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PSU: PSU stake sale could raise Rs 45,000 cr
BSNL, Coal India to rake in over half the proceeds. BL Research Bureau An amount of Rs 45,000 to Rs 53,000 crore. That’s the rough estimate of the sums that could be raised through sale of stake in select central PSUs over the next year, ...

EDUCATION: An interesting and challenging test
The challenge posed to students of the CA Final course in the direct taxes paper often matches the knowledge required of them at this level. The June 2009 paper must have surprised the candidates as there were no questions ...

EXPORTS & IMPORTS: Recession in Europe may hit Indian shrimp exports
UK imports register 8% decline in 2008. Recession in Europe has taken a toll on ‘luxury’ shrimp consumption during 2008, which could have serious implications for Indian seafood exports in one of its biggest export ...

HEALTH: Minimally invasive heart surgery unveiled
Hyderabad, June 26 A smaller cut, short hospitalisation, less trauma. These are some of the benefits, a minimally invasive heart bypass grafting promises ...

POWER: 3 cos in race for franchise power distribution in Patna
Kolkata, June 28 The RPG Enterprises flagship CESC Ltd, Anil Ambani-controlled Reliance Infrastructure Ltd and Mumbai-based Glodyne Technoserve Ltd are in the race to be franchise power distributor in ...

BUDGET: Govt must focus on USO fund deployment
Bridging the digital divide to improve the telecom landscape in the country tops my Budget wish list. The Budget should proactively address the deployment of USO fund. All telecom companies, and subscribers contribute to the USO Fund which has ...

VENTURE CAPITAL: Venture capitalists look for positive tax signals
The advanced estimate figures issued by the Central Statistical Organisation (CSO) indicate that the Indian economy grew by 7.1 per cent in 2008-09. Specific measures for small units, exporters, automobiles, textiles, infrastructure ...

BUDGET: Vanaspati industry wants zero-duty on vegoil to stay
The Vanaspati Consultative Committee, an apex body, jointly floated by the Indian Vanaspati Producers Association (IVPA) and the Vanaspati Manufacturers Association of India (VMA), has made a strong pitch for maintaining status quo on ...

EVENTS: INTEC may see business queries worth Rs 200 cr
Coimbatore, June 28 Economic recession is the best time to hold industry exhibitions , according to the Chairman of Industrial Trade Fair Coimbatore (INTEC 2009), Mr V. ...

BUDGET: Give sops to manufacturing sector
Against the backdrop of global economic meltdown, the Indian economy is passing through a critical phase. Urgent steps are needed to give fillip to the economy by boosting investment and consumption and ensuring growth in employment ...

DISINVESTMENT: Govt urged to stop PSU divestment
Kochi, June 28 The Colloquium on Central Public Sector Undertakings and Disinvestment held here has demanded immediate stoppage of disinvestment of public sector shares, especially in the wake of the role the public sector has played in ...

REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION: Insuring your home loan? Make sure you get your policy papers
LAPSES IN SERVICE. Coimbatore, June 28 Have you availed yourself of a home loan and has the bank insisted that you take an insurance cover for the outstanding amount of the loan? If yes, have you got the policy documents from the bank ...

EVENTS: Goa Handicrafts’ trade fairs in US, Greece now
The State-owned Goa Handicrafts Rural and Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Ltd (Ghrssidc) will show-case Goan traditional handicrafts in two of the prestigious and leading international trade fairs this ...

HEALTH: ‘Use of coconut oil for cooking not harmful’
Hyderabad, June 28 Coconut Development Board is working on blending coconut oil with some specified vegetable oils to make it more acceptable as a cooking medium, according to Ms Minnie Mathew, Chairman, Coconut ...

BUDGET: Extend STPI concept to special economic zones
The IT industry had definitely taken a hit because of the economic slowdown. Therefore, we expect the Government to look at increasing domestic IT expenditure through new initiatives which could boost domestic demand. It has been proved ...

ENVIRONMENT: ‘Energy efficient buildings needed’
Hyderabad, June 28 “The problems of pollution and climate change don’t recognize any boundaries and equally affects both the developed and developing countries,” said Mr Mike Connor, British High Commissioner to ...

BUDGET: TN chamber calls for ‘assessee-friendly’ I-T Act
Madurai, June 28 The Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for an ‘assessee-friendly’ ...

BUDGET: Raise taxable income slab for the salaried
Sales of goods have gone down miserably over the last couple of years in particular. One feels really disheartened to see a number of shops in malls pulling down shutters in the absence of footfalls. The Finance Minister must look atways ...

BUDGET: Stem cell banking needs special attention
Stem cell banking is a very nascent concept in India and the growth of this industry would solely depend on the aid and recognition gained from the government. With four million births every year in the country, the industry has a huge ...

BUDGET: Liberate telecom industry from taxes
The mobile industry pays around 20-25 per cent direct and indirect taxes, the load of which is ultimately passed on to the subscriber. If this tax is reduced, it would be a catalytic factor for the industry which currently is growing at the rate ...

ECONOMY: AP moots uniform subsidy rate
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Columnists: B Venkatesh C Gopinath Bhanoji Rao P.V. Indiresan




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