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Jaswant spread fails to whet market appetite

Jaswant Singh left the markets high and dry with an interim budget that failed to slake the appetite for more condiments to spice up the stock feast. ... | Read..

Subsidies on LPG, kerosene slashed

The government has slashed the subsidy on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene to Rs 22.58 per cylinder and 81 paise p ... | Read..

Sebi clears oil maiden offers

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has given the green signal for the equity divestment in the two state-owne ... | Read..

Petronet issue in two weeks

India’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) importer, Petronet LNG Ltd is likely to hit the market with its initial public off ... | Read..

Guessing game on IDBI lead role

Finance minister Jaswant Singh’s announcement that Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) will be the lead institution ... | Read..

Jaswant spread fails to whet market appetite

Sensex

5620.98

-74.69

Stock Indices

BSE-100	2855.71	(-90.43)
S&P CNX Nifty	1769.00	(-40.75)

Govt dispels rate-control fears
The government today tried to dispel fears that it was trying to drive interest rates in the bankin.. | Read..

Number game cloud on deficit high noon
The fiscal deficit and the debt burden of the Union government remain the two key areas of concern... | Read..

Surplus in current account

In its first report on management of foreign exchange reserves, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).. | Read..

Reliance in phone rate rejig

Reliance Infocomm today slashed its local call rates but raised STD rates and SMS charges for i.. | Read..

Trai watch on cable TV deals

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) today directed broadcasting and cable services.. | Read..

Loan sweetener for tea

Finance minister Jaswant Singh has announced as part of his interim budget proposals a special .. | Read..

Power utilities recharged

Private power utilities received a major incentive in the interim budget with the announcement .. | Read..

Incentives sprinkled on farmers

Touted as a farm-friendly interim budget, Union finance minister Jaswant Singh gave a few sops .. | Read..

India Inc happy but cautious

Tossing an election-oriented budget, Union finance minister Jaswant Singh brought some cheer to.. | Read..

Outsourcing feels the tax heat

The interim budget has reaffirmed the Central Board of Direct Tax (CBDT) circular for the busi.. | Read..

The tide turns for shipping

Shipping companies can now hope to set sail on profitable waters. Finance minister Jaswant Sing.. | Read..

MARKET WATCH

Mutual Funds

Snowcem open offer on anvil

Share Prices

Name	BSE	NSE
HLL	191.07 (+2.95)	190.02 (+2.03)
ITC	1020.75 (-1.85)	1010.09 (-14.00)
Infosys	5213.55 (+18.04)	5197.07 (-15.01)
Reliance	555.09 (-3.07)	553.07 (-6.85)
Wipro	1528.15 (-29.05)	1525.45 (-33.35)
Zee	134.55 (-16.09)	134.65 (-16.09)

Foreign Exchange

US $1 : Rs 45.03	UK £1 : Rs 83.02
Euro : Rs 56.87	Yen 100 : Rs 43.02

Bullion

Bombay
Gold Std (10gm)	Rs. 6060
Gold 22 Carat	Rs. 6025
Silver bar (1kg)	Rs. 9730
Silver Portion	NA