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BSE Power, Healthcare, Capital Goods, FMCG and Metal indices gained between 0.6-1%.
The main losers on the Sensex were Tata Steel, Hero Moto, BHEL, ONGC & Maruti Suzuki.
If India has more billionaires than before, it is because the Indian economy began to look more attractive to FIIs, notes T N Ninan.
The broader markets were firm with mid-caps and small-caps gaining 1-1.4 per cent on the BSE.
'The government and the RBI have been playing a very good part in terms of inflation management.'
Ends the August F&O series on a high tracking gains in RIL, HDFC and ITC.
A day after an under-construction flyover collapsed in the city leaving at least 24 dead, the police on Friday night arrested three top officials of a Hyderabad based company which was building the flyover and slapped murder charges on them.
Apart from streamlining loan processing, most public sector banks charge lower interest rate, an aspect which seems to be game changer.
Indices reversed all its losses during late trades.
It might be difficult to repeat the SKS success with VAYA Finserv, say analysts
Radio taxi service provider Meru Cabs is planning to put in place the next level of driver verification, one liked to biometric identification tool Aadhaar.
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The broader markets traded positively with mid-caps and small-caps rising 0.5 per cent each on the BSE.
India Inc has too much on its plate to ensure double digit growth in FY16.
Last year, Maryam Nawaz accompanied her father to Washington, but played a role beyond being the dutiful daughter. She was 'discovered' by the White House, and was hosted by Michelle Obama.
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Retail giant Tesco's entry into Indian market has hit a regulatory roadblock.
The whole point about this is not who eventually wins or loses but how, in just a few years, technology has so changed our lives, says Subir Roy.
Rate-sensitive sectors like banks, realty and auto witnessed heavy selling pressure ahead of the RBI Monetary policy which is scheduled on September 29.
The reason for Trent's success is rooted in its slow and steady approach to expansion. Unlike others, Trent, led by Noel Tata, ensured that each store was profitable before it went on to the next, says Raghavendra Kamath.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hardshell India as an attractive investment destination during his Germany trip.
'If this were to happen, it won't exactly be a game changer because Pakistan is known for treating arrested terrorists as 'political prisoners', who are generally given VIP treatment,' says Rajeev Sharma.
Tata Motors, ONGC, HDFC and TCS were the top gainers.
'If this were to happen, it won't exactly be a game changer because Pakistan is known for treating arrested terrorists as 'political prisoners', who are generally given VIP treatment,' says Rajeev Sharma.
Bankers and executives involved in ATM operations said challenges abounded in this segment.
'That the commandments to officialdom were issued by a BJP functionary and not a minister is a reflection of the Yogi government's work style.'
'Despite a quarter century since India began the uphill battle of moving away from its peculiar hybrid of imperial-feudal-socialism, it remains distressingly -- and sometimes reassuringly -- the country I left in 1986,' says Rahul Jacob.
The 30-share Sensex ended higher by 31 points at 26,591 and the 50-share Nifty gained 10 points at 8,061.
Pakistan's new Army Chief has begun setting the stage to act against groups like LeT and JeM
Anjali Lama will walk for the very first time at the coming Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort Week 2017.
The S&P BSE Sensex ended 46 points lower at 24,824 and Nifty50 settled at 7,555, down by 8 points after hitting intra-day high of 7,600.45.
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Anshuman Magazine of CBRE discusses effective leadership, millenials, Trump's America and his core business -- the real estate market -- with Nivedita Mookerji.
Virat Kohli remained the highest-placed Indian batsman at fourth even as Shikhar Dhawan rose a rung to sixth in the latest ICC ODI rankings.
Govt wants to up investment in Railways
Sensex ended strong, Tata Steel, HUL climb higher.
The broader markets, however, outperformed their larger peers.
Sensex, Nifty end the day in red on unfavourable cues from global markets.
While the Congress will firm up its strategy once the ruling alliance tables the Bill, initial comments by its leaders have been encouraging.
Weak GDP data and unfaouvrable global data has pulled down Sensex, Nifty.
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