Markets

Jet Airways Gains From SpiceJet's Problems, Shares Rise 80% in a Fortnight

Jet Airways sees shares jump 80% on the back of continued owes faced by SpiceJet and lower fuel bill.

Dec 11, 2014

India to Cut Stake in State-run Banks, Raise $26 bn

State-run banks would see government stake coming down to 52%; banks to use funds for capital infusion to meet newer international banking regulations ₹

Dec 11, 2014

SpiceJet Offers Tickets at 50% Discount to That of Rivals, Refunds 55,000 Cancellations

Budget airline SpiceJet offers to fly travelers at up to 50% discount to its peers's fares.

Dec 11, 2014

Finance Minister and RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan

RBI Governor Comes Under Pressure from MPs to Cut Rates

MPs cutting across political parties seek to increase pressure on Raghuram Rajan to cut rates to improve credit off-take and spur economic growth

Dec 11, 2014

BSE closes points 34.09 up on Dec 10

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 34.09 points up to stand at 27,831.10. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 14.95 points up to stand at 8,355.65. SKS MICROFINANCE LTD and GITANJALI were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 10.76% and 8.83% along with PIPAVAVDOC and AJANTA PHARMA LTD with an increase of 8.10% and 6.40% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include HAVELLS and RASOYPR with a decrease 6.73% and 4.92% along with ABAN and VAKRANGEE with a decrease of 4.39% and 3.46% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 68.56 points at 18,914.17 while the banking sector is up 211.09 points at 21,158.24 and the reality sector is up 4.29 points at 1,664.28. The Indian currency is up 0.21% at Rs 62.01 per dollar.

Dec 10, 2014

Rising Demand will Push Indian Economy towards 5-6% Growth in 2015: Moody's

In a report titled 2015 Outlook-Global Credit Conditions, ratings agency Moody's says India is likely to expand 5-6% in 2015.

Dec 10, 2014

Sun Pharma Could Retire Brand Ranbaxy, Retain Sub-brands Like Volini And Revital

Post merger, Sun Pharma is expected to retire Ranbaxy, emerge as the world's fifth largest generic drug company.

Dec 10, 2014

Foxconn Swoops Down on Nokia's Chennai Plant; Likely to Make Micromax Phones

Foxconn and Lava said to be eyeing Nokia's Chennai plant and efforts are on to untangle the tax dispute holding the plant hostage.

Dec 10, 2014

BSE closes points 322.39 down on Dec 9

New Delhi, Dec 9 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 322.39 points down to stand at 27,797.01. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 97.55 points down to stand at 8,340.70. JETAIRWAYS and RASOYA PROTEINS LTD. were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 6.32% and 4.76% along with SOBHA and NCC with an increase of 4.51% and 3.99% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include TV18 BROADCAST LTD. and INDIA CEMENTS LTD. with a decrease 7.91% and 6.02% along with NETWORK18 and THERMAX with a decrease of 5.99% and 5.46% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 240.94 points at 18,845.61 while the banking sector is down 270.90 points at 20,947.15 and the reality sector is down 22.93 points at 1,659.99. The Indian currency is up 0.1% at Rs 61.89 per dollar.

Dec 9, 2014

Gold Trades Higher; International Rate Holds Above $1,200

Gold managed to trade above $1,200 per ounce in the face of continued strength by the US$ and oil price dropping below $66 per barrel. ₹

Dec 9, 2014

US Wrongly Penalised India on Steel Duties, WTO Says in Landmark Verdict

An appeals court of the WTO says US wrongly penalised India for subsidising Tata Steel's export of its manufactured products

Dec 9, 2014

Higher Gold Imports Widen CAD to $10.1 bn in Q2; Rupee to Remain Stable in 2015

India's CAD had widens due to rise in gold imports driven by falling gold imports and relexation in import norms. Lower oil import bill and higher capital inflows to provide comfort, keeping the rupee stable.

Dec 9, 2014

SpiceJet Cancels 1,800 Flights For December 2014; Viability Turns Foggy

SpiceJet sees no end to its cancellations, 1,800 flights cut for the month. Capital infusion refuses to emerge.

Dec 9, 2014

Gold sellers announced special discounts for Dhanteras 2014.

Gold Prices Fall for 3rd Straight Day On Poor Demand, Global Cues

Gold, silver prices continue to fall in India, reflecting global sentiments.

Dec 8, 2014

BSE closes points 104.72 down on Dec 8

New Delhi, Dec 8 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 104.72 points down to stand at 28,458.10. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 26.10 points down to stand at 8,538.30. PIIND and NCC were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 15.56% and 12.67% along with PIPAVAVDOC and MONSANTO INDIA LTD. with an increase of 9.99% and 7.12% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include SIEMENS and RTNPOWER with a decrease 5.15% and 4.56% along with IDEA and SUZLON with a decrease of 4.25% and 4.20% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 13.35 points at 19,350.30 while the banking sector is down 19.87 points at 21,481.61 and the reality sector is up 19.71 points at 1,712.20. The Indian currency is up 0.07% at Rs 61.88 per dollar.

Dec 8, 2014