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Food security law can't cater to APL families
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Geely preferred bidder for Volvo unit
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Marico FY09 net profit at Rs 189 cr
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Asian markets move up

Asian markets have recovered from the lows of the day. The Hang Seng has added 376 points (1.7%) to 21,873. The Nikkei has slipped 92 points (1%) to 10,546. - Asian markets subdued in morning trades - Asian markets lacklustre - Asian markets up smartly - Positive bias prevails across Asia - Asian markets end in green - Cues from Asian market, RBI worries drag Sensex The Taiwan Weighted has advanced 76 points (1%) to 8,188. The Shanghai Composite is up 16 points at 3,278. The Seoul Composite and the Straits Times have moved up 0.62% each. ________________________________________________ (Updated at 0828 hrs) Asian markets are mixed this morning. The Hang Seng has advanced 135 points to 21,632. The Nikkei, however, has slipped 92 points to 10,546. The Taiwan Weighted has added 28 points to 8,141. The Seoul Composite is up 10 points at 1,683. The Shanghai Composite and the Straits Times are flat.


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