India’s Sensex down after previous rallies (Lead)
April 20th, 2012 - 3:15 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Indian equities were ruling in the red intra-day Friday after a key index opened lower, following a rise of more than 400 points this week ... Read more...
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India’s Sensex down after previous rallies
April 20th, 2012 - 1:27 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Indian equities were ruling in the red intra-day Friday after a key index opened lower, after rising more than 400 points this week due largely ... Read more...
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Sensex closes 111.32 points higher, auto stocks rally
April 19th, 2012 - 7:58 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed 111.32 points or 0.64 percent higher Thursday with interest rates-sensitive auto stocks making considerable gains after the ... Read more...
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No profiling or pattern in Shah Rukh detention, says US
April 14th, 2012 - 11:32 am ICT by IANS
Washington, April 14 (IANS) Caught on the wrong foot over the detaining of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan at a US airport twice, Washington has asserted it was not ... Read more...
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It was nice, as it always happens, says Shah Rukh
April 13th, 2012 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
New York, April 13 (IANS) Unfazed by his detention at a New York airport by US immigration authorities for a couple of hours, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, joked ... Read more...
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Sensex tanks 238 points on poor Infosys growth outlook
April 13th, 2012 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets fell 238 points Friday on poor 2012-13 revenue guidance from technology bellwether Infosys and Eurozone woes.The 30-scrip sensitive ... Read more...
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Sensex closes 44 points down (Lead)
April 11th, 2012 - 5:48 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed 44 points down in lackluster trading Wednesday, largely due to heavy selling pressure in metal stocks.The 30-scrip ... Read more...
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Sensex slips 100 points; metal, telecom stocks slump
April 11th, 2012 - 2:21 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets fell nearly 100 points in the afternoon session Wednesday due to selling pressure in metal, telecom and oil ... Read more...
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Eight IIM-B graduates awarded gold medals
March 30th, 2012 - 10:55 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, March 30 (IANS) Eight bright students of the Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore (IIM-B) were Friday awarded gold medals for their outstanding performance in the post-graduate programme (PGPs) courses at ... Read more...
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Gas policy reforms will incentivise production, draw investors: PM
March 23rd, 2012 - 3:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The government is looking at reforming its gas pricing policy to attract investors, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Friday, adding that remunerative prices were ... Read more...
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Airlines should tie-up with suppliers to import jet fuel
February 16th, 2012 - 9:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The civil aviation ministry Thursday said domestic airlines interested in importing jet fuel should tie up with suppliers who have the infrastructure to import ... Read more...
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Reliance raises $1 billion through overseas bond issue
February 10th, 2012 - 6:56 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Friday said its subsidiary, Reliance Holding USA, has issued bonds worth $1 billion to be used as capital expenditure."We are delighted to ... Read more...
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Sensex rises 157 points; energy, metal stocks rally
January 27th, 2012 - 6:05 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed 157 points higher Friday on the back of good buying support in oil and gas, metal, technology ... Read more...
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RIL profit falls 13.55 percent, to buy back shares
January 20th, 2012 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) India's most valuable firm, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Friday said its net profit fell 13.55 percent to Rs.4,440 crore in the third quarter of the current ... Read more...
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RIL soars but fails to enthuse Sensex (Roundup)
January 18th, 2012 - 6:39 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Wednesday closed on a flat note despite heavyweight scrip Reliance Industries (RIL) soaring after announcing a share buyback.The ... Read more...
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Sensex continues to trade lacklustre, RIL soars (Lead)
January 18th, 2012 - 6:04 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Wednesday afternoon continued to trade on a lacklustre note. Reliance Industries was the big mover with news of ... Read more...
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Sensex closes dull, IT, metal stocks lose (Second Lead)
January 18th, 2012 - 6:04 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Wednesday closed on a dull note amid selling in IT and metal stocks.The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of ... Read more...
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Reliance Industries to invest in Network 18, TV18
January 3rd, 2012 - 5:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Mukesh Ambani promoted Reliance Industries (RIL) Tuesday said it would invest in Network18 and TV18, to help fund promoters of the media firms to acquire ... Read more...
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Sensex slumps 24 percent in 2011 (Roundup)
December 30th, 2011 - 9:23 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Key indices of Indian equities markets lost nearly a quarter of their value in 2011 as slower growth and high inflation, coupled with a perception ... Read more...
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Arrest warrant against Mukesh Ambani by Kerala consumer court
December 16th, 2011 - 7:58 pm ICT by IANS
Thrissur (Kerala), Dec 16 (IANS) The Thrissur consumer court Friday issued an arrest warrant against Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani for failing to adhere to its earlier ruling on a ... Read more...
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Sensex tumbles to two-year low, despite rate hike pause (Roundup)
December 16th, 2011 - 6:46 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 16 (IANS) Indian equities markets saw fresh round of selling Friday with a benchmark index falling 345 points to an over two-year low even though the Reserve ... Read more...
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RIL calls off acquisition of Bharti AXA
November 25th, 2011 - 8:43 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 25 (IANS) Mukesh Ambani led-Reliance Industries (RIL) Friday said it has called off the proposed acquisition of Bharti Group's 74 percent stake in Bharti AXA insurance companies.Bharti Enterprises, ... Read more...
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Reliance, BP form joint venture for gas business
November 18th, 2011 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) and global energy major BP Friday incorporated their joint venture (JV) company -- India Gas Solutions --which will focus on sourcing ... Read more...
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R-Com confirms broadband talks with Reliance Industries
November 14th, 2011 - 6:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Reliance Communications confirmed talks Monday to lease out its telecom infrastructure to Reliance Industries which plans to offer broadband services in the country from mid-2012."If ... Read more...
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Indian economy a stabilising force: Anand Sharma
November 13th, 2011 - 7:36 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) Emphasising that the Indian economy has been a stabilising force even as the world grapples with economic crises, union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma Sunday ... Read more...
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Infotel Broadband acquires stake in e-learning firm
November 8th, 2011 - 10:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) As it nears the launch of its broadband wireless access services in the country, Infotel Broadband, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, Tuesday said that it ... Read more...
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Niira Radia shuts down public relation firms Vaishnavi, Neucom
October 30th, 2011 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Niira Radia, the high profile public relations consultant who was alleged to have lobbied hard for a second stint for former Telecom Minister A. Raja's ... Read more...
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For agri help, 20 million farmers to dial in
October 28th, 2011 - 4:24 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Oct 28 (IANS) Thanks to the mobile phone revolution in India, 20 million farmers will be covered by 2017 through SMSs and the Integrated Voice Response System (IVRS) to ... Read more...
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India’s richest lost 20 percent of wealth: Forbes
October 27th, 2011 - 1:26 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Oct 27 (IANS) Despite the Indian economy growing at over 7.5 percent the top 100 rich in the country lost 20 percent of their wealth, which was down ... Read more...
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Reliance Industries net profit rises 15.8 percent
October 15th, 2011 - 6:32 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Saturday said its net profit for the quarter ended Sep 30 had risen 15.8 percent at Rs.5,703 crore compared to Rs.4,923 crore ... Read more...
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Mergers and acquisitions drop 41.5 percent in 9 months
October 7th, 2011 - 7:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Mergers and acquisitions (M&A;) in India have slumped by 41.5 percent to $26.8 billion during the first nine months of 2011 as rising interest ... Read more...
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Indian bourses rebound on valuations, global cues (Weekly market review)
October 1st, 2011 - 4:53 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) The Indian equities markets benchmark indices rebounded nearly two percent this week after slumping almost five percent the previous week as traders covered their short ... Read more...
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Sensex closes 244 points down, manages 1.8 percent in weekly gains
September 30th, 2011 - 6:29 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Traders chose to book profits after a recent rally, pushing a benchmark index for Indian equities 244 points lower Friday. The wide-spread selling saw metal, ... Read more...
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BP expects Krishna Godavari gas output to rise
September 28th, 2011 - 4:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Global energy major - and Reliance Industries (RIL) partner - BP Wednesday said it expects gas output from the Krishna Godavari basin to rise in ... Read more...
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Pune FC-Blackburn Rovers clash set for Oct 7
September 26th, 2011 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Sep 26 (IANS) The friendly match between Pune FC and English premiership football club Blackburn Rovers, which was postponed due to blasts in Mumbai, will now be held here ... Read more...
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