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BUSINESS NEWS ibnlive.com RBI planning to regulate gold loans The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to step in and keep a check on gold loans disbursed by the banks. Sources say the RBI is planning to regulate interest rates and penalties on gold loans, and may impose higher margins on loan to value.   Thomas Cook to exit India, share price rises Shares in Thomas Cook (India) Ltd rose as much as 16 per cent in early trade on Thursday, a day after its UK-based parent Thomas Cook Group Plc said it will look to sell its stake in the Indian travel operator.   Bharti profit hit by tough competition in India Bharti Airtel Ltd disappointed investors with its eighth straight quarter of falling profit as the world's No 5 mobile carrier by users was buffeted by fierce competition from rivals in its home market.   Sensex low; weighed down by Infosys, Reliance The market was moderately lower amid volatility, weighed down by index heavyweights Infosys and Reliance. L&T, ONGC, Bharti, TCS and SBI too were down. Hindalco retained its top position in selling list, falling more than 6 per cent ahead of Q3 results.   Idea of free trade agreement with US is good: Montek Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Wednesday said that a free trade agreement (FTA) with US is a good idea.   Indo-Mauritius talks stuck; govt eyeing other options There has been no headway in the Indo-Mauritius talks on the double taxation avoidance agreement (DTAA) as of yet. Government sources indicate that Mauritius is unwilling to allow taxation of capital gains as it feels the move will impact the country's economy.   ndtv.com Apple chief makes case against Adobe Flash software   Sensex ends higher, rises for third month   Housing prices to go up by 2.5%   Ceat Ltd Q4 net dips 66 pc   HCL Infosystems Q3 net up 3 pc   Yamaha aims double digit market share in current fiscal   in.yahoo.com rediff.com Thomas Cook's India exit triggers industry frenzy As domestic players sense a strategic partner, experts say firm may have to sell forex, travel businesses separately.   AI gets more fliers on global routes Says market share will further increase after induction of Boeing 787 Dreamliners and flights to new destinations.   Why the govt stand on airline sector is wrong-headed Two decisions by an empowered group of ministers on Tuesday demonstrated the government's continuing inability to come to grips with the problems being faced by the aviation sector.   DoT favours open auction of vacated 2G spectrum In a move that could pave the way for open auction of the 2G spectrum released from 122 cancelled operators, a draft Cabinet note prepared by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has recommended the spectrum price be discovered through an auction involving "existing players and new parties".   PHOTOS: What's brewing in Starbucks' cup? Find out... Starbucks faces two major challenges.   Here's how you can save on phone bills With telecom companies increasing rates, it's time to cut corners.   TheHindu Rupee down 19 paise against dollar in morning trade The rupee declined by 19 paise to Rs 49.34 per dollar in early trade on the Interbank Foreign Exchange market on Thursday, weighed down by dollar?s gains against other currency rivals.Deale...   Sensex falls by 78 points in early trade on weak Asian cues The BSE benchmark index Sensex fell by over 78 points in early trade on Thursday on fresh selling by funds amid a weakening trend on other Asian bourses.The 30-share index, which had gained...   Facebook discloses details on bonuses Facebook?s top executives, including CEO Mark Zuckerberg, are eligible for twice-a-year bonuses of up to 45 per cent of their base salaries and other earnings, according to a Wednesday regulatory...   Implement FDI in an intelligent way: N. Ram There was no across-the-board opposition to foreign direct investment in the country, but it should be introduced in an intelligent way, as there were apprehensions among the people regarding FDI...   TCS, Mitsubishi form venture Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan, on Wednesday announced a new joint venture ? Nippon TCS Solution Centre ? for the Japanese market. The new venture will offer a f...   Jet fuel import may hit infrastructure snag Domestic private airlines' attempts to save cost are likely to run into roadblocks with state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) unwilling to share their massive infrastructure facilities to facil...   TimesOfIndia Exports up 10.1%, imports grow by 20.3% in Jan Exports grew by 10.1 per cent year-on-year to USD 25.4 billion, while imports increased by 20.3 per cent in January, commerce secretary Rahul Khullar on Thursday said.   StanChart lends Rs250cr to realty firm Standard Chartered Bank has lent Rs 250 crore of construction loan to DivyaSree Developers for developing a mixed used project in Bangalore, said more than one person with direct knowledge of the development.   Rupee down 19 paise against dollar The rupee declined by 19 paise to Rs 49.34 per dollar in early trade on the Interbank Foreign Exchange market today, weighed down by dollar's gains against other currency rivals.   Sensex falls by 78 points The BSE benchmark index Sensex fell by over 78 points in early trade today on fresh selling by funds amid a weakening trend on other Asian bourses.   Batelco first to pull out after 2G ruling Bahrain-based telecom company Batelco has become the first casualty of the Supreme Court judgment which cancelled 122 telecom licences on charges of irregularity last week.   'Indian buyers most optimistic' Slowing economic growth and rising expenses have not been able to dent the confidence of Indian consumers.   MoneyControl Gold loan growth pace worries RBI; Muthoot, Manappuram hit The Reserve Bank of India is worried about the scorching pace at which loans-against-gold have been growing of late, an official at the banking regulator told CNBC-TV18.   Wipro to relaunch brand Santoor FMCG player Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting (WCCL) announced re-launching of flagship soap brand, Santoor, a senior company official said.   2G case: Uninor counsel explores basis for review petition CNBC-TV18's Shereen Bhan spoke to Ajay Bahl counsel for Uninor on the Supreme Court?s order on the 2G licenses and what the trial court had to say when it dismissed Subramanium Swamy's plea against Chidambaram?s alleged role in the 2G scam.   Ramky Estates plans Rs 1,700cr investment Ramky Estates and Farms Ltd today said it plans to invest Rs 1,700 crore in the markets of Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore in the next three to four years.   Batelco exits STel; sells stake for USD 175m Bahrain Telecom became the first global firm to exit the Indian telecom market by selling its nearly 43% stake in new operator STel for USD 175 million.   Airtel, Vodafone, Idea to be charged for extra spectrum In more shock for the telecom industry, the government is set to recommend that older players like Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea be charged for excess spectrum that they hold.

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