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Narayana Murthy Becomes 2nd Indian to Get Hoover Medal

Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy was conferred the Hoover Medal on Monday, becoming the second Indian to get the prestigious award after former Indian President A.P. J. Abdul Kalam.

Oct 25, 2012

Petrol To Cost Less From Midnight

Petrol prices will be reduced by 1.4 percent from midnight on Thursday as global prices remained less volatile, Indian Oil Corp. has said.

Nov 15, 2012

Sensex Weighs Down Friday due to Global Cues

Sensex is expected to remain under pressure Friday with investor confidence to be burdened by global cues.

Nov 16, 2012

Weekly Roundup: Sensex Falls Amid Global, Domestic Concerns

India's Sensex fell in the week with investor confidence weighed down by the global concerns, including the U.S. fiscal cliff and the domestic worries regarding weakening industrial output.

Nov 17, 2012

Sensex Expected to Gain on Monday Amid US Budget Optimism

India's Sensex is expected to rise on Monday as investor confidence is anticipated to be lifted by the hope that US President Barack Obama and the Congress will reach a budget agreement to overcome the looming fiscal cliff.

Nov 19, 2012

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Sensex End Higher; Maruti, Airtel Surge

India's Sensex ended higher on Monday after snapping a six-day losing streak as gains in auto sector outweighed declines in consumer durables and capital goods sector.

Nov 19, 2012

Sensex Expected To Rise Tuesday Amid Upbeat US Data

India’s Sensex is expected to rise Tuesday as investor confidence is anticipated to be lifted following encouraging economic indicator from the US.

Nov 20, 2012

Indian Shares Advance on Upbeat US Data, 'Cliff' Hopes

Indian stocks advanced Tuesday as sentiment was buoyed on hopes that the U.S. will avoid "fiscal cliff," while encouraging housing data also added to the sentiment.

Nov 20, 2012

Indian Stocks Advance; Nifty Hits 5,600 Level

Indian stock markets advanced Wednesday, led by gains from realty and consumer durables sectors.

Nov 21, 2012

Sensex Gains; Banking and IT Sectors Surge

Indian stock markets pared earlier gains and are currently trading flat Thursday after the winter session of Parliament started with disruptions.

Nov 22, 2012

Indian Stocks Waver in Early Trading

Indian stocks markets wavered between small gains and losses in early trade on Friday despite positive Asian cues.

Nov 23, 2012

Indian Stocks Advance In Early Trade; GSK Consumer Climbs 20%

Indian stock markets advanced slightly in early trade on Monday, led by gains from healthcare, consumer durables and metal sector shares.

Nov 26, 2012

Sensex Climbs 250 Points on Moody’s’ Stable Outlook, Greek Deal

Indian stock markets surged Tuesday after rating agency Moody’s reaffirmed India’s rating outlook as stable while the firm trend in Asian peers also added to the sentiment.

Nov 27, 2012