2009-11-20 12:19:15
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday said his agenda for the next few years is to bring India's economy back to 9 per cent growth rate and ensure the benefits of development reach everyone.
2009-11-20 10:52:02
Continuing its slide for the third straight session, the Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark index Sensex lost nearly 118 points in opening trade on Friday on increased capital inflows by funds and retail investors, triggered by weak global markets.
2009-11-20 10:36:02
Oil rose in Asian trade on Friday as investors bought the commodity at more attractive prices, but concerns over the strength of the global economic recovery has injected caution into the market.
2009-11-20 10:32:57
The Indian rupee on Friday depreciated marginally by 5 paise to 46.73 against the US dollar in opening trade largely on fears of fresh capital outflows by foreign funds as market may open weak in line with bearish trend in Asian equity markets.
2009-11-19 16:58:08
Indian equities closed lower on Thursday on intense selling, with a key index shutting shop 226 points lower than its previous close.
2009-11-19 13:42:36
Mukesh Ambani has emerged the wealthiest person in India with a net worth of $32 billion, as the number of Indian billionaires in Forbes' India Rich List this year has nearly doubled to 52, thanks to the rebound in stock markets.
2009-11-19 13:15:10
Food inflation shot up to 14.55 per cent for the first week of November as pulses, mutton and spices turned costlier. Against this, food inflation stood at 13.68 per cent for the week ended October 31.
2009-11-19 12:58:41
The Bombay High Court on Thursday granted two months time to Jet Airways and Air Sahara for filing affidavits with regard to the dispute over the multi-crore take-over deal.
2009-11-19 11:26:24
The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex on Thursday fell by around 70 points as funds and retail investors indulged in booking profits amid weak Asian markets.
2009-11-19 10:36:31
The Indian rupee today depreciated by 18 paise to 46.38 against the US currency in early trade on expectations of capital outflows by foreign funds and dollar demand from importers.
2009-11-18 13:05:50
Expecting a 14-15 million shortfall in paddy production and procurement this year, India may import rice to shore up its stocks, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said here Wednesday.
2009-11-18 10:33:05
The Indian rupee today inched higher by 8 paise to 46.22 against the US dollar in early trade on expectations of fresh capital inflows by foreign funds into Indian bourses.
2009-11-18 09:51:51
Oil climbed higher in Asian trade today on expectations a widely monitored US report would show a drop in fuel stocks, analysts said. New York's main contract, light sweet crude for December delivery, gained 50 cents to USD 79.64 a barrel.
2009-11-17 11:29:20
Indian drug major Sun Pharmaceuticals Tuesday said it has secured tentative approval from the United States Food and Drugs Administration for the generic version of Gleeven, used to treat chronic myeloid leukaemia.
2009-11-17 10:22:14
The Indian rupee inched higher by 8 paise to 46.13 against the dollar in early trade today, extending gains for the third straight day as the US currency dropped against major units.
2009-11-16 12:48:42
Indian equities soared and pushed a key index above the 17,000-point mark on Monday as sentiments were buoyed by the positive weekend numbers on industrial output and some positive cues from the government on its divestment plans.
2009-11-15 11:05:41
Leaders of the 21-nation Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) grouping met on Sunday to discuss a new approach to regional growth, winding up a two-day summit in Singapore.
2009-11-15 10:07:41
Air India is likely to receive about Rs 800 crore as the first tranche of equity infusion from the government by December, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said.
2009-11-14 13:08:15
Led by costlier food prices, wholesale inflation rose to 1.34 per cent in October compared with 0.50 per cent in the previous month, as per the new monthly index introduced today.
2009-11-14 12:12:40
The 29th edition of India International Trade Fair opened for business visitors at the sprawling Pragati Maidan exposition grounds here Saturday with 7,500 domestic and overseas exhibitors from 29 countries.
