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Gold prices tumble to a 13-year low
Gold prices tumble in the international market. It witnessed the largest single day fall in prices in 13 years on Wednesday.
HDFC hikes home loan rates by 0.5%
India's leading private sector bank HDFC Ltd has hiked home loan rates by 0.5 per cent across the board with effect from February 1, 2006.
What will the revamped airports offer?
With GMR-Fraport as the new in-charge, the Delhi airport could possibly match the Frankfurt airport in terms of facilities.
Mittal Steel bids for rival Arcelor
Mittal Steel on Friday launched a takeover bid for French rival Arcelor worth 18.6 billion euros ($22.7 billion), in an attempt to bring two leading world steel groups together.
Market slips, Sensex down
Markets ended lower after global weakness and partial profit booking on frontlne stocks. FMCG, capital goods gained.
NSDL slams Sebi on demat racket
NSDL has objected Sebi's order on the demat racket. According to NSDL Sebi's order does not follow principles of natural justice.
Air Deccan to buy 30 more Airbus
Indian low-cost airline Air Deccan said it will buy 30 new A320 aircraft worth a list price of $1.5 billion from Airbus.
Boeing secures biggest A-I deal
After meeting with Boeing representatives, Civil Aviation Minister said the documents will be sent to the PM for approval.
Government finalises airport bids
Reliance and the GMR group have emerged as the top bidders for the Mumbai and Delhi airports.
WTO protesters clash with police
Police used tear gas, fire hoses and pepper spray to quell demonstrations outside WTO meet venue in Hong Kong.
Mediclaim heads back to square one
Be prepared to fork out a substantial amount of the medical bill on being hospitalised despite having a mediclaim policy.
Sensex on a new high at 9309
The Sensex touched an all-time high of 9309.01 on Wednesday and closed down over 20 points due to some profit booking.
JK Cement to raise Rs 300cr from IPO
Leading cement manufacturer JK Cement is embarking on a Rs 250 crore expansion plan, for which it is coming up with an IPO to raise funds.
HCL Tech in pact with Japan's EXA
HCL Tech will provide offshore IT services to EXA?s clients. HCL Tech is targeting a revenue of $100 million over the next five years from the deal.
ICICI Bank milks on rural banking
The bank that has become the leader in retail banking, expects to do a repeat by providing loans for non-farm activities in rural areas.
Govt to launch 3G services in telecom
Very soon mobile phones are going to be complete business and entertainment tools, once 3G services roll out.