The Sensex,which hit a low of 8,160 in March,bounced back to regain the 17,000 level in September. Hitting a high of 17,493.17 on Oct 17,the index has shown one of the strongest surges in the world B Ramalinga Rajus Satyam scam was India Incs biggest ever. With Rajus arrest,as well as auditors of PwC,the skeletons kept falling out of the cupboard. The scam led to more importance being put on corporate governance and a scrutiny of the role of independent directors The governments plans to divest stake in public sector enterprises gave a boost to investor sentiment. Led by Oil India and NHPC,the disinvestment process has now gathered momentum The Ambani brothers legal battle moved into the corridors of the Supreme Court and kept the nation riveted. With the issue of gas pricing still unresolved,it remains to be seen what new turns the case will take India,representing the worlds developing nations,pushed for voice reforms in the World Bank at the G20 forum. Big-ticket tax reforms in the form of the Direct Tax Code and the Goods and Services Tax The much-delayed 3G auction set to usher in a new era in telephony Consolidation of public sector banks to change the industry landscape Interest rates set to stay stable in first 6 months,could rise going forward RILs LyondellBasell buy could be one of India Incs biggest overseas Aviva introduces thematic funds NEW DELHI : Aviva Life Insurance has re-launched nine unit-linked plans that conform with the latest guidelines on the charges. The products are in line with the recent IRDA guidelines on cap on charges and come with enhanced features and higher internal rate of return (IRRs), Aviva said in a statement. Apollo Munich Health Insurance NEW DELHI: Apollo DKV Health Insurance has changed its name to Apollo DKV Munich Health Insurance. The new name was announced as the company embarks on the new rebranding exercise. The company is a JV between integrated healthcare provider,Apollo Hospitals Group,and Germany-based Munich Res,Munich Health. ENS
