Facebook’s impact on Indian economy pegged at $4 billion
Facebook enabled $4 billion economic impact on the Indian economy and contributed to 3,35,000 jobs in some or the other way during last year, according to a study. The study titled Facebook’s Global Economic Impact, by Deloitte, analyses how the social networking site has facilitated growth and... read more »
Gold regains Rs 28,000 mark on seasonal demand, global cues
Continuing its rising streak for the third consecutive day, gold crossed the Rs 28,000 level after over four months by gaining Rs 100 at the bullion market in the national capital on Monday. The precious metal rose to Rs 28,080 per ten grams largely on the back of sustained buying by jewellers and... read more »
Sensex breaches 28,900-mark; Nifty at 8,730.45
The BSE Sensex breached the 28,900-mark and the NSE Nifty touched a new peak of 8,730.45 in early trade on Wednesday on sustained fund inflows, driven by the encouraging corporate earnings coupled with pre-budget optimism among participants. Rising for the fifth straight day, the 30-share index... read more »
Gilead licences Strides to make, distribute AIDS drug in 112 countries
U.S. pharmaceutical major Gilead Sciences has signed a licensing agreement with Bengaluru-based Strides Arcolab, under which Gilead has extended non-exclusive rights to Strides to make and distribute Tenofovir Alafenamide (TAF), both as a single agent product and in combination with other... read more »
