Markets | Cautious optimism in markets
Investors are bullish on India in 2013 however, there are a few crucial buts
By Nishanth Vasudevan
After unexpectedly gaining a little over 22 per cent from stock indices since last January, investors are painting a more sanguine outlook for Indian equities in 2013 than the current year. Hopes of policy rate cuts, possible bottoming out of the decline in economic growth and uninterrupted foreign portfolio inflow expectations are making investors more bullish on India. However, they need to watch some factors which might scuttle these expectations, such as the US fiscal cliff, inflation, political uncertainties and a populist Union Budget.
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Private equity | Looking back, looking ahead
2012 witnessed a lack of exits and tough fundraising in the PE/VC sector. Six top fund managers tell about the challenges, outlook for 2013 and how to get back on track
By Reghu Balakrishnan
Sanjay Nayar, CEO & Country Head, KKR India | The volume of private equity investments in India was fairly low this calendar year, as compared to 2011 and 2010. However, there has been a turnaround in investor sentiment and long-term investors continue to bet on the India growth story. Strategic investors have always liked India and continue to do so, as India is a huge consumption market, most sectors are underpenetrated and companies have strong growth potential, which have yielded huge returns in the past.
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Business education | Getting the blueprint ready for the new year
In 2012 there were projects to be delivered. But given the policy paralysis, little progress took place. A close look at what lies ahead for the education sector in 2013
By Kalpana Pathak
MM Pallam Raju, HRD Minister | Having taken over from where his predecessor, Kapil Sibal left, the biggest task for HRD Minister Pallam Raju is to get six education Bills passed. Another interesting development to watch out for in 2013 will be the new Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for entrance to the IITs.
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India Inc | The CEOs who could grab the headlines
Some have ambitious plans to fight the slowdown, while some would seek to revive their image
By Dev Chatterjee
For many Indian corporate leaders, 2012 was the year of survival. While many corporate leaders such as Anil Ambani grappled with raising funds for his telecom company, others like A M Naik of Larsen & Toubro was busy fighting slowdown and falling orders. This was also a year when Mukesh Ambani made more news for fighting the petroleum ministry and an aggressive Comptroller and Auditor General than for the actual performance of his company.For quite a few telecom heads, 2012 was a nightmare, as they spent more time with the Central Bureau of Investigation than their respective corner rooms.
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