Research and Markets: The Essential Q1 2009 Quarterly Performance Analysis of Indian Companies is Now Available

DUBLIN--(Business Wire)--
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5dbb68/quarterly_performa) has
announced the addition of the "Quarterly Performance Analysis of Companies - Q1
2009" report to their offering.

The Indian economy, which witnessed robust growth up to the second quarter of
2008-09, recorded sharp deceleration thereafter in the wake of persistent global
economic slowdown. According to the data released by the Central Statistical
Organisation (CSO), real GDP growth during the third quarter of 2008- 09 was
lower at 5.3% as compared with 8.9% in the corresponding period of 2007-08.
Quarterly GDP for OND08 is estimated at Rs8734.26 billion, as against Rs8291.72
billion for the same period of 2007-08.

GDP at factor cost at constant prices for 2008-09 is likely to attain a level of
Rs33516.53 billion, as against the Quick Estimates of GDP for the year 2007-08
Rs31297.17 billion, registering a growth of 7.1% as compared to the growth rate
of 9.0 in 2007-08.

India's GDP growth during the fourth quarter of 2008-09 expected to be at 5%
Y-o-Y which is a sharp fall from the previous quarter's growth. The domestic
slowdown and slowdown in the consumer spending affected the GDP growth.

The Quarterly Performance Analysis of Companies provides the updates on the
Industry performance in the quarter. It brings out the 360-degree analysis i.e.
economy, business and financial analysis of the industry following the E-I-C
framework. It analyses the economy and industry trends in the quarter and makes
a comparative analysis of the quarter against the quarter of the previous year.
It also presents the outlook of the sector. You will find the comparative
analysis of the major 4-5 players in detail on the parameters like operational
performance ( net sales, PBDIT, operating profit margin), financial performance(
profit after tax PAT, EPS, Interest cost) and share market performance. Also the
company analysis of the major players in question has been provided along with
the projections for the coming quarters, year as a whole and the next year with
the Industry aggregate.

The methodology for company is based on:

* Recent company annual report - Chairman's statement and MD
* Understanding companies, product, services, business segments, exports
* Recent Quarterly growth rate
* Analysis of growth rate of last 8 quarters
* Press release and news items for capturing any stark deviation in quarterly
performance YoY or across industry value chain
* Understanding Industry and economic trends
* Recent strategies and initiatives in terms of:
* Making revenue projection for quarters for segments
* Validating with aggregate figures for comparison.

Key Topics Covered:

INDIAN Economy

Manufacturing

* Agro Processed Food
* Automobiles
* Auto components
* Cement
* Chemicals
* Consumer Durable
* Engineering
* FMCG
* Gems & Jewellery
* IT Hardware
* Oil & Gas
* Pharma
* Power
* Steel
* Textiles

Services

* Banking
* Construction & Infrastructure
* Healthcare
* Hotel & Tourism
* IT Enabled Services
* Life Insurance
* Logistics
* Media & Entertainment
* Retail
* Software Product & Services
* Telecom

ANNEXURE

METHODOLOGY

For more information visit
http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5dbb68/quarterly_performa

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
press@researchandmarkets.com
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