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The agency said total private sector external debt is at a 'relatively low' 16 per cent of GDP.

Goldman Sachs says it expects limited hikes of about Rs 3 a litre in diesel, Rs 50 per cylinder in LPG, and possibly Rs 2 a litre in kerosene.

It said that the increase will hurt the sector which is already reeling under a slump.

Jet Airways is understood to be actively evaluating Airbus's narrow-body A320 aircraft.

The national capital region is the fifth costliest place in the entire Asia Pacific region in office rentals.

The rupee has lost over 22 per cent since the beginning of the year.

Yahoo said in a statement that its global media head, Ross Levinsohn, will be the interim CEO.

The DGCA also said that violation would be dealt with under Rule 135 of Aircraft Rules 1937.

Banks, oil & gas, steel, auto and power stocks weighed down the market while the rally in ITC and TCS limited the downside.

Controversies over land acquisition and labour unrest involving big businesses have prompted the NHRC to come up with a code of ethics.

TCS's results, which came after the market closed on Monday, were seen as a sign it may be better positioned than rival Infosys.

Indian airlines, facing a debt-load of $20 billion and losses of $2.5 billion, have been hurt by high fuel costs and massive competition.

State-run banks are likely to give in to a government directive and lower lending and deposit rates.

The German heavy vehicle manufacturer will shift the production of its trucks from Pune to Oragadam in Tamil Nadu.

No immediate comment was available from the airlines on the impact of the price reduction on passenger fares.

Experts feel India offers a safe investment destination at a time when there is so much uncertainty in the western markets.