MotorBeam tests the Lexus ES300h to tell you what makes it so desirable.
After ONGC and IFFCO, state-run gas firm GAIL on Tuesday said it would bid for acquiring controlling stake in oil refiner Hindustan Petroleum Corporation if it was permitted by the government policy.
The country's largest refiner Indian Oil Corp is planning an initial public offer of its Sri Lankan subsidiary Lanka IOC by June this year to raise between $20-25 million.
Rupee fell to its 9-month low of 62.03 against the dollar.
Australia coach Darren Lehmann has urged cricket's governing body to help reduce the workload on players competing in all three forms of the game as he fears the current packed schedule is unsustainable.
Modelled loosely around the National Highway System of the US, he in 2001 launched the Golden Quadrilateral and the North-South & East-West Corridor projects to build 4/6 lane highways between four top metropolitan cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata as well as from Srinagar to Kanyakumari and Porbandar to Silchar.
Public sector oil companies paid Rs 2,687 crore (Rs 26.87 billion), on Thursday, to the government as interim dividend for 2002-03 to bridge its fiscal deficit target.\n\n\n\n
Asian Development Bank and ExxonMobil-promoted RasGas of Qatar have taken 10 per cent equity each in Petronet LNG Ltd, the public sector joint venture firm which will begin importing liquefied natural gas from January next year.
Oil giant Shell says it is serious about bidding for Hindustan Petroleum and is eagerly watching developments on the refiner's divestment process.
A dedicated physical gold exchange could lead to standard gold pricing in India.
Analysts said the higher capex by PSUs, along with government spending, could trigger a capex revival for the corporate sector by the second half of FY17
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The cap on FDI in retail has been totally removed, while the limit in insurance sector has been enhanced to 46 per cent.
The Saluto retains Yamaha's typical character with a smooth and efficient engine, while the understated looks ensure a wider appeal for the bike, says Indian motoring website MotorBeam.
The Intruder 150 is Suzuki's first Indian-made cruiser, but does it offer more than just dramatic design? Benjamin Gracias finds out.
Indian state-run oil giants HPCL and BPCL reported on Wednesday no supply disruptions as result of a two-day-old strike by workers opposing privatisation of the refiners.
Market ended lower for the third straight session led by IT stocks amid downgrade by Citigroup.
Reliance Industries was the top Sensex gainer up 5.6% after the company reported better-than-expected net profit growth at 12% in the second-quarter aided hby higher gross refining margins.
After steep correction in valuations, these have turned attractive but upside will depend on diesel price rises and export-parity pricing.
With his strong views on Bharatiya economics, his appointment to the RBI board may well presage interesting times, says Archis Mohan.
Taking a sceptical view of MUDRA program, Shiv Sena sought to know when the distressed farmers get help and how does the government plan to curb their suicides.
The six-seater is built for long journeys, especially when you don't want to waste time and would rather wrap up meetings while, say, on the road to the airport, writes Pavan Lall.
The Pulsar AS 200 addresses the shortcomings of the 200 NS with improved refinement and can be deemed as a worthy successor to the 220F, says Indian motoring website MotorBeam.
'Ensuring through diplomatic means and in conjunction with strategic partners that India will not be required to fight a simultaneous two-front war with China and Pakistan.' Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd) lists what India must have in its national security strategy.
Clearly, LoCs are becoming a key arrow in India's economic diplomacy quiver.
The Maybach S650's focus on luxury would make a private jet's interiors appear pedestrian, says Pavan Lall. Does it mean it has no room for improvement?
'When I give advice to my Indian relatives they are shocked.' 'I tell them to eat butter again and eggs and all that stuff.' And eat only so much rice.' 'Instead of having three chapattis, have one.' A must-read interview!
Toyota launched the Fortuner brand in the Indian market back in 2009 which went on to become an instant hit.
Murkumbi will continue to retain his post till the stipulated notice period of 90 days or completion of open offer by Wilmar, whichever is later.
Forex dealers said strengthening of the euro against the dollar overseas and a higher opening in the domestic equity market also supported the local currency.
DRDO's latest test towards developing an anti-ballistic missile shield, to protect Indian targets against nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles fired from Pakistan or China will provide a technology that is akin to striking a bullet with a bullet, say Ajai Shukla
India remains North Korea's 2nd-largest import source after China, according to several estimates by multilateral bodies, says Subhayan Chakraborty.
'There is a great scope for enhancing the use of organic fertilisers'.
Read this before you get started on a 'healthy' eating plan.
The dollar bond market has been a favourite for Indian firms in 2014.
In George Fernandes's passing, many will mourn him -- even those who disagreed vehemently with him, writes Aditi Phadnis.
The Creta is more sure-footed than previous cars from the Korean firm. Ride quality is good, there is no bouncy feel and the pothole ridden Mumbai roads aren't as bad in the Creta as they are in other cars.
A cut in rates would have encouraged the banks to lend aggressively on the retail front.
Speaking at a tri-service seminar on the 1965 India-Pakistan war in New Delhi, Indian Army chief Dalbir Singh Suhag said, "The military needs to be ready for short wars, as the borders are live with frequent ceasefire violations and infiltration bids by Pakistan."
'Fearful of losing strategic advantage, the only option for Pakistan is to rattle its nuclear sabre!' 'Pakistan thereby hopes to play on the worldwide fear of an outbreak of nuclear war in South Asia,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
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