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Sensex up 135 points on funds inflow

The BSE benchmark index Sensex on Friday shot up by 135 points on funds inflow and buying by investors after a firming trend in global markets. The 30-share index spurted by 135.36 points... »

Nutmeg farmers make merry

‘Grenada's poor run, bad weather in Indonesia will keep demand steady' »

Gold down by Rs. 40, silver rises by Rs. 300

Gold on Friday fell by Rs. 40 to Rs. 28,300 per 10 grams on sluggish demand at prevailing higher levels. However, silver recovered by Rs. 300 to Rs. 56,200 per kg on increased industrial offtake.<... »

Rupee ends flat over dollar demand from importers

The rupee on Friday closed flat at 49.27/28 against the American currency after dollar demand from importers, mainly oil refiners, pulled down the local currency from its intra-day high levels. »

Indians' appetite for gold is still on the rise

In spite of record high gold prices and a weaker Indian rupee against the U.S. dollar in the second-half of 2011, India remained the largest country for gold demand in 2011 at 933.4 tonnes, accord... »
Mumbai, February 17, 2012

Rupee gains 3 paise against dollar

The rupee gained 3 paise to trade at Rs 49.26 per dollar on the Interbank Foreign Exchange on Friday on increased foreign capital inflows.Dealers said increased foreign capital inflows amid... »
The Monabari Tea estate in Sonitpur district of Assam — File photo
Guwahati, February 17, 2012

Assam tea output crosses 500 m kg

After three years, production of Assam tea has once again crossed the 500-million kg mark. The State has recorded a total production of 508.74 million kg for the year 2011. The figures for last th... »
CHENNAI, February 16, 2012

Power stocks hog limelight

Power generation stocks rose for the second day in a row following the directive from the Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, to Coal India, the state-run coal giant, to sign fuel supply agreements (FS... »
Mumbai, February 16, 2012

Sensex slips 48 points on profit-booking, weak global trend

The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex on Thursday slipped 48 points on profit-booking amid weak trend in global markets over delays in the resolution of Greece’s bailout and persisting euro-zo... »
Mumbai, February 15, 2012

Sensex back at 18-K level after 6 months

The BSE benchmark Sensex on Wednesday regained the 18,000-level after over six months by adding 354 points on sustained buying by funds amid hopes that easing inflation will lead to low interest ra... »
Mumbai, February 15, 2012

Rupee gains 8 paise against dollar in early trade

The rupee gained 8 paise to trade at Rs. 49.28 per dollar on the Interbank Foreign Exchange market in early trade on Wednesday amid firm stock markets. Dealers said continued foreign capi... »
Mumbai, February 14, 2012

Sensex gains 76 points as inflation eases

The BSE benchmark index Sensex today closed higher by 76 points on funds buying in bluechips as eased inflation bolstered hopes of policy rate cuts by RBI.The barometer, which had gained 24... »
Mumbai, February 14, 2012

Sensex down 23 points in early trade

The BSE benchmark index Sensex fell by nearly 23 points in early trade today largely in tandem with weak trend on other Asian bourses.The 30-share barometer, which had gained 24.15 points i... »
Mumbai, February 13, 2012

Sensex up 24 points in volatile trade

In choppy trade, the Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex today closed 24 points up led by metals and auto stocks on continuing FII inflows amid firm global markets on hopes that the euro-zone d... »
Mumbai, February 13, 2012

Rupee advances by 11 paise

The Indian rupee advanced by 11 paise to 49.31/32 against the US currency at 1030hrs in view of selling of dollars by banks and exporters on the back of persistent capital inflows from foreign fun... »

Rupee up 8 paise on fresh selling by exporters

RBI reference rate for U.S. dollar, euro

Sensex extend gains, up 44 points in early trade

Sensex up 123 points in late buying amid firm European markets

Rupee falls by 35 paise against dollar

Gold up Rs 420, silver by Rs 1,400

Japan shares jump 1.1 per cent on yen’s decline, U.S. gains

Sensex recovers 60 points in early trade

Mumbai, February 17, 2012

Sensex up 192 points in early trade

The BSE benchmark index Sensex shot up by over 192 points in early trade on Friday on frenzied buying by funds and retail investors, triggered by a firming trend in global markets.The 30-sh... »
MUMBAI, February 16, 2012

MCX fixes price band at Rs.860-1,032

The Multi Commodity Exchange Ltd (MCX), India's premier commodity exchange, has set a price band of Rs.860-1,032 a share for its initial public offering (IPO) to raise around Rs.660 crore.M... »
MUMBAI, February 16, 2012

China to be top gold consumer in 2012

China could well displace India as the country with the greatest appetite for gold in 2012. Its jewellery and investment demand reached 769.8 tonnes in 2011, representing 82 per cent of India's le... »
Mumbai, February 16, 2012

Sensex down 59 points in early trade

The BSE benchmark index Sensex declined by 59 points in early trade on Thursday as funds and retail investors booked profits after recent gains amid weakening trend on other Asian bourses.T... »
(Left to right) Jaguar Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth, Tata Motors MD (India Operations) P.M. Telang and Tata Motors CFO C. Ramakrishnan during the announcement of the company's Q3 results, in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Mumbai, February 15, 2012

Tata Motors shares jump over 7%

Shares of Tata Motors surged by over 7 per cent in morning trade on Wednesday, a day after the company reported 40.5 per cent jump in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended December 2011. <... »
Mumbai, February 15, 2012

Sensex regains 18,000 level after 6 months

The BSE benchmark index Sensex regained 18,000 points level after over six months by adding 291 points at midsession on Wednesday on sustained buying by funds on easing inflation and a firming glo... »
New Delhi, February 14, 2012

Gold drops Rs. 165 on global cues, subdued demand

Gold extended losses for the third day today losing Rs. 165 to trade at Rs. 28,165 per ten grams in bullion market here due to sustained selling by stockists amid a weak trend in global markets.»
Mumbai, February 14, 2012

Rupee down 12 paise Vs dollar

The rupee declined by 12 paise to Rs 49.31 per dollar on the Interbank Foreign Exchange in early trade on Monday amid weak equity markets.Traders said dollar’s gains against the euro after r... »
Mumbai, February 13, 2012

Sensex up 52 points in early trade

The BSE benchmark index Sensex recovered by almost 52 points in early trade today on buying by funds and retail investors which took cues from firming trends on the other Asian bourses. Als... »
Mumbai, February 10, 2012

Gold, silver fall on global cues

Gold and silver prices fell further at the bullion market in Mumbai on Friday on hectic profit taking by stockists and speculators amidst subdued jewellery off-take on the back of lower internatio... »

Sensex snaps two-day rally

Rupee down 17 paise vs dollar in early trade

Asia stocks slip as Greek bailout remains in limbo

Gold down by Rs 40, silver by Rs 800 on profit-booking

Sensex falls by 78 points in early trade on weak Asian cues

Sensex closes up 85 points in volatile trade

Rupee gains 5 paise against dollar at 49.15/16

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