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. Infosys earnings indicate that turnaround is on the way Infosys which has made a habit of delivering bad news on results day, today surprised by not reducing its revenue guidance. I am being held responsible for KFA difficulties: Mallya I was sort of hung and pronounced guilty before I even had a chance to clarify the position that KFA finds itself in, says Mallya. CAT Results: 80% of 100 percentilers from IITs 10 students have got 100 percentile scores, of which one is an undergraduate science student at DU while other are from the engineering discipline. Story of the Week Industrialists laud Gujarat CM but shy away from "Modi for PM" chorus Anand Mahindra said "We will soon have a Gujarat model of growth in China." And Mukesh Ambani said RIL is first a Gujarati co, then an Indian co. Stock Round up Sensex ends flat; Infosys up 17 per cent post Q3 results The Sensex failed to hold initial gains as disappointing industrial and export data hit hard. The gauge touched the day's low of 19,619.83. ET Features Are marketers are spending wisely on social media Social media is everywhere and marketers are planning to take full advantage by pledging more budget than ever to the plethora of new communication channels available. Investment is luck or skill? Michael Mauboussin resolves the mystery For activities that include skill and luck, as skill improves luck often becomes more important in determining results, says bestselling author and investment strategist, Michael Mauboussin. Personal Finance Is a higher contribution to PF good for employees? Employees in the minimum wage group would have to face a big cut in their net salaries if certain allowances are considered for PF deduction. How to manage finances if you are self-employed Satish Chellapa has been a freelance Web designer for a couple of years. Given the irregular income, managing expenses is challenging. Corporate Trends Corporate governance: How new rules will change Indian companies ET breaks down the new legislation to show how things will change for companies—and, by extension, their stakeholders like investors, creditors, auditors and employees. Toughening biz environment major challenge, says Ratan Tata Tata has said that the biggest challenge for the $100 billion conglomerate's new Chairman Cyrus Mistry will be the country's business environment.		Visual Treat Editor's Pick 'This century is India's; Guj to create 3 mn jobs' Mumbai, Delhi to remain realty destination Bharti Walmart severs ties with licence facilitators Infy to induct employees into consulting division Most Read Stories Has India lost attraction in global car market? No takers for Gopinath's 'Simply Fly' plan Big brands gatecrashing big fat Indian weddings How Microsoft Accelerator helps startups in India Pi to dominate Oscars, India has reasons to cheer Offbeat Anand Mahindra makes a gaffe, disowns Tweet His Twitter account posted: "Actually she's quite a coquette. When I just smiled at u now, she thought I was smiling at her and beamed back…" Letter to the editor Big bad banks Global financial giants have again got their way with the Basel Committee in pushing back the calendar for LCR by four years and deciding on composition of liquid assets.

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