Shares of rate sensitive sectors such as realty, infrastructure, banking and automobiles ended higher ahead of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) mid-quarter policy review on June 17.
Chinese equipment contracts had been given by many public sector undertakings and government companies for their networks, even in sensitive places such as the north east.
Cricket teams have previously abandoned tours amid outbreaks of violence.
India's defence held its ground against desperate Great Britain as they clinched a 2-1 victory in the 36th Champions Trophy in London on Saturday. The victory puts India at the top of the league standings with four points. Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh stood his ground against a number of shots at the goal, four of them on penalty corners, as India made use of a breakaway opportunity created by right winger SV Sunil and their defenders covered the angles well to emerge victorious. Playing deep inside their own territory in the first quarter against early British raids, India scored through Mandeep Singh on their first raid by Sunil in the 17th minute.
A man of Islamist background has been detained by German investigators probing blasts against a bus carrying players of Borussia Dortmund soccer club, the federal public prosecutor's office said on Wednesday.
S&P BSE Midcap shed 0.8% while S&P BSE Smallcap tumbled 0.6%
The trio, 'twin shocks' of demonetisation and GST, 'twin balance sheet' problem that has been weakening India's banking system and the 'twin deficit' problem will continue to challenge economic management and performance in the year ahead, says Shankar Acharya.
The markets will be eyeing the amendments.
Indian women's badminton team scripted history as they reached the semi-finals of the Uber Cup tournament for the first time with a dominating 3-0 victory over Indonesia in the quarter-finals at the Siri Fort Sports complex.
These cars offer the performance of a more expensive car for a quarter of the price.
Rediff.com presents the early surprises at the year's first Grand Slam.
Sensex, Nifty post biggest weekly fall this year on inflation data.
Chelsea skipper John Terry has hit back at Zlatan Ibrahimovic's description of his team mates as 'babies'.
'The reason is that you may not enter the branch but you want to see it near you as it establishes trust.'
Government is also will also enter into an agreement with Japan for a $50 billion swap.
Broader market outperformed the benchmark indices with S&P BSE Midcap gaining over 1%
There is a narrow chance that the central bank may cut rates in the future, according to a poll of 15 economists and treasurers.
IT sector may have to face tough times ahead.
The news that Welspun has run into trouble with one of its biggest US-based clients has stressed its suppliers and investors alike
'Every Finance Commission creates its winners and losers' point out T N Ninan.
Gas pricing guidelines stipulate that a new gas price will apply to all producers except RIL.
The maximum death toll has been reported from Idukki district, where 43 people have lost their lives so far, as per official estimates. 28 deaths were reported in Malappuram and 27 in Thrissur.
The Council also discussed process to make return filing simpler with just one return to be filed every month.
Atletico Madrid delayed Barcelona's La Liga title celebrations by beating Valencia 3-2 at home in an entertaining game on Wednesday at a sparsely attended Wanda Metropolitano stadium.
Hundreds of Bangladesh cricket supporters burnt an effigy of Pakistani cricket umpire Aleem Dar and marched in the capital, Dhaka, after the country was knocked out of the World Cup
Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan is widely expected to hold the key rates citing high inflation at the fourth bi-monthly monetary policy announcement on Tuesday, even though the pro-growth lobby has been wishing for a rate cut.
Official GDP data for the second quarter of the current fiscal year ending March are due to for release this Friday.
Favourites India prevailed 3-2 over arch-rivals Pakistan to reclaim the Asian Champions Trophy hockey, presenting a perfect Diwali gift to the nation in Kuantan, Malaysia on Sunday. Goals from Rupinder Pal Singh (18th minute), Yousuf Affan (23rd) and Nikkin Thimmaiah (51st) helped India surmount the challenge from Pakistan, who rallied from two goals behind through strikes by Muhammad Aleem Bilal (26th) and Ali Shaan (38th) in the title clash of the fourth edition of tournament. This was the first time the teams were meeting in the final of a continental tournament since India dethroned Pakistan as the Asian Games champions in Incheon, South Korea in 2014.
Tata Motors (down 1.7%) was the top loser on Sensex and Nifty, while Lupin (1.6%) gained the most.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
Markets ended in green on rate cut hope.
In a competitive market, pricing is the management's business. The consumer has so many choices -- single screens, multiplexes, TV, online streaming or DVDs. Nothing forces him to go to a multiplex. Nor are films an essential commodity where prices have to be regulated, says Vanita Kohli Khandekar.
RBI could opt for a 'deep cut' after winning inflation war, say experts.
The public sector banks are not in a position to cut rates because of their weak balance sheets and massive portfolios of non-performing assets, says Devangshu Datta.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.
Images from the World Cup first quarter-final between Sri Lanka and South Africa in Sydney, on Wednesday.
For banks to cut loan rates, the cost of deposits needs to come down, and there is no sign of that happening.
Market cap touches Rs 5 lakh crore; earnings growth to spurt in FY19
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
'Trump's sparring with China is good for business,' Raymond's CMD tells Pavan Lall.
