The Hindu Business Line : Friday, March 07, 2008

KERALA
‘Double-digit growth in farm sector possible’
Kochi, March 6 The importance of giving prominence to the agriculture sector in line with other segments of the economy like industry, services and infrastructure was the focal point of the panel discussion on the Union Budget organised by BL ... More

Stable farm prices, healthier PSUs milestone targets of Kerala Budget
Budget Highlights•Aviation Turbine Fuel tax reduced to 4 pc•10 pc surcharge on big retail outlets•Compounding tax for gold jewellers simplified•Additional resource mobilisations at Rs 188 crore•Tax concessions at Rs 25 crore•Cumulative deficit at Rs 627.40 crore•Pension for one million workers raised to Rs 200 per month More

Trade and industry bodies welcome Kerala Budget
Kochi, March 6 The trade and industry here have welcomed the State Budget, saying that it is in the right direction by providing several welfare schemes for various sections of the society. Mr Umang Patodia, Chairman, CII, ... More

Technopark to host IT meets
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10% surcharge on big retail chains in Kerala; tax on ATF cut
Budget proposes Rs 188-cr additional revenue mop-up More

KARNATAKA
Restrict Mangalore SEZ to Phase-I: Panel
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Canon’s marketing campaign
Bangalore, March 6 As part of its city-specific marketing strategy, Canon is now targeting the Bangalore market. The ‘Namma Bengaluru’ marketing campaign that was kicked off on Thursday will see a flurry of below-the-line and ... More

MAHARASHTRA
About 50 lakh Maharashtra farmers to benefit
Pune, March 6 About 50 lakh small and marginal farmers in Maharashtra are expected to benefit from the loan waiver that the Union Finance Minister has stated in his Budget.The Finance Minister has set aside Rs 60,000 crore as loan ... More

Colorant industry to hold meet on March 10, 11
Mumbai, March 6 The Dyestuff Manufacturers Association of India (DMAI), the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, along with the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals and the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers ... More

Bella Casa opens home store in Pune
Pune, March 6 Bella Casa, the home improvement retail chain from the Rajan Raheja Group, has opened its exclusive store in Pune. Located at the Ishanya Mall, which is a design centre and speciality mall, the store occupies a retail space of ... More

WEST BENGAL
KMDA inks pacts for three projects located at Salt Lake
Total investment will be Rs 850 crore More

Five-year tax holiday to boost hospitality, tourism sectors
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