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The Age of Deleveraging
The high debt levels have not only bought firms under severe stress, it has also bought to the fore concerns of economic stability and the growth trajectory of country.

Firms find it tough to repay debt post 2008 crisis
The figures confirm that companies in the capital goods, metals and infrastructure sectors have been hit the hardest, along with those in drugs and pharmaceuticals.
India Inc to witness good times ahead
Inflation downtrend, narrowing twin deficits and supportive economic policies are likely to boost corporate earnings going ahead.
RIL slips to 3rd rank in BT 500 India's Most Valuable Companies 2014 list
RIL slips in the BT 500 ranking on lower gas output and falling oil prices but it could benefit from a likely gas price hike and earnings from new ventures such as retail.
Marketing campaign not sufficient to turn India into manufacturing powerhouse
Manufacturing's share in the country's GDP has fallen in recent years and it will take more than a marketing campaign to turn India into a manufacturing powerhouse.
Adani Group's ambitious power venture is yet to fire up
Adani aims at building a capacity of 20,000 MW by 2020 - it has built close to 9,000 MW so far - which would involve more debt and pressure on the bottom line in future.
India Inc faces uphill road to recovery
The turnover growth of BT500 companies slowed considerably to 9.7 per cent in 2013/14 as compared to 12.48 per cent in 2012/13 (and 23.16 per cent in 2011/12).
Diversified business groups preferred by investors in India
In 2013, market capitalisation of conglomerates grew by 13 per cent as against six per cent all the BT 500 companies registered and investors paid almost double the price for these stocks compared to 2012.
Investors' faith puts ONGC on high-growth path
One reason for investor faith in this public sector behemoth is clearly the coming to power of the new Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government.
How we compiled the BT 500 Most Valuable Companies list for 2014
Compliling the BT 500 list was a fascinating journey. It revealed which companies navigated the difficult terrain better than others.
BT lists top 500 Most Valuable Companies for 2014
The entire market capitalisation of BT 500 companies has risen 35.5 per cent, with PSUs in the BT 500 showing a 31 per cent rise in combined market capitalisation.
TCS' work culture enables women employees to reach the top
The firm's ability to offer diverse roles and its sensitive and empowering approach to the challenges that women face have won many hearts.
Notable trends from an analysis of BT 500 data
Notable trends from an analysis of BT 500 data

2014-11-09

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