Vedanta Resources will create three commodity focus groups. The company will demerge alumina, energy business of Sterlite Industries. The company has announced USD 9.8 billion aluminium capex programme and aims to raise aluminium smelting capacity by 2.6 million tonnes per annum by 2012.
Vedanta will also transfer 79.4% stake in Konkola Copper Mines to Sterlite, he added. Sterlite shareholders will get seven shares of Malco for four shares held in Sterlite. On the other hand, Malco shareholders will get one Sterlite share for every 51 held. The scheme will be effective from April 1 2009, he said.
Anil Agarwal, Chairman said that Asarco buy will be closed by year-end. He said, "We are looking to invest Rs 115,000 crore for which we have already invested Rs 40,000 crore. We have Rs 30,000 crore in cash and we are going to invest Rs 75,000 crore further in three years’ time. We will have 1 million tonne of copper, 1 million tonne of zinc and 26 lakh tonne of aluminium. We have also kept a provision to acquire Asarco for USD 2.6 billion.”
Tarun Jain, CFO, Vedanta Resources has said that some part of Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO) option has been considered by valuers and there are no plans for raising equity in Sterlite Aluminium
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
Lotus India AMC does not expect mkt rally to last long
Ajay Bagga, CEO, Lotus India AMC, said the underlying economics or fundamentals are still quite rocky. “I don’t expect this rally to last too long. It is a relief rally globally, and could take us higher. The fundamentals need to be worked out and that will take time. The credit and liquidity contraction that is happening can’t be whished away and that will take time to go away.”
Sanjeev Agarwal, Head-Equity, Globe Capital Markets, said this market is working as per technical levels. "We may see little sideways action in coming weeks before the markets actually forms newer lows. We will retain our bearish stance unless the market crosses 4,650. Currently, the market is seeing a bounceback from 3,800. So, one leg down is still left. In the last 10-15 days, there has been a lot of selling by FIIs. After a strong lull, we are seeing renewed vigour coming into selling. The markets are completely in favour of a bearish set up. Right now, one should be very careful about any longs. Safer players may look at buying puts and the more adventurous ones can go for selling Nifty shorts."
Sanjeev Agarwal, Head-Equity, Globe Capital Markets, said this market is working as per technical levels. "We may see little sideways action in coming weeks before the markets actually forms newer lows. We will retain our bearish stance unless the market crosses 4,650. Currently, the market is seeing a bounceback from 3,800. So, one leg down is still left. In the last 10-15 days, there has been a lot of selling by FIIs. After a strong lull, we are seeing renewed vigour coming into selling. The markets are completely in favour of a bearish set up. Right now, one should be very careful about any longs. Safer players may look at buying puts and the more adventurous ones can go for selling Nifty shorts."
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Lenovo launches ThinkPad for SMBs in India
Leading computer manufacturer Lenovo today (September 5) launched a new series of notebook computers from its ThinkPad stable for Small and Medium Business (SMBs). The series includes three new notebooks -- ThinkPad SL 300, SL 400 and SL 500, along with unique software tools and new levels of service and support.
"The SMB segment is one of the fastest growing segments in India and we want to cash in on the opportunity with the ThinkPad SL series. The launch of ThinkPad is an integral part of Lenovo's overall strategy of getting closer to customers in India," Lenovo India Managing Director Amar Babu told reporters.
The notebook also features WiFi, ethernet and optional Bluetooth technologies, Speakers, microphones and an optional webcam, which provide excellent support for internet voice and video conferencing. A study reveals that Indian SMBs spent USD 6.6 billion on information technology in 2007-08, which is around 30 per cent of the total amount spend on IT in India. The SMB PC market is worth 3-million units.
"The SMB segment is one of the fastest growing segments in India and we want to cash in on the opportunity with the ThinkPad SL series. The launch of ThinkPad is an integral part of Lenovo's overall strategy of getting closer to customers in India," Lenovo India Managing Director Amar Babu told reporters.
The notebook also features WiFi, ethernet and optional Bluetooth technologies, Speakers, microphones and an optional webcam, which provide excellent support for internet voice and video conferencing. A study reveals that Indian SMBs spent USD 6.6 billion on information technology in 2007-08, which is around 30 per cent of the total amount spend on IT in India. The SMB PC market is worth 3-million units.
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