Govt mulls putting cap on preferred seats on airlines
Sunday - May 19, 2013, 02:17pm
The recent 'unbundling' of some services such as seat preferences or meals on board might be helping airlines to earn a lot of ancillary revenue, but the government is considering whether it could limit the number of 'preferred seats' on sale on each flight.
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Gold logs weekly loss of Rs 1,000; silver hits 27-month low
Sunday - May 19, 2013, 12:51pm
Silver plunging to over 27-month low at Rs 43,700 per kg and gold to one-month low at Rs 26,700 per ten gram was the feature of trading in the bullion market during the past week on heavy stockists selling on weak global trend.
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RBI likely to cut policy rates at its June 17 meeting: Experts
Sunday - May 19, 2013, 12:31pm
Taking a cue from the continued downward surprises in inflation and sluggish growth indicators, the Reserve Bank of India is likely to go for further monetary easing in its June 17 policy meet, global investment banking majors have said.
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Bengal unveils draft industrial policy after long wait
Sunday - May 19, 2013, 12:13pm
The West Bengal government has unveiled its draft industrial policy after a long wait to woo entrepreneurs by showcasing the state as an attractive investment destination.
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Selling less gold coins may not reduce consumption: SBI chief
Sunday - May 19, 2013, 11:44am
State Bank of India (SBI) chairman Pratip Chaudhuri Saturday said the central bank's request to banks not to aggressively sell gold products may not lead to a reduction in consumption and greater steps are required to check the demand for the precious metal.
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Tihar registers record turnover
Sunday - May 19, 2013, 11:44am
The Tihar Jail here registered a record turnover of Rs.32.17 crore in 2012-13 against a turnover of Rs.12.20 crore during the previous year.
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Saradha promoter says 'happy' with scam probe
Sunday - May 19, 2013, 11:34am
Days after submitting an affidavit in the court opposing a Central Bureau of Investigation probe, Saradha chit fund scam's suspected kingpin Sudipta Sen Saturday said he was happy with the course of the investigation being carried out by the West Bengal Police.
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Let RBI be sole regulator for all home loan providers: SBI chief
Sunday - May 19, 2013, 11:33am
The country's largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), Saturday sought the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should become the sole regulator for all home loan institutions - banks as well as housing finance companies.
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Ghaziabad eases land policy for weaker sections
Sunday - May 19, 2013, 11:31am
The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has liberalised its policies to benefit small land holders, farmers and economically deprived section of the society, an official said Thursday.
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Chhabaria unveils auto design studio in Bangalore
Sunday - May 19, 2013, 11:29am
Renowned automobile designer Dilip Chhabaria Saturday unveiled his design studio here to showcase his award-winning and innovative designs.
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