| IPL Season 4: KTK's Brad Hodge criticizes IPL schedule | |
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Description: Kochi, May 05 (ANI): Expressing the view that hectic traveling has adversely impacted some of the cricketers, Kochi Tuskers Kerala (KTK) batsman, Brad Hodge, on Wednesday criticised the IPL schedule and said that it is very tiring and taking a toll on the body of some of the players. The Australian batsman pointed out pitches used in Rajasthan and Kolkata were not up to the mark. He also criticised the two home pitches of KTK. Views:11175 |
| Gold business boosts ahead of Akshaya Tritiya | |
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Description: Rajkot, May 4 (ANI): The demand of gold has soared up in Rajkot, ahead of Akshaya Tritiya. Jewellers admit that their business has improved in the past few weeks. There is more demand for the daily-wear ornaments, coins and lightweight jewellery. Gold has surged to a record high nearing Rs. 22,000 per 10 grams following a global surge. But the high price has not affected the spirits of Gold buyers too much, as they are making a beeline at jewellery shops, ahead of the auspicious festival that falls on May 6. Views:2380 |
| RBI hikes Repo rate, reverse repo by 50 bps | |
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Description: Mumbai, May 3 (ANI): Trying to rein in growing inflation, the Reserve Bank of India today raised key short term lending rates by 50 basis points. While addressing media persons at Mumbai today, RBI governor D. Subbarao announced the first monetary policy review of 2012. He informed that Repo rate will be up to 7.25% and the Reverse Repo to 6.25%, while Cash Reserve ratio remains unchanged. Views:3468 |
| RBI hikes Repo rate, reverse repo by 50 bps | |
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Description: Mumbai, May 3 (ANI): Trying to rein in growing inflation, the Reserve Bank of India today raised key short term lending rates by 50 basis points. While addressing media persons at Mumbai today, RBI governor D. Subbarao announced the first monetary policy review of 2012. He informed that Repo rate will be up to 7.25% and the Reverse Repo to 6.25%, while Cash Reserve ratio remains unchanged. Views:4435 |
| Wipro announces fourth quarter results | |
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Description: Bangalore, April 28 (ANI): Wipro's fourth quarter results met market expectations with the company's IT revenue for the January-March quarter standing at Rs 6,289 crore, an increase of 20percent over the corresponding quarter a year ago. While addressing mediapersons in Bangalore on Wednesday, chairman of Wipro Limited Azim Premji said consolidated revenue for the full year was Rs 31,099 crore, up 15% over the previous year. Views:8172 |
| Rising gold prices worry traders, replacing consumers by investors | |
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Description: New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): Gold on Thursday hit another record high nearing Rs 22,000 per 10 grams in India, triggering purchases from investors looking to hedge against rising inflation while scaring the traditional consumers away from the markets. General Secretary of Gold Society of Delhi, Rakesh Saraf, said the jewellers were worried about the recent shift in the trend where investors had stepped in and replaced the consumers. Views:17402 |
| Mohandas Pai, K Dinesh quit Infosys | |
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Description: New Delhi, April 15 (ANI): Infosys' director in-charge, Human Resource and Administration, Mohandas Pai resigned on Friday from the board of the company.Pai said that it was important for young leaders to take over and was contemplating to quit for a long time. He also refuted claims of discontent regarding the upcoming new management structure. Commenting on his future plans, Pai said, he is looking to join boards of three-four Indian companies. Views:28830 |
| Japan's Nikkei stocks flat, Topix index up 0.4 percent | |
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Description: Tokyo, April 13 (ANI): Japan's Nikkei average was flat in early trade on Wednesday but was weighed down after two straight days of losses as falling oil prices depressed the energy sector and helped to push Wall Street lower. The Nikkei opened slightly lower but edged into positive territory in early trade, up 0.3 percent at 9,588.08. The broader Topix index was up 0.4 percent at 841.41. Analysts said that oil shares may underperform the market, but losses are likely to be limited. Views:22138 |
| Aftershocks, nuclear problems drag down Japan stocks | |
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Description: Tokyo, April 12 (ANI): Japan's Nikkei stock average fell for the second straight session on Tuesday, rattled by a spate of aftershocks, the ongoing nuclear crisis and a drop in oil prices overnight. The benchmark opened 1.2 percent lower at 9,603.50 while the broader Topix also shed 1.2 percent to 842.47. Despite coming off a one-month peak hit the previous session, the Nikkei has already recouped about two-thirds of the ground lost since the disasters, but analysts said from now on potential gains will likely be hard-won. Views:12491 |
| Real estate business booms in Shimla | |
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Description: Shimla, April 10 (ANI): Real estate business in Shimla is on the rise, as people's demand to buy flats and houses in the region increases. The demand of flats and houses in hill resort Shimla and suburbs of the town have been on rise for last 3-4 years. Ganesh Dutt, Vice-Chairman of Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority said that the business of real estate has increased because city dwellers wanted to own a house in hill stations like Shimla where they can come and relax. Views:4628 |