M&M signs pact to acquire SsangYong Motor
Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra on Monday said it has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in beleaguered South Korean vehicle maker SsangYong Motor Company.
Oil stocks soar up to 11%, BPCL touches record high
Shares of major oil PSUs, BPCL and HPCL, on Monday zoomed as much as 11 per cent on the Bombay Stock Exchange, amid speculations of fuel price hike.
Cairn India strikes oil in Krishna Godavari basin
India’s fourth largest oil and gas producer, Cairn India, on Monday said it has struck oil at a well in the Krishna Godavari basin, off the Andhra Pradesh coast.
I became a writer as I was bad at football, says Bond
I just write for the love of writing and don’t exactly keep the reader in mind while doing so,” says Ruskin Bond who was in Mumbai for a brief visit to launch his latest book. His books have created some of the most adorable and delightful memories about the monkeys or his endearingly appealing yet strict grandmother. One of the most sought after writers, Bond made his debut into the literary world at the age of 17.
Gold moves down profit-taking, silver drops
Gold prices moved down at the bullion market here on Saturday due to mild profit-taking at existing higher levels amidst weak global cues.
CBI files case against former HPCL officials
The CBI has registered a case against three former officials of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) for allegedly conspiring with outsiders and causing losses to the public sector oil major to
Rupee weakens by 7 paise against dollar in early trade
The rupee on Friday depreciated by 7 paise to 46.62 a dollar in early trade amid weak equity markets.
Airtel wins Team India home series sponsorship rights
Telecom giant Bharti Airtel on Friday won the Indian cricket team's home series sponsorship rights for a period of three years.
Pollard ready to play at any number for Mumbai Indians
West Indian all-rounder Kieron Pollard, among the most devastating batsmen lower down the order in IPL 3, is prepared to bat at any number for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the upcoming Champions League Twen
IPL fails to take any decision on number of matches in 2011
The Indian Premier League Governing Council on Friday did not take any decision regarding the number of matches to be held in the expanded season IV in 2011 when 10 teams would be in the fray.