Mumbai News

Kingfisher likely to buy into SpiceJet

UB Group chairman Vijay Mallya is in talks with two major share holders of New Delhi-based low cost carrier SpiceJet to buy the airline.

Harman leaves London premiere midway

Newcomer Harman Baweja and his producer-director father Harry Baweja attended the London premiere of their futuristic film 'Love Story 2050', but left halfway through the show.3:30 PM on July 05

Percept Picture to release 'Hancock' in India

After successfully releasing 'Spiderman 3' in India last year, Percept Picture Co (PPC) has acquired distribution rights of yet another Hollywood movie 'Hancock' to be screened July 11 in the country.3:30 PM on July 05

'Jaane Tu...' got a superstar opening: Aamir

Light college drama 'Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na' won the hearts of audiences on the day of its release and Aamir Khan, whose nephew Imran debuted in the film, says it got an opening only a superstar's movie would get.2:30 PM on July 05

Indian equity markets fall for seventh consecutive week

Indian equity markets recorded their seventh consecutive week on the decline, due to rising crude oil prices, inflation worries and looming political uncertainty. Out of the five trading sessions in the week, three ended in the negative.1:30 PM on July 05

With only two hits in six months, Bollywood loses Rs.1.5 bn

The year is halfway through, but Bollywood has very little to cheer about. More than Rs.3 billion ($70 million) has gone into making films, but half of the amount sank beyond recovery.12:30 PM on July 05

R-ADAG seeks SEBI probe into R-Com share fall

The Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (R-ADAG) has approached market watchdog Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to probe the dip in the share price of group company Reliance Communications (R-Com).10:00 PM on July 04

SBI hikes home loan interest rates by 50 bpts

The State Bank of India has raised its interest rate on home loans by 50 basis points across the board, effective from June 27.9:31 PM on July 04

Sameer Kapoor new CEO of NDTV India

NDTV Friday announced the appointment of Sameer Kapoor as CEO of its Hindi news channel, NDTV India.8:00 PM on July 04

Sensex closes 360 points up

Indian equity markets closed in the green Friday.5:54 PM on July 04

Market ends last trading day of the week in green

The Indian equities market ended the day in green on the back of heavy buying in realty, capital goods, power and banking stocks.5:53 PM on July 04

Air India plans to take polar route for long-haul flights

Air India could soon be using the polar routes for long haul operations, a company spokesperson said Friday.5:47 PM on July 04

Scientists a step closer to male contraceptive vaccine

A team of scientists here, which is conducting research to develop a male contraceptive, has identified and tested on animals a protein that can temporarily suppress male fertility.5:31 PM on July 04

ICICI Bank revises NRI deposit rates

The country's largest private sector lender ICICI Bank has revised its interest rates on various non-resident deposit schemes.4:32 PM on July 04

IFC to invest $15 mn in Mumbai pharma firm

International Finance Corp (IFC), a World Bank arm, will invest $15 million in Mumbai-based pharmaceutical outsourcing company Hikal by way of equity participation.3:01 PM on July 04