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Reopening of Mumbai Taj critical to IHCL's credit profile
Time taken for reopening of Taj Mahal Palace and Towers, one of the targets of last week's terror attacks on Mumbai, will have a critical bearing on the credit profile of Tatas-owned India Hotel Company Ltd which runs the heritage hotel, rating agency ICRA said today.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 19:20

Mumbai attacks may have cost Rs 50k crore
The initial rough-and-ready calculations estimate that the business loss on those two days is close to Rs 50K cr & foreign exchange hit is approx $20 bn.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 13:20

Terror attacks delay launch of pan-India luxury train service
Terror strikes have come in way of IRCTC's plans to start pan-India luxury train service.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 13:05

Terror attack: Tourism industry is shaken
Tourism sector is battling slowdown, terrorist attacks have cast a shadow on tourism.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 12:50

Terror impact: Cos plan to hold meets at own premises
Most biz groups are now having second thoughts on organising meets in five star hotels.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 12:35

Mumbai terror: Tata-AIG, Oriental Insurance to take major hit
Tata-AIG and Oriental Insurance will take a major hit on account of damage to the properties suffered at iconic Taj and Oberoi-Trident during the terrorist violence.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 12:20

Hopes dampen for car sale revival
Attacks on Mumbai India?s second biggest car market, behind Delhi have dampened the hopes of any revival of sales for auto majors, which have witnessed a slowdown in the past few months.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 12:05

City carnage adds to realty woes
The terror attack will compound the problems of the real estate sector, which is reeling under pressure because of rise in interest rates and slowdown in the economy , experts said.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 11:50

Two terror victims face different fate on D-St

Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 11:35

FIIs, rating agencies call terror impact a temporary setback

Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 11:20

Terror gets a brand new local identity

For the first time in Indian terrorism history, the police has encountered methods many international terrorists use. Comments from foreigners caught up in attacks

Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 11:05

While the Taj Hotel burnt, MLA fiddled with election plans
A politician is a politician is a politician. No one exemplifies this better than Nationalist Congress Party MP Jaising Gaikwad.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 10:50

Oberoi drama ends with rescue of 143 hostages
The 42-hour-long drama at Oberoi hotel ended at around 4 pm on Friday, after NSG commandos gunned down two terrorists and released 143 hostages.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 10:35

Corporates stand by staff in hour of peril
Companies are doing their bit to keep their employees? spirits up. Top city CEOs like Anand Mahindra and Adi Godrej, among others, have sent out internal mails to their employees asking them not to panic and make sure it?s business as usual in the city.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 10:20

Hotels pay the price for being 'friendly'; hospitality space set for change

Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 10:05

Relief after 48 hours of agony in terror-holes
In an operation that lasted close to 48 hours, commandos killed all the terrorists holed up in Nariman House and Trident Hotel and set the hostages free.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 09:50

Nariman Point cos go into emergency mode
For Mumbai?s business district Nariman Point, which is certainly among the world?s most well-known addresses, it has been a testing time.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 09:35

Gujarat CM gets the royal cold shoulder in state
At every step of his visit to Mumbai following the terror attacks, Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi was shown very clearly that he was not welcome.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 09:20

Bloggers pitch in with updates during the crisis
With families of victims desperately seeking information on their family members, Mumbai?s bloggers are doing their bit to help.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 09:05

Tracing a terror journey on sea
It was an adventurous sea journey that led the suspected Lashker-e-Taiba attackers to their terror destinations in Mumbai.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 08:50

The gracious host of a hundred years
The Taj Mahal hotel owes its existence to the vision of Jamshetji Tata. Through its 100 years of existence, it has managed to sustain the high standards for which it has gained recognition all over the world, said Ratan Tata.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 08:35

Airports in country on high alert, valid photo I-cards must
All airports in the country are on the high alert and passengers are allowed entry by showing valid photo identity cards.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 08:20

Airlines cut down flights to and from Mumbai
Domestic airlines have cut back flights to and from Mumbai in the wake of the recent terrorist attack. The government on its part has put all airports in the western region of the country on high alert.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 08:05

Parivar doublespeak: Villain in life, hero in death
The heroic death of Maharashtra?s Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Hemant Karkare in counter-terror operations has left the BJP-Shiv Sena combine with egg on its face.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 07:50

It?s security first for India Inc
Corporate majors have called for strong security measures and tougher laws to protect the financial capital from terrorist attacks
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 07:35

Forex reserves dip for 9th straight week, touches $246 b
Foreign exchange reserves dipped $550 million for the ninth consecutive week largely on account of revaluation of non-dollar assets in the forex kitty.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 07:20

India faced 4,100 terror attacks from 1970 to 2004

India faced more than 4,100 terrorist attacks between 1970 and 2004, accounting for 12,000 fatalities, according to Global Terrorism Database. Protecting netas

Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 07:13

4 out of 6 times after attacks, Sensex has opened low

The bear hug of 2008 has caused investor fatigue for sure, but it also seems to be deadening a key defining feature of the stock market: its ability to roar back every time the country has been challenged by terrorist violence.

Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 07:05

I have not made the dog remark: Kerala CM
Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan on Wednesday denied having made remarks against the family of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, killed fighting terrorists in Mumbai, and accused the media of misinterpreting his statement.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 06:58

Resilient market survives the ordeal, climbs 66 points
Amid the clatter of gunfire and explosions, Dalal Street resumed business on Friday after an unscheduled break the previous day.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 06:50

'Next terror attack on US will originate from Pakistan'
Describing Pakistan as "the intersection of nuclear weapons and terrorism", a top US Congressional panel has warned that the next terror attack on America is likely to originate in its ally's tribal areas.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 06:43

Future of tourism industry uncertain
The fortunes of the tourism industry have been hit hard, following the terror attacks in Mumbai.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 06:35

Mumbai attackers were stateless actors: Zardari
Asif Ali Zardari has strongly denied his country's involvement in the audacious attacks in Mumbai, saying the terror strikes in the India's financial capital were executed by the "Stateless actors" who wanted to hold the "entire world hostage.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 06:28

How safe is outsourcing?
A terror attack in Mumbai can have significant implications for corporations in the US and other parts of the developed world as India emerges as the world?s back-office.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 06:20

Rice arrives in India to cool tempers over Mumbai
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice landed in New Delhi on Wednesday hoping to ease tension between India and Pakistan.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 06:13

Mumbai attacks hit hotel revenue amid slowing demand

Revenues take a hit at Mumbai's luxury hotels after the terror attacks. Pics | Nariman rescue | Targets | Army actions | Pakistan link

Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 06:05

US National Intelligence blames LeT for Mumbai attacks

US Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell blamed Lashkar-e-Taiba for the deadly attacks attacks in Mumbai. Crores spent to protect netas

Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 05:58

Liability claim clouds hang over Indian Hotels, EIH
Indian Hotels and EIH could find themselves exposed to liability claims from those affected by the terrorist strikes.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 05:50

The making of a Jihadi
The Mumbai terrorist attack is over but the question remains : what turns ordinary human beings into vicious killing machines?
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 05:43

Premium luxury brands affected
Both Taj and Oberoi were coveted addresses for luxury, one with its heritage tag and the other with its panoramic view of the Arabian Sea. That?s all changed now.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 05:35

India open to military action against Pakistan

Official sources stressed it was on the table, contradicting reports that Pranab Mukherjee had earlier ruled out such a course of action. The making of a Jihadi

Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 05:28

PC summons NSA, intel chief
MHA also preparing draft of the Federal Investigating Agency.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 05:13

Last year, plan to ram boat into US consulate
In mid-2007, two persons from Indonesia flew into Mumbai and stayed at the Taj President off Cuffe Parade. They were exploring the possibility of attacking Mumbai by sea.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 04:58

Terrorists wanted to attack on Sept 27

Disclosure by the arrested terrorist may appear to tie in with the intelligence alert sounded by RAW on September 18. Crores spent to protect netas

Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 04:43

Pak accepts terrorists may be from its territory: US
The terrorist massacre in Mumbai was plotted in Pakistan and was executed by Pakistanis, Indian and US officials now agree.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 04:28

People at risk but hundreds of crores to protect netas
While they seem unable to protect ordinary people from terrorist attacks, politicians, cutting across party lines, spend hundreds of crores of tax-payers' money to protect themselves.
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com | 03-Dec-2008 04:13

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