Rangrajan seeks inclusion of APL families in proposed Food Security Act

Chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, Mr. C Rangarajan today proposed the inclusion of the Above Poverty Line, APL, families in the proposed Food Security Act.Speaking at the conference of state food secretaries in New Delhi, he said that providing 15 kg of foodgrains ...

Centre sets up committee for review of NSSF

Following recommendations of the Thirteenth Finance Commission, government has set up a Committee headed by the Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India, Ms. Shyamla Gopinath, for a comprehensive review of the National Small Savings Fund, NSSF, structure, interest rate, tenor and other administrativ...

Oman's Economy Minister visits New Delhi

Sensex down by 53 points, trading above 17k

The Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange fell 47 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 17,891 in opening trade, today, as investors sold stocks, after IT bellwether, Infosys Technologies reported a 2.4 per cent decline in its consolidated quarterly net profit. Remaining subdued, the Sensex stood 53 points, or ...

BSE Sensex stands 53 points in red a short while ago

The Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange fell 47 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 17,891 in opening trade, today, as investors sold stocks, after IT bellwether, Infosys Technologies reported a 2.4 per cent decline in its consolidated quarterly net profit. Remaining subdued, the Sensex stood 53 points, or ...

BSE Sensex falls 47 points in early trade and stands 53 points in red a short while ago

The Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange fell 47 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 17,891 in opening trade, today, as investors sold stocks, after IT bellwether, Infosys Technologies reported a 2.4 per cent decline in its consolidated quarterly net profit. Remaining subdued, the Sensex stood 53 points, or ...

Oman's Economy Minister visits New Delhi

Dhoni signs 200 crore rupees endorsement deal

Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has signed a whopping 200 crore rupees endorsement deal with a talent management company. By striking this deal, Dhoni has surpassed Sachin Tendulkar in terms of brand value. Dhoni has entered into a two-year deal with Rhiti Sports Management and Mindscape...

Government launches special service for benefit of LPG users

The government today launched a service for the benefit of LPG users. The objective is to provide LPG cylinders at their time of convenience of the customers on nominal charges. Launching this exclusive customer service initiative, preferred time LPG delivery to customers, petroleum minister Murli D...

Oil prices lower in Asian trade today

Oil prices were lower in Asian trade today as traders fretted over performances by the US retail and corporate sectors. New York's light sweet crude fell 27 cents to 74.68 dollars a barrel. Brent North Sea crude lost eight cents to 74.29 dollars.