Mock trades on bourses
The markets could very well be preparing for a Millennium bash rather than losing sleep over the Y2K problem. The reason: They have enough time to test their systems on real-time basis after the deadline.

UTI may pare rates on monthly plan 2000
The next monthly income plan from Unit Trust of India will hit the market around December 20. Christened Monthly Income Scheme '2000, this will be the third MIP in the current calendar year and is likely to pay

BPL scrip shows signs of consolidation
The BPL scrip seems to be showing signs of consolidation. During the month of October this year, the stock had showed a sharp fall which brought the stock down from Rs 595 to Rs 312 within a period of less than one month.


  Glenmark IPO to open on December 10
  Market Briefing
  CSE to double turnover, chalks out a millennium package
  Sun F&C to launch a balanced scheme
  Sundaram MF to unveil balanced, liquid funds
  US investors plan New Year party after Y2K hangover
  Branching off into software pays off
  UTI MasterGrowth goes open-ended
  BPL -- Sustained rise likely
  LIC MF may merge open-ended equity funds
  Market Round-up


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