Tea output falls by 5.42 percent in September; West Bengal hardest hit South Indian tea, produced in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, witnessed a fall of 7.32 percent. Nov 17, 2015
Sensex extends gains by 104 points on positive global cues Markets also remain in positive mood ahead of Winter session of Parliament next week. Nov 17, 2015
Microsoft to fund start-ups that will offer affordable Internet access The fund will aim to provide affordable Internet connectivity in unconnected areas of the world. Nov 17, 2015
Western Coalfields to invest Rs. 6,280 crore across five years Rs. 850 crore is being spent on land acquisition during the current fiscal year. Nov 17, 2015
Infosys shares fall 2% to a two-month low despite warning on weak margins EBIT margins for Q3 will be weak due to lower revenue growth and higher investments. Nov 17, 2015
Marriott International to buy Starwood resorts in a $12.2-billion deal The deal is expected to close by mid-2016 after approval from both companies' shareholders and regulators. Nov 17, 2015
Facebook shares dip as Marc Andreessen sells 73% of stake Marc Andreessen sold more than 1.5 million shares of Facebook stock worth roughly $160 million. Nov 17, 2015
Stock prices of defence companies swell after Paris attacks Stock prices of defence industry majors see an increase since attacks in France. Nov 17, 2015
Detroit automakers plan to produce small cars in Mexico to reduce labour costs AutoForecast estimates that GM, Ford and Fiat Chrysler will collectively produce 45% of their small cars in Mexico. Nov 17, 2015
Modi govt has required number of votes to pass GST bill: Arun Jaitley "We have numbers on our side," Jaitley said. Nov 17, 2015
Rice prices may rise by next year, says Assocham Assocham has blamed the poor rainfall and declining government's stock of rice as the reason behind the possible price hike. Nov 17, 2015
Asian stocks rise as fallout from Paris attacks recedes Expectations for a December rate hike by the US Federal Reserve keeps dollar bullish. Nov 17, 2015
India drafts policy to claim stake in Global Internet of Things by 2020 Under IoT, various devices can be connected with internet for sharing data among a specified community. Nov 17, 2015
Azim Premji investment arm to buy 4% stake in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Earlier this year, the valuation of the insurer stood at Rs 36,000 crore . Nov 17, 2015
China: Fiat recalls 42,935 cars due to problem in gearshift system The recall involves Viaggo Sedans manufactured between Aug 2012 and Dec 2013. Nov 17, 2015
