DLF Cement may break even in Q2
With cement prices firming up over the past few months, DLF Cement Ltd expects to break even in the current quarter ending September as against a Rs 9.39 crore loss in the quarter ended June.

Bhel plans to manufacture transmission equipment
The Bangalore unit of the Rs 6900-crore plus Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is contemplating an entry into the manufacture of transmission equipment.

Swatch Group chairman sets sights on acquisitions to keep profit rising
Swatch Group SA chairman Nicolas G Hayek said the Swiss watchmaker is pursuing acquisitions as it seeks to further boost net profits that rose 8.6% in the first half.

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