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October 21st, 2009

Exports likely to turn positive by Dec: Min

The exports data for September would be announced next month. The exports data for September would be announced next month.

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Too early to exit economic stimulus: FM

Ahead of the monetary policy review on October 27 by the Reserve Bank of India, he plans to hold consultations with the apex bank and would not like to comment on issues like where interest rates are headed.

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How you can stay safe online

Don’t accept pop-ups or prompts for software unless you’re armed with web scanner software such as AVG’s free LinkScanner.

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Markets end weak on volatile trading

The Nifty closed at 5,114, lower by 27 points. The market breadth was fairly negative. Of 2,844 shares traded on BSE, 1,471 declined, and 1,322 rose.

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‘Hiking realty prices will be a huge mistake’

Red Fort Capital, an international real estate fund founded by GB Singh, Parry Singh and Subhash Bedi, has invested nearly Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) in the Indian real estate sector and claims that it is one of the few funds to have invested even in the downturn.

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NYT to cut 100 newsroom jobs

The current number of workers is about 1,250.

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PM panel expects soft stance from RBI till March

The report added that the rapid adjustments in the monetary and fiscal policies were well calibrated and not excessive, enabling the government to contemplate a return to fiscal consolidation in 2010-11 and an early normalisation of the monetary policy stance.

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India, Switzerland to renegotiate tax treaty

The negotiations are expected to take place in the wake of the issue of black money stashed away in Swiss banks.

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First batch of UID numbers by 2010-end

The first batch of the Unique Identification number is expected to be ready by 2010

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‘More job seekers must turn job creators’

A good entrepreneur can always find opportunity, even in adversity

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NELP-VIII draws $1.34 bn investment: Govt

The eighth round of New Exploration Licensing Policy ended on October 12 attracting bids for 36 out of the 70 areas that had been offered.

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Sun Microsystems to axe 3,000 jobs worldwide

Sun Microsystems will be slashing 3,000 positions worldwide in the backdrop of delay in the acquisition of the company by Oracle.

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Good if Ambanis resolve differences amicably: FM

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday hoped that Mukesh and Anil Ambani would be able to sort out their differences amicably for the Indian market’s sake, but said no one can say what would happen.

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Tirupati laddus: Caught in a controversy

Early next month, the Madras high court will hear a unique case — a petition challenging the geographical indications protection given to the famous Tirupati laddu, produced by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam.

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Govt readies plan to boost mobile banking

The government plans to expand mobile banking services to benefit the common man.

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Rajaratnam not very good at insider trading

Rajaratnam not very good at insider tradingA close examination of the trades reveals that Rajaratnam lost millions from what prosecutors characterize as illegal trading. Rajaratnam being taken into custody

Posted by The Economic Times as Business & Finance at 12:08 PM CDT

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US workers, immigrants unite against work visa program

US workers, immigrants unite against work visa programLast year 98 per cent of H2-B workers were paid less than the prevailing wage in occupations they commonly filled.
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Oil hits $80 as dollar hits new low

Oil prices hit new highs for the year Wednesday just as the dollar fell to new lows against the euro, showing how much the weak U.S. currency has come to dominate energy markets.

Posted by The Economic Times as Business & Finance at 11:42 AM CDT

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Oil hits $80 as dollar hits new low

Oil prices hit new highs for the year Wednesday just as the dollar fell to new lows against the euro, showing how much the weak U.S. currency has come to dominate energy markets.

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Oil hits $80 as dollar hits new low

Oil prices hit new highs for the year Wednesday just as the dollar fell to new lows against the euro, showing how much the weak U.S. currency has come to dominate energy markets.

Posted by The Economic Times as Business & Finance at 11:42 AM CDT

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