Hold Indian Hotels – Morgan Stanley

Unlike other sectors which are painting aggressive growth stories [we have to see their execution capabilities yet], the Hotel sector is something being invaded by Realty companies in India now. Existing big players, Indian Hotels[Taj Group by Tata] and Oberois have a very laid back expansion plans.

The demand-supply mismatch will likely continue for at least the next 18 months.

Rights Issue to Dilute Equity:The company intends to raise Rs14.4 billion through a rights issue of equity shares and non-convertible debentures. Further, it will issue warrants that will be convertible into equity 12 months after the rights offering. This should raise an additional Rs7.8-9 bn. However, these rights offerings
will dilute earnings by 30%.

MS forecasts a 29% earnings CAGR in F2007-09, EPS (more…)

Gail India’s e-business inititaive applauded

GAIL India has received appreciation from K S Ramasubban, secretary (CVC) for its innovative initiatives undertaken for transparency and corporate governance today. The company provides a role model for e-business by leveraging technology like e-payment, e-banking, e-tendering, e-ledger, e-invoicing in its business dealings.

The complaint system is one of the latest e-initiatives in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) of the company which has been in the forefront of launching e-systems for ensuring consumer satisfaction and transparency in dealings. The company has signed MOU with Transparency international India and independent external monitors have been appointed in consultation with the CVC. The company has taken a number of initiatives for e-business, bill watch system, file movement system for fast decision making, customer relation management, customer grievance redressal system, alarm activation and ERP applications.

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