<?xml version="1.0"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="/xslshow.cms?path=/rssfeedsdefault1"?><rss version="0.91"><channel><title>The Economic Times</title><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com</link><description>The Economic Times: Latest business, finance, markets, stocks, company news from India.</description><language>en-gb</language><copyright>Copyright:(C) 2008 Bennett Coleman &amp; Co. Ltd, http://info.indiatimes.com/terms/tou.html</copyright><docs>http://syndication.indiatimes.com/</docs><image><title>The Economic Times</title><url>http://images.photogallery.indiatimes.com/photo.cms?msid=86986</url><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/</link></image><item><title>Is Warren Buffett losing his touch?</title><description>Berkshire Hathaway stock has lost close to half its value since hitting a record high last December. BSE Losers: A, B | NSE Losers | Only: Buyers, Sellers </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Is_Warren_Buffett_losing_his_touch/rssarticleshow/3738807.cms</link></item><item><title>S&amp;P 500 hits lowest level since 1997</title><description>The S&amp;P 500 tumbled to its lowest level in 11-1/2 years as the darkening outlook for the global economy prompted fearful investors to dump stocks. Ghosts of 1929</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/SP_500_hits_lowest_level_since_1997/rssarticleshow/3738900.cms</link></item><item><title>Ambani brothers shake hands at Advani's residence</title><description>The industry presence lent credence to BJP's bid to present itself as the shadow government ready to set right the economy. 40 richest Indians | Young billionaires </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Ambani_brothers_shake_hands_at_Advanis_residence/rssarticleshow/3738673.cms</link></item><item><title>Democrats set Dec 2 deadline for auto companies</title><description>The CEOs of the Big Three automakers appealed personally to lawmakers for the loans, and warned that their industry might collapse without them. LA Auto Show </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Democrats_set_Dec_2_deadline_for_auto_companies/rssarticleshow/3738766.cms</link></item><item><title>Crude oil futures at 3-year lows</title><description>Oil prices fell as new claims for unemployment benefits jumped last week to a 16-year high. BSE Losers: A, B | NSE Losers | Only: Buyers, Sellers </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Crude_oil_futures_at_3-year_lows/rssarticleshow/3738395.cms</link></item><item><title>Bipartisan auto aid agreement reached</title><description>Aides to a bipartisan group of auto-state senators say they have reached a compromise to speed emergency loans to Big Three car makers. LA Auto Show </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Bipartisan_auto_aid_agreement_reached/rssarticleshow/3738384.cms</link></item><item><title>Job trends during times of turbulence</title><description>Many companies may be busy laying-off employees but few firms think otherwise. Here is the latest on the job front. Planning for the pink slip | New-age entrepreneurs  </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Job_trends_during_times_of_turbulence/rssarticleshow/3737182.cms</link></item><item><title>Bharti, DLF, ITC among top Indian stocks</title><description>Cos with a strong market position and high capital efficiencies will emerge stronger despite financial-market meltdown. Slowdown grips more economies </description><link>/quickiearticleshow/3737935.cms</link></item><item><title>Fed sees economic woes persisting into '09</title><description>Number of people continuing to draw jobless benefits climbed to more than 4 million. Stocks 52 Week: High, Low |  BSE Losers: A, B | NSE Losers | Only: Buyers, Sellers </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Fed_sees_economic_woes_persisting_into_09/rssarticleshow/3738048.cms</link></item><item><title>Asia Pacific realty mkt reels under recession impact</title><description>Vacancy rates have been on the rise for several quarters in Sydney, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong. Hi-tech home gadgets | US crisis &amp; Indian realty </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Asia_Pacific_realty_mkt_reels_under_recession_impact/rssarticleshow/3738083.cms</link></item><item><title>Prominent Asian companies in Global Dow</title><description>Indian cos like Infosys,Reliance,Tata Steel &amp; Bharti Airtel figure in the index. Now's the time to build on long-term wealth I Global meltdown and hypertension </description><link>quickiearticleshow/3737473.cms</link></item><item><title>Oil prices drop below 50 dollars, hit 3.5-year lows</title><description>Prices reached the lowest levels for three and a half years as the market was plagued by weak energy demand. 2008: Year of crisis | Competitive economies </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Oil_prices_drop_below_50_dollars_hit_35-year_lows/rssarticleshow/3737779.cms</link></item><item><title>'No US growth until Q3 2009, inflation to fall'</title><description>World's largest economy cut 651,000 jobs in the past three months alone.Stocks 52 Week: High, Low |  BSE Losers: A, B | NSE Losers | Only: Buyers, Sellers </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/No_US_growth_until_Q3_2009_inflation_to_fall/rssarticleshow/3737457.cms</link></item><item><title>Cyberscams befriend social networks</title><description>Now, those phony Nigerians may log on as your friend. Here's how social networking sites are fighting a rise in scams.Tech trends for 2009</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Cyberscams_befriend_social_networks/rssarticleshow/3737517.cms</link></item><item><title>Rupee hits another record low of 50.20/21</title><description>Heavy dollar selling caused high level of volatility at the Interbank foreign exchange. Stocks 52 Week: High, Low |  BSE Losers: A, B | NSE Losers | Only: Buyers, Sellers </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Rupee_hits_another_record_low_of_502021/rssarticleshow/3737589.cms</link></item><item><title>NRIs pick trends from bollywood flicks for weddings</title><description>Biz of wedding sets up 30% as overseas Indians get starry-eyed over Bollywood flicks, reality TV and soaps. The big fat Indian wedding | Joint families are  smarter </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/NRIs_pick_trends_from_bollywood_flicks_for_weddings/rssarticleshow/3736711.cms</link></item><item><title>Dubai shopping spree stalls, retailers tighten belts</title><description>Consumers worry about the impact of the global financial crisis on their wallets.How the US bailout adds up I Slowdown grips more economies </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Dubai_shopping_spree_stalls_retailers_tighten_belts/rssarticleshow/3737316.cms</link></item><item><title>Rupee recovers from record low, RBI aids</title><description>Rupee recovered from a record low of 50.60 per dollar reached in early trade.Stocks 52 Week: High, Low |  BSE Losers: A, B | NSE Losers | Only: Buyers, Sellers </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Rupee_recovers_from_record_low_RBI_aids/rssarticleshow/3737389.cms</link></item><item><title>MNCs relieve expats from India posts</title><description>In an attempt to cut costs, leading MNCs have either begun calling back or cutting down on expensive expat assignments. Motivate staff | Why quit when you can fix?</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/MNCs_relieve_expats_from_India_posts/rssarticleshow/3734127.cms</link></item><item><title>Equities end off lows; Sensex below 8500</title><description>Markets ended volatile session in the negative terrain but off lows on Thursday. Stocks 52 Week: High, Low |  BSE Losers: A, B | NSE Losers | Only: Buyers, Sellers </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Equities_end_off_lows_Sensex_below_8500/rssarticleshow/3736971.cms</link></item><item><title>Global recession fears spook Sensex</title><description>Renewed concerns over the deteriorating condition of America’s financial institutions, amid a deepening recession there, triggered another bout of sell-off in equities across the globe, including India on Thursday.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Global_recession_fears_spook_Sensex/rssarticleshow/3738722.cms</link></item><item><title>Weakening rupee adds glitter to gold</title><description>The yellow metal is again slowly going out of the common man’s reach. With the ongoing marriage season, the prices are jumping each day, making the commodity almost unaffordable for the retail user.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Weakening_rupee_adds_glitter_to_gold/rssarticleshow/3738690.cms</link></item><item><title>'No foul play seen in ICICI trading'</title><description>SEBI on Thursday said it has found no evidence of manipulative trading in ICICI Bank shares between September 8 and October 10 this year, when the stock price collapsed nearly 50%.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/No_foul_play_seen_in_ICICI_trading/rssarticleshow/3738721.cms</link></item><item><title>SEBI to go easy on SLB margins</title><description>SEBI is planning to soften margin requirements and ensure anonymity in the Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) segment, as part of its ongoing efforts to popularise the system.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/SEBI_to_go_easy_on_SLB_margins/rssarticleshow/3738715.cms</link></item><item><title>FIIs want NSCCL as inventory body</title><description>The stock lending and borrowing activity may catch on among institutional investors provided anonymity can be ensured. We fear that currently information is being leaked by some of the market intermediaries.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/FIIs_want_NSCCL_as_inventory_body/rssarticleshow/3738720.cms</link></item><item><title>MCX: New slabs may up trading costs</title><description>Jobbers and arbitrageurs, who churn out large volumes are likely to be impacted and exposed to greater risk with India’s leading commodity exchange MCX modifying transaction slabs with effect from November 17.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/MCX_New_slabs_may_up_trading_costs/rssarticleshow/3738678.cms</link></item><item><title>Inflation down to 8.9% on cheaper fuel</title><description>Continuing its southward movement, inflation dropped to 8.9% for the week ended November 8, from 8.98% the week before that.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Inflation_down_to_89_on_cheaper_fuel/rssarticleshow/3738652.cms</link></item><item><title>India Inc: Foreign borrowings aplenty</title><description>Indian Inc continues to find favour with overseas lenders, the global financial turmoil notwithstanding. Indian companies borrowed $1 billion overseas in the month of October in the current fiscal.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/India_Inc_Foreign_borrowings_aplenty/rssarticleshow/3738670.cms</link></item><item><title>India Tajikistan ink DTAA</title><description>India and Tajikistan on Thursday signed a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA).</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/India_Tajikistan_ink_DTAA/rssarticleshow/3738626.cms</link></item><item><title>WTO meet to begin next week</title><description>A marathon meeting of senior trade officials of key members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) will begin in Geneva early next week.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/WTO_meet_to_begin_next_week/rssarticleshow/3738614.cms</link></item><item><title>'Uniform definition for policy lapse'</title><description>Domestic life insurers may have to adopt a uniform definition for lapsation of insurance policies to give more leeway to policyholders on premium payments.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Uniform_definition_for_policy_lapse/rssarticleshow/3738636.cms</link></item><item><title>Now higher pay for CPSU officers</title><description>In a bonanza to officers of Central Public Sector Undertakings, the govt announced a hefty 50 to 300% increase in pay-packages. Reshape your career | Trends in job mkt </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Now_higher_pay_for_CPSU_officers/rssarticleshow/3736616.cms</link></item><item><title>Intel to invest in India WiMax operators</title><description>Intel, the world’s largest chipmaker, plans to make strategic investments in the WiMax rollouts undertaken by Indian telcos. 
</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Intel_to_invest_in_India_WiMax_operators/rssarticleshow/3738882.cms</link></item><item><title>MS to let Zune owners keep 10 tracks</title><description>Microsoft, seeking to boost the popularity of its Zune music player, announced a new subscription offer that will allow users to keep 10 tracks a month permanently. </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/MS_to_let_Zune_owners_keep_10_tracks/rssarticleshow/3738245.cms</link></item><item><title>Microsoft says looking at raising debt</title><description>Microsoft Corp on Thursday filed plans with securities regulators to tap the debt markets, raising money to pay for working capital, share buybacks, or other types of general corporate expenses.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Microsoft_says_looking_at_raising_debt/rssarticleshow/3738046.cms</link></item><item><title>IT ind sees only brief downturn pain</title><description>India's information technology industry will face challenges in the short term as overseas clients cut spending due to financial turmoil and global economic downturn, an industry body said on Thursday. </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/IT_ind_sees_only_brief_downturn_pain/rssarticleshow/3738008.cms</link></item><item><title>TCS to bag India's largest e-gov deal</title><description>TCS has emerged the lowest bidder for the country’s largest e-governance contract, to computerise Employee State Insurance Corporation and provide smart cards to around 1.5 crore industrial workers across the country. </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/TCS_to_bag_Indias_largest_e-gov_deal/rssarticleshow/3737790.cms</link></item><item><title>Apple, Adobe extend staff holiday</title><description>HP, Apple Inc, and Adobe Systems Inc, three of Silicon Valley's largest technology companies, will shut down over the December holidays to save on operating costs. </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Apple_Adobe_extend_staff_holiday/rssarticleshow/3737787.cms</link></item><item><title>Jobless claims jump to 16-year high</title><description>The number of American workers on the unemployment rolls surged to the highest in a quarter century and a regional manufacturing gauge slumped as U.S. economic misery intensified.
</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Jobless_claims_jump_to_16-year_high/rssarticleshow/3738345.cms</link></item><item><title>Opel dealers might buy the carmaker</title><description>Opel car dealers could make an offer to buy the company following a surprise announcement along the same lines by a German maker of solar panels.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Opel_dealers_might_buy_the_carmaker/rssarticleshow/3738236.cms</link></item><item><title>JPMorgan cuts banking jobs</title><description>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co is cutting about 10 pc of its investment banking staff as the credit crunch and slowdown in the economy bite into bank earnings, people familiar with the situation said.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/JPMorgan_cuts_banking_jobs/rssarticleshow/3738106.cms</link></item><item><title>Chrysler, GM to revive merger talks</title><description>Chrysler hopes to reboot merger talks with GM if Congress approves a 25-bn-dollar bailout for ailing US automakers.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Chrysler_GM_to_revive_merger_talks/rssarticleshow/3738049.cms</link></item><item><title>Eurozone eco seen contracting for a yr</title><description>The euro zone economy is forecast to shrink for around a year before interest rate cuts and government spending plans begin to pull it out of recession late next year, a Reuters poll showed. </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Eurozone_eco_seen_contracting_for_a_yr/rssarticleshow/3737899.cms</link></item><item><title>AIG asset suitors eye US aid</title><description>Some buyers interested in American International Group's assets see the US government as a potential source of financing, but such help is not likely to be forthcoming.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/AIG_asset_suitors_eye_US_aid/rssarticleshow/3737846.cms</link></item><item><title>Will fish out pirates: India to Somalia</title><description>India is planning to send four more warships to the Gulf of Aden.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Will_fish_out_pirates_India_to_Somalia/rssarticleshow/3738889.cms</link></item><item><title>Malegaon accused: MCOCA invoked</title><description>Maharashtra ATS booked Malegaon blast accused under MCOCA.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Malegaon_accused_MCOCA_invoked/rssarticleshow/3738858.cms</link></item><item><title>68% turnout in Chhatisgarh polls</title><description>Chhattisgarh recorded an impressive 68% voting in the final phase.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/68_turnout_in_Chhatisgarh_polls/rssarticleshow/3738876.cms</link></item><item><title>Market participants call for a tradable volatility index to hedge their portfolios</title><description>As the Indian markets remain in the grip of intense volatility, many participants, especially those in the hedging and proprietary desks, are voicing the need for a tradable volatility index (VIX), which could be used to hedge their portfolios.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Market_participants_call_for_a_tradable_volatility_index_to_hedge_their_portfolios/rssarticleshow/3733969.cms</link></item><item><title>Trader interest in single-stock futures hits a low</title><description>Total number of single-stock futures contracts traded daily has remained subdued than previous months. How to make money in markets? | Currency trading </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Trader_interest_in_single-stock_futures_hits_a_low/rssarticleshow/3733980.cms</link></item><item><title>Volatility: ULIP investors stay put in stocks</title><description>Even though the Sensex has fallen close to 60% from its peak, most ULIP holders do not seem to have exercised the switch option. How to make money in mkts? </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Volatility_ULIP_investors_stay_put_in_stocks/rssarticleshow/3734966.cms</link></item><item><title>Indian market most attractive destination for FIIs: SEBI</title><description>India has come to the rescue of FIIs and also help them to compensate their losses. Stocks BSE Gainers: A, B | NSE Gainers | 52 Wk: High, LowOnly: Buyers, Sellers </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Indian_market_most_attractive_destination_for_FIIs_SEBI/rssarticleshow/3733577.cms</link></item><item><title>Slowdown: Small and mid-cap funds worst hit</title><description>Thematic schemes like pharma and FMCG have fared better than diversified and tax planning schemes. Best and worst performing IPOs | Benefits of currency trading! </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Slowdown_Small_and_mid-cap_funds_worst_hit/rssarticleshow/3730584.cms</link></item><item><title>Foreign investors still vie for tickets to India meets</title><description>Foreign fund houses are merely biding time for the clouds of gloom to lift so that they can resume investing in India. s. Best &amp; worst performing IPOs | Currency trading</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Foreign_investors_still_vie_for_tickets_to_India_meets/rssarticleshow/3729634.cms</link></item><item><title>Weak rupee takes its toll on cos with huge foreign debt</title><description>The falling rupee will severely affect the small companies, whereas the big ones will be impacted moderately. Get rid of Debt | Adopt correct investment strategies</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Weak_rupee_takes_its_toll_on_cos_with_huge_foreign_debt/rssarticleshow/3546158.cms</link></item><item><title>Wait for more signals before turning positive</title><description>At the recent low of 12514 points, the Sensex has tested the 12800-12000-pts support zone and has since then attempted a corrective rally.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Wait_for_more_signals_before_turning_positive/rssarticleshow/3292640.cms</link></item><item><title>Six Indian cos among BusinessWeek's top 100 Infotech firms</title><description>BusinessWeek's 'The Infotech 100', has ranked Bharti Airtel at the 21st position followed by Reddington India (55th) and RCom (66th). Successful business formula</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Six_Indian_cos_among_BusinessWeeks_top_100_Infotech_firms/rssarticleshow/3189334.cms</link></item><item><title>Indian firms slip in global ranking; four move out of Top-500</title><description>14 firms present in a new list of world's 500 most valued firms together seeing an erosion of about $150 billion in their market value in the first three months of this year.
</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Indian_firms_slip_in_global_ranking_four_move_out_of_Top-500/rssarticleshow/3177077.cms</link></item><item><title>Part-time business: Corporate czars have preference for Left</title><description>Parting your hair in a particular style may be the difference between success and failure. Ask Mukesh Ambani, Ratan Tata or Nandan Nilekani. Weekend Platter</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Part-time_business_Corporate_czars_have_preference_for_Left/rssarticleshow/3176058.cms</link></item><item><title>India ranks low among best nations for business</title><description>India has been ranked 64th in a Forbes list of best countries to do business in, dropping from 51st place last year. Successful biz formula | Weekend Platter </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/India_ranks_low_among_best_nations_for_business/rssarticleshow/3175814.cms</link></item><item><title>Pune HNI Parmar makes open offer for Bhilwara Spinners</title><description>Pune-based high net worth individual (HNI) Ashok Kumar Parmar on Tuesday made an unsolicited bid to acquire 20% of Bhilwara Spinners, a Delhi-based company of the LN Jhunjhunwala group.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Pune_HNI_Parmar_makes_open_offer_for_Bhilwara_Spinners/rssarticleshow/3729496.cms</link></item><item><title>Ess Dee buys 90% stake in India Foils for Rs 120 crore</title><description>ESS DEE Aluminium has taken over the Kolkata-based aluminium foils maker India Foils from the Vedanta group, controlled by Anil Agarwal.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Ess_Dee_buys_90_stake_in_India_Foils_for_Rs_120_crore/rssarticleshow/3729497.cms</link></item><item><title>CRISIL revises DLF's long term ratings to 'AA-/Stable'</title><description>CRISIL has revised its rating on DLF Ltd’s non-convertible debenture programme and long-term bank facilities to ‘AA-/Stable’ from ‘AA/Stable’.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/CRISIL_revises_DLFs_long_term_ratings_to_AA-Stable/rssarticleshow/3727712.cms</link></item><item><title>Strong dollar, falling demand drag metal stocks down</title><description>Metal stocks continued to slide Tuesday as a strong dollar and deteriorating global economy dimmed the demand for commodities. At 12:01 pm, the BSE Metal Index was down 3.98 per cent.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Strong_dollar_falling_demand_drag_metal_stocks_down/rssarticleshow/3727593.cms</link></item><item><title>Banking stocks under pressure on continued short build up</title><description>Banking stocks were under pressure on Tuesday, with short build up continuing from the previous session. At 11:27 am, the BSE Bankex was down fallen 4.28 per cent.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Banking_stocks_under_pressure_on_continued_short_build_up/rssarticleshow/3726865.cms</link></item><item><title>Auto Axles falls 8% on production cut</title><description>Shares of Automotive Axles slumped more than 8 per cent after it said it would shut down operations for at least a week due to slow demand.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Auto_Axles_falls_8_on_production_cut/rssarticleshow/3726397.cms</link></item><item><title>Realistic advice</title><description>Union finance minister P Chidambaram’s call to India Inc to cut prices to boost consumer demand is realistic and worthy of serious consideration by the industry. </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Realistic_advice/rssarticleshow/3738714.cms</link></item><item><title>Terror has no colour</title><description>Apropos of ‘Does terrorism have only one colour?’ (ET, Nov 18), any debate to search the colour of terrorism is bound to fail because of two reasons.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Terror_has_no_colour/rssarticleshow/3738713.cms</link></item><item><title>Idea of India hit</title><description>India today is witnessing majoritarian authoritarianism, which sanctions even terrorism. </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Idea_of_India_hit/rssarticleshow/3734412.cms</link></item><item><title>Multiplier effect</title><description>This refers to ‘Building infrastructure isn’t Keynesian’ (ET, 19 Nov). </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Multiplier_effect/rssarticleshow/3734413.cms</link></item><item><title>Only on Sundays</title><description>Political parties justify their call for rallies saying that it is a part of democratic process. </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Only_on_Sundays/rssarticleshow/3734410.cms</link></item><item><title>Boost demand</title><description>The only way to cope with the present global economic crisis is to keep the macro consumption high, so that the manufacturing sector continues to prosper. </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Boost_demand/rssarticleshow/3730003.cms</link></item><item><title>Should India raise dollar funds?</title><description>Recent developments in the global financial sector have resulted in disruptions in world financial markets leading to heightened risk aversion. </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Should_India_raise_dollar_funds/rssarticleshow/3738654.cms</link></item><item><title>Does Asia needs its version of IMF?</title><description>Even though the IMF’s recent surveillance of the US and European economies has proved less than effective, there are reasons to pause</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Does_Asia_needs_its_version_of_IMF/rssarticleshow/3730017.cms</link></item><item><title>Does terrorism have only one colour?</title><description>In the aftermath of the Malegaon probe, can we now safely equate Hindutva and Islamist acts of terror or are they somehow to be differentiated? </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Does_terrorism_have_only_one_colour/rssarticleshow/3724960.cms</link></item><item><title>Are we facing a risk of deflation?</title><description>Deflation is a sustained fall in price level and it is caused by a collapse of aggregate demand. A sustained decline in demand also leads to recession but not all recessions have deflation.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Are_we_facing_a_risk_of_deflation/rssarticleshow/3720937.cms</link></item><item><title>Is classical language status meaningless?</title><description>Is the classical language status needed or does it create unnecessary hierarchies?</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Is_classical_language_status_meaningless/rssarticleshow/3710542.cms</link></item><item><title>Biofuels at current crude prices viable?</title><description>Are biofuels economical on many counts, or are they just an option?</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Biofuels_at_current_crude_prices_viable/rssarticleshow/3701470.cms</link></item><item><title>Obama's dilemma:2 Clinton at one's cost!</title><description>Amid continued media frenzy over the possibility of Hillary Clinton becoming the next secretary of state, Bill Clinton is reported to have made several concessions to help move his wife's vetting process along.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Obamas_dilemma2_Clinton_at_ones_cost/rssarticleshow/3737776.cms</link></item><item><title>Who's the sexiest man alive?</title><description>The 40-year-old Australian actor Huge Jackman has been voted as Sexiest Man Alive for 2008 by People magazine. </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Whos_the_sexiest_man_alive/rssarticleshow/3737514.cms</link></item><item><title>How do people respond to e-mails?</title><description>Over the last decade the e-mail has grown from a novelty into a necessity. But how do people respond to e-mails? Do they respond to the most important first, making sure the process is efficient?</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/How_do_people_respond_to_e-mails/rssarticleshow/3736764.cms</link></item><item><title>After SRK, Fardeen ventures into real estate</title><description>Fardeen Khan has become the latest Bollywood star after Shah Rukh Khan to lend his name to a real estate project in the UAE. 
</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/After_SRK_Fardeen_ventures_into_real_estate/rssarticleshow/3736723.cms</link></item><item><title>'Russia to send more warships to battle'</title><description>Russia will send more warships to patrol the waters near Somalia to battle the growing problem of piracy, the top commander of the Russian navy was quoted as saying today by RIA Novosti news agency. </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Russia_to_send_more_warships_to_battle/rssarticleshow/3736489.cms</link></item><item><title>SRK's Malaysian 'knighthood' postponed</title><description>Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan has postponed a controversial ceremony to award him a Malaysian "knighthood" because he is too busy.

</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/SRKs_Malaysian_knighthood_postponed/rssarticleshow/3736080.cms</link></item><item><title>S Gopalakrishnan, MD &amp; CEO, Infosys Technologies</title><description>ET caught up with Infosys Technologies MD &amp; CEO S Gopalakrishnan to discuss the slowdown, Infosys strategy, new areas that Infosys is betting on and more. Excerpts: </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/S_Gopalakrishnan_MD__CEO_Infosys_Technologies/rssarticleshow/3738907.cms</link></item><item><title>Sumant Batra, Bankruptcy expert and VP of INSOL International</title><description>Sumant Batra, a leading bankruptcy expert and vice-president of INSOL International believes that the SMEs would bear the brunt of the current downturn. Excerpts from a conversation with ET.
</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Sumant_Batra_Bankruptcy_expert_and_VP_of_INSOL_International/rssarticleshow/3734382.cms</link></item><item><title>Photogallery</title><description></description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Photogallery/rssarticleshow/3735128.cms</link></item><item><title>Crosswords</title><description></description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Crosswords/rssarticleshow/2163125.cms</link></item><item><title>Games</title><description></description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Games/rssarticleshow/2163124.cms</link></item><item><title>No foul play seen in ICICI trading: SEBI</title><description>SEBI on Thursday said it has found no evidence of manipulative trading in ICICI Bank shares between September 8 and October 10 this year, when the stock price collapsed nearly 50%.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/No_foul_play_seen_in_ICICI_trading_SEBI/rssarticleshow/3738721.cms</link></item><item><title>Rebound likely as Sensex closes at year's lows</title><description>Weakness in the US and Europe continued to show on the Indian stock markets for seventh consecutive session. After a volatile session equities ended lower Thursday, with Bombay Stock Exchange’s Sensex closing at year’s low. 



</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Rebound_likely_as_Sensex_closes_at_years_lows/rssarticleshow/3737783.cms</link></item><item><title>No evidence of manipulative trading in ICICI Bank shares: SEBI</title><description>Market regulator SEBI today said it did not find evidence of manipulative trading in shares of ICICI Bank, which had demanded a probe by the watchdog after its scrip came under heavy selling pressure in September. 
</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/No_evidence_of_manipulative_trading_in_ICICI_Bank_shares_SEBI/rssarticleshow/3737634.cms</link></item><item><title>CLSA lists Bharti, DLF, ITC among top Indian stocks
</title><description>CLSA maintains BUY ratings on Bharti Airtel, ITC and Reliance Industries. Infosys Technologies and Sun Pharma have been rated as over-performers and DLF as under-performer.
</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/CLSA_lists_Bharti_DLF_ITC_among_top_Indian_stocks/rssarticleshow/3737542.cms</link></item><item><title>Fitch downgrades credit rating of Ansal Properties</title><description>With a downturn in real estate markets affecting the financial profile of Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd, Fitch Ratings today downgraded the long-term credit rating of the property firm and revised its outlook to negative from stable. </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Fitch_downgrades_credit_rating_of_Ansal_Properties/rssarticleshow/3737096.cms</link></item><item><title>India Infoline up 2% on share buyback plan</title><description>Shares of India Infoline climbed after it said its board would consider a share buyback on November 28.
</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/India_Infoline_up_2_on_share_buyback_plan/rssarticleshow/3736726.cms</link></item><item><title>Fitch downgrades Ansal Properties</title><description>With a downturn in real estate markets affecting the financial profile of Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd, Fitch Ratings today downgraded the long-term credit rating of the property firm and revised its outlook to negative from stable. </description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Fitch_downgrades_Ansal_Properties/rssarticleshow/3737096.cms</link></item><item><title>Infoline up 2% on share buyback plan</title><description>Shares of India Infoline climbed after it said its board would consider a share buyback on November 28.
</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Infoline_up_2_on_share_buyback_plan/rssarticleshow/3736726.cms</link></item><item><title>Indiabulls Real Estate down 12%</title><description>Indiabulls Real Estate has been in focus for the last two trading days. The stock on Thursday was down by 12 per cent to Rs 90.
</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Indiabulls_Real_Estate_down_12/rssarticleshow/3736274.cms</link></item><item><title>Hindustan Copper falls 6% </title><description>Hindustan Copper was down as much as 6 per cent after India's third-biggest producer of the metal said it expected a 10 percent fall in production in the year-ending
</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Hindustan_Copper_falls_6_/rssarticleshow/3735857.cms</link></item><item><title>Polaris share slumps 8%</title><description>Shares of Polaris Software slumped nearly 8 per cent after meltdown hit Citigroup is believed to dump its 40 per cent stake in the Chennai-based financial software firm.
</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Polaris_share_slumps_8/rssarticleshow/3735526.cms</link></item><item><title>Ruchi Soya, Gokul Refoils surge</title><description>Shares of Ruchi Soya Industries, India's largest soymeal producer, jumped as much as 20 per cent.</description><link>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Ruchi_Soya_Gokul_Refoils_surge/rssarticleshow/3731473.cms</link></item></channel></rss>