The Hindu Business Line : Thursday, March 13, 2008

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Study moots public-private partnership for chip R&D
New Delhi, March 12 Semiconductor-related research activities in technical institutions are still largely supported by the Government (contributing 85-90 per cent to overall funding), and the top seven institutes in India account for bulk of ... More

ECONOMY
Mechanics of farm loan waiver
In 2007-08, gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to grow at 8.7 per cent and agriculture (which accounts for 17.5 per cent of GDP) a mere 2.6 per cent. While growth of agricultural credit is all set to exceed the 2007-08 target, credit in ... More

SSI
Solutions for SMEs from inside the ‘Budget’ prism
Budget 2008 has evoked mixed feelings — a solid grey instead of pure black or white. Investment bankers, taxation pundits, industrialists, capital market stalwarts, politicians and the common public have discussed in-dept the impact of the ... More

PUBLIC OFFER
UCO Bank to shore up equity base
Kolkata, March 12 UCO Bank is considering several options to restructure its capital base. The shareholders have authorised the bank to raise up to Rs 625 crore through Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares. The bank will also ... More

OUTLOOK
Indian battery market set to double by 2011, says Exide chief
The domestic battery industry is poised to more than double within four years given the current rate of growth of over 20 per cent per annum, according to Mr S.B. Ganguly, Chairman, Exide Industries Ltd.The growth is coming from not ... More

How Nano can affect ‘B’, ‘C’ segment car sales
The Budget 2008 has reduced the excise duty for small cars and two-wheelers from 16 to 12 per cent, so a Maruti-800 customer should benefit by around Rs 10,000, reasons Mr Sanjay Nigam, Director-Automotive Business, Trilogy India, a US based ... More

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