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New-look Sensex takes off with 224 pts jump

The script was ready, only the play had to be enacted. The bellwether 30-share revamped Sensex, aided by a rally in the technology stocks, on Monday followed the scrip to perfection. It opened on a strong note, and by close of trading had zoomed 223.66 points to 5442.86 points.

Sebi may not alter circuit-filter system

The market's hyperactivity has seemingly petrified the market regulators into immobility - the stock exchanges, the first level regulators and the watchdog Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) have decided, at least for the moment, not to tamper with the volatility-checking mechanism.

IRDA unveils entry norms for brokers

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) has announced entry-level norms for the four defined categories of brokers: insurance, re-insurance, composite and others.

Friday rally saw FIIs pump in Rs 439 cr

Foreign institutional investors pumped in an additional $ 100.7 million into the Indian stock markets last Friday, the day when the markets rebounded by 7.24%.

Maruti Udyog gets up, close and personal with Baleno

Picture this: you open this mysterious package wrapped in satin and ribbons, only to find your caricature, neatly framed, staring up at you. The good news: it's a personalised invitation from the MUL chairman Jagdish Khattar to experience the Baleno.

Sahara Airlines woos travellers with gift coupons

If you ever want to enjoy a flight of fancy, you can bet Sahara Airlines is the one to look forward to. The pioneer of the fare war in the domestic aviation industry has now introduced a special `Take offer' scheme, which begins from Tuesday.