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The market ended flat amid weak global cues. However, action was seen in midcap stocks. Cement and real estate stocks were the stars of the day on back of Supreme Court verdict.

Finance Minister P Chidambaram rolled out the Union Budget on Tuesday and hiked the defence spending by 7.2 per cent to Rs 89,000 crore ($19.8 bn).

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The markets ended higher ahead of the Union Budget on Tuesday amid gains in technology, banking, capital goods and some auto, FMCG and metal stocks. The Sensex closed up over 80 points.

MTNL is gearing up to start its own STD network and it plans to offer Delhi-Mumbai STD call rates as 'local' once the NLD network is started.

It was an all-time closing high for the Sensex and Nifty. The Sensex closed up 56.21 points or 0.55 per cent at 10224.32. It touched an all-time high of 10237.61.

The market ended with modest gain on Wednesday. Buying was seen in FMCG, metal and auto stocks.

The Air Sahara pilots' strike continued for the third day on Tuesday, but six of the pilots reported back to work.

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When the lockout was lifted the workers union had said they would not return to work if the company imposed conditions on them.

The AAI Union, backed by the Left parties, have heightened their protests against the privatisation of both airports.

The Centre has approved reforms in foreign investment, including opening its vast retail market to brands like Nike.

The finance minister has told a UPA-Left joint panel that Govt will go ahead with divestment of four non-Navratna PSUs.

After braking the production of Chetak, Bajaj Auto is all set to unveil two un-geared scooters at the Auto Expo 2006.