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ANTI-DUMPING


Dumping duty on BOPP film imports mooted
THE Designated Authority in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recommended the imposition of definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Oman, Singapore and ... More

CEMENT


ACC production, despatches up
ACC has reported an increase of 11.05 per cent in cement despatches, month on corresponding month, during June. Despatches increased to 11.55 lakh tonnes from 10.4 lakh tonnes reported in June 2001. Production increased 10.73 per cent to ... More

COURTS/LEGAL ISSUES


  • Bengal Club moves HC

    ECONOMY


    Kalam outlines 6-point agenda for nine pc GDP growth rate
    The agenda includes focus on infrastructure, including electric power; agriculture and agri-processing; education; healthcare; strategic industries; geo-strategic initiative and information technology. More

    Kerala: Greater role awaits return emigrants
    KERALA is estimated to have around 7.5 lakh return emigrants, mainly from Gulf countries, who in their economically active life abroad would have brought in Rs 36,094 crore into the State. It is this rich human and material capital of NRIs that ... More

    Goa's annual Plan pegged at Rs 586 cr
    GOA'S annual plan for the current fiscal has been pegged at Rs 586 crore at a meeting between the Planning Commission, Deputy Chairman, Mr K.C.Pant and the State Chief Minister Mr Manohar Parrikar. The Tenth Plan outlay for the State is projected ... More

    ENVIRONMENT


    Karnataka Minister promises to check sea erosion at Ullal in 2 years
    The plan is to be implemented in phases, with Rs 50 crore to be spent in the first phase to construct a `permanent sea wall' along some parts of the coast. More

    HEALTH


    Help sought for health services under GATS
    INDIA has submitted its "initial request" on the medical, dental and health services to specific countries under the ongoing mandated negotiations of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS). This was stated by the Union Minister for ... More

    INFRASTRUCTURE


    Study urges revamp of Kochi drain system
    THE Institution of Engineers (India), Kochi Local Centre, which conducted a study on drainage and flooding problems in the Kochi Corporation area, has called for a scientific approach in the construction of drains, widening of canals and ... More

    PHARMACEUTICALS


    Victims of animal trials?
    DID the stalemate over research on animals finally end up being the nemesis for Dr C.P. Thakur, the erstwhile Union Minister for Health, and Ms Maneka Gandhi, the animal activist, former Minister with Independent Charge for Statistics and ... More

    POWER


    NTPC to tap global equity markets
    THE National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) is expected to go in for an international equity float in the next 12 months. The corporation planned to raise close to Rs 13,000 crore through equity issues in the international and domestic ... More

    Kerala Govt mulls tenders for 14 mini-hydels
    THE Kerala Government has completed the formalities with respect to flotation of tenders for the 14 mini-hydel projects that the State Electricity Board (KSEB) plans to implement with Chinese assistance, the Electricity Minister, Mr Kadavoor ... More

    TEXTILES


  • NTC to supply cloth to TN police

    WATER MANAGEMENT


  • BWSSB revises water tariff

    EDUCATION


    Pact to bring accreditation for business schools
    THE Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA) and the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) have entered into an agreement to bring accreditation for business schools. The EFMD runs the European ... More

    CARS


    Hyundai June sales up13.4%
    HYUNDAI Motor India Ltd has announced sales of 9,157 units for June 2002. This represents a 13.4 per cent increase over May 2002 sales of 8,078 units and a 8.08 per cent increase over June 2001 sales of 8,472 units. Meanwhile, the company is ... More

    HM-Mitsubishi tops J.D. Power honours
    HM-MITSUBISHI has topped the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2002 India Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study, the results of which were released today. Ford and Toyota Kirloskar follow HM-Mitsubishi in the rankings, with both makes recording ... More

    TELEVISION SETS


    Soccer works magic for colour TV sales
    THE `soccer fever' has brought in the `golden boot' not just for Brazil, but also for the colour television (CTV) players who are singing `un dous tres' all the way to the bank. The industry, which was just showing 10 to 15 per cent increase ... More

    BIO-TECH & GENETICS


    Try gene traps on bacteria
    A Pune-based company claims its software can help speed up the process of identifying the essential genes in bacteria. These genes can then be targeted to destroy the bacteria. More

    DISINVESTMENT


    Rallies planned against FACT privatisation
    OPPOSITION to privatise the public sector Fertiliser and Chemicals Travancore Ltd (FACT) is gaining momentum as more and more organisations are coming forward against the decision of the Government to disinvest this prestigious establishment of ... More

    SMALL SAVINGS


    Big names in PF defaulters' list
    HALDIA Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL), M N Dastur & Co, Dunlop India and Shaw Wallace figure in the list of Provident Fund deposit defaulting establishments, according to an official report on the State labour situation. The report `Labour in West ... More

    FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT


    We can excel China in FDI, says Maran
    THE Union Commerce & Industry Minister, Mr Murasoli Maran, today exuded optimism that India would strive hard to equal China and if possible to exceed and excel it in terms of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in the coming ... More

    EVENTS


    Furniture expo begins tomorrow
    AROUND 200 companies will exhibit their products at the ZAK Interior Exterior Expo 2002 - a four-day furniture, interior design, building materials, furnishing and decor accessories fair that begins here on July 4. Mr Syed Zakir Ahmed, ... More

    INCOME TAX


    Cos sceptical over success of bulk filing of returns scheme
    According to a tax practitioner, bulk filing by an employer would actually go beyond the salary angle, unlike TDS at the employees' end, and any unforced errors may boomerang on the corporate. More

    PEOPLE


    Gupta appointed D-G (Specific Safeguards)
    THE Central Government has appointed Mr R.K. Gupta, Customs Commissioner, as Director-General (Specific Safeguards). Consequent to this appointment, Mr Gupta would now have the powers to investigate the existence of "market disruption'' or ... More

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    Big names in PF defaulters' list

    Rise in coconut oil prices may continue till year-end

    Kalam outlines 6-point agenda for nine pc GDP growth rate

    Warehouse receipts to be made negotiable instruments

    NTPC to tap global equity markets

    In Depth
    Gender Justice
    Simple Economics
    Guide to derivatives
    Looking back
    Jun. 23-Jun. 29
    Another rice barter deal with Manila

    Gem, jewellery exports up 39 pc in April-May

    Sweat for the vision to ignite billion souls, urges Kalam

    Finance Ministry sticks to 9% rate on EPF deposits

    Govt allows FDI in print media

    Railway Minister not keen to divest PSUs on his turf

    Reinvested earnings may come under FDI tag

    Poor show by traditional items causes negative export growth


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