Nifty snaps 10-day winning streak
'Indian and Iranian sources both confirmed to me that India and Iran are moving ahead to implement a payment system on buying oil from Iran and hope to finalise it very soon,' says Aveek Sen.
In the broader markets, the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were up 0.5% each
'One thing I've learned about nuclear power is that these are not fast kind of time-lines.'
Trade sanctions on Russia by Europe and the US offer an opportunity for India, but the devaluation of the rouble may play spoilsport
'Many said his visit was very risky. But mercifully, Air Force One has taken off from Delhi without Mr Trump stepping on anybody's toes,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.
In a clear attempt to allay Russia's apprehensions, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said it will remain an "indispensable" partner for India's defence needs even as he underlined that the bilateral ties should adapt to changing times to address challenges.
'This is a historic juncture when the US is in great need of an alliance with India to strengthen its hands in the fierce struggle with China in the Asian theatre,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Swaraj expressed satisfaction over the agenda of the inaugural dialogue while giving the details of the deliberations.
'It is in the interest of both sides that the visit of the US President is seen as being successful. Both sides have invested considerable political capital in it. This rapid exchange of visits and the decisions taken have to be justified, beyond the symbolism, which is no doubt important in itself. This opportunity to impart a fresh momentum to ties should not be missed,' says former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal.
To redevelop cities as 'smart', investment of at least $10 billion is required. For 100 cities, it works out to $1 trillion
Realistically, coal will be the major fuel for electricity generation in India, as in America, for a long time.
Pollution is not merely the price to be paid for growth; it is also a drag on the same growth.
Investors turn their attention to export-driven sectors.
The company is looking to invest more than $3 bn over the next three years.
RBI will now increasingly shift focus to domestic parameters
Banks stocks continued to trade weak along with FMCG major ITC.
'China feels India will be hard-pressed not to go after China because we are so badly dependent on them -- and that is the reality.'
Friendlier government policies, greater demand and better supply of coal have fuelled investor interest.
During a crisis situation, effective communication both internally and externally is one of the most important measures.
Both countries will advance maritime security and strengthen disaster response in the region, says Modi.
Metro projects usually require additional funding by promoters, which RInfra refuses to in this case.
The overriding objective of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) must be adequate economic return, not financial return.
Marking a breakthrough in the protracted talks in the French Rafale jet deal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that India will purchase 36 of these fighter planes that are ready to fly, citing critical operational requirement of the Indian Air Force.
'This is the first time the US has formally recognised the threat India faces from terrorist organisations based in Pakistan.'
RIL, which has faced numerous delays in getting approvals and shifting goal-posts, said the country did not have a stable policy regime and this was responsible for exit of global energy giants like Royal Dutch Shell, BHP Biliton of Australia, Statoil of Norway and Brazil's Petrobras.
In his first interview after taking over as Philips India's vice-chairman and managing director, Krishna Kumar speaks to Business Standard on how the company is readying itself for the next few decades and the increasing importance of India to Philips' global operations.
Presenting the Narendra Modi government's maiden Rail Budget, Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda announced setting up of logistic parks and private freight terminals on PPP model.
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.
Global management recognised India's potential.
'Make in India' will be central to Mr Modi's visit to Europe and Canada. It is difficult to predict what will happen with the Rafale deal, but if it goes through, it will undoubtedly become the 'Mother' of all 'Make in India' projects,' says Claude Arpi.
If the drop in sales over the past two years is anything to go by, India's dream of putting seven million electric vehicles on road by the end of this decade has come a cropper.
RIL has faced protests from local authorities, activists and residents across India campaigning against masts and roadworks.
Sensex lacklustre, bluechips in focus.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Australia will not be at the periphery of India's vision but at the centre of its thought, as he called for closer bilateral security cooperation and a comprehensive global strategy to tackle the menace of terrorism.
'In the Mahabharat, when faced by an enemy, Yudhishtir, the eldest Pandav, had quipped that 'When it comes to external enemies, we are 105, (100 Kauravs and 5 Pandavs)'.' 'It is time modern politicians heed this ancient wisdom,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
Industry sources peg Kohli's investment in the FC Goa franchise at under Rs 1 crore a year.
Decades of a state-owned monopoly selling coal at a fixed price has taken its toll on production.
'The India-France relationship has been that of the elites of two countries, who appreciate each other's philosophical traditions -- whether it is ancient Indian civilisation and Sanskrit texts or the French tradition of Rene Descartes, Albert Camus, (Jean-Paul) Sartre... This is a drawback. It doesn't create the buzz, the excitement necessary for a relationship. We need more people-to-people contact, especially among students,' says former Ambassador to Paris, Rakesh Sood.
Govt keen to revive business sentiment in india.
