Early data reveal modest earnings for India Inc. in the fourth quarter

Early data reveal modest earnings for India Inc. in the fourth quarter.

A review of data released by 180 firms thus far reveals that disappointing growth by IT companies weighs down corporate performance.

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The civil engineering and construction firm has landed a fresh order from Embassy Construction worth Rs 238 crore.

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The earliest reports for the January-March 2003 quarter depict a bleak image of corporate profits.

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