
Friday, April 16, 1999
Political chaos dampens markets
The deepening political crisis took a heavy toll on the financial markets sending the Bombay Stock Exchange Sensitive index (Sensex) crashing by 3.10%, or 107 points, as the political crisis at the Centre led to nervous selling on the stock markets.

Dettol, insulin, novalgin to cost more
In a major blow to consumers, National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), hiked prices of 20 drug formulations, including Dettol liquid anti-septic, Novalgin tablet and insulin injection.

Sinha assures passage of budget
Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha today set to rest speculation about the fate of the union budget in the face of political uncertainty saying its passage in parliament would face no problems.

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