Police have done forensic and digital forensic audits of brokers who defaulted in August 2013

Fundamentally, we do expect quite a low profit growth over the course of this year across major equity markets, and that will cap the upside, says Peter Oppenheimer

Barclays economists said on Wednesday they reduced their outlook on U.S. economic growth in the first quarter to an annualised rate of 2.5 percent from an earlier projection of 3.0 percent as a result of the historically long federal government shutdown.

The Sensex on Wednesday fell 336 points or 0.92 per cent to end at 36,108, while the Nifty fell 0.84 per cent or 91 points to close at 10,832

Petroleo Brasileiro SA has rejected the most recent bid by an EIG Global Energy Partners-backed firm to purchase a pair of shallow-water oil clusters, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, potentially derailing a major divestment late in the process.

Tesla Inc is reducing production hours for its higher priced electric cars Model S and Model X to improve efficiencies, a Tesla spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Although the market was earlier down, another futures trader had said it could firm up as palm oil export data so far showed rising demand

Gold eased slightly on Wednesday, as a recovery in stocks driven by hopes of further stimulus measures from China provided respite to investors concerned about a slowdown in the global economy.

Procter & Gamble Co raised its sales forecast for the year on Wednesday after quarterly results topped Wall Street expectations, boosted by price hikes and strong demand for premium fabric and skin care products.

A global index of stock markets turned negative on Wednesday as worries over U.S. politics, global economic growth and trade tensions offset a boost from quarterly earnings reports. The U.S. dollar and oil prices also declined.

Days after LIC infused capital and picked up 51% stake in IDBI Bank, Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the lender’s long term foreign currency se

The two most powerful men in the world are not in Davos this year, but they remain impossible to escape.

Panel to identify important insurers

Oil prices turned negative on Wednesday, following U.S. stock markets down, on concerns about global economic weakness, forecasts for record U.S. shale production and lower U.S. gasoline prices.

Faster pace on assumption of normal rains, poll outcome

Provision for bad loans rose to ₹4,538.28 crore

T.N. a key investment destination

Year-on-year net profit nosedives 75% on increase in fuel cost rise and rupee depreciation

Company posts ₹3,209.1 crore profit; cigarette margins fall

Appellate body tells NCLT to pass order on steel company’s resolution plan

India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) anticipates slower-than-expected resolution of the stressed thermal capacity, domestic coal availability challenge

Promoter-shareholders Vodafone Group and Aditya Birla Group to participate

It comes at a price tag of ₹9.55 lakh

The German government will fund a research facility to offer firms in Germany know-how to develop battery cells for electric vehicles (EVs), the science minister said on Wednesday, seeking to compete with Asian producers which dominate the industry.

The premium SUV is developed on Land Rover platform

In a regulatory filing, the company said it is working expeditiously to complete the process of asset sale, which is likely to be completed by end-March 2019.

Video streaming service Hulu said on Wednesday it will drop the price of its most popular monthly plan by $2 to $5.99, less than two weeks after bigger rival Netflix Inc hiked rates by as much 18 percent in the United States.

Third generation car comes with 1.2 litre engine variant

It will serve as a dispute resolution forum for Centre, States

Arun Jaitley has been designated as a minister without portfolio during the period of his indisposition.

He also cited the example of his own country for creating a new hope-driven economy, asserting that Japan has "defeated the defeatism" by pushing 'womenomics' to tackle the problem of its ageing population.

Jaitley will be designated as a minister without a portfolio over his period of indisposition.

India's biggest state-owned steel company SAIL and billionaire Lakshmi Mittal-controlled ArcelorMittal signed a deal in May 2015 to set up a steel plant to produce automotive grade steel. However, no timetable has ever been set out.

Enhanced regulatory framework will be put in place for these companies

U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday, as strong earnings from IBM, United Technologies and Procter & Gamble led a rebound for Wall Street from its second biggest decline in 2019.

Spread over an area of 25,000 sq mt in the premises of the Volkswagen Chakan manufacturing plant, the distribution centre had come up last September and was initially focused on supporting the car maker's export markets, a statement said.

Sun Pharma’s domestic formulation business is entirely routed through a promoter-owned entity called AML, a super stockist that was declared as a related party of the company only during FY18.

Pakistani Finance Minister Asad Umar unveiled a package of measures on Wednesday to boost exports and investment and help Islamabad address a severe balance of payments squeeze that has forced it to turn to the International Monetary Fund for help.

In Delhi, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity moved down by Rs 115 each to Rs 33,210 and Rs 33,060 per 10 gram, respectively.

Oil prices rose on Wednesday as U.S. crude stocks fell and official data indicated slowing growth in U.S. shale oil output in the coming years.

Valued at USD 26.3 billion, Accenture took the title of the world's most-valued IT services brand. The tag was previously held by IBM, which now occupied the second place with a brand value of USD 20.4 billion, according to the report.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivered a robust defence of the post-war multilateral order on Wednesday, lauding compromise as a virtue in international relations in a veiled criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Pricing is also likely to get aggressive in segments like televisions

The government is set to earmark about Rs 1.8 lakh crore for food subsidies next fiscal year as it tries to contain its budget deficit ahead of the next general election due by May.

Strong earnings from IBM, United Technologies and Procter & Gamble boosted the Dow Jones Industrial Average at the open on Wednesday and propelled a rebound in U.S. stocks from its second biggest decline in 2019.

Liquor giant United Spirits Ltd reported about 43 percent surge in third-quarter profit on Wednesday, driven by strong sales of its premium alcohol brands.

ArcelorMittal Rs 42,000 crore ($5.9 billion) bid for Essar Steel has been mired in legal wrangling for months.

The regulator has asked exchanges to put in place an adequate mechanism to ensure that no participation is put to disadvantageous position

For over four days, the world and its affairs are debated, reviewed and scrutinised while the international media capture ponderous soundbytes and entertaining sights.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday he will seek to use his chairmanship of the Group of 20 leading economies to rebuild trust in the global trade system and foster consensus on ways to address climate change.

U.S. stocks were set to open higher on Wednesday, with strong earnings from Dow components IBM, United Technologies and Procter & Gamble looking to propel a rebound after Wall Street suffered its second biggest decline in 2019.

Tax exemption limits could be partially tweaked, deduction limits increased

In 2019, HDFC Mutual Fund expects slew of positives such as macro-economic indicators remaining stable, improving earnings outlook, among others

Procter & Gamble Co raised its full-year sales forecast and beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue and profit on Wednesday, driven by price increases and robust demand for detergent and premium skin care brands.

India is likely to produce 319,500 tonnes of coffee in 2018/19, down nearly 16 percent from the previous estimate, after heavy rainfall hit yields in the top two growing states, the state-run Coffee Board said on Wednesday.

When asked if the company has gone slow on flights to European destinations like London - as was reported - the airline said it has "not given up on the destinations" and that the answer is neither no, nor yes.

Johnson & Johnson is pursuing an acquisition of surgical robotics firm Auris Health Inc, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

Here are the major barriers that lie on the road to digital transformation in 2019.

Rupee gained further to hit a high of 71.15 following dollar selling by exporters, before finally closing at 71.33, up 11 paise over its last close.

Rupee gained further to hit a high of 71.15 following dollar selling by exporters, before finally closing at 71.33, up 11 paise over its last close.

Kimberly-Clark Corp on Wednesday reported quarterly profit that missed Wall Street estimates, as the Kleenex-tissues maker continued to struggle with rising raw materials costs and a strong U.S. dollar, sending its shares down 2.2 percent.

German carmakers Daimler, BMW and Volkswagen, and some of their major suppliers are in talks about developing a joint system for autonomous driving, manager magazine reported on Wednesday, citing company sources.

The Indian rupee on Wednesday snapped its three-day losing streak and settled higher by 11 paise at 71.33 against the U.S. dollar on increased sellin

"HG Infra Engineering Limited, a leading player in the road construction sector is declared L-1 bidder by NHAI for new EPC (engineering, procurment and construction) project in Rajasthan under Bharatmala Pariyojana. The cost of the project is Rs 997 crore," the company said in a statement.

Family-owned Austrian shoemaker Leder & Schuh Group denied a media report on Wednesday that it had held talks with Polish clothing retailer CCC about a possible takeover by its bigger rival.

The Russian arm of U.S. bank Citi said on Wednesday it planned to reduce the number of its offices in the country, but expected to do more business this year.

The development comes after stock exchanges, depositories, public financial institutions and public sector banks had sought certain clarifications from the Sebi

Global markets recovered from earlier losses on Wednesday as investors made a cautious return to riskier assets, with the dollar rising and U.S. futures higher though worries about corporate and economic growth lingered.

Shares of Britannia rose 1.7 per cent on Wednesday, even as the benchmark indices slipped more than a per cent

Moody's also revised outlook on the bank to positive, saying given the high amount of non-performing loan (NPL) recognition already done, we expect the NPL formation rate to significantly decline.

Bharti Infratel added that it remains upbeat about growth prospects fuelled by the next round of network expansion by operators, for both 4G services and the rapidly-evolving 5G.

Industrial conglomerate United Technologies Corp reported a 72.8 percent rise in quarterly profit on Wednesday, as the company benefited from a favorable tax rate and the acquisition of aero parts maker Rockwell Collins.

Tata Harrier, a five-seater SUV, has a lot of the design features from the concept car H5X that was showcased at the 2018 Auto Expo

Commodities broker Marex Spectron said on Wednesday it has agreed to acquire Dublin-based Energy Broking Ireland Ltd (EBI), in a deal expected to be completed in February.

An expected increase in U.S. oil exports could weigh on oil prices towards the end of the year, the chief executive of French energy company Total said on Wednesday.

Italy will meet its key budget deficit target for this year and there is no need for any corrective measures to prevent an overshoot, Economy Minister Giovanni Tria said on Wednesday.

US president puts pressure on regime of Nicolás Maduro

Oil prices rose about 1 percent on Wednesday as U.S. crude stocks fell and official data indicated slowing growth in U.S. shale oil output in the coming years.

Russia should not unleash an oil price war against the United States but rather stick with output cuts even at the cost of losing market share in the medium term, one of the main Russian architects of a production pact with OPEC said.

The Uber Fleet app has been piloted over the last few months in various Indian cities, including Delhi and is now being rolled out across the country, Uber Head of Driver Product Daniel Danker told PTI.

Indian telecom tower company Bharti Infratel Ltd reported a 10.8 percent rise in third-quarter profit on Wednesday, beating market estimates.

The company will offer smart LEDs, air-conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators in the Indian market

Both the companies signed business partnership agreement on Tuesday evening to jointly market the service in India.

Profit was largely driven by other income that increased 30 percent YoY to Rs 836.4 crore in Q3

Currently, exchanges keep different trading lot size and delivery lot size of some commodity derivatives contracts which, at times, put participants in disadvantageous positions.

Cil, who has been with Burger King for 18 years and its president since 2014, will be tasked with improving global sales for the company's three brands.

Liam Fox said he expected soon to sign several pacts with trading partners outside Europe to try to ensure a seamless transition.

Restaurant Brands International Inc on Wednesday named Jose Cil, the current head of its Burger King business, as its chief executive officer, replacing Daniel Schwartz.

The minimum amount required for opening National Savings Certificates (NSCs) account is Rs 100 in multiples of Rs 100, stated India Post.

The case was registered following a preliminary enquiry that was initiated in April 2018.

Agarwal, who is part of a business delegation accompanying South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to India, said Vedanta Resources has already invested USD 400 million in South Africa and is outlining more investments to produce minerals like zinc.

Ola is organising a three-day Bike Mela in partnership with the Telangana government which alone aims at creating 2,000 new bike driver entrepreneurs, the company said in a release here.

Russia should not unleash an oil price war against the United States but rather stick with output cuts even at the cost of losing market share in the medium term, one of the main Russian architects of a production pact with OPEC said.

An Ethiopian ex-minister was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of "mismanagement of public funds" while he was head of a regional public investment fund, the state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting said.

Benchmark Sensex sank over 336 points to end at 36,108.47 in choppy trade on Wednesday following tepid sentiment in other Asian bourses on mounting si

The board of directors of Vodafone Idea Ltd on Wednesday approved Rs 25,000 crore fund-raising plan by way of rights issue to existing eligible equity shareholders, the company said in a regulatory filing.

Silver staged a strong recovery of ₹310 to ₹40,160 per kg

"In the current fiscal, the automotive industry is expected to witness flat growth," president of Nissan Motor India, Thomas Kuehl, said. In India, the company would follow the two-brand strategy of Datsun and Nissan, he said. "While Datsun will focus on the volume segment, Nissan on the premium end of the market," he said at the launch of the SUV 'Kicks' here.

Arianespace is aiming for the cost of launching the Ariane 6 to fall by around 40 percent versus the Ariane 5 through design changes and higher volume production, bringing its prices more in line with Elon Musk's SpaceX.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday he will seek to use his chairmanship of the Group of 20 leading economies to rebuild trust in the global trade system.

Employers consider job-hopping as a display of lack of loyalty.

The project is being executed by BHEL on the engineering-procurement-construction (EPC) basis at Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, a company statement said.

Deutsche Bank said on Wednesday it had received requests for information from regulators and law enforcement agencies around the world that are investigating a money laundering scheme involving Danske Bank.

John Varley and three others accused of secretly funnelling £320m to investors to save bank

Prior to the mega merger, both entities - Vodafone and Idea - had tenancies on the same tower of various infrastructure service providers, including Indus Towers and Bharti Infratel.

Missed pay cheques and long queues as political stand-off continues

Currently, automobiles attract peak GST rate of 28 percent with additional cess ranging from 1 percent to 15 percent depending on length, engine size and type.

Benchmark Sensex sank over 336 points to end at 36,108.47 in choppy trade on Wednesday following tepid sentiment in other Asian bourses on mounting s

Of the total investments made till last month, P-note holdings in equities were at Rs 56,747 crore, while the remaining was in debt and derivatives markets

Total income during the quarter stood at Rs 8,229.36 crore, up 28.40 per cent against Rs 6,408.95 in the corresponding quarter last year.

A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and Hemant Gupta said they have not complied with its October 30, 2017 order which asked them to deposit Rs 750 crore with the apex court registry.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of jailed directors of real estate company Unitech, Sanjay Chandra and his brother Ajay Chandra. The beleaguered realty firm is facing the wrath...

U.S. fast food chain Taco Bell plans to double its international footprint with Asian markets as the main driver for overseas growth as awareness about Mexican cuisine grows, a senior executive said on Wednesday.

Oil prices rose almost 1 percent on Wednesday on hopes that Japan and China would take fiscal stimulus measures to stem an economic slowdown which has weighed on financial markets.

Renewed concerns about a global economic slowdown continued to sap investor appetite for assets considered risky, dragging global stocks and bond yields lower on Wednesday, while the U.S. dollar held near three-week highs.

Indian shares closed lower on Wednesday, dragged by a sharp fall in ITC Ltd after the cigarette-maker reported quarterly results, while IT and financial stocks also contributed to the losses.

We believe that the thesis of broadening of growth levers for ITC is unfolding as expected. Few of ITC’s other businesses have witnessed encouraging growth traction in recent times: volume growth in the FMCG business and growth outlook in the hotel and paper business.

Revenue from operations rose 28.1 per cent to 7,916 crore rupees.

The French government said it has opened bids for a 300 megawatt solar power project as part of the conversion programme for its Fessenheim nuclear power plant that is due to be decommissioned by 2022.

The company plans to spend 70 billion to 80 billion yuan ($10.3 billion to $11.8 billion) on exploration and production, CNOOC said in a press release on January 23, compared with an expected 63 billion yuan in capital spending for 2018.

ITC, Mahindra and Mahindra, Infosys, Power Grid Corporation and State Bank of India led losses on the 30-stock Sensex.

Iran has discovered oil in the southwestern Abadan region for the first time, Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh was quoted as saying by the Mehr news agency on Wednesday. 

Jet, which has debt exceeding 8,000 crore rupees as of September-end, has been steadily losing market share to its rival and low-cost carrier IndiGo, which is owned by InterGlobe Aviation Ltd.

As businessman and bankers sip their morning coffee in a hotel lobby, admiring the Swiss Alps, a disturbing scene is unfolding in the car park below: men with guns are ordering people onto their knees and stealing their watches.

According to an announcement made by Torrent to the US Food and Drug Administration on January 22, the impurity detected in the API is N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA).

The case has been registered following a preliminary enquiry which was initiated in April last year.

Chief executive said to be preparing his exit after jail release hopes are dashed

Have provided all information to creditors on the proposal, says Essar spokesperson

Wang Qishan insists recent data signalling slowdown is ‘not low at all’

British trade minister Liam Fox will use a two-day trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos to meet ministers from around the world to discuss rolling over existing EU trade agreements after Britain leaves the bloc.

The market will sour in July and September, CLSA said

The electric version of Tiago, Tata Motors' top-selling model, was set to debut in 2017 but was put on the backburner.

The Bank of Japan cut its inflation forecasts on Wednesday but maintained its massive stimulus programme, with Governor Haruhiko Kuroda warning of growing risks to the economy from trade protectionism and faltering global demand.

Deutsche Bank said on Wednesday that it received several requests for information from regulators and law enforcement agencies around the world relating to the Dankse case.

The Kolkata-based company, which also makes Sunfeast biscuits and Classmate stationery items, reported a jump of 14.9 per cent in revenue from operations, while revenue from its cigarettes segment...

Total income from operations for the quarter under review came in at Rs 12,267.65 crore, up 15.79 per cent against Rs 10,594.55 crore in the year-ago period.

Total income from operations for the quarter under review came in at Rs 12,267.65 crore, up 15.79 per cent against Rs 10,594.55 crore in the year-ago period.

Total income from operations for the quarter under review came in at Rs 12,267.65 crore, up 15.79 per cent against Rs 10,594.55 crore in the year-ago period.

Subaru Corp said its sole car factory in Japan, accounting for roughly 60 percent of global production, could be out of action for almost two weeks after it discovered a suspected defect in a power-steering component.

The company will utilise the fund to enhance the technology and launch new products.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra poised to oversee election push in Uttar Pradesh

The government offers nine types of small savings schemes, such as Time Deposit, Savings Account, Recurring Deposit, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS), Public Provident Fund and National Savings...

Maruti Suzuki and its partners have invested about ₹670 crore for development of third generation WagonR.

Figures reinforce perception that French president favours the well-off and fuel calls for wealth tax

The valuation is central to making a success out of the deal, and injecting liquidity into the struggling airline.

In December 2018, the tech giant had called upon countries to formulate laws and regulations to prevent bias in facial recognition

British pubs group JD Wetherspoon Plc warned of lower pretax profit for the first half of its fiscal year, as it struggles with higher costs amid a slowdown in consumer spending ahead of Brexit.

Oil prices inched up on Wednesday after China and Japan said they would use fiscal spending to stem an economic slowdown that is weighing on global financial markets.

While XE variant is priced at 12.69 lakh, Tata Harrier XM will cost 13.75 lakh. The XT variant is priced at Rs 14.95 lakh and XZ costs Rs 16.25 lakh.

John Varley and three others accused of funnelling £320m to investors to keep the bank afloat

John Varley and three others accused of funnelling £320m to investors to keep the bank afloat

HCL Technologies is also focusing on evolving into a next generation services firm, said CEO C Vijaykumar.

Speaking at an event on sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, he also said the Indian economy may even exceed the IMF growth forecast of 7.5 percent for the country.

The new WagonR comes with a new 1.2 litre petrol engine option along with another choice of 1 litre powertrain. It also comes with an automatic gear shift variant.

Hamlet without the Prince of Denmark

Gold prices stood firm on Wednesday, after gaining the most since Jan. 9 the day before, on higher demand for safe-haven assets over concerns of slowing global economy and uncertainties about the U.S.-China trade row.

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According to DB Economy Forecast, concerns about the government curtailing its investment due to significant shortfall in tax collections against the target, are expected to keep the industrial activity subdued in the near term.

Chief takes first trip to Swiss resort gathering amid ‘Big Tech’ backlash

'We remain interested in inorganic growth, we have the currency and we will continue to evaluate every opportunity that comes our way', HDFC Life's CEO Vibha Padalkar said.

The kingdom is trying to shake off its ultra-conservative image in a drive to keep tourist dollars at home, lure foreign visitors, create jobs for young Saudis, and improve the quality of life in a country where cinemas and public concerts were banned until recently.

A two-member bench of NCLAT, headed by Justice S J Mukhopadhaya, said that if the Ahmedabad bench of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) does not pass any order by January 31, then it would call the matter and pass an order accordingly on the next date of hearing.

LOL is currently in private beta with around 100 high school students who signed non-disclosure agreements with parental consent be part of focus groups and one-on-one testing with Facebook staff.

Fixed deposit (FD) interest rates: Most banks offer fixed deposits starting from seven days up to a tenor of 10 years.

Oil prices inched up on Wednesday after China said it would raise spending to stem an economic slowdown that has been weighing on financial markets.

Sterling hits highest level since November as Labour signals support for moves to block no-deal EU exit

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Wednesday directed the Ahmedabad bench of NCLT to pass an order on the insolvency resolution p

Uri has not only emerged as the first Rs 100-crore film of 2019, but also the first blockbuster of this year

New York start-up close to deal for Manhattan’s wedge-shaped landmark

New York start-up close to deal for Manhattan’s wedge-shaped landmark

Gold is often used as a hedge against political and economic uncertainty

Asian stocks trod water on Wednesday as concerns over the outlook for global economic growth and the ongoing Sino-U.S. trade war kept investors away from riskier assets.

RBI wants to encourage competition and innovation in the fast-growing sector and is seeking to invite more players into the industry by relaxing entry and other regulations

Analysts said off-loading of positions by participants to book profits and a weak trend in global markets, mainly influenced gold prices at futures trade here.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, nickel for delivery in the January was trading higher by Rs 2.90, or 0.35 per cent, to Rs 826.30 per kg in business turnover of 1,285 lots.

Live updates of the Tata Harrier launch. Tata Motors is set to launch its flagship model today

Live updates of the Tata Harrier launch. Tata Motors is set to launch its flagship model today

Live updates of the Tata Harrier launch. Tata Motors is set to launch its flagship model today

Live updates of the Tata Harrier launch. Tata Motors is set to launch its flagship model today

The stock hit a new high of Rs 242, rallied 51% thus far in the month of January.

Subaru Corp said its sole car factory in Japan accounting for roughly 60 percent of global production could be out of action for almost two weeks after it discovered a suspected defect in a power-steering component.

In futures trading at the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in January rose 35 paise, or 0.24 per cent, to Rs 143.65 per kg, in a business turnover of 737 lots.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper for delivery in February traded higher by Rs 2.10, or 0.50 per cent, at Rs 422.25 per kg, in a business turnover of 1,889 lots.

Indian shares were little changed on Wednesday, mirroring broader Asian markets where investors stayed away from risky assets amid signs of slowing global growth and an unsettled Sino-U.S. trade dispute, with losses in IT and financial stocks countering gains in consumer stocks.

Last week, Sun Pharmaceutical asked market regulator Sebi to look into the issues of certain entities and individuals allegedly adopting unfair trade practices prejudicial to the company's shareholders.

The company wants to get NCLT's stamp on its resolution plan for Essar Steel at the earliest.

How simple mathematics shows its design is doomsday-level bad

CBDT carried out an analysis to identify non-filers about whom specific information was available in its database of the Income Tax Department.

A stronger rupee against the dollar and easing crude prices also influenced market sentiment

At the Interbank forex market, the rupee opened higher at 71.19 and advanced further to quote 29 paise higher at 71.15 against the dollar.

As much as U.S. President Donald Trump wants to boost markets through a trade pact with China, he will not soften his position that Beijing must make real structural reforms, including how it handles intellectual property, to reach a deal, advisers say.

Gold prices held steady on Wednesday, after rising the most since Jan. 9 the day before, on demand for safe-haven assets amid concerns over the slowing global economy along with uncertainty about the trade dispute between the United States and China.

The stock was up 2% at Rs 353, trading at its highest level since March 8, 2000 on the BSE.

The dollar falling against other currencies overseas on lingering worries about a global slowdown and continuing US-China trade tensions, supported rupee, forex dealers said.

The stock had hit a high of Rs 336.30 and a low of Rs 312.70 so far during the day.

Top advancerson the 50-scrip index were Yes Bank, Wipro, HCL Tech, HeroMoto Corp and Infosys, trading between 0.22 and 0.70 per cent higher.

Domestic stock markets staged a moderate recovery in the early session on Wednesday but soon turned volatile, following tepid sentiment in other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex rose as much as 76.83...

This will be a major shot in the arm for the Indian company as it will negate the vagaries in foreign exchange

Asian stocks took a breather on Wednesday, with mounting signs of slowing global growth and concerns over a yet-unresolved Sino-U.S. trade dispute putting the brakes on investor appetite for risk assets.

Oil prices were steady on Wednesday on hopes that increased Chinese spending would stem an economic slowdown that is showing signs of spreading and has been weighing on financial markets.

The Bank of Japan cut its inflation forecasts and stuck to its ultra-loose monetary policy on Wednesday, as pressure on the economy mounts and slowing global demand threatens its years-long efforts to foster durable growth.

The domestic unit skidded by 16 paise on Tuesday to settle at 71.44 amid strengthening of the greenback and heavy selling in domestic equities.

The central bank also left unchanged its forward guidance, adopted in July, that pledges to keep interest rates extremely low for an extended period.

The trade data underscores rising external pressure on the world's third largest economy and comes hours before the Bank of Japan delivers its policy decision at a two-day meeting ending later in the day.

The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady on Wednesday and cut its price projections, bolstering market views it is in no position to rush an exit from its massive stimulus programme, despite the costs of prolonged easing.

Google said in a quarterly disclosure to Congress that it spent $4.9 million on lobbying activities during the fourth quarter, slightly above $4.4 million in the same period a year ago.

Before heading into trade on Wednesday, market participants are likely to watch out for cues in the global markets

China will step up fiscal spending this year to support its economy, focusing on further cuts in taxes and fees for small firms, officials at the finance ministry said on Wednesday.

The net premium income of the company increased by around 15 percent to Rs 7,482.95 crore from Rs 6,795.13 crore in the year-ago period.

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Japanese group’s Europe business registration to move to the Netherlands

The global VC investments stood at $254 billion in 2018, a massive jump from $174.6 billion in the previous year

Nifty outlook and technical calls by Nandish Shah, Senior Technical & Derivatives Analyst at HDFC Securities

Gold prices held steady on Wednesday, as mounting concerns over a slowing global economic growth and uncertainty around Sino-U.S. trade tensions dampened appetite for risk.

As much as U.S. President Donald Trump wants to boost markets through a trade pact with China, he will not soften his position that Beijing must make real structural reforms, including how it handles intellectual property, to reach a deal, advisers say.

Asian stocks edged down on Wednesday on mounting signs of slowing global growth and anxiety over a yet-unresolved Sino-U.S. trade dispute.

As much as U.S. President Donald Trump wants to boost markets through a trade pact with China, he will not soften his position that Beijing must make real structural reforms, including how it handles intellectual property, to reach a deal, advisers say.

Key monitorables include trends in cigarette volumes and demand outlook for FMCG categories, say analysts at Motilal Oswal Securities

Unexpected change in insurance policy and rising fuel prices led to a lackluster festive season.

Oil prices extended falls from the previous session on Wednesday, as concerns of an economic slowdown weighed on markets.

Atiku Abubakar says he will renegotiate crude production contracts if he wins election

As fears grow of a return to customs checks, the FT follows a British driver on his tightly-scheduled journey across the continent

Techno-optimism appears out of touch with concerns over digital disruption

More jobs, better pay and efficient public spending seen as what protesters want

Macron aides say protests have spurred government to redouble liberalisation efforts

Macron aides say protests have spurred government to redouble liberalisation efforts

Exploration and production sector has not had a single bond sale since November

The Fund needs to think about output foregone as well.

Board nixed $15bn sale to Apollo after private equity group cut its offer to top up funds for retirees

US secretary of state expects progress by ‘end of February’ ahead of Trump-Kim summit

Viacom Inc said on Tuesday it will buy Pluto TV, a free video streaming TV service, for $340 million in cash to expand its advanced advertising business.

Russell Brand’s neurotic childcare tips show just what’s wrong with 21st-century parenting

U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday, snapping a four-session rally, as a gloomy global economic growth outlook, trade concerns and disappointing company forecasts dampened sentiment.

A gauge of world stock markets fell on Tuesday as concerns over global growth and trade gave investors incentive to look towards safe-haven assets such as the Japanese yen and government bonds.

IBM Corp reported a smaller-than-expected 3.5 percent drop in fourth-quarter revenue on Tuesday, as higher sales in its newer businesses such as cloud, software and services partially offset tapering sales of its latest mainframe computers and the pressures from a strong dollar.

A gauge of world stock markets fell on Tuesday as concerns over global growth spurred investors to look towards safe-haven assets such as the Japanese yen and government bonds, with equities extending losses on additional trade worries.

The Bank of Japan is set to cut its inflation forecasts and maintain its ultra-loose monetary policy on Wednesday, as pressure on the economy mounts in the face of slowing global demand, dealing another blow to its years-long efforts to foster durable growth.

A top economic adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed back against reports that a preliminary trade meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials was cancelled, saying the story was not true.

Wall Street ended its four-day rally on Tuesday as a gloomy global economic growth outlook and disappointing company forecasts dampened investor spirits at the height of fourth-quarter reporting season.

Hopes for solution remain dim as Republicans and Democrats hold to core demands

Hopes for solution remain dim as Republicans and Democrats stick to core demands 

A gauge of global stock markets fell on Tuesday, putting a four-session winning streak in jeopardy, as concerns over global growth spurred investors to look towards safe-haven assets such as the Japanese yen and government bonds.