Indian market witnessed profit booking at a higher level for the week ended November 10 as both Sensex and Nifty50 slipped by over 1 percent each. However, there was plenty of action in the small and midcap space.

The S&P BSE Sensex slipped by about 370 points or 1.1 percent while the Nifty50 dropped by 1.2 percent for the week ended November 10. But, nearly 200 stocks gave a positive return in the S&P BSE 500 index.

Stocks which rose in the S&P BSE 500 index include names like RattanIndia Power rose 31 percent, followed by Rain Industries (25 percent), Kitex Garments (23 percent), Titan Company (18 percent), India Bank (16 percent), MMTC (16 percent), L&T Infotech (15 percent), HSIL (13 percent) etc. among others.

Sectors which managed to outperform benchmark indices include Consumer durable which rose by 10 percent, followed by IT ... Read more »

The prevailing theme for Gian Piero Ventura’s run as Italy coach was that the 69-year-old journeyman manager was in far over his head.

Having never coached a major club before taking over the national team last year, Ventura covered himself in disgrace on Monday when four-time champion Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in six decades.

Ventura was widely criticized for poor tactical decisions before and after Sweden’s 1-0 aggregate win over the Azzurri.

After the scoreless draw in the second leg, it was a foregone conclusion he will be fired according to a contract stipulation in case of a failed qualification, unless he resigns.

“I’m not resigning because I haven’t ... Read more »

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Price in India

If you do a simple random sampling of a group of Indians who know how

to drive, chances are a majority of them would have learnt driving on

an Alto. Ever since Maruti Suzuki first launched it in September 2000,

as many as 30 lakh units of this entry-level hatchback have been

cumulatively sold in the country. Th ... Read more »

BMW 1-series Price in India

BMW has taken heed to critics of the 1 Series, who grumbled that the looks were challenging and the engine range spiralling. Solution? Its biggest facelift ever, introducing a far sharper nose, a much nicer rear end and some stonking new engines that further its performance and eco credentials over rivals. The BMW 1 Series has never been better.

Mercedes Benz A-Class Price in India

With the A-Class hatchback, Mercedes-Benz created a new segment for luxury hatchbacks in India. The luxury hatchback targets young professionals and enthusiasts in India. Seeing the positive response for the A-Class, BMW and Volvo too introduce their luxury hatchbacks 1 Series and Volvo V40 respectively. On ... Read more »

Toyota Etios Price in India

Just as Mercedes-Benz is synonymous with luxury and BMW with sportiness, Toyota has established itself as a byword for quality and reliability. For years the Japanese automaker has churned out a range of well put together cars. Get behind the wheel of one and straightaway you’d be under an impression that it’s a thing that will probably last forever.

Oddly enough, it’s the knack of endlessly producing functional and ... Read more »