Entries to the TiE-Canaan Entrepreneurial Challenge have closed, and the jury has picked eight interesting start-ups for the final round.Take a look.

We saw the Pyramids and clicked snaps with the Sphinx. But that’s definitely not all that we did in Tutankhamun’s Egypt.

Unlike most other private equity investors, Actis, Baring and India Value Fund like to acquire majority stakes in the firms they invest in. Why? In a business where more investments go bust than succeed, it is their way of managing risk and, hence, the returns. Shamni Pande finds out.

Better returns to workers is one reason why pension management in the country needs sweeping reforms. Inadequate coverage is another. A report.

The fear that short selling by institutional investors may tank an already depressed market may not come true after all.

Business Today’s league of extraordinary managers—25 young guns, aged 40 or under, who are blazing a trail up the corporate ladder.

Choosing a retirement product to suit one’s requirements is important. Insurance companies have launched pension plans that work like ULIPs. How do these work?

A Business Today-Technopak roundtable on ‘Opportunities and Investments in the Healthcare Industry’ throws up some ground-breaking solutions on how to help the sector thrive.

Few months ago, things were looking good in the markets. But in barely 10 weeks, the financial landscape has changed, and the bears have got an upper hand in the stock market.

Tata Motors’ transformation from a domestic behemoth to a nimble and aggressive global player is unprecedented in the Indian auto industry. So, how is it managing it?

Bankers, ad professionals, movie makers and journalists— people from across the professional spectrum are turning angel investors. And money isn’t the only thing they offer.

Several public and private sector banks have recently cut their lending rates for consumer borrowings. Such a scenario offers investors who have invested in longer-term bond instruments a chance to make gains on their investments.

With a bit of caution, and loads of gumption, day trading can give decent returns— but it’s not for the faint-hearted.

Budget 2008 hasn’t tinkered with the investment landscape too much save promising a few more investment products. Here’s what it has in store for your investments.

Indian capital markets increasingly take their cues from global markets. But smart investors have started moving away from stocks that will be affected by the US slowdown. You should, too.

The Indian Premier League has mobilised Rs 7,000 crore for BCCI even before the first team has been announced. Why are hard-nosed businessmen betting billions on a still unproven concept? Tejeesh N.S. Behl & Anusha Subramanian find out.

The technology sector, once the star performer on the stock market, is reeling under pressure due to appreciation of the rupee. When will it bounce back?

Yes, the stock markets have been on a roll for four years now and the Sensex is at 20,000 plus. But a surging economy is expected to keep the FIIs interested in India this year.

With a strong line-up of public issues, big demand from investors and bullish secondary market, 2008 promises to be another good year for the primary market.

If the year gone by was a belter, 2008 promises to be another party. While the immediate prospects don’t look promising, the year ahead should eventually turn out well, if not better, for everyone.21 young leaders for India's 21st centuryCheck out the young leaders in slide show Slide show: The biggest newsmakers of 2007Slide show: Best of BT 2007Slide show: Best of BT More 2007