French biz delegation meets Power Min Scindia;solar,thermal growth potential discussed<br/>

A delegation of French businessmen and industrialists today held discussions with Power Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on various sectorial issues including growth potential in thermal and solar segments.More than 20 delegates from different French companies participated in the nearly hour-long meeti...

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French Biz delegation meets Power Min Scindia;solar,thermal growth potential discussed<br/>

A delegation of French businessmen and industrialists today held discussions with Power Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on various sectorial issues including growth potential in thermal and solar segments.More than 20 delegates from different French companies participated in the nearly hour-long meeti...

Sensex drops over 30 points in volatile afternoon trade

Giving up all its initial gains, amid volatilty, the Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange stood 38 points, or 0.2 percent in negative territory, at 19,570 in afternoon trade, a short while ago. Earlier, in the morning, however, the Sensex had opened with a gain of 20 points, or 0.1 per cent, at 19,62...

WPI inflation falls to 6.62% in Jan for fourth straight month

Declining for the fourth straight month, Wholesale Price Index, WPI inflation fell to 6.62 per cent in January despite rise in prices of food items like vegetables, onions and rice. An official data released today said that the WPI had stood at 7.18 per cent in December and 7.24 per cent in November...

WPI inflation falls in Jan despite rise in price of food items

Declining for the fourth straight month, Wholesale Price Index, WPI inflation fell to 6.62 per cent in January despite rise in prices of food items like vegetables, onions and rice. An official data released today said that the WPI had stood at 7.18 per cent in December and 7.24 per cent in November...

Sensex trading down by 22 points in late morning deals

The Sensex was trading down by 22 points at 19,585, a short while ago. It gained nearly 20 points in early today.Similarly, the wide-based National Stock Exchange index Nifty edged down by 12 points to 5,920.

Oil prices rise in Asia trade after OPEC raises demand forecast

Oil prices climbed in Asian trade today after the OPEC crude cartel raised its demand forecast for this year. New York&apos;s main contract, light sweet crude for delivery in March rose 19 cents to 97.20 a barrel and Brent North Sea crude for April gained seven cents to 117.95 dollars.

Rupee declines by 12 paise to 53.94 against dollar

The rupee declined by 12 paise to 53.94 against the dollar at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market in early trade today on fresh demand for the American currency from banks.Forex dealers said fresh demand for the US dollar from banks mainly put pressure on the rupee but a higher opening inthe equit...

Sensex gains nearly 20 points in early trade<br/>

The BSE benchmark Sensex gained nearly 20 points in early trade today .The 30-share barometer rose by 19.71 points, or 0.10 percent, to 19,627.79. The index had gained over 147 points inthe previous two sessions.Similarly, the wide-based National Stock Exchange index Nifty edged up by 5.05 points, o...