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1,500 points swing was recorded in Sensex before it settled the day at 279.62 points, or 0.75 per cent lower at 36,841.60.

Sensex down over 100 points on weak global cues

The BSE Sensex was trading 114.08 points, or 0.32 per cent, lower at 35,123.60.

9 Nov 2018 10:01 AM IST

As the downward spiral of the rupee continues, its effect will be felt in the government not being able to hold the fiscal deficit, inflation in oil and other imports, the fall of investments made in the stock market and the increased cost to companies in repaying foreign loans.

Rupee rises 35 paise against US dollar in early trade

Rupee is trading at 72.65 against dollar following US mid-tem election results and easing crude oil prices.

9 Nov 2018 9:53 AM IST

The official said H-1B visas presently were awarded through random lottery with about 80 per cent of H-1B workers being paid less than the median wage in their fields. (Photo: AP)

Trump wants H-1B visas in highly-skilled, not outsourcing jobs:...

President Trump has repeatedly spoken about merit-based reform as part of the immigration platform.

9 Nov 2018 9:49 AM IST

PDS sugar rate for select groups is also hiked from Rs 15 per kg to Rs 20.

India to sell sugar to cut China deficit

The ministry said that India plans to export 2 MT of raw sugar to China beginning from next year.

9 Nov 2018 1:08 AM IST

A loan seeker with a low score may always start off with an NBFC or an HFC as they have a more relaxed approach towards credit scores.

Top 50 NBFCs need Rs 70K cr in November

Banks may be forced to increase lending to NBFCs to prevent defaults.

9 Nov 2018 1:06 AM IST

The oil ministry held a meeting with refiners on Thursday, urging them to scout for alternatives to Iranian oil, the sources said.

Iran oil relief temporary, says US

Trump claims he did not want crude oil price to shoot up to $100-$150 due to shortage.

9 Nov 2018 1:03 AM IST

BSNL has also added 1.2 million subscribers through MNP during the month.

BSNL launches alternate digital KYC process for new connections

The telecom PSU has informed the Department of Telecom (DoT) about the new system which has been rolled out.

8 Nov 2018 3:03 PM IST

JSW Energy has diversified businesses in carbon steel, power, mining, industrial gases, port facilities, cement and information technology sectors.

JSW Steel crude steel output grows 8 per cent in Oct

The Sajjan Jindal-led company had produced 13.43 lakh tonne crude steel in October 2017.

8 Nov 2018 1:27 PM IST

The argument put forward by the leaders of the BJP and others was that India did not depend on exports for its economic growth, and that the huge domestic market and the consumption it entailed was good enough to keep the economy in shape and the global developments were marginal. (Representational image)

India's economic growth to slow to 7.3 pc in 2019: Moody's

The Indian economy grew 7.9 per cent in the first half (January-June) of 2018.

8 Nov 2018 12:56 PM IST

Traders body CAIT demanded scrutiny of the proposed $12-billion Flipkart-Walmart deal.

Flipkart, Amazon not violating competition norms, says CCI

CCI said that the Flipkart marketplace is required to comply with conditions applicable to entities involved in the...

8 Nov 2018 12:38 PM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, Government had announced in the budget that consolidation of banks was also in our agenda and the first step has been announced. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Demonetisation led to formalisation of economy, expanded tax base:...

The indirect tax to GDP ratio has gone up to 5.4 per cent post GST, from 4.4 per cent in 2014-15.

8 Nov 2018 12:29 PM IST

Performance has become a lot more affordable with the launch of the Tata Tiago JTP and Tigor JTP.

Tata Tiago JTP, Tigor JTP launched: prices start at Rs 6.39 lakh

Both cars get revised mechanicals and a turbocharged petrol engine that puts out 114PS of power!

8 Nov 2018 12:12 PM IST