All sectoral indices, led by realty, PSU, oil & gas and banking, were in positive zone with gains of up to 1.25 per cent.
Nearly 4,000 doctors have been on strike in various government and municipal hospitals since Monday demanding security at work place in the wake of a string of attacks on their colleagues.
The doctors have been protesting against some recent incidents, including in Dhule and at the civic-run Sion hospital in Mumbai, where relatives of patients attacked the respective doctors in-charge.
In an online chat with readers January 24, Rajeev Mahajan of Antworks answered queries on personal loans and peer to peer lending.
The broader markets are trading inline with the larger peers with BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices up 1.5% each.
Metal stocks fell on Tuesday, with the S&P BSE metal index sliding 2.8 per cent compared to the 0.64 per cent fall in the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex
The road ahead for the markets in the short term will depend on external factors rather than domestic developments.
AAP has promised lower electricity bills, free basic water supply.
As he was giving evidence, Dr Matcheswalla peremptorily summoned the CBI representative over to the witness box and whispered something. Indrani Mukerjea's advocate Sudeep Pasbola immediately cut in, wondering what he was up to: "Please, please, please." Dr Matcheswalla, looking innocently startled, said: "I was asking if I can order for tea."
Stressed asset funds could offer higher returns than traditional fixed-income funds, but holding period will be longer due to the risky underlying assets
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international education.
In an online chat with readers overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to US admissions.
In an online chat with readers, chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares interesting anecdotes from his culinary journey.
Spruce up your CV and seek professional advise, says Prof RSS Mani of ITM Group of Institutions.
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