Sensex trading over 140 points up in late morning trade

The Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange was trading 149 points up at 21,289 a short while ago. The 30-share index recovered by 48 points in early trade today to 21,189, on fresh buying by funds and retail investors, amid a firming Asian trend. The Nifty at the National Stock Exchange was also tradin...

Rupee up marginally at 61.85 vs Dollar in early trade

The rupee recovered marginally by five paise to 61 rupees 85 paise against the dollar in early trade today. The rise was attributed to increased selling of the American currency by exporters, amid sustained foreign capital inflows. The domestic currency had lost 10 paise to close at 61 rupees 90 pai...

Sensex gains 48 points in opening trade

The Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange recovered by 48 points in early trade today to 21,189, on fresh buying by funds and retail investors, amid a firming Asian trend. The 30-share barometer had lost 30 points in yesterday's trade.The Nifty at the National Stock Exchange moved up by 6 poi...

Rail fare hike in UK from today

In the United Kingdom, an average 2.8 per cent increase in rail fares comes into effect from today pushing the cost of some commuter travel to more than 5,000 pounds a year. The pan-industry Rail Delivery Group said, the increase is the smallest rise in four years. Chancellor George Osborne said in ...

Obamacare kicks in; millions of Americans to get health insurance

Millions of Americans received health insurance cover for the first time on Wednesday as President Obama's healthcare reforms came into effect. The reforms are part of the president's aim to ensure affordable healthcare to everyone. Under the scheme, popularly known as Obamacare, i...

Rail fare hike in UK from today;Travel costs may climb over 5000 pounds/year

In the United Kingdom, an average 2.8 per cent increase in rail fares comes into effect from today pushing the cost of some commuter travel to more than 5,000 pounds a year. The pan-industry Rail Delivery Group said, the increase is the smallest rise in four years. Chancellor George Osborne said in ...

RBI hints at reducing exposure norms for lenders

RBI hints at bringing down single entity, group exposure limits for lenders

Govt indicates further liberalisation in FDI policy

The government today indicated further liberalisation of the FDI policy in the coming weeks to attract foreign investments into the country. Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said in a statement, that the government will continue its endeavour to ensure that India retains its leadership po...

Sensex slips by 30 points; Closes at 21,140

The Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange fell 30 points, or 0.1 percent, to close at 21,140, on the first day of 2014, today. The Nifty at the National Stock Exchange dropped 2 points, to 6,302.