The Hindu Business Line : Tuesday, August 08, 2006

AIRLINES
Aircraft amendment Bill introduced
The Government on Monday introduced the Aircraft (Amendment) Bill 2006 that seeks to enhance the powers of the Directorate-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for performing oversight functions and imposing penalties for violation ... More

ICICI Lombard ties up with AI
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company has tied up with Air India to offer discounts to students travelling abroad for higher education. This tie up would enable students, who are having a valid Air India ticket, to avail themselves of the ... More

`Guarantee fee levy on Indian, AI dues not proper'
The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has expressed the view that the levy of guarantee fee at a flat rate of 1.2 per cent per annum on the outstanding amounts of loans borrowed by Indian and Air India irrespective of stipulations made in ... More

SHIPPING
What next for GE Shipping?
Board to meet tomorrow to consider restructuring options More

Seaways Group to deploy another vessel
The Seaways Group has acquired a second container vessel of 365 TEUs capacity to add to its existing CEX service. The second vessel is expected to join the service in the third week of August and is expected to enhance the tonnage deployed in the ... More

Cochin Port Trust registers 41 pc growth in traffic
Cochin Port Trust has registered a 41-per cent growth in traffic during the first four months of the current financial year, compared to the corresponding period in 2005-2006. The traffic handled during April-July this year was 50.76 lakh tonnes ... More

`Strong shippers body at national, regional levels vital'
To ensure competitive pricing from various service providers More

Tuticorin port handles more consignments
There has been an increase in the handling of different types of cargo and export of heavy vehicles at Tuticorin port. Through the vessel m.v. Supreme, 31 chassis, 10 mini buses and 38 tippers of Ashok Leyland were loaded recently to Sri Lanka. ... More

TAXATION
Air tickets may be cheaper than the surcharge
Airlines to implement fuel surcharge of Rs 650 from today More

RAILWAYS
Relook at superfast train fares hailed
The Sattur Chamber of Commerce and Industries while welcoming the announcement of introduction of Janata AC train travel at Rs 600 by the Union Railway Minister, has pointed out that the announcement has been made without any ... More

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Ports

Toyota Motor Asia Pacific to control Toyota Kirloskar

Banks in talks with FIs for take-out financing

Liquidity story for emerging markets over: Deutsche Bank

Aircel applies for licences in 11 more circles

POSCO reduces land area for steel mill

`Indo-US nuclear deal on track'

What next for GE Shipping?

Reliance Ind sets eyes on Pune for retail venture

Oilseeds acreage dips

Looking back
Jul. 30-Aug. 5
Cabinet note on power plant for Rlys sent to Finance Ministry

Safety for boxes in transit

Four firms bag Rlys vending kiosks contract

Rlys in pact with SBI for ATMs at 681 stations

New airlines capture 31 pc market share in Q1