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Mkts end in red after 3 sessions of gain
The benchmark index Sensex closed at 12,961.90 down 62.36 points and the Nifty closed at 3744 down 25 points.
CEOs from India, US launch $5 bn fund
The Indo-US CEOs Forum has offered to set up a $5 billion fund for infrastructure development projects in India.
Bharti Airtel's profit up 79 per cent
Net income during the July-September quarter totalled Rs 9.34 billion, on a revenue of Rs 43.57 billion.
Sony apologises for battery recall
Sony executives apologised on Tuesday for inconvenience caused by a massive global recall in laptop batteries.
Enron CEO gets 24 years for fraud
Former Enron CEO Jeffery Skilling will serve 24 years and four months in prison for Enron's scandalous collapse.
There's no stopping IT hiring spree
With over 27K IT professionals joining the country's five biggest firms, there has been no let-up in the hiring spree.
Sensex up 77 pts as blue chips recover
The BSE Sensex, which suffered major losses in the last two trading sessions, opened 77.97 points up at 12,790.77.
'Giant' India now a subject at Columbia
Columbia University has organised a three-day conference in "India: An Emerging Giant".
IT firms set for robust Q2 results
IT analysts are anticipating an impressive second quarter earnings report card on the back of robust business growth.
Schemes, celebrities draw Indian buyers
Indians will shop where they see a chance to win great gifts or a date with their favourite celebrity, says one survey.
Mixed reactions for UK BPO sting
While scholars feel there’s no threat and many prominent firms certifying India as safe, UK govt isn't satisfied.
BPO staff need ethical training: Poll
A poll states the BPO sector has been facing repeated security failures due to lack of a whistle-blowing policy.
Cell phone users are not a loyal lot
Study says 30 percent cell phone users will change their service provider for a better offer.
Reform financial sector, says PM
Pension fund system and insurance sector have to be promoted for debt market, says Manmohan.
Markets open positively, turn volatile
The markets opened on a positive note but became volatile. The buying was seen in metal, technology, and banking stocks.
Mkts trading in red: FMCG, metal slip
The markets continued to trade in red as selling pressure remained in metal, FMCG, capital goods, tech and banking stocks.