![]() Financial Daily from THE HINDU group of publications Friday, June 17, 2005 |
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INDUSTRY & ECONOMY CLIMATE & WEATHER Monsoon getting into action mode WITH the southwest monsoon entering the North-East on Thursday, the seasonal weather system seems to be getting into action mode after lying low for almost a week. The Arabian Sea arm has also showed signs of recovery as evidenced in the ... More ANTI-DUMPING Dumping duty mooted on Chinese woven fabrics Final investigation has revealed that the subject goods have been exported to India below their normal value. More ECONOMY World Bank cautions TN on reversal of reforms THE World Bank has cautioned the Government of Tamil Nadu that its recent policy choices of reversing critical reforms would impede expenditure-restructuring efforts and imperil the gains made thus far. In a recent report on economic growth ... More ENGINEERING EEPC flays proposal to hike export credit rate THE Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) has criticised the suggested hike (by the RBI committee) in export credit rate in foreign currency by 25 basis points to Libor plus one per cent as a counter-productive measure, especially in the ... More FOREIGN TRADE Amendment of double tax pact with Portugal NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for carrying out an amendment to the existing double taxation avoidance agreement (DTAA) between India and Portugal . An official release said that the Amendment related to para 5 of ... More PETROLEUM Decision on petro price hike deferred A DECISION on revising petroleum prices was deferred by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today. When asked if the issue was listed for the CCEA meeting, the Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram, said, "Yes, but it has been deferred by ... More POWER CERC adds new chapter in draft Electricity Grid Code THE Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has added a new chapter on Inter-Regional Energy Exchange in the revised draft of the Indian Electricity Grid Code to enhance grid security and ensure energy balance among the five regions of ... More TEXTILES Looking beyond silk... They became household names with their prized silk sarees. Today, many of Chennai's silk houses have diversified into modern wear, in line with changing preferences. More SSI Kerala khadi products to be exported to W. Asia THE Kerala Khadi and Village Industries Board has received the licence for exporting khadi and other products to foreign countries. Following this, the board has initiated steps to export the products to West Asian countries, according to the ... More COAL Assocham opposes dual pricing for coal supplies THE Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India has opposed the Coal Ministry's proposal for introducing dual pricing of coal supplies, one for power utilities and the other for captive power plants (CPPs). In a representation ... More EDUCATION KPMG opens audit institute in India GLOBAL auditing firm KPMG has launched its Audit Committee Institute (ACI) in India on Thursday to assist board members and audit committees in achieving effective audit committee processes and practices. ACI India is dedicated to providing ... More
US Embassy clarification on student visas
MKU diploma for trainees MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS & HOSPITALS Healthcare cos look overseas To create brand 'India' IF global private equity funds are picking up stake in Indian healthcare companies, the industry here is eyeing the international markets. In fact, several companies are in the process of setting up on-site delivery centres in different ... More PRECIOUS METALS
Spot gold may test resistance levelSPOT gold prices moved higher helped by good fund and investor interest in the metals, as the dollar fell from a nine-month high against the major currencies. The common European currency is down about 10 per cent this year, due to sluggish ... More PAPER, BOARD & NEWSPRINT Paper makers against taking industry out of core sector Any move to take the paper industry out of the core sector would also force domestic paper mills to pay the market price for coal. More INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS CII delegation to visit UK IN an effort to forge new models of economic relationship between India and the UK, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will embark on its annual CEO's Mission to the UK, from June 19-22, to brief the British counterparts on India's ... More SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Cabinet approves design, development of Oceansat-2 Mission THE Union Cabinet today gave its approval for undertaking design and development of the Oceansat-2 Mission that entails building and launching a remote sensing satellite with ocean colour monitor (OCM). With the realisation of the Oceansat-2 ... More SMALL SAVINGS Regional PF branches under Mangalore office MANGALORE: The sub-regional offices of Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) located in Chikmagalur, Mysore, Hubli, Bellary and Gulbarga will come under the jurisdiction of the newly created Mangalore Regional ... More FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
FIIs allowed in print media Cabinet clears facsimile editions of foreign newspapers, journals"Indian editions (of foreign newspapers) have not been permitted because of apprehensions that the Indian newspaper industry will not be able to withstand the competition." More
Andhra CM to tour Israel, Dubai from July 5
AP Govt aiming at 10% annual rise in investment E-GOVERNANCE Digital service centres launched in Anekal taluk FROM today, the people of Anekal taluk in Karnataka would no longer belong to the 750 million in the country who lack access to digital technology. With the launch of rural business centres (RBCs) offering `Namma Service', they can now have ... More ENTREPRENEURSHIP Maditssia to organise entrepreneurship scheme MADURAI: The Maditssia Business Information Centre is organising an `Entrepreneurship Training Programme for Unemployed Youth' at Maditssia hall on June 25. The programme will cover the opportunities available in Madurai district, ... More EXPORTS & IMPORTS Spices exporters hail DGFT move THE All India Spices Exporters Forum (AISEF) has welcomed the decision of the Director General Foreign Trade (DGFT) making it mandatory for the EOU/SEZ units engaged in spices imports and exports to get them registered with the Spices ... More Comments & Letters to the Editor to: bleditor@thehindu.co.in Subscribe to: Business Line |
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Looking back Jun. 5-Jun. 11 Waking up to the pollution threat Assocham pitches for rural home loans at 6 pc interest Cotton imports may slow down: USDA Monsoon brings copious rains in Kerala TN scraps entrance test for professional courses `Bumper quarter' likely for pharma cos Power sector remains area of concern: Plan panel Car sales up 13 pc in May; 2-wheelers increase 22 pc Biotech industry revenues cross $1 b; Biocon retains top spot High net worth individuals in India up 14.6%: Study Ma Foi survey points to job market slowdown Relief for oleoresin units as ban on light berries pepper import goes In terms of per capita GDP Karnataka, Bengal fastest growing States Opening monsoon `pulse' fizzles out Health study in Punjab shows high pesticide residues in blood `Indo-Thai FTA may hurt domestic cos' |
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