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Black Monday returns: Sensex sheds 951 points to close sub-15,000
17 Mar 2008
Black Monday came to visit the markets once again at the start of this trading week, with the Sensex shedding 6 per cent.
Cairn India in $625-million private placement deal with Petronas, Orient Global Tamarind Fund
17 Mar 2008
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Intervention by central banks spurs global rally in stocks
12 Mar 2008
New liquidity measures put forth by the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of Canada and the Swiss National Bank have given global equity markets a much needed shot in the arm.
Mastek buys STG International for $29 million
11 Mar 2008
2008 Geneva Motor Show begins this week
03 Mar 2008
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Reliance Power approves free bonus share ratio of 3:5
25 Feb 2008
The promoters don't get any, but the board of directors of Reliance Power has okayed three free bonus shares for every five shares held, for all other categories of shareholders.
Markets end in red: Bank, IT, auto stocks down
22 Feb 2008
New SEBI chief Bhave recused from proceedings against NSDL
16 Feb 2008
Newly appointed Sebi Chairman C B Bhave will not be involved in the proceedings initiated by the market regulator against National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL)
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NYSE Euronext to acquire 5-per cent stake in MCX
15 Feb 2008
The world's leading financial market group, NYSE Euronext (NYX), is acquiring a 5-per cent equity stake in India's top commodity exchange, Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX).
C B Bhave to replace Damodaran as SEBI chief
14 Feb 2008
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