The Indian currency had appreciated by 5 paise to close at Rs 44.78/79 against the US currency in Tuesday's trade amid bullish local equity markets and easing crude oil prices.

The rupee had depreciated by 19 paise to close at Rs 45.25/26 against the US currency in Tuesday's trade on renewed dollar demand from banks and importers.

The year 2011 may mark the end of two decades of reform, but it is hardly the end for the Indian economy. Rather, the two decades have created a sound platform for the next big leap. To capture this, we invited some entrepreneurs and thought leaders to pen their thoughts in this very special issue of Business Today.

The rupee had lost 7 paise to close at Rs 45.29/30 against the US currency in the previous session on strong dollar demand from importers amid sharp fall in stock markets.

The 30-share sensitive index opened the day on a robust note, but lost ground within an hour of trading to settle the day 152.58 points lower, or 0.73 per cent, at 20,852.38.

Forex dealers said weaker Asian currencies against the US dollar and demand for the greenback from importers weighed down the Indian currency's sentiment.

After being range-bound for the past 10 months, the markets seem poised for a big move-but could go either way.

We may not be directly affected by the current crisis in the US. However, FII inflows will be hit and that is bound to hurt the equity and debt markets.

Understanding Stocks is an essential guide for those craving to make money in the stock markets. It acts as a tutorial for learning basic as well as sophisticated trading strategies.

In 2009-10, the Indian currency recorded the largest ever one-year appreciation in its history. Despite the recent bouts of depreciation, it is most likely to appreciate further in this fiscal year. Why? By how much? And what about volatility? BT invited two experts to answer these questions.

Never before has Amul been buffeted by as much competition as it is today. But India's largest dairy foods player has an edge: Its unique \"cow-to-customer\" model.

If there is one pilgrimage all gadget aficionados must make, it is to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held every January in Las Vegas. Sulabh Puri made the trip this year.

The freedom and flexibility are addictive: after working here, it is tough adjusting elsewhere.

When fiscal 2000 ended, the Indian software industry's exports expanded 57 per cent to Rs 24,350 crore from the previous year.

The decade created unprecedented prosperity and the next decade will be even better. Government can influence just how much better it will be.

Last fortnight, the opening bell of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Dalal Street was rung by a surprise guest — Peter T. Grauer, Chairman, Bloomberg L.P.

Trent has plodded on for a decade to crawl up to sales of a little under Rs 1,000 crore. But Noel Tata's two crucial decisions-with regard to profitability and private labels- ensure it is the most viable model in organised retailing today.

Even as they went about creating a fully-integrated steel colossus, the Ruias of the Essar Group were also quietly building a global outsourcing model via a string of acquisitions.

For the first time since the dotcom bust, infotech majors face the prospect of decline in revenues and profits. What does this mean for the future of IT services, tech jobs and tech stocks?

As urban consumers, neck-deep in debt and over-their-ears in mortgage, are forced to embrace frugality, marketers and companies are gravitating to the rural consumers (BT cover, April 5) .