The Hindu Business Line : Friday, November 14, 2003

SBI to recast top brass — Associates, arms to come under MD
Sources contend SBI's plan is motivated by the consistent performance of its associates and subsidiaries, which has in large part contributed to the parent's growth in the recent past. More

Auto component joint venture — JBM Group signs pact with Thai co
JUST over a month since India and Thailand concluded a free trade agreement, leading Indian automobile component manufacturer JBM Group has signed up with Thai Summit Autoparts Industry Co Ltd to set up a 50:50 equity-sharing joint venture in ... More

Govt may call steel meet to address woes
IN a bid to bridge the conflict of interests between the primary and secondary steel producers, the Ministry of Steel is likely to call a meeting of the primary producers next week to discuss the issue of price stability and lowering of import ... More

Jindal Iron, Vijaynagar unveil three-layer amalgamation deal
JINDAL Iron and Steel Company Ltd (Jisco) and Jindal Vijaynagar Steel Ltd (JVSL) today announced a multi-layered amalgamation and restructuring deal. Its three parts were - demerger of the investment business of Jisco into Jindal South West ... More

Star's new CEO to visit India next week
And the newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer, Ms Michelle Guthrie, is expected to touch down in Mumbai next week having taken over the reins recently from Mr James Murdoch, who has been appointed head of the Newscorp's DTH operation, BskyB in ... More

Heritage home owners in Kerala to offer a taste of old glory
KERALA'S traditional architecture has fascinated visitors to the State, but for the owners of many of these heritage buildings, maintaining them has been an uphill task. The `Grihasthali' scheme launched by the State tourism is, therefore, ... More

Buck up, time to turn global champions...
RAPID economic growth notwithstanding, to "earn the right to be called a superpower," Asia must create globally successful companies. Asia is expected to contribute over 30 per cent of the growth in world gross domestic product (GDP) over the ... More