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Coal India should meet full requirement under fuel supply pacts: CERC

CERC has told the nodal Ministry that it is the full responsibility of Coal India to meet the full requirement of coal under FSAs even by resorting to import, if necessary. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has said that Coal India should meet the full requirement of coal under fuel supply agreements (FSAs) with power utilities. The regulatory co... »

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Gold caught in a range; Trade awaits US Fed signal

In early trade, spot gold ruled at $1,378.26 an ounce in Singapore, while gold futures maturing in June ruled at $1,377. Gold prices on the spot and futures market are likely to be range-bound on Wednesday as the yellow metal is caught between speculation over the continuing of US stimulus programme and investors ca... »

Sensex up 51 points on firm Asian cues

Indian markets rose over 0.2 per cent in the opening session on Wednesday on fresh buying by funds and retail investors due to firm Asian cues. At 9.15 a.m., the 30-share BSE index Sense... »

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Firms violating minimum public holding norm will face backwash: U. K. Sinha

U. K. Sinha, Chairman, SEBI Penalty will be lower for companies that make genuine efforts to meet norm: SEBI chief »

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ASHOAK UPADHYAY

Where have all the jobs gone?

Contract and temporary labour are not just the preserve of the construction sector. — K.R. Deepak Downturns do cause unemployment. But the larger problem is jobs becoming selective and temporary as outsourcing catches on – to India and within India. »

ABHILASH PULJAL

In the dark about Africa

Understanding the topography through accurate mapping is a crucial requirement. Investors do not realise that Africa has a varied social, economic and political climate. What works in one country may not work in another. »

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What arbitrage?

There is no pressing need to revisit the regulatory framework for housing finance companies. »

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Give them food, not money

Giving food instead of cash leads to better nutritional outcomes This question is not limited to the choice between alcohol for the adult male and nutritious food for the family. »

Make betting in sport legal

Betting need not turn into racketeering. — K. Bhagya Prakash It will bring competition and transparency into the murky underworld of gambling. »

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