ECONOMIC TIMES SPECIAL NEWS LETTER --USEFUL FOR BANK INTERVIEWS

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Tue, Dec 31, 2013 | 06:24 PM IST Special Newsletter

Toughest moments of India's super-achievers & what they learnt ET Magazine asked achievers what was their toughest moment not necessarily just in 2013, but in their entire careers and what they learnt from it. Narendra Modi, the newsmaker in 2013 After emerging as NDA's prime ministerial nominee, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a spirited campaign for 2014 Lok Sabha elections creating political enthusiasm in this business-oriented state. Closing the chapter: 2013 lessons for investors In 2013, investors who blocked out the scary headlines about a possible government default, budget cuts, and concerns about when the Federal Reserve would begin to scale back its stimulus, did great.

FEATURED Stocks outshine gold, silver with better returns in 2013 Improvement in world economy has brought risk appetite back among retail investors and this has drenched liquidity from safe havens like gold, experts said. read more

MORE STORIES 2013: Kejriwal instils fear of aam aadmi in political parties When the Delhi CM moves into a small flat rather than a plush bungalow and moves around without security he will have introduced a new culture of power. Turning point 2013: 8 major developments in Indian IT In 2013 India’s information technology outsourcing industry was witness to several notable events. Pecking orders changed, a bellwether lost its status, smaller competitors gained some ground, a legend returned to defend his legacy, his former protege self-destructed and many a hardened road and desk warrior called it quits. Gold sees first annual decline in 2013: Is it no longer a safe haven? After a 12 year rally, the year 2013 saw gold losing its 'safe haven' tag for investors, especially in the month of April. Ambanis, Bharti Mittal, Tata, Sahara face tough 2013 in courts Corporate czars like Anil Ambani, Sunil Bharti Mittal and business houses including Tatas came under intense judicial scanner for scam-related cases. Has Narayana Murthy's return at Infosys worked for the IT major? In a move that took the entire Indian IT industry by surprise in June, Chairman emeritus NR Narayana Murthy returned to Infosys in an executive role with his 30-year-old son Rohan Murty in tow. The Rise of Rahul Gandhi! Even as political analysts remain divided over whether Gandhi will bolster Congress's chances of a win in 2014 elections, Rahul has created enough controversies this year. Stocks that eroded up to 44% of investor wealth Year 2013 was not exciting for Indian economy with GDP falling to sub-5%. This had a negative impact on capital goods & rate-sensitive stocks. Transition phase completed as Sachin Tendulkar bids farewell in 2013 Tendulkar's retirement after serving the country for 24 years and giving joy to billions was certainly the most moving moment of the year. 2013: Bollywood stars made small screen glitter Megastar Amitabh Bachchan's gaming show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', for the first time saw a female crorepati in the young Firoz Fatma from Uttar Pradesh. Ten Hits & Misses: Best & Bekaar ads of 2013 So for the last time this year, we give you a special edition of Best-Bekaar: Editor’s Choice