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Volvo Group introduces UD buses
14 May 2014
AT&T in advanced talks to buy DirecTV in over $50-bn deal
13 May 2014
The two companies are in talks on a transaction, which would involve a mix of cash and AT&T stock totaling to $92 to $94 a share
AT&T in advanced talks to buy DirecTV in over $50-bn deal
13 May 2014
The two companies are in talks on a transaction, which would involve a mix of cash and AT&T stock totaling to $92 to $94 a share
AT&T in advanced talks to buy DirecTV in over $50-bn deal
13 May 2014
The two companies are in talks on a transaction, which would involve a mix of cash and AT&T stock totaling to $92 to $94 a share
VW to take full control of truck maker Scania
13 May 2014
Volkswagen today said that it would take full control of Swedish truck maker Scania after minority shareholders accepted its 200 Swedish crowns ($30.48) per share offer
VW to take full control of truck maker Scania
13 May 2014
Volkswagen today said that it would take full control of Swedish truck maker Scania after minority shareholders accepted its 200 Swedish crowns ($30.48) per share offer
Google could influence Indian poll results, says study
13 May 2014
A recent study conducted in India showed that the preferences of undecided voters can be shifted by 15 per cent or more toward one candidate or another by manipulating online search rankings associated with each candidate
Indian Oil Corp slapped Rs4.6-cr excise demand
13 May 2014
Vodafone opted out of conciliation and adjudication, says govt
13 May 2014
The government says it decided to withdraw the conciliation process after Vodafone conveyed it was not ready to wait for the decision of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
LIC leads India’s insurance sector with 75.33% share in first year premiums
13 May 2014
LIC continued to lead the insurance business in the country with a growth of close to 18 per cent in first year premium income during 2013-14
Botox maker Allergan rejects Valeant's $45.7-b hostile bid
12 May 2014
Allergan Inc today rejected the hostile takeover offer from Canada’s Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc, saying that the $45.7-billion bid substantially undervalued the company
Botox maker Allergan rejects Valeant's $45.7-b hostile bid
12 May 2014
Allergan Inc today rejected the hostile takeover offer from Canada’s Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc, saying that the $45.7-billion bid substantially undervalued the company
Cipla buys 14.6% stake in Chase Pharma to support Alzheimer treatment
12 May 2014
The disease costs the US alone $203 billion annually with projections to reach $1.2 trillion by 2050
Cipla buys 14.6% stake in Chase Pharma to support Alzheimer treatment
12 May 2014
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