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S038;P under SEC scanner on rating U-turnSubscriber Only

June 25, 2012 18:43 IST

US market regulator SEC is examining Standard amp; Poor's last minute decision to pull its ratings on USD 1.5 billion deal backed by commercial-real- estate loans,a media report said.

Shiver me timbers! Bankers are boardingSubscriber Only

June 25, 2012 18:40 IST

Bankers are putting to sea and seizing ships to protect the value of their loans to struggling shipowners.

Book railways tickets through mobile to check irregularties:MoSSubscriber Only

June 25, 2012 18:11 IST

People should shun touts and use their mobile phones for reservations,Minister of State for Railways K H Muniyappa today said.

Aided by India,global milk output to touch 750 mt in 2012:FAOSubscriber Only

June 25, 2012 17:54 IST

Buoyed by rising milk production in India,global milk output is expected to rise by almost 3 per cent to 750.1 million tonnes mt in the current calender year,United Nation's body FAO has said.

Govt to set up panel to curb price volatility in commoditiesSubscriber Only

June 25, 2012 17:51 IST

The government today said it will set up a committee within a week to advise on ways to curb volatility in prices of commodities in the futures market.

Posco ready to sacrifice export clauseSubscriber Only

June 25, 2012 17:48 IST

This paves the way for a new pact between the steel major and the Odisha.

Reliance retains ive outlook: Moody8217;sSubscriber Only

June 25, 2012 17:40 IST

Firm's long-term fundamentals remain intact despite weak macro environment,says Moody's.

More boosters for economy soon: MontekSubscriber Only

June 25, 2012 17:32 IST

On the day RBI moved resolutely to arrest falling rupee,govt says more measures are on way.

THE SECRET WORLD OF HAUTE COUTURESubscriber Only

June 25, 2012 17:21 IST

The documentary narrates the anecdotes of customers who admit that an haute couture dress can change a person's life and why it is an art form.

RBI booster fails mkt test; Sensex fallsSubscriber Only

June 25, 2012 17:07 IST

Sensex had climbed to 7-week high of 17,132.15 during day and touched a low of 16,853.05.

SONIA GANDHI8217;S NEW COLOUR CARDSubscriber Only

June 25, 2012 16:41 IST

Is she choosing bright colours to cheer herself at a particularly volatile political time or is it merely a cyclical dressing phase?

Tell us: Do you think Pranab8217;s 8216;booster shot8217; to arrest rupee8217;s fall will work?Subscriber Only

June 25, 2012 16:06 IST

RBI increased FII limit in government bonds while allowing up to USD 10 billion from overseas borrowings by India Inc.

Can8217;t reduce assured sum after charging higher premium: ForumSubscriber Only

June 25, 2012 15:39 IST

Once the premium for a certain assured sum has been charged by an insurance firm under a policy,the same can't be reduced later when a claim is made,a consumer forum here has held.

IDBI sells stake 2.30 in ParsvnathSubscriber Only

June 25, 2012 15:32 IST

IDBI Trusteeship Services Ltd has diluted its stake in the company to 13.36: Parsvnath

Gold price declines by Rs 180; silver gains Rs 225Subscriber Only

June 25, 2012 15:30 IST

Traders said stronger dollar curbed the demand for gold as an alternative investment.

Now file your I-T returns at a kioskSubscriber Only

June 25, 2012 15:20 IST

I-T depart has decided to set up special 'tax kiosks' in residential areas and localities for facilitating a host of taxpayer related services.

Boost: FII GSec cap at 20bn,ECB 10bnSubscriber Only

June 25, 2012 14:42 IST

Pranab Mukherjee's booster shot will impact norms for FIIs,QFIs,infra sector and mutual funds.

Some banking giants more powerful than central banks: ex-RBI guvSubscriber Only

June 25, 2012 14:32 IST

Y V Reddy also flags issue of rating agencies,accounts firms enjoying oligopolistic power over mkts.

Sign pact with urea cos: Govt to RelianceSubscriber Only

June 25, 2012 12:51 IST

The government has asked Reliance Industries Ltd RIL to sign agreements to increase supply of natural gas from KG-D6 fields to urea manufacturing units of Iffco and Indo Gulf Fertilizer Ltd.

Profit-booking affects silver futures pricesSubscriber Only

June 25, 2012 12:46 IST

Silver futures prices today fell by Rs 448,or 0.85 per cent,to Rs 52,505 per kg as speculators booked profits amid a weak trend overseas.

Essar Energy gets Mahan coal block OKSubscriber Only

June 25, 2012 12:24 IST

Essar Energy Plc said it received provisional approval for its Mahan coal block in Madhya Pradesh.

Bullish gold bets look misplaced: RussellSubscriber Only

June 25, 2012 12:18 IST

Gold appears to be back in favour with money managers.

Asian gold bugs eye price weakness,c.bank buyingSubscriber Only

June 25, 2012 12:15 IST

Gold prices under downward pressure,c.banks may buy; India jewellery demand seen low due to falling rupee.

Gold futures prices fall on profit-booking,weak global cuesSubscriber Only

June 25, 2012 12:13 IST

Amid profit-booking by speculators at prevailing levels and subdued trend overseas,gold futures fell by 0.70 per cent today to Rs 29,763 per 10 grams.