Debasree Purkayastha

Hermes' net profit rose by 13.9% in the first-half after solid sales rises across all its business regions.

Aug 30, 2013

Sinopec to buy a third of Apache's Egypt business in deal worth $3.1bn.

Aug 30, 2013

Ackermann said Wauthier's family believe he is partly responsible for suicide "as unfounded as any allegations might be".

Aug 29, 2013

Carrefour's sales rose in France and Asia but declined in other parts of Europe.

Aug 29, 2013

Australia's largest airline returns to profit with A$6m posting.

Aug 29, 2013

Ministry for Primary Industry said Fonterra's milk products do not contain botulism-causing bacteria.

Aug 28, 2013

Woolworths' profits leapt 24.4% in the year to 30 June as it opened 73 new stores.

Aug 28, 2013

Daimler plans to set up its biggest factory in China to boost Mercedes Benz sales in country

Aug 27, 2013

Australian company estimates net loss of about $777m at the end of fiscal year.

Aug 27, 2013

VisitScotland attracted both domestic and international tourists, targeting emerging markets such as China and India.

Aug 26, 2013

Amgen buying Onyx which was earlier targeted by Pfizer and Novartis as well.

Aug 26, 2013

Jiangxi Copper is likely to form a consortium with other potential bidders from China

Aug 23, 2013

Barrick Gold makes sale of western Australia mining assets as industry mired in commodity price crisis

Aug 23, 2013

External review says Bloomberg journalists had access to its clients' log-in and personal information details

Aug 22, 2013

SupergGroup, popular with its trendy Superdry fashion brand, will open three new stores with Demsa by 2014

Aug 22, 2013

Beer consumption in the European region has fallen due amid tax hikes, bad weather and economic woes

Aug 21, 2013

Ally Financial plans to repay part of the rescue amount by selling $1bn common stock.

Aug 21, 2013

Deutsche Wohnen will offer 51 shares for every 20 GSW shares in merger deal

Aug 20, 2013

British engineering firm Kentz rejected Amec and M+W's takeover bid, saying both undervalued the company

Aug 20, 2013

Stavridis is dismissed due to "ethical reasons" after using plane of businessman who bought state assets

Aug 19, 2013

Rising costs and efficient usage by households cut energy consumption.

Aug 17, 2013

Acquisition to boost Alibaba's e-commerce as ShopRunner offers Amazon-like services.

Aug 17, 2013

Blackstone to reportedly pick up minority stake in Rothesay.

Aug 17, 2013

Huarong Asset Management $1.5bn share offer before Hong Kong listing.

Aug 17, 2013

Asda posts 0.7% like-for-like sales growth in the second quarter.

Aug 16, 2013

Retirement savings provider to acquire Aviva's US annuity operations while adhering to newly imposed strict risk management controls

Aug 16, 2013

The joint venture will combine their infrastructure to expand their presence across Europe.

Aug 14, 2013

Land Registry data analysed by property investment firm London Central Portfolio.

Aug 13, 2013

European rescue funds help Greek budget to reach surplus for seven months to July.

Aug 12, 2013