China manufacturing contracts, eurozone and US slows

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 23:03

China`s giant manufacturing industry contracted and eurozone and US growth eased in August in data published on Tuesday, while the International Monetary Fund cut its forecast for world growth this year.

US law firm targets Google foes for private damages claims

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 18:49

US law firm and class action specialist Hausfeld launched a platform on Tuesday to help pursue claims against Google, posing a potential headache for the world`s No. 1 Internet search engine amid its regulatory troubles in Europe.

US lowers estimate of domestic crude oil output

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 23:18

The US government cut its estimate of domestic oil production on Monday, helping send crude prices sharply higher.

Cyber hacking: US plans sanctions against China

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 22:43

The US is planning to impose "a package of unprecedented sanctions" on Chinese individuals and organisations involved in cyber-economic espionage and series of attacks on American networks to steal sensitive business and trade secrets, a media report said here Monday.

Rupee continues to reel under intense pressure for 3rd straight week

Last Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2015, 18:04

Rupee has lost 233 paise or 3.65 percent in the last three-week correction.

Rupee retreats; falls 10 paise at 66.14 against dollar

Last Updated: Friday, August 28, 2015, 19:02

The rupee weakened by 10 paise to end at 66.14 against the US dollar due to month-end demand for the American currency from importers and banks.

Forex reserves up by $920.6 mn to $355.35 bn

Last Updated: Friday, August 28, 2015, 18:03

The gold reserves stood unchanged at USD 18.250 billion.

Number of smart cities allocated to various States

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 14:50

Number of Smart Cities allocated to various States based on urban population and number of statutory towns.

Rupee higher 26 paise to 65.88 against dollar in early trade

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 09:46

The rupee recovered by 26 paise to 65.88 against the US dollar at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market in early trade Thursday on selling of the American currency.

Rupee could be at 64 against the US dollar by March: Crisil

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 23:09

Ratings and research firm Crisil Wednesday said there are two-third chances that the rupee can touch the level of 64 against the US dollar by March-end 2016, while there is one-third chance it may reach 67 per dollar.

Govt nods royalty payment to states on crude oil production

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 21:35

The government Wednesday agreed to pay states like Gujarat and Assam, from its annual budget, the difference between royalty paid by operators of some oil fields as per their contract and actual prevailing rate.

Rupee weakens by 4 paise at 66.14 against US dollar

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 18:45

The rupee Wednesday turned weak against the US dollar, after a brief recovery yesterday, falling by four paise to end at 66.14 on renewed demand for the American unit from importers amid global volatility.