Oil falls in Asian trade today

Oil fell in Asian trade today, weighed down by a firmer dollar and concerns that China might tighten monetary policy to rein in inflationary pressures. New York's main contract, light sweet crude fell 50 cents to 84.36 dollars a barrel. Brent North Sea crude sank 14 cents to 86.62 dollars.

BSE Sensex falls by 64 points in opening trade today

The Sensex fell by almost 64 points in opening trade today. The 30-share barometer fell by 63.92 points, or 0.34 per cent, to 20,245.77 points at the start of trade, with realty, capital goods, and banking and technology sector stocks leading the fall.Similarly, the wide-based National Stock Exchang...

Rupee gains 14 paise against US dollar

The Indian rupee gained 14 paise to 45.10 rupees against the US dollar in opening trade today. Dealers said dollar weakness vis-a-vis other Asian currencies mainly kept the rupee sentiment firm, but a subdued trend in the stock markets capped the gains. The rupee had lost 44 paise to close at a seve...

Inflation declines 0.04 percentage points<br/><br/> <br/><br/>

Falling for the second consecutive month, inflation declined 0.04 percentage points, to a nine-month low of 8.58 per cent in the month of October. Inflation had stood at 8.62 per cent in September 2010, and at just 1.48 per cent in the same month last year. Food items like onions, and other protein-...

Inflation declines to a nine-month low

Falling for the second consecutive month, inflation declined 0.04 percentage points, to a nine-month low of 8.58 per cent in the month of October. Inflation had stood at 8.62 per cent in September 2010, and at just 1.48 per cent in the same month last year. Food items like onions, and other protein-...

Ratan Tata adamant on 2012 retirement plan?

Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata today said that there is no change in his plan to retire in 2012. Talking to the media on the sidelines of a function in Dehradun, he said his successor will be committed to ethics and values. Earlier, Mr Tata delivered 8th Uttarakhand Foundation Lecture on &quot;I...

Inflation declines to a nine-month low<br/><br/>

Falling for the second consecutive month, inflation declined 0.04 percentage points, to a nine-month low of 8.58 per cent in the month of October. Inflation had stood at 8.62 per cent in September 2010, and at just 1.48 per cent in the same month last year. Food items like onions, and other protein-...

The country&apos;s merchandise exports rose 21.3 per cent, year-on-year, to 18 billion dollars in October, this year, Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar said today. Imports grew 6.8 per cent, to 27.7 billion dollars. The trade gap widened to 9.7 billion dollars. During April-October 2010, exports ...

Sensex gains 153 points to 20,310

Snapping three days of losses, the Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange gained 153 points, or 0.8 percent, to 20,310, today, on easing inflation and rising exports. The Nifty at the National Stock Exchange rose 50 points, or 0.8 percent, to 6,122.Stock markets in Japan, China, Hong Kong, South Korea ...

Sensex recovers 43 points in noon trade

Recovering from its initial losses, the Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange stood a modest 43 points, or 0.2 percent in the green, at 20,200, amid choppy trade, a short while ago. Earlier in the morning, the Sensex had opened 50 points lower, at 20,107, on profit-booking by investors. Other Asian ma...