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Sensex up 185 pts as RBI gives more funds to banks for lending
In highly volatile trade, the Sensex opened higher but went into red after the RBI policy was announced.
Lakshmi Mittal's bid to buy UK mountain sparks protests
The 2,850-feet-high Blencathra mountain towers above the Northern Fells in the picturesque Lake District region of Cumbria.
The Rupee on Friday ended 0.02 points down at 60.10 for the week
The rupee had retreated from nearly two-week high and ended three paise lower at 60.12 against the Greenback in yesterday's trade.
HDFC Bank Q1 net up 21 per cent, lags estimates
Provisions for the June quarter increased to Rs 483 crore from Rs 286 crore in the previous quarter.
Rupee falls to 1-month low vs US dollar, down 10 paise at 60.28
The dollar index, a gauge of six major global rivals, was almost stable with downward bias.
Rupee ends flat at 60.12 vs US dollar
A firm dollar overseas too dampened the rupee sentiment in early stages.
Rupee down 11 paise against dollar in early trade
The rupee fell by 14 paise to close at 60.07 against the US currency in the previous session.
Sensex up 222 points, Nifty ends above 7500; SBI, BHEL soar 4 per cent
The market ended the choppy session on a higher note. The Sensex is up 221.67 points or 1 percent at 25228.65, and the Nifty is up 72.50 points or 1 percent at 7526.65. About 1843 shares have advanced, 1084 shares declined, and 104 shares are unchanged.
Cabinet to soon decide on 10 pc ethanol blending: Dharmendra Pradhan
At present, it is compulsory to blend 5 per cent ethanol with petroleum but the oil marketing companies have achieved only 1.37 per cent.
Sensex ends flat despite fall in June inflation; metals up
The market consolidated on Monday after falling more than 900 points (Sensex) in previous four sessions and that volatility was attributed to concerns over GAAR issue, say experts, adding if the market corrects then that should be bought into.
Tamil Nadu, Gujarat favourites for starting a business: Survey
The survey states that these states offer the best incentives and most conducive investment policies to start a business.
No official estimate on black money, says Jaitley
The government has commissioned studies to ascertain unaccounted income and wealth both within and outside the country.
Government to continue Aadhaar, provides Rs 2,000 Cr for it in 2014-15
Media reports suggest that the government wants UIDAI to enroll 100 million more residents.
Blog: Arun Jaitley's interview on Budget
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley tabled the Narendra Modi government's first Budget in Parliament.
Government to raise long-term capital gains tax on debt Mutual fund to 20 pc
Mutual funds pool together money from many investors can invest it on their behalf, in accordance with a stated set of objectives.
Over Rs 205 crore earmarked for training of babus
The Finance Minister has also proposed to increase by over Rs nine crore to Rs 30.32 crore the budgetary allocation for CIC and PESB for 2014-15.
