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Rupee falls to 8-1/2 month low on dollar strength

Dollar rallies on the prospect of Fed scaling back its stimulus programme this year

Samsung says Galaxy S4 sales hit 10 million

Samsung won a record 33% of the smartphone market in the first quarter

Hamid Karzai leaves India empty-handed

Main purpose of his visit was to garner support in terms of purchase of weapons, strengthen Afghanistan military

Managing state govt debt to be tough in FY14, says RBI

Says states should focus on expenditure compression

Ford to halt car production in Australia in 2016

Decision after Ford revealed $ 136 million loss in last financial year, approximately 1,200 jobs to be redundant

GM recalls more than 27,000 Cadillac crossovers with wheel issue

The recall by the largest U.S. automaker affects certain 2013 Cadillac SRX models equipped with 18-inch wheels

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Fairfield Atlas at record high, stock zooms 120% in three months

The company's delisting offer opened on Wednesday, May 22 and closes on May 27.

BHEL dips ahead of Q4 earnings today

BHEL is likely to post 24% yoy decline in its net profit at Rs 2,575 crore for Q4FY13, says analyst at Angel Broking Research.

L&T extends fall on disappointing Q4 earnings

The company has removed Rs 17,000 crore worth of projects from the order book; it also categorised works worth Rs 5,000-6,000 crore as "slow ...


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The two awards were for Himani Navratna Cool Talc in Health & Beauty category and Menthoplus Balmin in Pharmaceutical & Medical category

Innovation factory

Starting with watches, Titan Industries has forayed into jewellery, youth-focused accessories and eyewear

We believe in delivering value by creating brands: Bhaskar Bhat

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SBI net may fall 9% in Q4

Consensus among brokerages estimates is an 8.7% fall in net profit and a 1.4% decline in net interest income

City Union Bank to raise Rs 700-cr external fund

The bank is looking at different options, including the QIP route, to raise the fund

Entering banking will help us service clients better: Vikram Limaye

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RCom tries to get back into the game

The company wants to woo post-paid customers and rent out its assets to cut debt; will the strategy work?

Airtel slides as peers rise in global brand ranking

Airtel is 89th this year, down 18 ranks from last year, in the Top 100 Global Brands report by WPP Group company Millward Brown

Tata Sons to divest 1% stake in TTML by June 4

The filing added disinvestment is proposed to be completed by June 4, 2013


Oracle Financial Services rallies on strong response for OFS

The promoters had received bids for 17.34 million shares against 4.43 million shares offered for sale.

Oracle Financial to raise up to $181 million through share sale

It has fixed the floor price at Rs 2,275 per share for the issue which launches on Wednesday

Tech Mahindra rallies on Q4 earnings beats analyst forecasts

Q4 profit up 37% at Rs 377 crore on sequential basis on the back of acquitsions and new deals.


Ranbaxy tanks on DCGI investigation

DCGI has been asked to go through the US order in detail and then examine the documents, dossiers and approvals to Ranbaxy in India.

Daiichi pursuing legal action on ex-shareholders

Says former Ranbaxy owners concealed critical information on probe by US agencies

Ranbaxy may reduce global sales team

Layoffs to be mostly in the US


Puravankara Projects dips on fixing floor price for share sale at discount

The company proposed to issue up to 21.57 million equity shares to institutional investors fixes floor price of Rs 80 per share.

Omaxe extends fall on poor response for OFS

The promoters had received bids for 3.4 million shares against 5 million shares offered for sale.

DoT audit questions fee relief for Telenor

In the November 2012 auction, Telenor won six licences through a subsidiary, Telewings Communications


Jet to seek Sebi exemption to divest promoter holding

After the preferential allotment of shares to Etihad Airways, the latter would have three members on the Jet Airways board. They are James ...

SpiceJet restores agent commission

The airline informed travel agents on Monday it was restoring productivity-linked bonus (PLB) with effect from May 1

Hotel Leela Venture Q4 net loss at Rs 142 cr

It had posted a net profit of Rs 209.66 crore for the corresponding quarter previous fiscal


BHEL dips ahead of Q4 earnings today

BHEL is likely to post 24% yoy decline in its net profit at Rs 2,575 crore for Q4FY13, says analyst at Angel Broking Research.

L&T extends fall on disappointing Q4 earnings

The company has removed Rs 17,000 crore worth of projects from the order book; it also categorised works worth Rs 5,000-6,000 crore as "slow ...

L&T Q4 net down 7% to Rs 1,788 cr on high finance costs

However, results show strong revenue and order growth, especially abroad


BCCI chief's kin comes under a cloud

India Cements stock cracks as betting accused names Chennai Super Kings CEO

Jai Corp looks to get out of Navi Mumbai SEZ

This is part of Jai Corp's efforts to raise funds as the investors of its real estate funds are increasingly demanding returns

Styrolution ABS hits 2-year low, stock plunges 17% two days

The company said bids received in OFS at or above the clearing price of Rs 426 have been considered for allocation.


India copper smelter closures put cable makers in tight spot

The Sterlite and Birla smelters account for about 90 per cent of India's total copper output of 690,000 tonnes

SAIL spends Rs 44,536 cr on capex in 7 yrs

SAIL spent Rs 8,993 crore on capex last fiscal, the lowest since 2009-10, according to an internal note of the state- owned company

JSW Steel's crude steel output drops 11% in April

JSW had shut two of its blast furnaces in Vijayangar, Salem units in April this year due to shortage of iron ore


Nestle India hits new high

The stock has outperformed the market by gaining 8% post Q1 earnings compared to 2.3% rise in benchmark Sensex.

Nestle plans Punjab milk unit expansion

Dairy major Nestle India today said it will invest Rs 250 crore on expansion and modernisation of its existing milk plant at Moga in Punjab

GSK Consumer tanks after surging 26% in one week

The stock has surged 15% in two trading sessions after MSCI included the company in its index.


Zee Entertainment: Positives factored in

While subscription revenue growth is expected to remain strong, subdued ad revenue growth and rich valuations limit upsides

Ad revenues will rise on better price realisations: SL Narayan

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Zee Entertainment Jan-Mar profit rises 10.7%

For the financial year ended in March 2013, ZEEL posted a profit of Rs 718.15 compared to Rs 590.71 crore in 2011-12 fiscal


Voltas: Hopes of recovery dashed

Voltas is feeling the heat of economic and investment slowdown, both in the domestic and international markets

Adani Enterprises posts standalone net loss in Q4

Standalone income in fourth quarter surges by 130 per cent to Rs 3,587 crore

Gas distribution bids for seven cities to be cleared soon

Adani, GSPC, EIL and Gail Gas to benefit


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