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December 2, 2009 5:33 PM

WB proposes to increase its lending to India to $ 7 billion

The World Bank has proposed to increase its lending to India to about 7 billion dollars this fiscal. According to a Finance Ministry statement this is three times more than an average 2.3 billion dollar in the previous four years. World Bank President Robert Zoellick met Finance Minister Pranab Mukh...

December 2, 2009 2:28 PM

Gold prices at all time high

Gold prices on Wednesday touched a new peak at 18,400 Rupees per ten gram in the national capital gaining Rupees 430 in the opening trade on heavy buying for the marriage season amid firming global cues. The precious metal, which normally moves in tandem with international trend, remained on an uptr...

December 2, 2009 1:38 PM

BSE Sensex comes down from initial gains

The Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange rose 131 points, or 0.8 per cent, to 17,330, in opening trade on Wednesday morning amid firm global cues. But the Sensex later surrendered all its initial gains and stood 27 points, or 0.2 per cent in the red, at 17,171, a short while ago. The Nifty at the Nat...

December 2, 2009 11:46 AM

BSE Sensex gains 131 points in early trade

Extending its gains for the third day in a row, the Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark index, Sensex, rose over 131 points in opening trade on Wednesday, with shares of auto sector leading the rally, on continued foreign capital inflows amid firm global cues. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 131.41 points,...

December 2, 2009 11:13 AM

Rupee gains 17 paise against US dollar

Continuing with its gaining streak for the third straight day, the rupee on Wednesday appreciated by 17 paise to touch one-week high at 46.14 against the US dollar in opening trade on hopes of continued capital inflows into equity market. Dollar's losses versus other Asian currencies also s...

December 1, 2009 9:25 PM

Sensex surges for 2nd consecutive day; gains 272 pts

Rallying for the second straight day, the Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange surged 272 points, or 1.6 percent, to close above the 17,000 level, at 17,198, on better than expected domestic GDP growth, and positive global cues, today. The Nifty at the National Stock Exchange spurted 89 points, or 1....

December 1, 2009 7:32 PM

Centre approves 17 FDI proposals

The Centre today approved 17 FDI proposals expected to bring in 4,551 crore rupees. According to an official release, the largest share is likely to be invested by a Russian government agency in telecom company Sistema Shyam. Under the arrangement, the Federal Agency for State Property Management of...

December 1, 2009 6:05 PM

Sensex surges 272 pts ; closes above 17k

Rallying for the second straight day, the Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange surged 272 points, or 1.6 percent, to close above the 17,000 level, at 17,198, on better than expected domestic GDP growth, and positive global cues, today. The Nifty at the National Stock Exchange spurted 89 points, or 1....

December 1, 2009 4:59 PM

Bank of Japan announces new measures to boost economy

The Bank of Japan has announced new measures to boost the economy after holding an emergency meeting. The bank said it will inject 114 billion dollars into the economy through buying up bonds and other assets. The Bank of Japan said the move will firmly support country's economic developmen...

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