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January 19, 2011 1:48 PM

BSE Sensex rises for third straight day; Gains 45 points in afternoon trade

The BSE benchmark Sensex gained 75 points in opening trade today. The 30-share index of the Bombay Stock Exchange, which had gained about 230 points in the previous two sessions, rose by 0.39 per cent, to 19,167 points. Likewise, the broad-based National Stock Exchange index Nifty also moved up by o...

January 19, 2011 1:11 PM

Govt. clears more Hydro-power projects

Government has given clearances to more Hydro-power projects to increase its share in power generation. A detailed project report has also been prepared to add the capacity in power generation during 12th five year plan. Government has prepared a tentative list of hydro projects generating 17 thousa...

January 19, 2011 12:46 PM

Petroleum Minister launches Energy Conservation fortnight

The Petroleum Minister Mr Murli Deora today launched Energy Conservation fortnight at a special function in New Delhi. The Minister administered a pledge to the people present in the Vigyan Bhavan especially students to conserve energy for future. Mr Deora while hailing the efforts of Petroleum Cons...

January 19, 2011 10:24 AM

Rupee gains 7 paise against US dollar

The rupee strengthened by 7 paise to 45.35 a dollar in early trade today on weakness in the US currency against major world currencies. Dealers said, a higher opening in the stock markets also aided the rupee sentiment.

January 19, 2011 10:24 AM

BSE Sensex gains 75 points in opening trade

The BSE benchmark Sensex gained 75 points in opening trade today. The 30-share index of the Bombay Stock Exchange, which had gained about 230 points in the previous two sessions, rose by 0.39 per cent, to 19,167 points. Likewise, the broad-based National Stock Exchange index Nifty also moved up by o...

January 18, 2011 8:53 PM

India in advanced stage of inking tax information exchange treaties

The government on Tuesday said it is at an advanced stage of inking tax information exchange treaties with some countries. CBDT Chairman Sudhir Chandra said this move will help speed up its efforts to trace black money stashed in foreign banks and help check tax evasion. He said the government is in...

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