Rupee tumbles to a years low Mumbai: The rupee on Friday dropped to it lowest level in a year in the wake of the continued gain in US dollar against major currencies. The currency,after touching a low 46.59 ended the session at 46.565,the lowest level since September 8,2010. Sensex dips 298 points; ends below 17,000 Mumbai: Snapping 3-day winning streak,the BSE Sensex fell below 17,000,losing over 298 points to close at 16,867 on widespread profit booking amid weak global markets as US Fed comments on the economy and governments move on job creation failed to enthuse investors. Dentsu highest-earning Asia-based PR firm New Delhi: Dentsu Public Relations remains the highest earning Asia-based PR firm,while Edelman has overtaken Weber Shandwick and Fleishman Hillard in terms of fee income globally,according to new research disclosed by The Holmes Report. Banks can lend below base rate to tribals: RBI Mumbai: The Reserve Bank on Friday said banks can lend below the base rate,or the minimum lending rate,to tribals and physically challenged persons. Finance Ministry gets Facebook profile New Delhi: The Finance Ministry has launched its page on Facebook,which has around 700 million users worldwide. Once you join,youll be able to connect with the Ministry of Finance Page., said the invite by the ministry. HDFC Bank to launches Swift personal loan New Delhi: HDFC Bank has launched personal loan Swift,a product that is processed in 24 working hours of receiving complete loan document. Swift will be available to customers who hold salary accounts with the bank in 25 select branches.
