Monthly archives: January, 2014

PM’s opening remarks at the Press Conference

Following is the text of the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh’s opening remarks at the Press Conference in New Delhi today: “First, let me wish you all a very happy New Year. Let me say at the outset that I do believe we are set for better times. The cycle of global economic growth is …

Subodh Kumar Agrawal takes over as SAFA president

Kolkata :CA. Subodh Kumar Agrawal, FCA, President, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has been appointed as the President of South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) for the year 2014 w.e.f. 1st January 2014. He was the Vice-President of SAFA for the year 2013. Having passionately represented Indian accountancy profession on the international front, …

OVERALL INDIA BOND ISSUANCE SLOWS DOWN 19.5% YTD

Primary bond offerings from Indian issuers stood at US$51.8 billion in 2013, down 19.5% after coming from a record annual volume last year (US$64.3 billion).  Total proceeds during the fourth quarter of 2013 reached US$11.1 billion, a 147.6% sequential growth from the third quarter of 2013 but, on the other hand, saw a 32.6% drop …

INDIA EQUITY, EQUITY-LINKED ISSUANCE SLOWS DOWN 37.1%

 Equity and equity-linked issuance by Indian companies raised a total of US$9.4 billion during the annual period of 2013, a 37.1% decline from the comparable period in 2012, and the lowest annual period since 2011 (US$8.7 billion). Follow-on offerings captured majority of India’s equity capital markets activity with US$9.0 billion worth of proceeds, a 31.5% …

Mumbai Office Market: 2013 Review & Predictions For 2014: Ramesh Nair, COO – Business, Jones Lang LaSalle India

2013 Review: Increased Absorption Reduced Vacancy Rental & Capital Values Rise Stock Growth Slows CBD/SBD Lose Further Market Share Despite the uncertain economic conditions, absorption of office spaces in Mumbai rose by 4.4% y/y to 7 million square feet in 2013, as against the 6.7 million square feet in 2012. As a result, vacancy fell …

“Raskala”said Rajni “AAM it” – Chawm Ganguly

For all those who have inundated me with requests for more,here is the definitive compilation. Remember you read it here first 🙂 Q1. What is Kejriwal’s Autobiography called? AAM-s and the Man! Q2. What does Kejriwal’s Hand phone run on? AAM-droid! Q3. What is Kejriwal’s Favourite Car? AAM-bassador! Q4. What is Kejriwal’s Bible called? AAM-ar …