The Hindu Business Line : Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Customs duty on cement, metals cut
With a view to reducing the cost of manufacturing and encouraging infrastructure development, the Government has decided to reduce customs duty on cement, various raw materials and capital goods. The customs duty on Portland cements had been ... More

States' representation in SEZ-related policies urged
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) has called for representation of States in policy matters related to SEZs. The chamber has urged the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, to reconstitute a New Group of ... More

Finance Ministry puts the squeeze on PSUs
Asks for more dividend payout More

Proposal for pension fund investment in stocks hailed
`Will improve liquidity, serve as hedge against inflation' More

Centre to encourage small hydro power projects in North-East
Need for clear, consistent power policy in the region: Aiyar More

POLITICS
Minorities quota: IBA begins debate
The Government's proposal to set aside a portion of total loan disbursement for minority communities has met with mixed reactions from banks. According to reports, the Government has asked the Indian Banks Association (IBA) to examine the ... More

Emulate Chidambaram, says PM
The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, on Monday asked members of the Opposition to make better use of their time by emulating the Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram, who budgeted time productively when he was not in power. "I think those who ... More

Govt ready to discuss with Mamata
Trinamool activists protest against Tatas project launch in Singur More

INDUSTRIAL POLICY
IT's just not happening!
The new IT policy of the Kerala Government has a long way to go before it can hope to make the State "a cradle of knowledge workers". More

SECURITY
Pune gets modern cyber crime investigation lab
To provide training and technical support for officials More

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