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Rupee sinks to a record low of 54.51/$ as hapless RBI looks on
16 May 2012
Weighed down by rising dollar outflows triggered by foreign funds and importer demand, the rupee plunged to a historic low of 54.51 to the dollar
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WPI inflation rises to 7.23 per cent in April
14 May 2012
The inflation rate, which is above the comfort zone indicated by the Reserve Bank of India, may pose a fresh challenge for the financial sector regulator
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FDI in India rises 34 % to $46.8 billion in 2011-12
12 May 2012
India attracted FDI worth $8.1 billion in March 2012, the highest ever in terms of monthly inflows, despite the fears over retrospective changes in tax laws in this year's budget
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07 May 2012
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GAAR deferred; excise duty on gold jewellery withdrawn
07 May 2012
The finance minister also rolled back the proposal for a 1 per cent TDS on transfers of property worth Rs50 lakh and above in urban areas and Rs20 lakh and above in rural areas
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Yeddyurappa case: SC pulls up Karnataka CID for shoddy probe
05 May 2012
The Supreme Court has reserved till next week its order on the plea for a CBI inquiry into activities of former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa
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