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Pranab Mukherjee Clears Foreign Investors' Concerns Over India's Tax Amendments

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee addressing a gathering in Washington on Friday termed concerns of US investors over tax amendments in India as "unfounded".

Apr 21, 2012

Future of India's Aviation: Boeing 787 Dreamliner Aircraft (INSIDE PHOTOS)

India will soon get the most fuel-efficient and twin-engine aircraft, Boeing 787 Dreamliner airplanes.

Apr 14, 2012

Govt Okays Air India Restructuring Plan

The government on Thursday announced a Financial Restructuring plan for the debt-laden national carrier Air India.

Apr 12, 2012

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India Gold Jewelers Back in Business, Ends 20-Day Nationwide Strike

Gold demand in India remained low after the country's gold bullion traders and jewelers ended their 20-day nationwide strike on Friday, but the gold entrepreneurs remained confident consumer interest on the precious safe haven yellow metal will pick up as the annual wedding season in the country begins.

Apr 10, 2012

RBI's Reference Rate for Dollar Today (Apr 4, 2012)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday fixed the reference rate for the US dollar at 51.0465 rupees. Details here.

Apr 4, 2012

BSE Sensex Falls Ahead of Long Weekend

The BSE Sensex fell by 0.45 percent in the opening trade on Wednesday because of the long weekend ahead. Traders are precautious, as the market will be closed on Thursday and Friday for holidays.

Apr 4, 2012

BSE Sensex Closes 2-weeks High; Lenders Anticipate Rate Cut

The BSE Sensex was up by 0.68 percent on Tuesday, its highest close in two weeks. Heavy Electricals (BHEL) gained after posting positive provisional earnings and lenders also expect the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to cut rate this month.

Apr 3, 2012

RBI's Reference Rate for Dollar Today

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday fixed the reference rate for the US dollar at 50.5645 rupees and the euro 67.4854 rupees.

Apr 3, 2012

Vijay Mallya Successfully Persuades Kingfisher Staff To Withdraw Ultimatum

Kingfisher Airlines staff on Tuesday withdrew their ultimatum to the management for the payment of outstanding salaries after a meeting with chairman Vijay Mallya.

Apr 3, 2012

Kingfisher Airlines Staff Set Deadline for Vijay Mallya; Threatens to Protest

The Kingfisher Airlines staff had set deadline for Chairman Vijay Mallya to clear all their outstanding salaries. They threatened that they would stop working and take to the streets if the airlines fail to meet their deadline, that is till 8 PM on Tuesday.

Apr 3, 2012

RBA Likely to Keep Overnight Cash Rate

Economists and analysts are of the opinion that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) would keep the 4.25 per cent overnight cash rate when its board meets Tuesday, April 3.

Apr 3, 2012

Kingfisher Airlines to Clear Salaries of Its Employees; Staff Targets IPL Team RCB

Chairman of Kingfisher Airlines and liquor baron Vijay Mallya had written to his visibly annoyed staff about their undue salaries. He had assured that the cash-strapped airlines will resume paying overdue payments starting this week.

Apr 2, 2012

Teachers Credit Union Now A Bank; Lenders Jack Up Fixed Mortgage Rate

Due to the rising dissatisfaction level among Australians with large banks, more people are bringing their business to credit unions. As a result of this change, a number of Aussie credit unions are becoming banks.

Apr 2, 2012

BSE Sensex Expected to Rise by 26 Percent This Year

The BSE Sensex is likely to rise this year in spite of concerns over the government's finances and political stability. A poll conducted by Reuters indicated that BSE Sensex might gain 26 percent this year, hoping on interest rate cuts to bolster growth.

Mar 30, 2012