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May 27, 2011 12:10 PM

BSE Sensex stands 159 points up in noon trade

The BSE benchmark Sensex which gained 163 points in opening trade, stood 159 points up at 18,204 points in noon trade.The broad-based National Stock Exchange Nifty index too was up 44.35 points, at 5,457 points.

May 27, 2011 10:11 AM

Oil prices higher in Asian trade

Oil prices were higher in Asian trade today. New York's main contract, light sweet crude for July delivery, gained 29 cents to 100.52 USD a barrel. Brent North Sea crude for July delivery traded 20 cents higher at 115.25 USD.

May 27, 2011 10:10 AM

Rupee gains 10 paise against US dollar

The Indian rupee appreciated by 10 paise to Rs 45.20 per dollar at the Interbank Foreign Exchange today. The rupee had gained 2 paise to close at Rs 45.31 in Thursday's trade.

May 27, 2011 10:10 AM

BSE Sensex moves up further by 163.56 points

The BSE benchmark Sensex which gained 197 points in the previous session, moved up further by 163.56 points, or 0.91 per cent, to 18,208.20 in opening trade.The broad-based National Stock Exchange Nifty index too rose by 43.65 points, or 0.81 per cent, to 5,456.00.Meanwhile, Hong Kong's Han...

May 26, 2011 9:33 PM

India among most entrepreneur-friendly nations

India along with the US, Canada and Australia, has been ranked among the nations with the best cultures in the world for people to start a new business. According to a new global poll conducted by the BBC World Service, while India finds itself bracketed with the better ranked countries, Colombia, E...

May 26, 2011 9:27 PM

Rupee ends marginally higher against $

The rupee washed out major part of its initial gains on late dollar demand, closing just two paise higher at 45.31 against the US currency. Dealers attributed initial rally in the rupee value to smart rebound in local stocks amid weak dollar overseas as well as some dollar selling by exporters.

May 26, 2011 6:47 PM

Sensex up by 197 pts

The Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange jumped 197 points, or 1.1 percent, to again close above the 18,000-level, at 18,045, on Thursday, lifted by some encouraging corporate results, and positive global markets. The Nifty at the National Stock Exchange rose 63 points, or 1.2 percent, to 5,412.Stock...

May 26, 2011 2:01 PM

Food inflation rises to 8.55% for week ended May 14

Food inflation has shot up to 8.55 per cent for the week ended May 14. The rise is attributed to escalation of prices of fruits, cereals and protein-based items escalated. Food inflation, as measured by the Wholesale Price Index or WPI, was on a declining trajectory for the previous three weeks. The...

May 26, 2011 1:56 PM

Sensex gains 137 points in afternoon trade

The Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange gained 138 points, or 0.8 per cent, to 17,985 in opening trade, on Thursday morning, on fresh buying in select stocks, amid positive Asian bourses. Rising further, the Sensex later regained the 18,000 level, only to slip back once again, and stand 137 points, ...

May 26, 2011 12:08 PM

Rupee gains 12 paise against US dollar

The Indian rupee appreciated by 12 paise to 45.20 rupees against the US dollar at the Interbank Foreign Exchange today. The local currency hovered in a range between 45.20 and 45.38 per dollar in morning deals.

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