India Inc profit margins take a knock and TCS shows pink slip…

Two bad news in one day and both news items are related to software companies. Companies have posted lower margins for the 3rd quarter 2007-2008. The net growth of all companies put t0gether has been around 16%. However, in tune with the market sentiments, companies have posted lesser profits and lesser growth for the previous [...]

Rising Rupee – $ 40 billion industry under stress..

The Indian software Industry is estimated at $40 billion. It is expected to grow to an astronomical figure by 2011 (5 yr estimate). But, there is a catch.  Only if the rupee keeps low and does not appreciate.
But, as of now, 2007, there are numerous reports in newspapers stating that the Industry is in a [...]

Further rise in rupee..

The rise in rupee is being watched closely by all. No wonder, it is occupying the headline news.
As of 5th october, 2007, rupee is at Rs. 39.45/- per dollar. Industry experts say, we are in for a regime of a firmer rupee.
While exporters are lobbying with the govt. and the govt. has categorically said that [...]