Tata Consultancy Services reached its peak of Rs 1,040.70 at the BSE, a day after the company clocked about Rs 9,286 crore revenue for the first time.

Tata Consultancy Services' market capitalisation crosses the Rs 2 lakh crore mark, a day after reporting better-than-expected jump of 32 per cent in its second quarter results.

The Board of Directors of the company will meet later in the day to approve and take on record the audited financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30.

The 30-share index rose by 87.49 points, or 0.45 per cent to 19,959.64 points on the back of recovery in oil and gas, metal, banking and realty sector stocks. Nifty moved up by 28.65 points or 0.47 per cent to 6,010.75 points.

IT major Infosys Technologies says it has increased its head-count by 7,646 in the July-September period this year, as attrition rate has decreased in the company.

Auto, metals and energy stocks contributed the most to the gains in the 30-share BSE barometer, ending the day at 20,339.89, up 0.44 per cent.

The third quarter results confirm a turnaround in economic activity.With information technology back on track, markets are eagerly waiting for the engineering and banking sectors to climb on to the growth bandwagon.

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As Dipen Sheth spells out his choice for Safe Wealth and leaves the floor open for debate, the readers gradually open up to the new style of managing portfolios.

After dominating the Indian market, this value-added services upstart wants to go global. But the transition could be costly and it will need to brave a fragmented and cut-throat market.

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How much you gain from the recovery will depend on two things—the strength and shape of the revival and your company’s deeds during the downturn.

BT speaks to 11 of the brightest minds on Dalal Street and gets them to identify their favourite long-term value picks in 2009. These stocks are only for long-term investors.

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