Oil marketing companies to decide the prices of petrol: Deora

The Petroleum Minister Murli Deora today said that it is for the oil marketing companies to decide the prices of petrol keeping in view the international crude oil prices. Addressing the Economic Editor's Conference in New Delhi, he said international oil prices have gone up from 75 dollars...

BSE Sensex down by 138 pts during noon trading

The Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange, which had opened 86 points lower, this morning, later lost further ground, and stood 138 points, or 0.7 per cent in the red, at 20,084, a short while ago. Continued profit-booking, off-loading of positions by participants ahead of tomorrow's monthly ...

BSE Sensex falls by over 68 points a short while ago

The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex fell by over 86 points in the opening trade today. The Sensex was trading at 20,152 down by over 68 points a short while ago.Analysts said the fall in Sensex is largely due to continued profit-booking by funds and retail investors. Meanwhile in Asian market...

Rupee depreciates 21 paise against US dollar

Indian rupee today depreciated by 21 paise to 44.65 rupees against the US dollar in early trade. It had closed 9 paise lower at 44.44 rupees against the greenback in the previous session Forex dealers said dollar's gain against other major currencies and weak opening on the stock markets we...

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Oil prices down in Asian market

Rupee down by 12 paise against US dollar

Indian rupee today depreciated by 12 paise to 44.56 rupees against the US dollar in early trade. It had closed 9 paise lower at 44.44 rupees against the greenback in the previous session. Forex dealers said dollar's gain against other major currencies and weak opening on the stock markets w...

BSE Sensex falls over 86 points in opening trade

The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex fell by over 86 points in the opening trade today. The Sensex was trading at 20,177 down by over 43 points a short while ago.Analysts said the fall in Sensex is largely due to continued profit-booking by funds and retail investors.Meanwhile, in Asian market...

Planning Commission favours 50 per cent FDI in multi-brand retail

The Planning Commission on Tuesday said, it favours over 50 per cent foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail in the country. It ,however,allayed fears that it would impact the small stores adversely. Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia told reporters in New Delhi ,the retail sector should...

Silver futures prices reach Rs 35,438 per kg

Silver futures prices were up by 262 rupees to 35,438 rupees per kg today. The rise in silver prices was due to increased demand in spot markets ahead of the festive season.Market Analysts said fresh buying by speculators and reports of firming trend in its prices in global markets also supported th...