The Economic Times Weekend Platter

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The ET Weekend Platter offers the round up of the news that you missed during the week. We bring to you the most-read news, investment corner, stock wrap-up, issue that hogged headlines, editor's picks and the most happening trend stories from across sectors, for you to savour at your conveniance. Happy reading. GDP growth to slump to 5% in FY13, lowest in a decade The government last month revised downward the economic growth for fiscal 2011-12 to 6.2 per cent from the earlier estimate of 6.5 per cent. NTPC share sale over subscribed, rakes in Rs 11,430 cr NTPC share sale was the third-biggest equity offering on Dalal Street after Coal India and Reliance Power. Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru hanged in Tihar jail Afzal was given the death sentence by SC in 2004. His hanging, scheduled for Oct 2006, was suspended or stayed after his wife filed a mercy petition. Story of the Week Narendra Modi hits a chord with Delhi students; gets a standing ovation His message was clear: India can do big things, the young of this country can change its future and, although this was never said directly, Modi can help deliver that national change. Stock Round up Sensex hits 2013 lows; more profit booking expected The Sensex fell for a seventh consecutive session to the lowest close this year as M&M and cement makers retreated after earnings missed estimates. ET Features Will the last promoter-CEO S D Shibulal succeed in creating a new Infosys? The famed Infosys growth went off kilter. And worse, in relative comparison, the competitors suddenly appeared better off. Maaza bets on Mangoes' all season love with 'Har Mausam Aam' campaign Just as love has no season, mango consumption also does not have any season in our country, at least that is what the new Maaza campaign would like all to believe. Personal Finance Seven ways to earn tax-free income Here are the strategies you can employ to reduce your tax liability by making the most of opportunities offered by tax laws. Planning to buy an endowment plan? It may pay to wait a few more days Last year, the draft guidelines on traditional plans had made a case for lower charges and higher life cover as well as the surrender value, among other proposals. Corporate Trends Mid-rung CXOs get hooked to adventure holidays A small, but growing, tribe of Csuite occupants are now chasing adrenaline-soaked adventure holidays. Well-known CEOs are not yet among the thrill seekers, though. Is India Inc fast-tracking young talent? Young leaders quiz 5 top CEOs From the glass ceiling to work-life balance and gender diversity, ET's Young Leaders broke many barriers as they interacted with five CEOs, up close and personal.		Visual Treat Editor's Pick Had a roti with an ad stamped on it? Top 11 stocks ahead of Budget 2013 Starbucks opens first outlet in central Delhi 9 things Apple can do with $137 bn cash pile Most Read Stories India developing Agni-VI ballistic missile Onion prices stir up trouble in election year Bharti Airtel splits business into 8 segments 8 sectors which could be impacted by Budget Gita Gopinath's idea fuelling Hollande's revival strategy Offbeat Rex: World's first bionic man is worth $1 million A mixture of Robocop and Frankenstein, Rex — who has the face of a man is 6.5-feet tall with striking brown eyes. Letter to the editor Does Rahul Gandhi have a message for voters? Here are the selected opinions that were published in the ET print edition on Saturday.

News by Industry
Infotech Apple iPhone witnesses four-fold rise in sales in 3 months Google's Gmail reads all your emails: Microsoft	Your Money How you can benefit by investing through SIPs MFs exposure to banking stock soars to over 3-yr high
Auto Tata Motors lines up new premium hatchback Renault lines up MUV launch; to take on Innova, Xylo	Taxes and You How much tax are you paying? Smart things to know: Tax on dividend and interest income

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