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Sensex closes 131 pts higher on fag-end buying
Trading is expected to remain volatile as Thursday marks the expiry of domestic derivatives at the end of the session.
Sensex snaps 7-day losing streak, closes 23 pts higher
Volatility may remain high on the bourses this week in view of expiry of futures and options (F&O) March contract on Thursday.
CIL board seeks clarifications on Limpopo govt pact
The world's largest coal miner has zeroed-in on three unlisted overseas coal assets for acquisition.
BBC sells Lonely Planet guide business
The company's performance has been hit by the consolidation of the publishing industry and the economic crisis, which hurt travel.
Reserve Bank cuts repo rate by 25 bps; CRR unchanged
The RBI has cut the repo rate in a bid to help revive flagging growth in Asia's third-largest economy, but warned that its scope for further policy easing is limited.
SEBI leaking malicious information to the media: Sahara
Sahara group on Friday hit back at SEBI after the latter moved the SC seeking arrest of its promoter Subrata Roy.
Rupee up 14 paise against dollar in early trade
Meanwhile, the BSE benchmark Sensex fell by 112.82 points,or 0.58 per cent, to 19,452.10 in early trade on Wednesday.
India new economic icon of emerging powers, says Khurshid
Khurshid said that India has a special unique contribution to make in terms of both our historical and cultural linkages with the world.
IKEA goes local; expects to open stores in India in 4 to 5 years
The Indian government requires IKEA to source 30 per cent of its inputs locally.
Govt to help finance firms repossess Kingfisher planes
According to an estimate by consultancy Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation, Kingfisher is reported to have 13 leased planes in its fleet.
Patent board rules against Bayer in cancer drug case
The board dismissed Bayer's petition against a government decision that allowed Natco to sell the generic version of Nexavar.
Jet seeks Aviation Ministry's nod to buy 6 KFA slots
The government has withdrawn all domestic and international flying slots of Kingfisher Airlines, which remains grounded since October 1, 2012.
Obama presses Congress for deal to end US spending cuts
While Obama has blamed the Republicans for the cut, they insist the US President is responsible for the fiscal predicament.
Hotels and restaurant owners want service tax rolled back
'The FM should reconsider it. This will have a very bad impact on the hospitality industry," FHRAI said.
Prasar Bharati gets Rs 2,180 cr as grants-in-aid
Prasar Bharati has also been allocated another Rs 200 crore under the head of Investment in Public Enterprise.
Budget 2013: Agro-based companies happy
Setting up storage tanks, silos, godowns in rural sector will certainly boost agriculture sector in India.