Positive trading in European markets and buying on dips helped Indian markets to reverse early losses and close sharply higher. The Sensex closed at 17,021, up 236 points, after falling to 16,635 at its day s low.  Join discussion...

The international markets are abuzz with the talk of a likely merger between Colgate and Reckitt Benckiser.  Join discussion...

After rice and sugar, it is now the rising prices of cotton in the domestic market that is giving sleepless nights to the UPA government.  Join discussion...

Telecom Minister A Raja today asked mobile operators to cut SMS charges on the lines of one paisa per second tariff for voice calls.  Join discussion...

Dell Inc's quarterly profit plunged 54 percent on lower-than-expected sales as it lost market share to competitors engaged in a budding price war in the PC market.  Join discussion...

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said his agenda for the next few years is to bring India's economy back to 9 per cent growth rate and ensure the benefits of development reach everyone.  Join discussion...

TV18 to save Rs 650 mln annually through merger. Join discussion...

Television Eighteen India has informed BSE regarding a Press Release dated November 20, 2009 titled \"Network18 restructures Business News CNBC TV18 and CNBC AWAAZ to merge Broadcast Operations; both channels to maintain distinct identities.\" Join discussion...

The Baltic Dry Index, which has gained 115% in the past two months, is trading at 14month highs. Join discussion...

The government has not yet chalked out a roadmap to withdraw stimulus in the first half of 2010, the junior finance Minister said on Friday in a written reply to a question in parliament. Join discussion...