The Hindu Business Line : Monday, February 19, 2007

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Duty rejig on petrol, diesel likely in Budget
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`Indian cos keen to tap Nepal's hydel potential'
Nepal seeks a revival for the sector More

Coal Ministry wants Rlys to bear losses in moving coal
Proposal part of tripartite agreement being worked out More

Oil marketing cos blame State Govts for stalling ethanol programme
High taxes, curbs on inter-State movement remain bugbears More

Retail chains may be growth drivers for PCs
PC vendors tying up with large format stores to push their products More

SEBI norms to cover investment advisors soon
Investment advisors are once again under the lens of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), with the capital market regulator on Saturday deciding to come up with regulations for such advisors. Asked about the kind of persons who ... More

Selective taxation to curb inflation
Inflation will be cured only when the management of the economy is improved by liberalising education, real-estate and agriculture, says P. V. INDIRESAN, suggesting two immediate palliatives — a tax on the increase in disposable income over the previous year; and on construction on land whose value exceeds, say, Rs 1,000 a square yard. More

`Small banks have a place amid consolidation trends'
Rangarajan says efficiency, niche focus are key to success More

Manufacturing sector clocks 13% growth: Survey
Spurred by growth rates of over 20 per cent in 65 segments, the manufacturing sector has clocked a growth of 13 per cent in the first nine months of the current fiscal 2006-07, according to a survey conducted by industry chamber ... More

Smart phones losing elitist tag
Handset makers hope to cash in on e-mail fancy More

Reforming the exam system is a continuous exercise
Reforming the exam system is a continuous exercise. We do not expect to make changes every year, but will keep a regular watch and see how best we can amend, alter and update the syllabus and the course. More

Betting on sugar companies for other factors?
Investments in by-products yielding big returns More

Toss-up between inflation, pre-Budget hopes for investors
Stronger crude prices may put pressure on OMCs More

Small, mid-cap funds - heading for big space?
Last year saw quite a few funds focusing on this segment stocks More

In a mood to play
Online gaming is seen widening the Internet's reach across the country. When gaming is the stuff of serious business, there's no stopping the fun - or the bucks. More

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