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Headline inflation calculated on a point-to-point basis stood at 3.98 pc during the corresponding week last year.

Leading private sector banks, ICICI, HDFC and UTI Bank have already increased their PLRs after RBI’s rates hike.

Banking sector stocks were hit the hardest as the segment index fell by over 393 points or 6 pc at 6,149 points.

Kamal Nath said India expects to correct the high duties imposed on imported wines and spirits.

ADB says the Indian economy is likely to see a slower growth of 8 per cent in 2007-08 against 9.1 per cent this fiscal.

Every section of society is to be convinced that it has benefited in an equitable and just manner, said PM.

Airtel's 'mChek' will allow its post-paid subscribers in Delhi and NCR region to pay bills through mobiles.

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to expedite hearing on a petition filed by three Birla family members.

Despite ratifying SAFTA, which envisages free trade among SAARC countries, Pakistan has refused to implement it.

Lakshmi Mittal's acquisition of 49 per cent stake in Hindustan Petroleum's $3 billion Bhatinda refinery has violated his pact.

India and Pakistan have differences over the transportation tariff for the pipeline section falling in Pakistan.

The stock markets gained upward momentum for a third straight session. Sensex was up 39.71 points at 12,745.65.

After a strong start, the markets managed to end in green, though near the lowest point of the day. Sensex closed at 12,705.

Bank's unions requested PM to allow resumption of large-scale recruitments in Public Sector Banks.

Country's largest private sector bank, ICICI is planning to offer financial assistance to sex-workers.

Dalal Street went into a tailspin after global markets crashed on Wednesday and is showing no signs of recovery.