Across Asia, employees can continue to expect significant salary hikes

According to the annual Asia Pacific Salary Increase Survey conducted by Hewitt Associates, a global Human Resources consulting firm, “Asia looks set for steady economic growth in ‘06, and many employers are demonstrating their faith in the region by projecting similar salary increase next year.”

The study said Indian...

Even as passengers suffer from chronic delays and poor service, another new low-cost airline, IndiGo is set to take off. The target date for lift-off: anytime between July 1 and August 5.IndiGo is promoted by integrated travel and airline booking company InterGlobe Enterprises and US-based aviation executive Rakesh Gangwal.

IndiGo made huge headlines last June when the airline ordered 100...

S. Naganath is the President and Chief Investment Officer of DSP Merrill Lynch Fund Managers. He was with DSP Merrill Lynch since its inception in 1996 till October 1999 and then worked for Credit Suisse Asset Management, New York as a portfolio manager for international equities. Naganath, who is from IIM, Ahmedabad (class of 1987), rejoined DSP Merrill Lynch in 2002. He is bullish on Indian...