India to edge out Australia in household wealth
India will force Australia out of the world's top 10 countries with the highest household wealth within just a decade, according to research published Wednesday.
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Stock Holding launches e-stamping facility
Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd (SHCIL), India's largest custodian and depository participant, launched its state-of-the-art electronic stamping (e-stamping) facility here Wednesday.
Inflation will be controlled in six weeks: Kapil Sibal
Minister of Science and Technology Kapil Sibal Wednesday said the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government will bring down prices in six weeks.
IT exporters hope tax relief will be extended further
The Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council has welcomed the central government's decision to extend by one year till March 31, 2010, tax exemption available to the IT companies under the STPI scheme.
Idea Cellular slashes long-distance call rates
Leading mobile phone service provider Idea Cellular Wednesday slashed its long-distance call rates and roaming charges.
British firm VoiceStream acquires Helios Outsourcing
British company VoiceStream has acquired 75 percent stake in the city-based firm Helios Outsourcing.
Sutherland to set up global campus in Chennai
The U.S. based business process outsourcing (BPO) company Sutherland Global Services Wednesday announced it would set up its first global campus in Chennai.
More than 200 child workers rescued in Ranchi
More than 200 child labourers were rescued from different hotels and dhabas (eateries) of Ranchi Wednesday.
Haryana wheat arrival exceeds 5 Mn tonnes
Wheat arrivals in Haryana food grain markets have crossed the 5 million tonne mark this season.
Doha deal can help resolve food crisis: WTO
The head of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) said Wednesday that the multilateral trade body must help provide a solution to the spreading global food crisis.
U.S. asks India to open markets ahead of talks with Kamal Nath
The U.S. wants advanced developing countries like India, China and Brazil to open their markets to finish the Doha round of world trade talks before President George Bush leaves office next January.
Prime Sense raises $9 Mn A round funding
Prime Sense, a fabless semiconductor start-up, has announced that it has raised $9 million in an A round from Gemini Israel Funds and Genesis Partners.
