The Economic Times launches apps. for Mobile and Tablet

The experience with ET on the move just got better. The Economic Times, India's most-read business newspaper and most-visited business and finance site, now has mobile applications for all platforms. Applications have been launched for the iPad, iPhone, Android phone, BlackBerry, Nokia and Windows Phone. The apps combine ET's cutting edge business news and market analysis with the best browsing experience thanks to the simple navigation & neat, clutter-free layout. So now, whether you are on a vacation or travelling on a business trip, the ET Advantage is just a click away.

The applications have been designed keeping in mind the audiences' preference for live coverage of the business news and markets. All the apps provide in-depth and analytical coverage of the stock markets, with live stock quotes from both BSE and NSE. The sleek user- friendly apps feature the latest & most important news as it happens along with the choicest analysis and features from ET's print editions. These apps also provide forex rates, commodities updates and news about the global markets. Stock recommendations and experts' views from ET Now are featured through the market hours. Users can also track the stocks on their watch-list and monitor live gainers, losers and movers. Investors can manage their holdings in the stock market with the ET Portfolio. For the NRI audience, the apps are a great way to stay in touch with the latest business & financial news from India. For ET Now viewers, the best and the most popular videos of the day can also be accessed on these apps.

Announcing the launch of these applications, Rishi Khiani, CEO of Times Internet Ltd, said: "This stack of ET Mobile apps fill an important need for ET readers. Within a short time of launch, ET's iPad & iPhone apps topped the most popular charts on the Apple website. We have received a phenomenal response to our Android app as well. The latest entrants to our portfolio are apps for both Nokia Symbian/Anna smartphones & also for Nokia for Windows. And, this is not the end. All the apps will be constantly upgraded & more features added in the weeks to come."

All Economic Times applications come with social media integration. They let users share articles or photos on Facebook and Twitter, and also via e-mail.