India aim for best finish in 16 years at hockey World Cup - The Indians, however, should consider themselves lucky enough to be playing seventh-eighth play-off match against Argentina after having finished their pool stages with just four points out of the five matches.

HDIL raises Rs 200 cr from debenture issue - Property developer Housing Development and Infrastructure Ltd (HDIL) today said it has received subscription worth Rs 200 crore for its non-convertible debenture issue.

CMI FPE bags two orders from Iran US firms - CMI FPE Ltd, manufacturer of cold rolling mill complexes, today said it has received an order from Iran-based firm to supply cold rolling mill used in ferrous and non-ferrous industries.

Vikram Solar to invest Rs 500 cr in WB - Vikram Solar Pvt Ltd, a part of the Vikram group of industries, would invest Rs 500 crore to manufacture wafer and photovoltaic cell (PV) at its plant in Falta SEZ in West Bengal.

Man Infra eyes foreign partners for tech support - Man Infraconstruction is scouting for foreign partners for technical support and to build its equipment base, a top company official today said.

Pradip Overseas IPO fully subscribed within hours - The initial public offer (IPO) of home linen products maker Pradip Overseas Ltd got fully subscribed within hours of opening today, on the back of strong demand from investors.

LIC sells 5.9 in Tilaknagar Industries - State-run Life Insurance Corp has sold about 1.9 million shares, or 5.9 percent stake, in Tilaknagar Industries Ltd at Rs 1,00.5 a share, according to a filing by Tilaknagar to the BSE on Thursday.

IL Transportation issues 4.88 mn shares to anchor investors - IL&FS Transportation Networks Ltd said on Thursday it has issued 4.88 million shares to anchor investors at Rs 258 each.

CAG pulls up AGCL - The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has pulled up the Assam Gas Company Limited (AGCL) for availing loans at higher interest for execution of major projects despite availability of surplus funds in fixed deposits.

North India has greatest needs and most difficult challenges - Bill Gates, engaged in a large number of social projects in India, has told US lawmakers that the northern parts of the south Asian country face difficult challenges.

Global movie box office nears 30 billion in 2009 - Global movie ticket sales hit 29.9 billion last year, up 7.6 per cent, with the most growth in the Asia Pacific region, the leading US movie industry representative said on Wednesday.

ANALYSIS - Indias steel needs spell less iron ore for China - Indias export taxes on iron ore and plans to ramp up supplies to domestic steel mills will cut shipments to key buyer China in the long term, and aid miners wrangling for a steep hike in term prices, if not scrap them.

4000 Bosch employees go on strike losses Rs 1000 cr - Bosch management today threatened its striking employees that it may declare lockout at its main component factory in Bangalore also, if the workers dont restore normalcy.

Obama names Clinton as certification authority of Indo-US deal - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was today named as the new certification authority by US President Barack Obama to verify the Indo-US Civilian Nuclear Act for the US Congress after every six months.

Clinton is new certification authority - Clinton was named as certification authority by Obama to verify Indo-US deal.