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• Investors Should Skip India's Circus

  Heard: In ancient Rome, politicians famously used "bread and circuses" to win votes. For India, in a big state-election year, the government will likely turn to food and welfare programs, letting short-term politics cloud economic progress.

• Network18 to Buy Eenadu Assets

  Indian television and Internet conglomerate Network18 is expected Tuesday to announce a fund-raising plan and the purchase of assets of Eenadu, a regional media company.

• Auto Makers End 2011 With Sales Growth

  Higher discounts and a stable demand for diesel vehicles helped most car makers in India post a rise in sales in December, but market leader Maruti continued its downhill march for a seventh straight month.

• Fiat India: Set to Conclude Diesel Engine Talks With Maruti

  Fiat India Automobiles said it expects to conclude shortly discussions with Maruti for the supply of diesel engines for cars, a step that will allow the local unit of Suzuki Motor cut the waiting period on its Swift model.

• ONGC Videsh to Invest in Oil Sands, Shale Gas Assets

  ONGC Videsh will pursue acquisitions of unconventional energy assets like oil sands and shale gas to spread its portfolio, its director of exploration said.

• China Data Boost Asia Shares

  On the first trading day of the year for many Asia markets, stocks rallied as positive Chinese manufacturing data helped improve sentiment. Hong Kong's Hang Sang Index rose 2.4%.

  • Asia as Investor Haven?

• Singapore Economy Beats Estimates

  Singapore's economy contracted less than analysts expected but the outlook remains clouded by the troubled economies of its key trading partners.

• China's New Leaders Get in Line

• New Hurdles Loom in Euro Crisis

• India to Present Budget After State Polls

• Asia Shows Divergence on Output

• Spain Moves to Curb Deficit

• India Manufacturing Activity Picks Up

• India Raises Iron Ore Export Tax