COMPANIES

• Sarda group buys out 4% in GIC Housing
• Tatas seek 74% holding, DVC can only give 51%
• GR Cables' halogen-free cable
• Hero Honda Dec sales rise 28%
• Wockhardt, Reddy's, Ranbaxy in race for Hayman
• Star News can now uplink for 10 years
• SAIL breaks sales, production records
• Bajaj Auto sales of two-, three-wheelers up 5%
• Indian promoters buy out US partner in Rain Calcining
• K Sera Sera to meet on preferential issue

GENERAL

• Vajpayee says India can expect bold reforms
• BPO income: MNCs to get tax break

BANKING AND FINANCE

• Irda wants 100% equity-driven pension plan out
• Vijaya Bank home loans have free NIC cover
• HDFC Standard unveils unit-linked plan, pension product
  

MARKETS

• Sensex makes a great start in new year
• Spot Re firm at 45.60/$

PEOPLE

• Ramesh Kumar becomes NMDC chief