Hero Honda sees growth tapering off in H2FY10

He is among the CFO’s who won the top honours at the CNBCTV18 CFO awards last night. In an interview with CNBCTV18, Ravi Sud, CFO, Hero Honda gave his assessment of the economic recovery, his outlook for the twowheeler industry and the country’s transition to GST next year.

Cox and Kings IPO opens today; should you subscribe?

Cox and Kings (India), provider of all travel and travel related products, launched its IPO (initial public offering) of 18,496,640 equity shares of Rs 10 each today. The price band has fixed at Rs 316330/share and the issue will close for subscription on November 20, 2009.

AMFI panel to review impact of extended trading on MFs

AMFI has constituted a committee to discuss the impact of extended trading hours on mutual funds and has asked the industry to suggest new mechanisms for a transition into a longer trading day, reports CNBCTV18’s Mrinalini Krishna.

Bank, Insurance bills not listed in winter session

The crucial winter session of parliament begins tomorrow. The Pension fund, PFRDA and Land Acquisition bills are listed for debate. But a few other important finance bills, namely Banking and Insurance bills are not on the agenda, reports CNBCTV18’s Abhijit Neogy.

JAL shares slide to record low; Delta offers support

Shares in Japan Airlines slid to a record low after the transport minister rattled investors by saying bankruptcy was still a possibility, even as US carriers lined up with offers of financial support.

New Moon star Kristen Stewart says be extreme

In \"The Twilight Saga: New Moon,\" lovelorn character Bella Swan gets dumped by her vampire man, sinks into depression and later flies to Italy to pursue him. While that may sound too extreme, actress Kristen Stewart thinks Bella is setting a good example to girls.

LT joint venture among bidders for Oman airport deal

Four international firms including a joint venture between India\'s Larsen Toubro and Oman\'s Galfar Engineering have bid for the construction of a new terminal at Muscat\'s airport.

Paris: City of lights or lights out?

Paris, whose wild nightlife drew generations of party goers from Ernest Hemingway to Jim Morrison, is now more notorious for curfews than carousing.

Mkts consolidating, taking stock of recent rally

It was another quiet session, the second on the trot. The Nifty spent time in a range through the day before closing at 5,054 down just 7 points.

Dubai course builder Norman upbeat despite recession

The global recession has taken its toll on this week\'s Dubai World Championship being staged at Greg Norman\'s \'Earth\' course on the Jumeirah Golf Estates.

Suzlon unit wins US wind turbine order

Suzlon Energy said on Wednesday its German unit REpower Systems has signed a contract to supply wind turbines with a total capacity of 18.45 mw to US firm Heritage Sustainable Energy LLC.

Parliament to debate financial reform bills

The Parliament will begin debating on Thursday closely watched financial reforms, including further opening up the insurance sector, a junior minister said on Wednesday.

Formula One champion Button joins McLaren

Formula One world champion Jenson Button has joined McLaren on a multiyear deal, the team said in a statement on Wednesday.

Need no help to heal Pakistan ties: India tells US, China

India says needs no help to heal Pakistan ties

Wockhardt plans preferential issue

Drug maker Wockhardt said on Wednesday it plans a preferential issue of up to 1.6 billion convertible or nonconvertible redeemable preference shares at Rs 5 each.