Sentiments change with time. And, for the ones that do not change, circumstances induce the much-needed reversal in thought process to suit the occasion. Even Indian real-estate sector is witnessing a similar play of sentimental game. The global recession formed a picture of a perfect gloom for the real-estate
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Surveys are descriptive research methodologies which include collection of data from the consumers or other focus groups for content analysis. Most of these surveys are directed at compiling analytical data which can not be determined directly or through text book sources. However, surveys entail measurement procedures that involve reaching
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There is one good news and one bad news! Of course, the good news first – the growth engine of the world, the United States, is recovering with a surge in exports to their highest level in 2 years helping it narrow their trade deficit. And, the bad news
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Let me draw you back to March 9, 2009 – From this day, the Indian stock markets started its secular up-move after witnessing a sharp correction triggered by the US sub-prime crisis followed by the global recession. During this time, the Sensex was quoting at 8160. At this point,
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The Tata Group is known for its acquisition spree, both in India and overseas, to fulfill its ambitious plans through inorganic expansions at a faster click – be it Tata Tea’s one of the oldest acquisitions of UK-based blended tea-marketing giant, Tetley Tea, at $400 million as early as
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Indian stock Market closed at a high of above 18000 after two and half years bringing cheers to many stock market investors – Last couple of years, starting Jan 22, 2008 have been quite tough – Sensex had dipped to 8000 levels from a high of 21000 and we
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The 2008 recession has turned the global currency picture upside down. The impact of the slowdown has been felt harder on the advanced economies such as the US, UK and Europe, leading to substantial drain in their currency strength and prospects. Prior to the great recession, economists had pegged
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The credit crisis – as the name suggests is related to the sudden tightening of the credit in the market. More so, it is all about the squeeze in availability of loans and funding requirements from the financial institutions. Simply put, it is nothing but liquidity taps turning dry
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It is quite surprising to see the wealth of High Networth Individuals soaring drastically even though we are just coming out of a global recession. Last couple of years have been tough economically through-out the world – but the wealthier seem to have gone even more wealthier, while the
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Let me draw you backwards by around 2 years when the global economy was infected with the worst recession ever witnessed since the Global Depression of 1930s. During such times, it was but obvious that the heat of the fallout from the slowdown would have been felt by the
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