The Hindu Business Line : Wednesday, June 18, 2008

NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY
Kochi to host renewable energy products expo
Kochi, June 17 Urja 2008, national exhibition on energy efficient and renewable energy products and technologies, jointly organised by the Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action and the Society of Energy Engineers and Managers will ... More

OUTSOURCING
‘India destination No 2 for global sourcing’
China, followed by India will be a top destination for sourcing for the retail and the consumer sectors in the coming years. While cost is still the key driver of global sourcing activities, mature companies are shifting focus to gain greater ... More

EXCISE AND CUSTOMS
April-May excise mop-up grows 0.9% against full-year target of 8%
Customs revenues rise 25.1% at Rs 19,223 cr More

HEALTH
Aarogyasri-I to be launched in 5 more districts
Hyderabad, June 17 The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, announced that the UPA Chairperson, Ms Sonia Gandhi, would formally launch Aarogyasri-I in five more districts and Aarogyasri-II in the 18 districts so far ... More

INFRASTRUCTURE
GIDC issues notices to SEZ promoters
On decision to revoke land allocation to them More

PSU
PSU oil sector officers demand four-fold rise in pay packet
Plan to launch agitation from June 24 More

POWER
DVC board okays KPMG proposal on tapping capital market
Hopes to approach Centre with IPO plan in 3 months More

Commercial viability of Futuregen to be known only in 2020
Zero-emission coal-fired power plant project in for rejig More

UPA, Left to discuss N-deal today
The UPA leadership will meet the Left parties on Wednesday to discuss the nuclear deal between India and the US. The CPI(M) leader, Mr Prakash Karat, had already discussed the matter with the External Affairs Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee, on ... More

TAXATION
Stocks gain on higher advance tax collection
Mumbai, June 17 Investors were back in the market on Tuesday encouraged by reports of a healthy advance tax collection from corporates. A fairly widespread monsoon also drove equity markets up in the positive direction for the second day. The ... More

SSI
Census of small, medium units soon
A complete census of tiny, small and medium scale industries located in various parts of Nagapattinam district will be taken soon by the officials of Industries Department, said Mr M. Jayaraman, Collector, here on Monday. The Collector ... More

EDUCATION
Finland envoy at Hyderabad varsity
There is scope for collaboration between educational institutes in Finland and University of Hyderabad, Mr Asko Numminen, Ambassador of Finland in India said during his visit to university here on Monday. Mr Numminen took keen interest in the ... More

GEMS & JEWELLERY
‘India committed to curb flow of conflict diamonds’
No plan to ban maize exports: Commerce Secretary More

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
FICCI presents 5-pt agenda to Karnataka CM
FICCI has urged the new government in Karnataka to develop Bangalore into a planned modern city. It should focus on emerging sectors such as aviation, nanotechnology, healthcare, media and entertainment for the next wave of economic ... More

RURAL DEVELOPMENT
‘Explore emerging business opportunities in rural areas’
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EXPORTS & IMPORTS
Edible oil prices may gain as imports decline
Stock limit forces traders, refiners to cut inventories More