NATIONAL Jaswant clears FDI plans of Gabriel, Henderson
New Delhi: Finance Minister Jaswant Singh today (Dec 26, 2003) cleared 30 foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals worth Rs 1,100 crore including that of Gabriel Trade & Investment Company's plans to set up a wholly-owned arm for Rs 900 crore.
Inflation continues to rise; 28-week high of 5.57 pc
New Delhi: A sharp fall in the prices of fruits and vegetables notwithstanding, inflation rose for the fifth consecutive week to a 28-week high of 5.57 per cent for the week (ended December 13) as wheat, maize, jowar, food products, some edible oils and textiles became costlier.
BSE: Sensex opens on a promising note
Mumbai: The Sensex opened on a promising note and continued its upward march during morning trading on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) here today (Dec 26, 2003) on fresh buying support prompted by sustained purchases by institutional investors.
