The Hindu Business Line : Thursday, January 19, 2006

Importance of break-even
THE concept of `break-even' is one of the first things taught in management schools, highlighting the significance of fixed costs in running of organisation. It is one of the simpler, easier concepts to understand and apply readily in a given ... More

INFRASTRUCTURE

Vizhinjam container terminal — Kerala Cabinet clears Chinese consortium bid
THE Kerala Cabinet has cleared the tender submitted by a Chinese consortium for developing the proposed international container transshipment terminal at Vizhinjam near here. The consortium comprises two Chinese companies - Kaidi Electrical ... More

Kochi port to expand boat train pier jetty
THE Cochin Port Trust has proposed to develop its existing Boat Train Pier (BTP) jetty by extending it both length-wise and breadth-wise to make optimum use of the berth to handle more cargo. At present, the BTP jetty has a length of 200 ... More

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Concor net up 35% at Rs 136.81 cr
CONTAINER Corporation of India (Concor) has registered a 34.57 per cent growth with a net profit of Rs 136.81 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 as compared to a net profit of Rs 101.66 crore during the same quarter last fiscal. ... More

TRADE & LABOUR UNIONS

Unions stage dharna in front of HSL
THE UNIONS at Hindusthan Shipyard Ltd (HSL) here staged a demonstration in front of its main gates on Wednesday and held a public meeting, pleading for the protection and revival of the yard and seeking an end to "the interference of the ... More

ROADWAYS

APSRTC sets new record
HYDERABAD: Andhra Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has reached a new milestone in its passenger services. On January 16, it carried a record 1.50 crore passengers, which is 18.75 per cent of the total population ofthe State ... More

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