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India Explores Mauritius Freeport Policy to Tap African, European Markets

In a bilateral meeting with Minister of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection, Mauritius, Sayyad Abd-Al-Cader Sayed Hossen, Union Minister for Commerce, Industry & Textiles Anand Sharma on Friday said that India and Mauritius have initiated steps towards setting up Mauritius-India Joint Business Council and a Joint Working Group (JWG) on trade and investment.

Feb 17, 2013

Sensex Likely To Lack Luster Monday Amid Investor Caution

India’s Sensex is expected lack luster Monday as investors are likely to remain cautious with other major Asian markets closed for the day.

Feb 11, 2013

Nissan to Launch 10 New Models in India by 2016; Automatic Variants of Micra, Sunny Coming Soon

Japanese auto giant Nissan is all set to introduce the automatic variants of its Micra and Sunny cars to India.

Feb 3, 2013

Sensex Likely to Gain on Monday Amid Upbeat China data

India’s Sensex is expected to rise on Monday as investor confidence is likely to be lifted amid upbeat economic indicator from China.

Jan 28, 2013

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Microsoft’s Q2 Profits Dip on Windows 8’s Late Resurgence

World's leading software maker Microsoft on Thursday posted its revenue results for the second fiscal quarter.

Jan 25, 2013

Honda to Redefine Entry-Level Motorcycle with New Low-Cost Bike

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) is gearing to take on the motorcycle segment with the introduction of a new low-cost bike.

Jan 21, 2013

Diesel Price Hike Invites Opposition; Petrol Price Cut by 25 Paise Per Litre

Oil companies have hiked diesel prices by 45 paise per litre starting Friday while cutting petrol price by 25 paise per litre. The move to hike oil price has invited opposition from various quarters including UPA allies DMK and BSP.

Jan 18, 2013

Government Revises Cap on LPG Cylinders From Six To Nine; Diesel Prices Partially Deregulated

The government has revised the annual cap on subsidized LPG cylinders to nine from six per household. The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) which took the decision on Thursday also authorized oil marketing companies (OMCs) to partially deregulate the diesel prices, PTI reported.

Jan 17, 2013

Oil Shares Rise as Govt Gives Free Hand to Revise Disel Prices

Shares of Indian oil market companies (OMCs) moved up in the wake of Oil Minister Veerapa Moily's announcement of diesel price revisions by small quantum over a period of time.

Jan 17, 2013

Govt Permits OMCs to Revise Diesel Prices; Raises LPG Cap to Nine Cylinders

The Indian government on Thursday hiked the number of subsidised LPG cylinders per family to nine from the current cap of six and allowed state-owned oil companies to hike the price of oil products like diesel, kerosene and LPG.

Jan 17, 2013

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Government Will Not Allow Breach of Fiscal Deficit Limits: Chidambaram

Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday said that the fiscal consolidation roadmap for the Centre has been laid out and the Government will not breach the Fiscal Deficit limits.

Jan 17, 2013

Maruti Cars to Cost ₹20,000 More From Wednesday

Maruti Suzuki India announced on Tuesday that it will increase the prices of vehicles across models by up to ₹20,000 from Jan 16. The car maker said the price hike was necessitated to offset the pressure from the fluctuations in domestic currency, PTI reported.

Jan 15, 2013