The Economic Times Weekend Platter

To ensure delivery directly to your inbox, Please add etnotifications@indiatimes.com to your address book today. If you are having trouble viewing this newsletter, please click here.

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. Bharti, Idea, Voda can't add new 3G customers: SC Existing customers can still avail the current services, no new customers can be added by Airtel in seven circles, the court ruled. Infosys profit rises 3%, stock tanks most in 10 yrs Shares of India’s second largest software exporter Infosys fell the most in 10 years after a disappointing financial performance. Honda launches Amaze sedan starting at Rs 4.99 lakh Honda claims that the maintenance cost for the diesel model will be lowest in the segment. For the petrol model, the cost is on par with rivals. Story of the Week Amul, Lijjat Papad popular globally because of women: Narendra Modi Modi said the round-the-year election schedule was responsible for several distortions as parties increasingly give in to partisan considerations. Stock Round up Sensex plunges 300 pts despite positive IIP, CPI data Hit by over 21% plunge in Infy shares on disappointing earnings, the BSE benchmark Sensex tumbled by nearly 300 pts to end at 18,242.56. ET Features Godrej's new ad featuring Aamir Khan tries to create emotional connect Indian conglomerate Godrej trying to stitch together a strategy that showcases a cross section of its folio, tying it back to the mother band. How cos found a cure to India Inc's biggest headache, middle mgmt The attrition and engagement situations in India Inc are both alarming and this is partly attributable to the middle management crisis. Personal Finance Investment strategies to follow in a falling stock market As bulls appear to be receding and bear grunts become louder, what lies in store for you? Should you dump equity amid poor macro-economic numbers? Company FDs with high rates may not be the best investment option Many companies, especially the smaller ones, pay higher rates on their deposits to compensate investors for the higher risk taken. Corporate Trends Beyond its bonds and stocks, LIC sitting on Rs 70,000 cr treasure LIC evokes a sense of security in millions of investors. For some, its recent investment decisions will help it generate sufficient returns. Does India Inc love corruption: No Indian pvt co part of UN anti-graft group India Inc has been conspicuously absent from a four-year-old United Nations-led global initiative against corruption.		Visual Treat Editor's Pick Has gold lost its allure for retail investors? IIP slips to 0.6% in February; may prompt RBI to cut rates India the cheapest major economy: Pay less, live better Eleven must have stocks for your portfolio in FY14 Most Read Stories US asked to allow more H1B visas to Indians Rupee will hit 60 vs dollar on worsening pitch Stay away from Infosys post results: Analysts Apple's disdain: India a garbage for old phones? Jasuben Pizza: Success story of Gujarati enterprise? Offbeat How design enhances work life within offices Design is imperative for the next generation to innovate and synergise within the offices of the future, wherever or whatever form they take. Letter to the editor Why our judges must be more efficient This week's "Poke Me", invited your comments to debate on 'Why our judges must be more efficient'. Here are the selected opinions.

News by Industry
Infotech Microsoft developing 7-inch Surface tablet: Report Apple iPhone4 sales outshine iPhone5 on discounts	Your Money Three new judgements that impact insurance Five tips to get a higher rent for your house
Auto Maruti Regal at Rs 5.60L to take on Honda Amaze Car sales post steepest fall in 12 yrs in domestic market	Taxes and You Six things to know about tax deducted at source Payment to Google, Yahoo for online ads not liable to tax

About Us | Advertise with Us | Terms of Use and Grievance Redressal Policy | Privacy Policy | Feedback | Sitemap Copyright © 2013 Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service If you want to unsubscribe the service, please click here.