Industry
PM returns from G20 meet to a storm over fuel price hike
05 Nov 2011
While the PM is firm on the fuel price hike, he will be under increasing pressure not just from allies but also from within his party to roll-back the hike in the price of petrol.
Vasan sees big potential for cruise shipping
04 Nov 2011
Roll back petrol price hike or we quit: Mamata tells UPA
04 Nov 2011
UPA allaince partner and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has threatened to pull out of the alliance if yesterday's fuel price hike was not rolled back immediately.
Petrol prices go up by Rs1.82 per litre
03 Nov 2011
The hike includes Rs1.50 per litre on the cost of petrol and local levies, which together raise retail prices of petrol by Rs1.82 per litre.
2G scam: Court denies bail to Kanimozhi, 7 others
03 Nov 2011
The special CBI court looking into cases related to the 2G spectrum scam today denied bail to DMK MP Kanimozhi and seven others accused in the scam for the fourth time.
ThyssenKrupp holds roadshow for PE firms for stainless steel business
03 Nov 2011
Among those invited to bid for the sale of its stainless steel business,include Apollo Global Management, Blackstone Group and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts.
WNS acquires Paxys's stake in Philippines JV
02 Nov 2011
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