Sensex, Nifty fall as metals drag on easing supply concerns

Indian shares edged down on Wednesday, dragged mostly by metal stocks as China’s pledge to bring down coal prices eased worries about supply disruptions. The NSE Nifty 50 index was down 0.5% at 18,330, while the S&P BSE Sensex fell 0.4% to 61,502.16 by 9:25 am. The Nifty metals index was the top loser among…

Opposition Meeting Tomorrow To Decide On Mock Parliament vs Government

New Delhi:  In the middle of a deadlock and non-stop disruptions in parliament, over 14 opposition parties will meet tomorrow morning to decide on the option of a “mock parliament” outside, sources say. A breakfast meeting at around 9.30 am is being planned at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s home…

Rajya Sabha Lost 40 Of 50 Working Hours In First 2 Monsoon Session Weeks

New Delhi:  The Rajya Sabha’s monsoon session productivity fell, thanks to disruptions, from 32.2 per cent in the first week to 13.7 per cent in the second. Its overall figure for this period stood at 21.6 per cent, according to the House Secretariat’s records. For the first time, the Secretariat is…