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High prices affect the demand for realty sector in Mumbai

Realty sales in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) have decreased. The total area m sq ft sold in MMR in December 2009 as against September 2009 quarter, has fallen. Prices have gone up or remained flat in few instances. This implies that homebuyers are sticking on to their demand and applying control. Demand for expensive houses… Read More »

Volkswagen launches Passat TSI, introduces 2L diesel Jetta

Volkswagen, Europe’s biggest car manufacturer announced the introduction of the Passat TSI and Jetta common rail diesel engine. The Passat 1.8 L TSI costs Rs 19.20 lakhs, ex showroom New Delhi. The Jetta 2.0 L diesel Comfortline costs Rs. 15.92 lakhs. ex showroom, New Delhi. The Passat will be fitted with TSI petrol engine. The… Read More »

Maruti may introduce factory-fitted CNG cars in next fiscal

India’s biggest car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki India, said it might launch factory-fitted CNG cars by next financial year. R C Bhargava, Maruti Suzuki Chairman said, “Our R&D people are working on developing a CNG vehicle which will have factory fitted kits. We are going ahead with the development but lot will depend on availability of… Read More »

RBI likely to hike key rates to control inflation

With inflation affecting even non-food items, the Reserve Bank is expected to tighten its monetary policy further in its next annual policy, which can increase interest rates, Citigroup said. A Citigroup Global Markets report said, “With inflation getting a bit more generalised, we expect the RBI to raise rates once again in its policy on… Read More »

SBI’s teaser loans to continue till April 30

SBI’s special home loan scheme or teaser loan scheme has ultimately been extended up to 30th April 2010. But the bank has stopped the teaser loan offer for loans less than Rs. 50 lakh. However, the bank has decided to extend its special home loan offer even after 30th March 2010 but did not make… Read More »

Tata Motors sells its 20% stake in Telcon

Auto major Tata Motors said it has sold 20% stake in Telcon, its construction equipment joint venture with Japan’s Hitachi, to its partner for Rs 1,159 crore (Rs 11.59 billion). After the deal, Tata Motors will hold 40% stake in Telcon, while Hitachi will hold 60%, the company said.

City Union Bank’s plans to raise Rs 1000 crore in 3 years

City Union Bank (CUB), has drawn up plans of raising capital valued at Rs. 1000 crore over the next 3 years in order to reach its business target of Rs. 50, 000 crore by the year 2013-14. The bank has stated its aims of using instruments such as rights issue, qualified institutional placements (QIP) or… Read More »