The Hindu Business Line : Friday, April 05, 2002

New policy likely on brand rate of duty drawback
IN an export-friendly move, the Finance Ministry has decided to announce a new policy for availing brand rate of duty drawback effective June 1, 2002. "Brand rate of duty drawback will now be available on a self-certification basis for all ... More

`Brands lose promotion benefits'
THE Union Government has, in the new Exim policy, withdrawn some of the benefits that were earlier provided for promoting the export of branded products from the country. Confirming this at an interactive session on the new Exim policy, ... More

Fresh legislation on pensions `may be needed'
THE Government might consider enacting a fresh legislation to bring about a unified pension system in the country, Mr J Bhagwati, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Finance, has said. "A fresh legislation may be required after the preparatory work ... More

India widens space ties with Indonesia
INDIA and Indonesia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) here on Wednesday widening the scope of cooperation in space programme and applications. The MoU was signed between the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation ... More

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Nothing worse than being refugee in own country: PM
THE Prime, Minister, Mr A.B. Vajpayee, who was on a one-day visit to Gujarat on Thursday, said there was nothing more heart-wrenching than becoming a refugee in one's own country. Speaking at the 8,000-strong Shah Alam relief camp in ... More

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