The Hindu Business Line : Thursday, March 06, 2008

FARM CREDIT
Financial infrastructure + debt waiver = financial inclusion?
The overall burden on the banking sector, of the loan write-offs of Rs 60,000 crore proposed in Budget 2008, is yet to be analysed fully, says Mr Robin Roy, Associate Director, Financial Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers (P) Ltd. ... More

BUDGET
Unfortunately, FRBM is not a fiscal transparency Act
Fiscal deficit really amounts to 3.11 per cent of GDP, not 2.5 per cent as professed. Surprised? "Don't be, as these are fiscal costs of budgeting for elections," explains Dr D. K. Srivastava, Director of the Madras School of Economics, in a ... More

PETROLEUM
Essar to begin oil hunt in Madagascar onshore blocks soon
Kolkata, March 5 Essar Oil has completed its core hole drilling in Ranigunj CBM block and is planning to launch the 15 well drilling in April. The company will also start oil hunt in its three onshore blocks in Madagascar by launching ... More

RADIO/TV
Discovery Travel to showcase Indian fashion and design
Mumbai, March 5 In keeping with a series of programmes showcasing the various facets of India, Discovery Travel & Living has launched Adventures of the Ladies Tailor, a show on fashion and design hosted by designer ... More

SOFTWARE
Impact of SAM on the auditor
Software has become an integral part of corporate world and a key component of running a business. Thus software is seen as an important asset for any organisation. Software Asset Management (SAM) helps organisations protect and manage their ... More

OUTLOOK
Aditya Birla Retail's expansion plan
He denied that super and hypermarkets could threaten the existence of the traditional `kirana' stores, and added that India had enough space for all players. "We are, in fact, going to create employment." Roll-out plan Mr Russel Berman, CEO, ... More

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