![]() Financial Daily from THE HINDU group of publications Friday, April 19, 2002 |
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INDUSTRY & ECONOMY ANTI-DUMPING Govt may not relent on plea for dumping rules THE Government is unlikely to immediately relent to the demands of a section of the domestic manufacturers on framing of specific rules to tackle the problem of circumvention of anti-dumping measures. "The formulation of anti-circumvention ... More
Dumping probe on ferro silicon CEMENT Limestone royalty -- Cement cos told to pay arrears CEMENT companies in Tamil Nadu have been slapped with notices stating that there has been a "short payment" of royalty on limestone that the companies have to pay the Government and asking them to pay the sums immediately. According to reliable ... More ECONOMY 7 lakh workers lose livelihood in Ahmedabad WORKERS are the worst victims of violent incidents in Gujarat and have suffered massive loss of incomes so far, in addition to the continuing threat posed by the process of globalisation, according to representatives of trade unions. On a very ... More
Karnataka: Subsidy bills may torpedo fiscal correction plans
Kerala: ADB plans talks for $300-m loan ENVIRONMENT
Environmental regulation and industrial competitiveness -- The Porter hypothesisIN A 1991 article published in Scientific American, Mr Michael Porter, the Harvard guru of `competitive advantage' fame, said: "Strict environmental regulations do not inevitably hinder competitive advantage against foreign rivals; indeed, ... More
CAG raps AP Govt for inaction on rising air pollution
FOREIGN TRADE `India, US need to look beyond security ties' IT is for India and the US to take the official-level relationship beyond security-related issues and enlarge the scope to foster a better partnership on economic issues, according to the former US Ambassador to India, Mr Frank Wisner. This ... More
PETROLEUM Cabinet okays Bill for petroleum regulator The regulatory board will also authorise entities to market petroleum products, lay down service obligations for retail outlets and marketing entities and monitor prices of petroleum products. More
Marginal rise in diesel sales STEEL Duty cut on coking coal imports likely A section of the steel producers, particularly SAIL, has appealed for a waiver of the customs duty but the Government is only considering a marginal reduction and a decision is expected shortly after which it will be sent to the Ministry of Commerce. More
US' rusty steel policy COAL Coal India likely to hike prices soon COAL India Ltd (CIL) is expected to effect a moderate increase in the price of all grades of coking and non-coking coal soon as the state-owned coal major feels that a price revision is urgently required to neutralise the impact of additional ... More RADIO/TV Cos compete for FM space in Mumbai IF everything goes well, April 29 could well be a big day for radio buffs in Mumbai. The airwaves will finally be thrown open to private companies, putting an end to All India Radio's monopoly. In all, five companies have acquired licences to ... More REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION TNHB takes `agent' route to boost sales In a bid to give a boost to its marketing efforts for projects outside Coimbatore city, the TNHB has invited applications for appointment of agents to sell ready-to-occupy houses in Kannama Naickanur in Udamalpet project area. More LEATHER Dyers' failure to meet norms -- Pollution notices to Tirupur units MEMBERS of the dyeing and bleaching units coming under the seven common effluent treatment plants (CETPs) in the hosiery town of Tirupur are facing the stick from the State Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) for failing to install the secondary ... More DISINVESTMENT Price bids to be called for NFL next month THE Union Government will invite price bids for selling 51 per cent of its stake in National Fertilisers Ltd (NFL) in May. The move comes after the Group of Ministers (GoM), headed by Mr K.C. Pant, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, cleared ... More
Govt to retain majority stake in Nalco post-divestment FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT 36% foreign cos making profits: FICCI survey According to the report, policy issues have shown a marked improvement over the last year with 93 per cent of the respondents saying that handling of approvals at the Central level is good to average and policy-related issues such as funds flow mec hanisms are effective . More EVENTS Spotlight on State's attractions for investors -- Global conference on chemicals opens today The two-day event is being organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the State Department of Industries and Commerce, along with Indian Institute of Chemical Technology and Indian Chemical Manufacturers Association. More
EXPORTS & IMPORTS
`Synergy in strategy, reforms to boost exports'THE implicit synergy in the medium-term export strategy, Union Budget and the Export-Import (Exim) policy and the sequencing of reforms with coherence in policy measures herald an optimistic outlook for India's export scenario, says the Economic ... More TOURISM Karnataka cabinet okays Rs 126 cr more for tourism infrastructure IN a major decision that is expected to give a boost to tourism promotion in the State, the Cabinet today approved additional funds to the tune of Rs 126 crore to develop tourism infrastructure. Tourism, which has been gaining special ... More Comments & Letters to the Editor to: bleditor@thehindu.co.in Subscribe to: Business Line |
Top Stories In Depth Inside Kashmir Guide to derivatives US-64 Looking back Apr. 7-Apr. 13 WHO's new mantra: Put on your jogging shoes TN to push for number one position in FDI flow Buy India Act to redefine Govt steel procurement MFs can invest 4 pc of assets in foreign papers -- SEBI fixes individual limit at $50 m Direct tax mop-up falls short of target No petro price hike for now: Minister Caution to Govt on dividend tax India to return to higher GDP growth soon: ADB Suzuki set to take control of Maruti with 56% stake -- Rights issue renunciation almost finalised I-T rules on perks to be eased further It's a different `dot' game Madras HC stays cut in tax on perks Industrial growth marginal at 2.6 pc in 11 months 3 key Budget proposals being reviewed by Govt EPF trustees stick to 9.5 pc Kalam makes light of Pak nuclear `threat' |
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