The Economic Times Weekend Platter

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The ET Weekend Platter offers the round up of the news that you missed during the week. We bring to you the most-read news, investment corner, stock wrap-up, issue that hogged headlines, editor's picks and the most happening trend stories from across sectors, for you to savour at your conveniance. Happy reading. S 4: Samsung launches iPhone-challenging Galaxy line Samsung is kicking up its competition with Apple with its new Galaxy S 4 smartphone, which has a larger, sharper screen than its predecessor S III. Petrol becomes cheaper by Rs 2.40 per litre Petrol prices have been reduced by Rs 2.40 per litre from Saturday, the second-biggest cut since 2008, when crude oil had crashed dramatically. Google appoints IITian Sundar Pichai as Android's chief 'Sundar has a talent for creating products that are technically excellent yet easy to use-and he loves a big bet,' Google CEO Larry Page wrote in a blogpost. Story of the Week How IIPM's Arindam Chaudhuri built the Rs 533 crore business Chaudhuri has four main businesses: management education, consulting, HR & media. Each is housed in a separate company. Stock Round up Sensex falls as rate cut hopes recede Benchmark indices fell by more than half a per cent as high consumer price inflation dampened hopes of a rate cut by RBI at its mid-quarter policy review on Tuesday. ET Features What Rukmini's love for Krishna teaches marketeers Marketeers embed thought into things. This thought is bhog(food) that consumers seek to satisfy bhookh (hunger). Marketing is about increasing existing hunger or igniting new forms of hunger. S Mahalingam: The man who crafted a slice of software history S Mahalingam piloted TCS’ hedging strategy taking the brickbats & praise with a stoicism that earned him the sobriquet of ‘Buddha’ within the co. Personal Finance Simple goals, disciplined investing to ease journey Despite a moderate income, the Godboles don’t have much to worry due to their simple, long-term goals. Investing in Mid-caps? Go for companies with good track record Mid-caps should constitute not more than 15% of your portfolio and look at companies which are leaders, have a track record of profitability and visibility of earnings. Corporate Trends RIL's Mukesh Ambani stepping down from BofA board BofA said director Mukesh Ambani will step down at the bank's annual shareholder meeting in May in the latest reshaping of the No. 2 U.S. bank's board. India with 122 billionaire ranks 5th in top 10 countries for billionaires: Knight Frank The number of high net worth individuals in India with net assets of Rs 150 crore to Rs 160 crore is expected to more than double over the next 10 years.		Visual Treat Editor's Pick Akhilesh Yadav: Promises remain unfulfilled Honda to woo customers with new sedan 'Amaze' In recession, sex stimulation products grow 5 startups that may give healthy returns Most Read Stories Jet jumps in with Air India to offer 25% discount Will Samsung Galaxy S4 kill competition? Dynasty clash: Ajatshatru challenges Abdullahs IIM grads take start-up route, skip placements Get ready to pay 1% TDS on Rs 50L flat Offbeat Noodle king is Nepal's first Forbes billionaire The 57-year-old who owns Wai Wai, the popular brand of instant noodles, is now officially the world's 1,342nd richest man. Letter to the editor Do macroeconomists know economics? If you've never met a macroeconomist in real life, you may be surprised to find that they are just like the rest of us, but with fewer friends.

News by Industry
Infotech Facebook cleans up Timeline in latest tweak Samsung Galaxy S4 blitz may prompt Apple rethink	Your Money Double indexation to reduce tax outgo on debt fund Invest according to tenure of financial goals
Auto Toyota launches new versions of Etios, Liva GM India makes Rs 67.5 K loss on every car sold	Taxes and You New forms for I-T returns to be notified in Mar Eight ways to cut your tax outgo

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