE ( A, B ) | NSE | Losers: BSE ( A, B ) | NSE I 52 Week: High, Low

Small investor turns whistleblower

The government is set to empower ordinary shareholders to critically examine decisions of the companies.

Views on Stocks/Markets

India most attractive stock mkt for asset allocation: Macquari

Print media cos rise on custom duty waiver

Don't time market based on budget

IPO/Global Markets

Hong Kong shares end 2.3 pc down

Nikkei falls to 3-month low

European shares slip early

Rupee / Gold

Gold at record high of Rs 14,900

Rupee closes at 48.84/85

Gold up by Rs 31

More 'Market' News

Market price of pledged shares vital: Experts
Sebi's decision to force cos to disclose the quantum of shares pledged by promoters has come as an important step for investors.

NSE to appeal against HC ruling on FT
NSE has decided to appeal against a Bombay HC order that granted ad interim relief to FT.

Bonds continue to trade higher
Bonds continue to trade higher with the yield on the new benchmark bonds trading 3 basis points lower than Wednesday at 5.86% at 3pm.