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INDUSTRY & ECONOMY

CLIMATE & WEATHER


Weather sours grape farmers' prospects in AP
'20 per cent of output, exports hit by rains, hailstorm' More

CEMENT


Heidelberg in pact with Indorama Cement
Germany's HeidelbergCement has entered into a 50:50 joint venture with Indorama Cement Ltd, according to a statement issued by the two companies. Indorama Cement is an unlisted company that belongs to the Indonesia-based Indorama S P Lohia ... More

ENVIRONMENT


Sewage water recycling a money-spinner
Project takes off in a big way in North Chennai More

FERTILISERS


Fertiliser units may be forced to trim output
Delay in releasing subsidy; an alternative scheme sought More

FOREIGN TRADE


Bangladesh seeks scrapping of NTBs
Expressing concern over the growing trade gap between Bangladesh and India, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Ms Khaleda Zia, sought the dismantling of the non-tariff barriers in India to facilitate Bangladeshi exports into the country. She also ... More

Assocham, Dhaka chamber ink MoU
Assocham and the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) today signed an MoU to promote exchange of industrial information between the industries of two nations. The MoU would also explore ways and means to set up joint ... More

`LCS must be upgraded to boost Indo-Bangla trade'
Infrastructure facilities, including banking, are being improved at both Mohadipur and Hilli LCS points. More

HEALTH


Tamiflu stocks adequate: Ramadoss
The Health Minister, Dr A. Ramadoss, on Wednesday assured the Rajya Sabha that the Government has adequate stocks of oseltamavir phosphate (Tamiflu), the drug used to treat avian influenza. Making a suo motu statement in Rajya Sabha today, Dr ... More

Ansal Properties signs pact with Malaysia's Faber Group
Plans foray into healthcare facilities management; operations from May likely More

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY


`Information, communication can be growth drivers'
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PETROCHEMICALS


IOC's petrochem project faces time overrun
Indian Oil Corporation's proposed mega entry into petrochemicals as early as November 2007 has apparently hit rough weather. According to information available, the naphtha cracker-cum-polymer project is set to witness a substantial cost and time ... More

PETROLEUM


Decks cleared for petro regulatory board
Empowered to tackle adulteration More

Oil PSUs to continue sharing subsidy burden
Arrangement till LPG, PDS kerosene prices are market driven More

POWER


AP plea for ultra mega power project
Site identified near Krishnapatnam More

TAXATION


VAT: Working group on CST to be set up
Modalities of compensation for appropriate phaseout to be worked out More

Chakka jam!
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WATER


Joining hands to improve sanitation
The Governments of India, Japan and the US will work together to improve water and sanitation services in India. This was announced at the Fourth World Water Forum in Mexico City. The agreement to collaborate with India is part ... More

COAL


MetalJunction plans coal futures auction
May collaborate with national, global commodities exchanges More

Bharat Coking, Tata Steel venture plan halted
The proposal for setting up a joint venture company by Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL) and Tata Steel for developing the Kapuria underground coal block stands cancelled. The Ministry of Coal has now asked the BCCL board to evolve suitable norms ... More

BREWERIES


UB, Millennium Alcobev merger not for now
MABL's huge debts, negative worth seen impacting UB More

Excise duty hike in Karnataka to hit beer industry
The All India Brewers' Association has said that the Karnataka Government's decision to hike duties on beer could impact investments into the sector. The association President, Mr Richard Rushton, told Business Line that beer companies ... More

EDUCATION


When brands go to college ...
Sponsors of college fests now go beyond funding to find innovative ways for greater contact with their target audience. More

AUTOMOBILE COMPONENTS


Showa to set up power steering unit in Noida
To invest Rs 70 cr in wholly owned arm More

REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION


DS Kulkarni plans Rs 555-cr projects in Pune and Mumbai
DS Kulkarni Developers Ltd (DSKDL) has planned construction projects worth Rs 555 crore in Mumbai and Pune. Work has already begun on more than 39 lakh sq. ft. of land in the two cities and is to be completed by 2009. Among the projects is a ... More

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS


To fee, or not to fee?
Ad agencies are making another stab at being paid for pitches. Advertisers list many reasons why they need not pay. More

The issues at play
It is not the first time the Advertising Agencies Association of India is demanding pitch fees — there have been attempts in the past. More

CII Karnataka council office-bearers
Mr S. Gopalakrishnan, COO and Deputy Managing Director, Infosys Technologies Ltd, has been elected Chairman of CII, Karnataka for 2006-07. He will take over the mantle from Mr Daljit Mirchandani, Chairman and President of Ingersoll Rand (India). ... More

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY


Belgian co bags ISRO order
Belgian company AMOS SA is to supply the third collimator to the ISRO Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad. The device is used in cameras on earth imaging satellites. The two signed a contract to this effect on Wednesday in the ... More

MINING & QUARRYING


Electra Mining 2006 begins
Electra Mining 2006, a business-to-business exhibition for the mining sector, started here on Wednesday. Sixty one companies manufacturing mining equipments of all types, including shoes for miners, and tyres for heavy ... More

INCOME TAX


There goes the anon
Anonymous donations are now under the scanner More

EXPORTS & IMPORTS


Spices exporters' plea on delayed cess payment
The Indian Spice & Foodstuff Exporters' Association (ISFEA) has urged the Maharashtra Government to reduce interest rates for delayed payments on account of market cess to Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC). NMMC is charging exorbitant ... More



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