Where am I?

The latest calendar from the rural development ministry has a picture of the minister and two ministers of state. The third minister of state was upset enough to call up the minister, CP Joshi, to protest. The minister has now ordered that the calendars not be circulated — a fresh calendar will soon be sent around.

Oil weakens in Asian trade on profit-taking

Oil fell in Asian trade today on profit-taking after overnight gains driven by hopes for improved demand as the global economy recovers, analysts said.

Wockhardt bleeds due to Rs 284-crore hit

A mark-to-market (MTM) loss of Rs 284.4 crore caused drug major Wockhardt to post a net loss of Rs 54 crore in the third quarter ended September as against a net profit of Rs 62.2 crore in the corresponding quarter of last year. Consolidated sales revenues stood at Rs 922.7 crore, a growth 2.23 per cent over the Rs 902.5 crore posted in the year-ago period. The MTM loss has been accounted for as an exceptional item and negotiations are in progress in respect of hedging instruments outstanding.

Novartis gains on getting patent right

Novartis finally ended with a Rs 21 or 3.6% gain at Rs 590. Around 30,063 shares changed hands at the counter today.

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