Exporters send SOS to Centre
Exporters, on Friday, mounted pressure on the government to bail them out of the crisis triggered by the rupee rising to sub-40 level against the US dollar.
TELECOM / Vodafone plans mega ad blitz
No question of paying tax, says Sarin Vodafone Group Plc Chief Executive Officer Arun Sarin, on Friday, said the world's largest wireless company is contesting a $2 billion demand made by Indian tax authorities related to its purchase of Vodafone Essar Ltd, formerly Hutchison Essar Ltd.
Ahoy! all ye gamers, Xbox Live is arriving Bringing cheer to all gamers in the country, Microsoft Corporation, on Friday, announced that it will launch Xbox Live, the online gaming and entertainment network for Xbox 360 video game system in India by December 2007.
Study says home loan offtake poor According to Assocham study since buying a home requires huge investment, especially for the first time buyers, higher home loan GDP ratio is necessary.
Experts say RBI may hike CRR India may order lenders to set aside more reserves for a fourth time this year as central bank rupee sales aimed at curbing currency gains flood the economy with cash, Credit Suisse AG and Nomura Securities Co said on Friday.
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