COMPANIES

• Bharat Petroleum joins race for IBP
• Bharti gets ready for biggest battle of all
• Aptech on the prowl for overseas software firms
• Fiat to use India as sourcing point for Punto
• HM has an open mind for Mitsubishi stake
• Dabur starts talks with MNCs for insurance
• Indian Hotels to expand overseas via JV
• Mahindra British enters into strategic tie-up with ITI
• Spice Cell launches branded services

GENERAL

• Insurance sector finally in private hands again
• Times Group to sell Times Guaranty to Devonshire Capital
• Spread of Orange brand hits roadblock

CAPITAL MARKET

• Dalmia approaching FIs, FIIs for Gesco stake