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The ongoing general elections seem to have taken its toll on the countrys solar sector.

Investments in solar sector surge 55 per cent QoQ

The figure includes both manufacturing funding (upstream) and project funding (downstream) investments.

29 Jun 2019 2:07 AM IST

The Sensex closed at 39,784 with a gain of 168.62 points or 0.43 per cent while the Nifty-50 closed at 11,922.70 up 52.05 points or 0.44 per cent.

Nifty poised for sideways movements

The Nifty-50 fell 53 points, or 0.45 per cent to 11,789.

29 Jun 2019 2:06 AM IST

It is also very likely to be normal to below normal over remaining parts of the country during the week, the government-run weather agency said it its latest bulletin.

Monsoon set to pick up pace

Officials said sowing of the summer crops such as cotton, rice, soyabean, corn and pulses has accelerated now.

29 Jun 2019 2:04 AM IST

Compared to Delhi, prime property in Mumbai was 93 per cent costlier.

Indian cities less expensive for expats

Mumbai was ranked 55 among the most expensive cities in 2018.

29 Jun 2019 2:02 AM IST

The industry and conservationists want governments to adopt other methods to address the water shortage in cities.

Karnataka move to ban construction is no solution

The state government is toying with the idea of denying approvals for new housing projects in the city for five years

29 Jun 2019 2:02 AM IST

After the selection of Member (Non-life), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is all set to appoint the Member (Life) soon.

Millennials opting for 'me' life goals

In a significant transition, even as "we" life goals remain intact, there is an increasing prominence towards "me" life...

29 Jun 2019 2:00 AM IST

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

Rupee settles marginally higher at 69.03 against US dollar

On a weekly basis, the Indian Rupee has gained 55 paise.

28 Jun 2019 7:05 PM IST

Indias widening current account deficit coupled with normalisation of loose policy in developed nations and soaring crude oil prices may weaken rupee towards Rs 67/$1 in the fiscal years that begun from April 1.

Current account deficit inches up to 2.1 pc but more than halves in Q4

Overall trade performance was prime influencer for both contraction in CAD for March quarter as well as a widening for...

28 Jun 2019 6:57 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin and China President Xi Jinping during a meeting in the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Buenos Aires on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

BRICS leaders call for transparent, inclusive international trade

The 5 leaders noted that world economic growth appears to be stabilising and is generally projected to pick up...

28 Jun 2019 6:44 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a slew of incentives to boost startup businesses, offering them a tax holiday, inspector raj-free regime and capital gains tax exemption as part of the startup action plan.

Elevator Pitch Contest returns with a never-before opportunity for...

Formidable new Grand Prize offers access to investors, mentors and sponsorship to Cambridge Ignite, a global...

28 Jun 2019 5:45 PM IST

The state consumer commission had held Jet Airways responsible for causing losses to a passenger.

Jet Airways Employee Consortium, AdiGroup to bid for 75 pc of airline

The debt-laden company became went into bankruptcy on June 20.

28 Jun 2019 5:06 PM IST

The Nifty claiming 11,l883 and Sensex 39571 marked the day with all the bullishness summoned up from yesterdays gains but selling emerged at higher levels.

Sensex ends 192 points lower, Nifty below 11,800

After a choppy session, the 30-share BSE Sensex settled 191.77 points, or 0.48 per cent, lower at 39,394.64.

28 Jun 2019 4:19 PM IST