IT Sector In For Near-term Pain
The January-March quarter results for FY2009 reflect the muted growth of Indian IT companies. A look at what lies in the future for the companies in this sector
May 7, 2009
Staying On The Path
The capital goods sector is one of the strongest components of the Indian growth story and has traditionally led in a recovery in the economy.
Sep 26, 2008
Low On Tensile Strength
The government's effort to contain inflation, as it crossed the 7 per cent mark in April 2008, brought metal sector into focus during the first quarter of fiscal year 2008.
Sep 12, 2008
Betting On The Consumer
The market meltdown that began in January 2008 and the current economic moderation once again highlight the relevance of exposure to defensive sectors and, in particular, the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) segment.
Aug 28, 2008
Power: Dim, But Not Dark
The appreciation of around 85 per cent in the stocks of the BSE Power index during FY 2007-08 shows the frenzy for power sector stocks.
Aug 13, 2008
Waiting For Green Signal
The performance of the automobile sector is directly related to the growth of the economy.
May 22, 2008
Will The IT Sector Shine On?
Smart investing is knowing what the experts think and then applying your own wisdom while picking stocks. Now that the markets have come off the heated 20,000-plus level of the Sensex, it may be time to reassess your portfolio. Outlook Money helps you find what the experts think on the sector of the fortnight, so you can decide whether you want to park your money here or not.
May 9, 2008
Still On Track
The Sensex has humbled our expectations from it. However, the long-term forecast for corporate India stays healthy. A look at what the future holds for six key sectors
Apr 26, 2008
The next big things
These 7 sectors could just be the ones to move and shake the future of Indian markets. Be ready
Jul 6, 2007
The bulls cool their heels, but growth story still intact
The market will not rise the way it did in the last few years. But, some sectors will still pay. Pick up sectors that are clearly profitable and invest in fundamentally strong companies
May 16, 2007
Smile. That's what the sensex has been doing
The Sensex swung one full arc in 2006. Here's a flashback of the sectors that did well, the kind of stocks that fared better and why. Find out the sectors where the steam might be in 2007.
Dec 15, 2006
On a Firm Growth Path
Things are looking up for the cement industry with strong offtake from housing and infrastructure development, and players are upbeat about future prospects.
Dec 3, 2005
Born-again Banks
Gone is the image of slothful inefficiency. In its place is new-found vigour. PSU banks, rather more than their private sector counterparts, are setting the tempo for growth.
Apr 19, 2005
The big build-up
Construction has been one of the fastest growing sectors in the past three years. And the bulging order books of companies invite you to profit from...
Oct 18, 2004