Hughes falls at lunch as England make breakthrough
England finally separated Australia's openers on the brink of lunch on the first day of the fifth Ashes test on Monday when Phillip Hughes was dismissed for 31 to leave the hosts on 55-1.
Aussie debutant Khawaja lights up Sydney gloom
Usman Khawaja lit up an overcast first day of the fifth Ashes test on Monday with a stunning opening salvo which helped Australia to 111-2 when rain forced an early tea break at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Sreesanth 'woken up' by confrontation with Smith
India paceman Shanthakumaran Sreesanth said on Sunday he had been 'woken up' by his confrontation with South Africa captain Graeme Smith in the second test in Durban last week.
BSE Sensex set for a firm start in 2011
The BSE Sensex should open higher on Monday, tracking mostly firm Asian peers, and driven by automobile companies after they reported a rise in December sales.
Nifty holds 6150; banks, metals, auto, realty up
At 10:36 hours IST - the benchmark Sensex erased half of its early trade gains due to sell-off in NTPC, Bharti Airtel, L&T, BHEL, Infosys and Wipro.
KEC International bags order worth Rs 980cr; stock rises
KEC International has bagged order worth Rs 980 crore, reports CNBC-TV18. It touched an intraday high of Rs 108.30 and an intraday low of Rs 103.15. At 10:38 hrs the share was quoting at Rs 107.40, up Rs 2.80, or 2.68%.
Key political risks to watch in India
The government faces the prospect of accelerating inflation from higher food prices, even as it considers lifting diesel prices, and it will walk a thin line as it balances political and economic objectives.
Tata Power terminates Olympus Capital investment pact
Tata Power Company has terminated Olympus Capital's USD 300 million investment pact. The company had agreed to sell stake in 2 SPVs in June, reports CNBC-TV18. It touched an intraday high of Rs 1,384 and an intraday low of Rs 1,370.35. At 10:06 hrs the share was quoting at Rs 1,375.50, up Rs 9.95, or 0.73%.
M&M declares December sales numbers; stock up
Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) December total sales were up 42% at 34,062 units (YoY) and December tractor exports were at 1,999 units versus 922 units (YoY), reports CNBC-TV18. It touched an intraday high of Rs 801.90 and an intraday low of Rs 790. At 09:57 hrs the share was quoting at Rs 794.15, up Rs 16.60, or 2.13%.
Rain stops play in fifth Ashes test
Rain stopped play about 30 minutes before tea on the first day of the fifth Ashes test on Monday, with Australia on 111-2 in their first innings.
SAIL hikes flat, long product prices; stock up
Steel Authority of India (SAIL) has hiked flat product prices by Rs 1,000/t and long product prices by Rs 1,200/tonne, quoting NewsWire18, reports CNBC-TV18. It touched an intraday high of Rs 185.70 and an intraday low of Rs 184. At 09:53 hrs the share was quoting at Rs 185.70, up Rs 3.20, or 1.75%.
Selan Exploration a potential multi-bagger: Chugh
Selan Exploration is going to be a potential multi-bagger, says Ashish Chugh, Investment Analyst & Author of Hidden Gems.
Hexaware board to consider bonus issue on Jan 11
Hexaware Technologies has board meeting on January 11 to consider bonus issue, reports CNBC-TV18. It touched a 52-week high of Rs 121. At 09:33 hrs the share was quoting at Rs 121, up Rs 4.70, or 4.04%.
Top 10 stocks Forbes India recommends to invest in 2011
Ten stocks that combine high growth potential, healthy profit margins and low price-to-earnings multiples
Harsh Agrwal: Indian firms can match up to MNCs
Emami' s Director tells Forbes india that losing the bid for Paras Pharma is not a setback.
Phone Review: Nokia N8
Nokia N8 may not be the perfect reply to its competition, but it’s a serious alternative.
Hyundai Motor eyes 10% rise in 2011 sales
South Korea's Hyundai Motor, the world's fifth-biggest automaker, aims to boost vehicle sales by 10% this year, but growth is seen easing from 2010's 24% expansion due to an uncertain global economic outlook.
Tata Power scraps fund-raising pact with PE firm
Tata Power Co said on Monday it had terminated an agreement to raise USD 300 million by issuing shares with differential rights in two of its special purpose vehicles to private-equity firm Olympus Capital Holdings Asia.
Indiabulls Financial sells 26% stake in ICEX; stock up 5%
Indiabulls Financial Services sold 26% stake in ICEX to Reliance Exchangenet, quoting Agencies, reports CNBC-TV18. It touched an intraday high of Rs 184.50 and an intraday low of Rs 175.15. At 09:30 hrs the share was quoting at Rs 182.70, up Rs 9.05, or 5.21%.
TVS Motor moves up smartly
TVS Motor Company touched an intraday high of Rs 74.50 and an intraday low of Rs 72. At 09:27 hrs the share was quoting at Rs 73.15, up Rs 2.50, or 3.54%.
SBI hikes base rate by 40 bps to 8%; stock gains
State Bank of India (SBI) has hiked base rate by 40 bps to 8% and BPLR by 25 bps to 12.75% effective January 3, reports CNBC-TV18. It touched an intraday high of Rs 2,846 and an intraday low of Rs 2,830.05. At 09:24 hrs the share was quoting at Rs 2,843.50, up Rs 32.45, or 1.15%.
News Roundup: Tata Autocomp Files For Rs 750Cr IPO
News Roundup: Tata Autocomp Files For Rs 750Cr IPO
Patni raises concern on iGATE deal; stock down
Patni Computer Systems board has raised concern on iGATE deal. The board is unhappy with iGATE’s 5-year strategy, quoting Sources, reports CNBC-TV18. It touched an intraday high of Rs 480 and an intraday low of Rs 451.20. At 09:18 hrs the share was quoting at Rs 462.50, down Rs 14, or 2.94% on the NSE.
Google exploring digital newsstand: Report
Google Inc has approached several magazine publishers about creating a digital newsstand, in a move that could open a new front in the Internet company's rivalry with Apple Inc, according to a news report.
