SAIL is all set to bank on the domestic consumption of steel primarily driven by the ongoing infrastructure development in the country, with its ambitious expansion plans, which will increase its crude steel capacity to 23.2mt by 2013 from 14mt currently.

SAIL is banking on the robust demand witnessed for finished and premium steel segment by expanding its value added steelmaking capacity. The value added or premium segment commands 20-25% premium over semi-finished or crude steel

Educomp big money-maker is Smart class, a range of interactive digital lessons with animation and graphics that's marketed mainly to private schools as they have deeper pockets than public schools. It witnessed strong demand across this segment with no pricing pressure. Smart Class growth is on track as they added 2457 schools and 19,144 classrooms over the past three quarters on the back of a very successful TV advertising campaign. Smart Class currently contributes approx. 70% to the topline.

The country's second biggest mobile network operator by subscribers, has moved up the ladder, in an all India bid for 3G spectrum and has won 13 circles including the metros of Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata and is the only operator without capacity constraints on 2G in these circles. This advantage puts it in a unique position to offer an excellent 3G user experience.

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Corporate Highlights - State-run Hindustan Copper plans will invest Rs 3,677 crore to almost quadruple its existing copper ore production capacity to
12.41 million tonne per annum (mtpa) by 2016-17. The entire expansion would be completed by 2016-17 and in the meantime, the company would also take up greenfield projects for exploration and ore production.

Despite positive global cues Indian market failed to hold the positive zone and closed with marginal losses. High crude prices affected the market negatively. The Sensex closed at 17839, down 39 points from its previous close, and Nifty closed at 5364, down 8 points. The CNX Midcap index was down 0.1% and the BSE Smallcap index was down 0.3%. The market breadth was negative with advances at 481 against declines of 804 on the NSE.

INVESTMENT THESIS - Lupin is among the best players in the generic space given its strong execution capabilities and diversifying business model. To overcome volatilities in price erosion in the pure Vanilla Generic Segment, it has also built a formidable presence in the Branded Generic Segment.

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Indian market witnessed sharp decline being affected by negative domestic news flows. Almost all sectoral indices closed in red. Oil&Gas appeared as major loser while metals appeared comparatively stronger. The Sensex closed at 17878, down 271 points from its previous close, and Nifty shut shop at 5373, down 72 points. The CNX Midcap index was down 0.8% and the BSE Smallcap index was also down 0.8%. The market breadth was negative with advances at 393 against declines of 908 on the NSE.

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Indian market responded to weak domestic sues and domestic news flows of RBI policy negatively. FMCG and It sector appeared as major loser followed by metals, Auto and Realty. The Sensex closed at 18150, down 209 points from its previous close, and Nifty closed at 5447, down 64 points. The CNX Midcap index was up 0.02% and the BSE Smallcap index was down 0.4%. The market breadth was negative with advances at 455 against declines of 824 on the NSE. The top Nifty gainers were RCom, BHEL, Ambuja Cements and Cairn Energy and prime losers included Maruti, HDFC, Hindalco and DLF.

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