United Spirits is Indias largest spirits player. In FY08 it sold 74mn cases which gives it a volume share of 52%. Key strengths are market leading brands across all spirit categories and price segments. It recently acquired Whyte & Mackay - the fourth largest Scotch whisky player in the world. W&M is predominently a bulk spirits manufacturer. Its branded Scotch portfolio is small with 3% market share in UK.

Sometimes small films do say a lot of things. Aamir comes under the same umbrella which is completely close to our real lives. It’s a plain simple story of a man romancing his…

We dont need no education sang the band Pink Floyd way back in the 70s in the famous super hit album The Wall. While this may sound all right for idealistic rebels it certainly does not apply to the current Indian scenario

Base metals had yet another lacklustre day that was spent in search of direction. Nickel and zinc were able to post gains, while the rest of the complex settled lower. Today, the base metals complex could remain under pressure on falling crude oil prices and strengthening US Dollar

Government eases cement export ban to Nepal; OKs shipments via Gujarat The government has lifted the export ban on cement and clinker to Nepal. Also, it has allowed exports via Gujarat ports. We believe that the removal of export restriction will at best hold prices at current levels and not lead to price hikes