The Hindu Business Line : Thursday, October 26, 2006

COMMODITY EXCHANGES
Pepper futures improve
Pepper futures market improved on reports that Brazil had traded B Asta at $2,800 a tonne (FOB) while Vietnam was firmer. Brazil was offering B1 at $2,700 a tonne (f.o.b) B2 at $2,550 a tonne (f.o.b). Vietnam was quoting 500 GL at $2,625 - ... More

PSU
IOC may post loss for second quarter
Delayed issue of oil bonds, inventory losses cited as reasons More

SSI
6 EPCs submit projects under Backward Region Govt Fund
Ministries may do joint vetting by end November More

SOFTWARE
US co Nelson opens office in Delhi
Nelson, US-based integrated solutions firm, offering services in architecture and interior design, announced the launch of its India based services with the opening of its office in Delhi on Wednesday. "With India's economy growing at a rate of ... More

FASHION
South African designers set to sizzle at Lakme fashion week
What happens when South African style meets Mumbai chic? A whole new win-win situation for the country's fashion barometer, says Mr Lance Littlefield, Country Head, South African Tourism. The organisation is bringing in Clive Rundle, arguably ... More

HUMAN RESOURCES
Cultural mismatches could sour acquisitions, warn consultants
Cos need to look at factors beyond due diligence More

OUTLOOK
Micronutrient Investment Plan sets goals to overcome health issues
Calls for public-private-civic partnership with time-bound plan More

ECONOMIC OFFENCES
On the tainted money trail
To launder is `to wash dirty clothes or linen and, often, iron them as well,' as Encarta defines. The word derives from Old French lavandier, which in turn is from Latin lavare `to wash'. Sadly, though, the first meaning of ... More

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