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July 7, 2011 11:41 AM

Rupee gains by 9 paise against US dollar

The Indian rupee appreciated by 9 paise to Rs 44.39 per dollar in early trade. The rupee had closed 5 paise down at Rs 44.48 against the American currency on Wednesday.

July 7, 2011 11:07 AM

BSE Sensex gains 76 points in opening trade

Snapping its two-session losing streak, the Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex rose by nearly 76 points in opening trade today on selective buying by funds and retail investors amid firm cues from Asian markets. The 30-share barometer, which lost 87 points in theprevious two sessions, recovered ...

July 6, 2011 7:36 PM

Direct subsidy transfer on fuel would curb pilferage and leakages: FM

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said that the direct transfer of subsidies on LPG, Fertiliser and Kerosene will help in curbing pilferage and leakages. He was speaking on the occasion of submission of the Interim Report of the Task Force on Direct Transfer of Subsidies. The task force headed b...

July 6, 2011 5:50 PM

Sensex ends with small loss of 18 points

The Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange ended with a small loss of 18 points, or 0.1 percent, at 18,727, amid subdued global markets, today. The Nifty at the National Stock Exchange fell 7 points, or 0.1 percent, to 5,625. Stock markets in Japan, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Singapore again en...

July 6, 2011 2:10 PM

Sensex down in afternoon trade

The Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange opened with a small loss of 19 points, at 18,726, on Wednesday morning, on continued selling by investors, amid mixed cues from the global markets. Later, after rebounding to gain 79 points, the Sensex again lost ground, and stood 38 points, or 0.2 percent in ...

July 6, 2011 1:00 PM

Sensex down in opening trade

The BSE benchmark Sensex which lost 69.92 points on Tuesday trade moved down further by 19 points, or 0.10 per cent, to 18,725 in opening trade today. Shares of state-run oil firms, banking, power and healthcare companies remained under pressure.Similarly, the wide-based National Stock Exchange Nift...

July 6, 2011 12:58 PM

Oil up in Asia on US optimism

Crude was up in Asia on Wednesday on renewed optimism over the US economy, the world's largest oil consumer, analysts said.New York's main contract, West Texas Intermediate for August delivery, rose 22 cents to USD 97.11 a barrel and Brent North Sea crude for August gained 18 cents...

July 6, 2011 10:08 AM

Rupee up by 7 paise against dollar

The Indian rupee strengthened by 7 paise to Rs 44.36 per dollar in early trade today. The rupee had closed flat at Rs 44.43 against the US dollar in yesterday's volatile trade.

July 6, 2011 10:08 AM

Sensex down 19 points in opening trade

The BSE benchmark Sensex which lost 69.92 points on Tuesday trade moved down further by 19 points, or 0.10 per cent, to 18,725 in opening trade today. Shares of state-run oil firms, banking, power and healthcare companies remained under pressure.Similarly, the wide-based National Stock Exchange Nift...

July 5, 2011 8:47 PM

CIL takes initiatives for safety of coal mine workers

Coal India Limited, CIL has taken several initiatives for the safety and to improve living conditions of coal mine workers. According to an official release, CIL has constructed more than four lakhs dwelling units providing accommodation to all its workers with improved water, electricity and roads....

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