The government filed a fresh affidavit in the Supreme Court on NTPC issue on Wednesday. The government said that neither NTPC nor it is part of the gas dispute between Ambani brothers, adding that it will take decision on gas pricing to NTPC at an appropriate time. 

Continuing with its gaining streak for the third straight day, the rupee today appreciated by 17 paise to touch one-week high at 46.14 against the US currency in opening trade on hopes of continued capital inflows into equity market. 

Key benchmark indices in the Indian markets were higher,taking cues from a continuing rebound in global markets as worries eased over the fallout from debt crisis in Dubai. 

Oil was mixed today in Asian trade amid renewed tensions over Iran's nuclear programme,analysts said.New York's main contract,light sweet crude for January delivery,dropped five cents to USD 78.32 a barrel. 

Auto sales continued to zoom ahead with major automakers reporting robust November numbers. 

Disinvestment in three power PSUs - NTPC, Rural Electrification Corporation and Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam - would be completed during the current financial year while the process of selling stake in other profit-making PSUs is already underway. 

Car major Maruti Suzuki Tuesday said sales for November stood at 87,807 units, a rise of 84 percent over the like month last year when the company was hit hardest due to a demand slowdown and sold only 47,704 vehicles. 

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday launched a new platform that allows one to trade or invest in open-ended mutual fund units.<br> 

Extending yesterday's gains, the rupee today rose by 11 paise to 46.40 against the dollar in early trade on hopes of more capital inflows by foreign funds and strong Asian cues 

Oil was relatively flat in Asian trade today after overnight gains on upbeat US business data that boosted economic recovery hopes, as fears over Dubai's debt problems receded, analysts said. 

Leading Indian drug manufacturer Cipla on Tuesday said it is in talks with the world's largest pharmaceutical firm, Pfizer Inc, for a strategic alliance which would serve to Pfizer's needs in the emerging markets. 

Indian markets were trading higher on the back of positive trade in most of the Asian markets. The gains in the Indian markets were led by metal and auto stocks. 

The memories of last September came to the fore on Friday with UAE announced to restructure Dubai World. On Wednesday, Dubai said it would reschedule debt on two state owned entities delay payments for six months. 

The deadline by the government to operatros to block calls to devices without IMEI numbers, on security concerns, is expiring on November 30