Monday, August 20, 2012

Chinese company eyes stake in Barrick Gold

Chinese company eyes stake in Barrick Gold


Chinese company eyes stake in Barrick Gold

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 04:30 PM PDT

A state-run Chinese company is eyeing stake in the African unit of Barrick Gold, world's largest producer of the yellow metal.The move, if successful, will enhance Chinese influence in the world gold market.


Remove fuel subsidy in phases: GSI

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 04:27 PM PDT

Geneva-based Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI) has suggested that the government should do away with political interference in fixing diesel prices and complete the decontrol process in phases.


AAI gets Rs 1cr, allows lessor to repossess 2 planes of Kingfisher airlines

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 04:25 PM PDT

"We have issued a final warning to the airline that now on no aircraft will be allowed to leave India till the dues are cleared.


Promoters put a price tag on family name

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 04:23 PM PDT

Shareholder activist Anil Singhvi is surprised that Nusli Wadia asked Britannia Industries, one of India's most admired food companies, to pay royalty for using the Wadia name.


Centre may ease flying norms for foreign routes

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 04:21 PM PDT

The discrimination Indian carriers face in flying abroad vis-a-vis their foreign counterparts may soon end.


Oil rises above $114 on tight North Sea supply

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 10:19 AM PDT

Brent crude oil rose to around $114 per barrel on Monday, supported by tight North Sea supplies ahead of the closure of a major UK oilfield for maintenance and on expectations of more demand before the northern hemisphere winter.


Showdown for Big Pharma in Supreme Court

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 10:12 AM PDT

The Supreme Court hearing pits Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG against India's patent office, which has refused to grant a patent on the company's cancer drug Glivec on the grounds that it is not a new medicine but an amended version of a known compound.


Euro woes tilt financial power in Asia's favour

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 10:04 AM PDT

As European banks retrench to recover from the global financial meltdown, they are finding ready buyers in Asia for everything from loans to entire insurance and broking operations.


Dal might cost 80 per cent more this Diwali

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 09:36 AM PDT

Delayed monsoons together with inadequate and scattered rainfall in many parts of the country could see an abnormal rise in the prices of lentils in this festival season especially during Diwal, ASSOCHAM claims.


World markets cautious on Greece news

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 09:12 AM PDT

Global markets edged lower in lackluster trading on Monday as investors remained cautious ahead of a crucial week for Greece.


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