Government aims to raise $2.18 billion by slashing stakes in 18 firms to 75%

The government is looking to raise up to Rs 150 billion ($2.18 billion) by reducing its stake in 18 state firms to 75 percent, a finance ministry official involved... Read more »

Sensex falls 350 points

Broadly negative global cues along with disappointment over the RBI’s lending rate hike and profit booking dragged the key Indian equity indices — NSE Nifty50 and S&P BSE Sensex... Read more »

Amid volatility equity indices rise for 5th straight week

Despite volatility and a broadly bearish momentum, the key Indian equity indices rose for the fifth consecutive week, although with marginal gains. Value buying by investors, primarily in banking,... Read more »