South Asia

Reliance Capital Q3 net profit up 229%

Financial services major Reliance Capital on Friday reported a 229% increase in net profit for the quarter ended Dec 31 at Rs.15.2 crore from Rs.4.62 crore in the like period of 2010-11.

Friday, February 10, 2012 (The Times of India)

Reliance Communications Q3 net falls 61%

Reliance Communications reported a 61% fall in quarterly profit -- its 10th straight quarter of declining earnings, but in line with market estimates -- as the country's second-biggest mobile phone op

Friday, February 10, 2012 (The Times of India)

Analjit Singh to be non-executive chairman of Vodafone India

The Vodafone Group on Friday named Analjit Singh as the non-executive chairman of its India operations.

Friday, February 10, 2012 (The Times of India)

Gold, silver fall on global cues

Gold and silver prices fell further at the bullion market here today on hectic profit taking by stockists and speculators amidst subdued jewellery offtake on the back of lower international markets.

Friday, February 10, 2012 (The Times of India)

Rupee falls on dollar buying

The Indian rupee fell on Friday on increased dollar purchases from companies and on choppy local equities, with traders eyeing the December industrial output data for directional cues on interest rate

Friday, February 10, 2012 (The Times of India)

Reliance raises $1 billion through overseas bond issue

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries on Friday said its subsidiary, Reliance Holding USA, has issued bonds worth $1 billion to be used as capital expenditure.

Friday, February 10, 2012 (The Times of India)

Sensex snaps two-day rally, down 82 points

The Sensex, which had gained over 208 points in the last two trading sessions, fell by 82.06 points, or 0.46 per cent, to 17,748.69, after dismal industrial production hit the investor sentiment.

Friday, February 10, 2012 (The Times of India)

Gold up by Rs 25, silver by Rs 200 on strong demand

Both gold and silver prices on Friday rose on buying by stockists and jewellers for the ongoing marriage season. While gold recovered by Rs 25 to Rs 28,515 per 10 grams, silver rose by Rs 200 to Rs 56

Friday, February 10, 2012 (The Times of India)

Montek calls for harmonisation of tax laws across countries

Calling for harmonisation of tax laws across national boundaries, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia today said India should also take steps to bring rules in line with best gl

Friday, February 10, 2012 (The Times of India)

HPCL shares jump over 9% on robust Q3 results

Shares of Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) surged over 9% in early trade on Friday on frenzied buying buoyed by an over 12-fold jump in net profit for the third quarter ended December 31.

Friday, February 10, 2012 (The Times of India)

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