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Google in Talks to Buy Mobile-Payments C...

Google in Talks to Buy Mobile-Payments Company Softcard: Report

Google Inc is in talks to buy mobile-payments company Softcard, technology news website TechCrunch reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The deal could help pair Google with the largest U.S. wireless carriers to battle Apple Inc and its new Apple Pay service, TechCrunch... read more »

US oil spill finding could cost BP $13.7...

US oil spill finding could cost BP $13.7bn in fines

A US judge has said more oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico following the deadly rig explosion in 2010 than BP estimated — a decision that could potentially cost the oil giant $13.7bn District judge Carl Barbier ruled in New Orleans that 3.19m barrels were discharged into the Gulf after the rig... read more »

Gold Edges Towards 12-Week High on Safe-...

Gold Edges Towards 12-Week High on Safe-Haven Demand

Singapore: Gold edged up for a third session out of four to hover near a 12-week peak on Wednesday, bolstered by safe-haven demand as tumbling oil prices and worries over global economic growth hit equities. FUNDAMENTALS Spot gold had ticked up 0.1 per cent to $1,231.80 an ounce by 0045 GMT. Gold... read more »

Cipla moves HC against bar on sale of ge...

Cipla moves HC against bar on sale of generic drug

MUMBAI: Cipla has filed an appeal in the Delhi high court against a recent order which restrained it from selling its generic version of Novartis drug Onbrez in the domestic market. The matter is expected to come up for a hearing on Wednesday. Protecting Novartis patents on the drug, the court on... read more »

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Oil Sinks to Four-Year Low Below $90 as OPEC Ups Supplies

New York: Global oil prices sank below $90 a barrel on Friday to the lowest level in nearly four years, with US crude falling to a two-year low, as growing oil supply and weak economic... read more »

Reliance seeks sale of Eagle Ford Basin stake for up to $4.5 bn

New York: India’s Reliance Industries Ltd is seeking a buyer for its stake in the Eagle Ford Basin oil and natural gas joint venture with Pioneer Natural Resources Co, a sale that... read more »

Gold falls 0.23% on weak global cuesGold falls 0.23% on weak global cues

NEW DELHI: Gold futures fell 0.23 per cent to Rs 26,897 per 10 grams on Friday as speculators locked in gains amid a weak global trend. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, Gold for delivery in... read more »

Vodafone to raise Indian unit stake to 100 pc

Bombay high court rules in favour of Vodafone in transfer pricing case

Mumbai: The Bombay high court on Friday ruled in favour of the Indian subsidiary of Vodafone Group Plc in a case relating to addition of about Rs.3,200 crore to the taxable income of... read more »

IT companies to post strong Q2 growth

MUMBAI: Boosted by an improving demand environment, a stable US economy and increase in project awards, top software services companies are expected to maintain strong revenue growth for the... read more »