Numbers of note

2nd The ranking of NSE in Asia-Pacific, according to a survey of bourses by Celent based on trading volumes

15 million The number of unemployed people in the United States at the end of August

1.5 trillion cubic feet The recoverable reserves of natural gas discovered in Gujarat by Australia's Oilex Limited

Rs 12,000 cr The tax liability of British telecom giant Vodafone following its acquisition of a majority stake in Hutchison Essar in 2007

Rs 24,000 cr The likely proceeds from the proposed disinvestment of 10 per cent in IOC and five per cent in ONGC by the government