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The Essar Group on Monday raised its stakes, claiming "partnership of equals" with Vodafone in Hutch-Essar.

HDFC on Thursday announced a hike in its housing loan interest rates by 0.50 per cent.

The ban on wheat export would remain in force till the end of 2007, while ban on milk is imposed till September 30.

According to the MOU, Tata's would give the license to Fiat for manufacturing this one-tonner pick-up model.

The Union Budget may slightly bring down the excise duty on petroleum product, leading to a price cut.

A consortium led by Videocon has submitted a revised bid for South Korean appliance maker Daewoo Electronics.

Infosys Technologies' Intranet service Sparsh has been selected as one of "The Year's 10 Best Intranets".

The controversial FDI in retail sector, in the wake of Bharti-WalMart venture, has come under the scanner.

Hinduja Group said on Thursday that it was "very much in the race" to acquire Hutch-Essar.

Flanking channel STAR One, launched 2 years ago, is yet to break even, making just between Rs 50-70 cr in annually.

Tony Blair has thanked steel icon Lakshmi Mittal for donating two million pounds to his ruling Labour Party.

The Tamil Nadu government has a not-so-likeable Republic day gift—an upward revision of auto rickshaw fares.

Sarin presumably discussed FDI policy in telecom sector, besides regulatory issues with the Minister.

Lord Karan Bilimoria's Cobra Beer has chalked out plans to enter into licensing pacts to brew beer at two more Indian locations .

The creditors of Daewoo Electronics have left open the possibility of more talks with Videocon consortium.

At 0956 hrs (IST), Sensex got 19.72 weaker at 13,851.99 points and Nifty was six points lower at 3,982.