Weekly roundup

COMPANIES

• RIL says it has permission to retain entire area of D6 gas block
• Dishman Pharma to acquire fine chemicals unit of Netherland- based Solvay
• Ashok Leyland allots 49.98 lakh shares
• Muthoot Group to launch two 5-star hotels

• Orissa government rejects Billiton's SEZ alumina project proposal

• Sensex posts new high
• Indian ADRs post strong gains

• Rupee gains
• Rising rupee to impact export earnings: Assocham study

• Cadbury sued over "misleading " Snapple drink ads
• Corporates sign UN charter on carbon emissions reduction
• Murdoch, Dow Jones yet to strike deal; US magnate named possible bidder
• Fast Retailing eyes global markets with a $900 million offer for Barneys

• Former PM Chandra Shekhar passes away