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Domestic passenger vehicle sales were up 6.38 per cent at 3,00,722 units in March as against 2,82,698 units in the same month last year.

Passenger vehicle retail sales up 1 per cent in November: FADA

Total sales across categories rose 2 per cent to 21,05,508 units in November as against 20,54,296 units in the same...

11 Dec 2019 4:51 PM IST

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 2.68 per cent. ICICI Bank gained 2.68 per cent at close. Yes Bank, Tata Steel, SBI, TCS, L&T and Infosys also advanced. (Photo: File)

Sensex rises over 170 points in choppy trade

After swinging nearly 330 points, the Sensex finished 172.69 points or 0.43 per cent higher at 40,412.57.

11 Dec 2019 4:22 PM IST

In the international market also, gold prices were trading higher at USD 1,502 an ounce and silver at USD 17.71 per ounce.

Gold falls Rs 73, silver slides by Rs 89

In the international market, gold was trading at USD 1,464.8 per ounce, while silver was quoting at USD 16.62 per ounce.

11 Dec 2019 4:06 PM IST

The Department of Telecom (DoT) is likely to approve on Monday the merger of Vodafone India and Idea Cellular that will create the countrys largest mobile service operator with proposed name of Vodafone Idea Ltd.

Vodafone Idea shares gain over 8 pc amid asset sale plan

On the BSE, the scrip after opening on a positive note further rose to Rs 7.08 apiece, up 7.9 per cent.

11 Dec 2019 12:56 PM IST

The Asian Development Bank lifted its outlook for growth in developing Asia this year thanks to a pick-up in the global export demand but it warned of risks from a potential China-US trade war.

ADB trims India's GDP growth forecast to 5.1 per cent in FY20

Asian Development Bank said growth should pick up to 6.5 per cent in the next fiscal year with supportive policies.

11 Dec 2019 11:55 AM IST

Rupee strengthened by 28 paise to close at 70 against the dollar on Thursday.

Rupee rises 12 paise to 70.80 against US dollar in early trade

Forex traders said investors were optimistic about the US-China trade talks.

11 Dec 2019 11:16 AM IST

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 2.68 per cent. ICICI Bank gained 2.68 per cent at close. Yes Bank, Tata Steel, SBI, TCS, L&T and Infosys also advanced. (Photo: File)

Sensex gains 74 points in early trade as crude oil eases

The appreciating rupee and mixed leads from other Asian markets too influenced sentiment, traders said.

11 Dec 2019 11:05 AM IST

The Bench said, We request the acting Chief Justice of Delhi high court to constitute the requisite Committee in respect of the high court and all District Courts at Delhi, if it has already not been constituted. (Representational image)

It's like writing a blank cheque to govt: Experts

Yes, say hello to Big Brother. And if that wasn't enough to send a shiver down the spine, then here's yet another...

11 Dec 2019 1:49 AM IST

Over the last week, the 30-share BSE Sensex zoomed 1,106.97 points or 2.83 per cent. (Photo: File)

Investors should look for stock specific bets

Sectorally it was a mixed bag with Auto leading the pack with gains of 0.8 per cent, followed by metals, oil and gas...

11 Dec 2019 1:44 AM IST

In India, banks will face the maximum pressure on income from card transactions and fees, with free payments putting 8.4 per cent of the payments revenue at risk.

Banks cut MCLR rates after RBI nudges on transmission

Bank of Baroda's one-year MCLR will be 8.25 per cent, 5 basis points (bps) below the exsisting level, effective December...

11 Dec 2019 1:41 AM IST

Even as the European Union late last week decided to no longer permit sales of the widely used insecticide chlorpyrifos after January 31, 2020, in India, the insecticides residues in fruit and vegetables are still found to be above safety limits by the National Institute of Occupational Health.

Insecticide banned in West widely used here

Chlorpyrifos and chlorpyrifos-methyl have been identified as possible causes of neurological damage in children.

11 Dec 2019 1:39 AM IST

Passenger vehicle sales in Asias third biggest car market resumed their declining trend in November after a blip in the preceding month, indicating automakers are yet to recover from the worst auto slowdown in India in more than a decade.

Vehicles back in slow gear; total sales down 12 per cent in November

Commercial vehicle sales, the barometer of economic activity in the country, fell 15 per cent over last year to 61,907...

11 Dec 2019 1:37 AM IST