Eventful past, bright future?

There was never a dull moment in the world of business in 2008. From health care and IT, to aviation and real estate, deals were being brokered, brands were launched and firms merged, acquired or sold even as the Sensex rose sharply and then plunged to new depths.

Here are the most significant events in each sector and a peek into the expectations for 2009:

Real estate:
The sector saw huge ups and downs this year. With prices falling now, expectations of a further fall are making people postpone investment decisions.

Expectation 2009: Sluggishness is expected to continue with buyers still preferring to wait and watch. The growth in this sector is expected to be more balanced with more serious players and fewer speculators.
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