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Max India to sell health-care assets to Radiant Life Care

The KKR-backed firm will pick up 49.7 per cent in Max Healthcare for $293 million in the first stage to create an entity with a valuation of Rs 7,242 crore.

Dec 26, 2018

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GST rate cut: Anti-profiteering watchdog fines HUL Rs 383 crore

NAA took note of consumer goods giant's failure to pass on to consumers benefit of GST reduction from 28% to 18% on some items last year

Dec 26, 2018

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Facebook India posts 52% jump in revenues at Rs 521 crore; profit soars 40% amid low-cost data

Notably, Facebook's total revenue surged 53 per cent in India which also represents the money it earned through Whatsapp.

Dec 25, 2018

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Cars to become dearer as manufacturers introduce BS VI-compliant engines

On a base price of around Rs 6 lakh, the smaller diesel car could witness an increase in prices as high as Rs 50,000-1,50,000 which could eventually hamper sales.

Dec 25, 2018

After US, European nations mooting ban on Huawei over data security concern

A series of ban in the European countries could lead to a financial crisis in Huawei as it is the largest market of the company outside China.

Dec 25, 2018

Modi govt eyeing GST regime with a single slab, says Arun Jaitley

Maximum 28 per cent category a 'dying slab' as most items now moved to two middle slabs; priority to bring cement down to 18 per cent slab.

Dec 25, 2018

Nifty, Sensex slip on global cues; financials drag

Indian shares edged lower on Monday, in line with broader Asian markets, as political uncertainties in the U.S. and slow global economic growth dampened investor risk appetite.

Dec 24, 2018

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Gold rises as investors shy away from risk amid US political uncertainty

Gold prices climbed on Monday, with investor appetite for risk curbed by worries over a partial US government shutdown, Sino-US trade tensions and faltering global economic growth.

Dec 24, 2018

Key Indian equity indices open in green

The Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the BSE, which had closed at 35,742.07 on December 21, opened higher at 35,859.66 points.

Dec 24, 2018

Carlos Ghosn detention extended over Christmas and New Year

The court's decision is the latest twist in a rollercoaster saga that has gripped Japan and the business world since the auto sector titan was arrested out of the blue in Tokyo on November 19.

Dec 23, 2018

Global cues, derivatives expiry to chart stock market's course

Globally, concerns over a slowdown in international growth and the ongoing partial US government shutdown are expected to be major themes during the truncated weekly trade.

Dec 23, 2018

Cash-strapped Jet Airways looks to raise up to $150 million

It has now been a while since Etihad has been approached by Jet Airways chairman Naresh Goyal to put in fresh equity. However, Etihad has made some conditions that are not acceptable to Jet Airways.

Dec 23, 2018

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Baring eyes controlling stake in Mindtree by cornering Siddhartha stake

Bengaluru software services company's promoters weigh investment options from equity ventures and strategic partners.

Dec 23, 2018

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Third straight rout end worst weak for Dow, Nasdaq since 2008 crisis

The Nasdaq and Dow suffered their worst weeks since the start of the global financial crisis as the US-China trade dispute returning to the forefront, and amid continued concerns about the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rate increases.

Dec 22, 2018