The Hindu Business Line : Sunday, April 10, 2005

Govt plans review of regulatory systems
THE Government plans to take a re-look at the issue of independent regulators which have been set up in those segments of the economy where both public and private sector companies operate. The review has been necessitated by the fact that, ... More

Free movement of agricultural products — 16 States to amend APMC Act
THE Union Agriculture Minister, Mr Sharad Pawar, today said that as many as 16 States had agreed to amend the Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) Act to facilitate free movement of agricultural products between States. "The States ... More

Indian Airlines hikes fares by 12 per cent
DOMESTIC carrier Indian Airlines (IA) has announced a 12-per cent increase in fares after local oil companies raised prices of aviation turbine fuel. According to a statement issued by the company, IA will implement its new rates from April 15. ... More

ICAI finalises accounting standard for debt, equity
THE Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has finalised an accounting standard relating to financial instruments, both equity and debt. The institute is of the view that the standard will seek to go a step ahead of the relevant ... More

Indian pharma cos look to Chinese booster
THE pill that you pop may just have a Chinese connection. So, during the Chinese Premier, Mr Wen Jiabao's state visit to India, the domestic pharmaceuticals sector is hoping to get a booster dose by forging new alliances with Chinese pharma ... More

Lotte to lure Indian palate with new products
CONFECTIONERY major Lotte is gearing up for a fight in the Indian market. The company is present in the country through two separate ventures - Chennai-based Lotte India Pvt Ltd and Delhi-based joint venture company Lotte DS Pvt Ltd. And each ... More

Control blood sugar with `smart' insulin pumps
Unlike insulin injections, a pump automatically delivers a constant rate of insulin round the clock and can be operated by the user. More

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