Sensex rises 373 points, Nifty settles above 10,600

Mumbai (IANS): India's benchmark stock indices advanced about 1 percent on Monday, as investors stepped up equity purchases after a string of declines last week.

Firm Asian cues and a persistent decline in global crude oil prices also buoyed…

Microsoft surpasses Apple to become most valuable US company

San Francisco (IANS) Microsoft has become the most valuable US company with $753.3 billion in market capitalisation, riding past Apple for the first time since 2010 when it came close to the Cupertino-based tech giant.

Apple, which…

Leica announces high-end compact camera for Indian market

New Delhi (IANS): German camera-maker Leica Camera AG on Friday announced a new compact camera in its D-Lux series in India that is priced at nearly Rs 1 lakh.

"Leica D-Lux 7" with automatic exposure mode, manual setting options and…

China's central bank suspends operations

Beijing (IANS) The People's Bank of China (PBOC) suspended open market operations on Thursday, citing abundant liquidity in the financial system.

It was the 20th consecutive working day for PBOC to skip open market operations…

India second-fastest growing innovator among major Asian countries: Report

New Delhi (IANS): With patent publication nearly doubling in a decade, India is now the second-fastest growing innovator after China among major Asian countries, a new report said on Thursday.

India is fourth among the major Asian countries…

Infosys to create 1,200 jobs in Australia by 2020

Bengaluru (IANS): Software major Infosys on Thursday said it will be creating 1,200 jobs and opening three innovation hubs in Australia by 2020 to reduce digital skills gap.

"We are creating 1,200 new skilled jobs for graduates and professionals…

Now, you can pay LIC premium through Paytm

New Delhi (IANS): Digital payments service Paytm has entered into a partnership with Life Insurance Corp (LIC) to help customers make insurance premium payments, One97 Communications Ltd, which owns the Paytm brand, said on Wednesday.

The platform…

50% ATMs in India may shut down by March: CATMi

Mumbai (IANS): Nearly 50 percent of the Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) may be shut down by March 2019 due to unviability of operations, hitting hard both urban and rural population, the Confederation of ATM Industry (CATMi) warned on Wednesday.

Sensex, Nifty open in red

Mumbai (IANS): The key Indian equity indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in red on Tuesday.

Heavy selling pressure was witnessed in IT and metal counters. Index pivotals -- financial and banking stocks -- also traded lower. 

The…

Mid-segment Honor 8C smartphone in India next week

New Delhi (IANS): Huawei's sub-brand Honor is set to launch "Honor 8C" smartphone in India in the coming week that will have 4,000mAh battery and 6.26-inch Notch FullView Display, industry sources told IANS on Tuesday.

Packed…