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INDUSTRY & ECONOMY

SOFTWARE


IT Industry upbeat on 2002
``In fact, recent developments have been factored in and we are seeing signs of significant recovery. In the next two quarters, we expect more positive outlook,'' says Mr Ranjan Chak of Oracle India. More

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS


Debate over Taj Mahal tea ad continues
THE controversy is still continuing over the advertisement campaign of Taj Mahal tea starring the tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, in which he vowed to give up playing the instrument if someone found a better quality of tea. The campaign was ... More

Kerala urged to lift endosulfan ban
THE Pesticides Manufacturers and Formulators Association of India has urged the Kerala Government to immediately lift the temporary ban on the use of endosulfan in the State in view of the findings of the expert committee in this regard. ... More

  • FICCI plea for tax sops to telecom industry

    OUTLOOK


  • 'Slowdown on the way out'
  • Outlook 2002 — Kahin khushi, kahin gham
  • CII sees 5.5 to 6 pc growth next year

    EVENTS


  • `Hotelequip India' from January 5

    ECONOMY


    Fiscal deficit up 23% in Apr-Nov
    THE Centre's fiscal deficit rose by 23 per cent during the first eight months of the current fiscal, following a major slump in tax collections coupled with a spurt in expenditure. According to data released by the Comptroller-General of ... More

    First-half GDP growth slumps to 4.9 per cent
    THE Indian economy has registered a dismal growth rate of 4.9 per cent during the first half of the current fiscal. According to the Central Statistical Organisation (CSO), the 4.9 per cent year-on-year increase in real gross domestic product ... More

    Reforms can tackle corruption, says Swraj Paul
    `The biggest problem confronting the country is that of corruption and lack of transparency. The mainsprings of corruption will weaken with the progressive opening up of the economy. In other words, effective reforms would go a long way in tackling c orruption.' More

    TAXATION


    War surcharge in offing?
    IS a war-related surcharge by the Centre in the offing? This question has been raised following the Prime Minister, Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee's statement on Monday that ``as during the previous wars, our citizens will gladly bear hardships if the ... More

  • New CBDT chief hopes for higher direct tax mop-up

    TEA


    Central sop to pep up crash tea factory revamp
    THE provision for a subsidy of 25 per cent should make the crash tea factory upgradation scheme attractive to the tea companies. The Union Commerce and Industry Ministry recently approved the scheme, formulated by the Tea Board in response to the ... More

  • More tea finance from Union Bank
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  • Top Stories
    Panel to supervise Investor Protection Fund formed


    Rise and growth of the consuming class

    A requiem for small savings?

    HDFC cuts retail PLR by 0.5 pc

    Cotton market stuck in a year-end limbo

    IT Industry upbeat on 2002

    DCI in pact with China co for Dubai project


    In Depth
    Inside Kashmir
    Guide to derivatives
    US-64

    Looking back
    Dec. 23-Dec. 29
    Max India acquires 85 pc stake in healthcare services company

    Excise collections up; customs front bleak

    BSNL slashes STD tariff


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