The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, October 01, 2005

Leasing of aircraft could get dearer from today
THE leasing of aircraft and engines could become dearer from Saturday with the six-month exemption period provided by the Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram on payment of withholding tax on such leasing ending today. The decision to impose ... More

GENERAL INSURANCE

IA to pay 28 pc lower premium for insuring aircraft
The State-owned airline's good track record during the year, and the fact that there was no "no-claim" pending with the insurers helped IA negotiate a lower premium rate, sources said. More

EVENTS

Boat show unveils wide range of products
THE three-day India International Boat Show 2005 (IIBS) began here on Friday, showcasing various products of the entire marine and boating industry from India and abroad. Participation of international firms is higher this year, as evident ... More

An eco-friendly houseboat
ARIES Marine and Engineering Services, Sharjah, has introduced an eco-friendly solar-powered houseboat - BOTEL — in the India International Boat Show 2005 here on Friday. Considered as an alternative to the traditional houseboats, ... More

RAILWAYS

RailTel in talks with banks for ATM kiosks
RAILTEL, a PSU under the Ministry of Railways, is in talks with various banks to set up ATM kiosks at railway stations. Speaking at the sidelines of annual conference of RailTel, the Managing Director, Mr K.K. Bajpeyee, said the organisation ... More

With the Lord's blessing
A Delhi Metro train makes its way into Karol Bagh during its trial run in the Capital on Friday. The Delhi Metro Rail Corp began integrated trial run on Barakhamba Road in Central Delhi to Dwarka in the south-west part of the ... More

Landslide in AP affects goods traffic
TRAFFIC on Kothavalasa-Kirandul (K-K) railway line has been disrupted following a landslide on Wednesday night in the vicinity of Chimidipalli railway station. According to railway sources, a huge boulder hurled onto the railway track around 9 ... More

ROADWAYS

TN lorry owners seek freeze on new permits
THE State Lorry Owners' Federation-Tamil Nadu (SLOF-T) has appealed to the Centre and State governments to put a freeze on the sanctioning of new lorry permits in view of the burgeoning number of vehicles that has lead to an unhealthy competition ... More

IPOS

DSP Merrill Lynch is advisor for Air India's IPO
AIR INDIA has selected DSP Merrill Lynch Ltd as the advisor for its proposed initial public offering (IPO). In a statement, the airline said the terms of reference of the advisor will include preparing a roadmap for the airline's proposed IPO ... More

Ships in Ports

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