The bench, while holding that interim plea of Vedanta cannot be allowed, said that the final hearing in the matter can be heard after the physical hearing starts in the apex court.

Energy supermajor Exxon Mobil Corp is in talks to buy a stake in producing oil and gas fields in India, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Wednesday showcasing efforts to raise domestic output to cut imports. Exxon Mobil had in October last year signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with stateowned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to offer its expertise and technology for developing resources in offshore blocks.

Bharti Airtel has purchased a 4.9 percent stake in Bharti Infratel, the group's tower infrastructure arm.

“Our goal is to be at the forefront of industry growth in terms of enterprise segment,” said Manoj Bhat, CFO of Tech Mahindra in an interview to CNBC-TV18.