The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, November 03, 2007

POLICY
Govt clarifies norm for FDI in single brand retail
New Delhi, Nov 2 The Government on Friday clearly defined the term “international” brand as stipulated in the policy for foreign direct investment (FDI) in single brand product retailing. It has clarified that products sold ... More

Cabinet nod for changes in jute board Bill
New Delhi, Nov. 2 The Union Cabinet on Friday approved modifications in the Bill for setting up the National Jute Board, as suggested by the House panel, incorporating certain amendments.“The Government approved the suggestions of a ... More

49% FDI cap in domestic airlines to remain
New Delhi, Nov. 2 International airlines will have to wait a bit longer for picking up a stake in domestic airlines. The Government has decided not to raise the cap of 49 per cent in the foreign direct investment through the automatic ... More

POLITICS
CII flays frequent hartals in Kerala
Kochi, Nov. 2 Protest is brewing in the industrial circles in Kerala over the frequent hartals called by various political parties and trade unions, as it is affecting the economic growth of the State. The Confederation of Indian ... More

INDUSTRIAL POLICY
Pharma policy: GoM meet put off
New Delhi, Nov 2 The Group of Ministers reviewing the Pharmaceutical Policy 2006 cancelled its meeting scheduled for Friday. On the agenda was the presentation of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers on the details of the policy which ... More

Tirupur exporters hail scheme’s clearance
Coimbatore, Nov 2 Tirupur Exporters Association (TEA) has welcomed the clearance of the Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) by the Ministry of Textiles.The association has also appreciated the Centre for providing, besides the 5 ... More