Financial Daily from THE HINDU group of publications
Thursday, July 11, 2002
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INDUSTRY & ECONOMY ANTI-DUMPING Safeguard duty mooted on epichlorohydrin imports THE Director General (Safeguards) has recommended the imposition of safeguard duty for a period of three years on imports of epichlorohydrin (ECH) into India. A progressively reducing ad-valorem duty rates had been recommended for a period of ... More ECONOMY Consumer boosting steps coming THE Government will come up with specific proposals to boost consumer spending as part of the efforts to accelerate the economic recovery under way. Besides, the Government has held out the promise of a review of the recently issued Ordinance ... More
Transport sector reforms not enough: World Bank
HEALTH Malaria cases on the rise in Mangalore According to statistics available with the Department of Health and Family Welfare here, the incidence of malaria in rural areas has come down this year whereas it has gone up in the city limits. More
Special Parliament session on AIDS INFRASTRUCTURE KCCI outlines steps for Kochi development THE Kerala Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has come out with a strategic plan aiming at the economic development of Kochi city. Various areas covered in the strategic plan included formation of Greater Cochin clearing house for banks, ... More
PSU `State PSU reforms handled with humane approach' THE public enterprises reform programme in Andhra Pradesh has brought about enormous changes in the lives of people who are dependent on its survival and viability, according to the Implementation Secretariat, the independent body overseeing ... More POWER Cash flow risk cover sought for Nagarjuna power project THE Nagarjuna group has sought insurance coverage against cash flow risks for its proposed 1015 mw power project near Mangalore. Sources said that discussions have already been held with some of the public sector insurance companies. Company ... More
Bhoruka to set up five more hydel power units — Gets `LAAA' rating for Rs 8-cr NCD
ADB to shift Gujarat power reforms loan STEEL Steel consumption rises 10 pc in Q1 STEEL consumption during the April-June quarter of the current year has gone up by nearly 10 per cent compared to the corresponding period last year coupled up with simultaneous increase in prices, particularly of flat products of hot rolled, ... More SSI Bengal to close unviable outlets KOLKATA: The West Bengal Government is planning to close down its loss-making handloom/ handicraft outlets, and leather shoes and other item selling outlets such as Tantuja, Tantusree, Manjusha and Charmaja. This was announced here on ... More WATER MANAGEMENT EDUCATION 
No kidding: Fee hike causes jamAsked why they did not protest outside the Mantralaya, a disgruntled parent chipped in, "What's the point? They'll just make us stand in one corner. Here at least the public is inconvenienced and the Government will have to take action sooner or lat er!'' More AUTOMOBILE COMPONENTS Rs 4-cr order at Iran fair THE member-companies of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) have bagged actual orders worth Rs 4 crore and business enquiries worth Rs 78 crore, at the Tehran International Auto Fair (TIAF) in Iran, according to a ... More LEATHER `Alarming' drop in leather garment exports THE persistent declining trend in the exports of leather garments is worrying the Union Commerce Ministry, which has called upon exporters to take immediate corrective action. The situation has been described as "alarming'', coming as it does ... More INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS Chamber urges caution in adopting T+2 "SEBI would have to take precautions regarding electronic fund transfer in the banking industry before it begins to implement T+2 and T+1." More READYMADE GARMENTS Sharp pick-up in demand for garments from US, EU A NUMBER of European women seem to have decided to get themselves the latest in blouses this coming Fall and Winter. According to market sources, this category, which has not been moving for the past two years, has suddenly picked up and the ... More
Non-quota grant for garment exports to Russia DISINVESTMENT Ministry to brief PM on divestment steps THE Ministry of Disinvestment will make a presentation to the Prime Minister, Mr A B Vajpayee, on the progress of the Government's divestment programme at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Disinvestment (CCD) slated for Thursday. Apart from ... More FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT Rethink on FDI policy for elementary education EVEN though 100 per cent foreign direct investment is currently permitted in education services including pre-primary education, the FDI policy for pre-primary and elementary education is being reviewed. This is being done following the ... More WTO FICCI wants EU norms raised at WTO review THE Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), as part of its recommendations, has urged the Government to take up the issue of higher than normal standards imposed by the EU in the WTO Trade Policy Review of European Union ... More IPR Patents Bill gets President's assent THE President has given his assent to the Patents (Amendment) Bill, 2002. With this, the Bill as passed by Parliament in its Budget session that ended on May 17, 2002 has been notified in the Gazette. The various provisions of the Act will be ... More RURAL DEVELOPMENT '12 pc rural homes have toilets' PROGRESS in the provision of sanitary facilities in rural areas in Andhra Pradesh has been rather poor as only 12 per cent of rural households have toilets and the scenario is a reflection of lack of awareness among people of the need for ... More LABOUR REFORMS OECD warns Govts on slackness in labour reforms THE Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD) has warned its members against slackening of efforts in the direction of labour and product market reforms in the face of a moderate improvement in average employment levels in OECD ... More INDUSTRIAL POLICY TN Govt launches scheme to promote agro industries Units including those in horticulture processing, flower-based extracts, and coir-based products can obtain subsidies under the scheme. More TRADE & LABOUR UNIONS Central Govt staff stage dharna HYDERABAD: The employees of the central government departments in the city staged a dharna on Wednesday in response to a call given by the Confederation of Central Government employees and workers, New Delhi. The dharna was in protest ... More
EVENTS `North-East Business Summit' in Mumbai from July 19 Describing the business summit as a high-voltage event, Mr Shourie said among the participants would be several Union Ministers and other dignitaries. More
National garment fair to be held in Mumbai CO-OPERATIVES Kerala Co-op Bill gets Governor's approval THE Kerala Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2002, passed by the State Assembly, has received the Governor's approval. As per the amendment, a committee will be vested with the powers to elect a President, Vice-President and a Treasurer ... More Comments & Letters to the Editor to: bleditor@thehindu.co.in Subscribe to: Business Line |
Top Stories In Depth Gender Justice Simple Economics Guide to derivatives Looking back Jun. 30-Jul. 6 Dumping: WTO panel rules in favour of SAIL 'Master plan needed for rainwater harvesting' April-May exports record 10.46% growth at $7.4 b Kalam outlines 6-point agenda for nine pc GDP growth rate Big names in PF defaulters' list NTPC to tap global equity markets Jaswant to put more money into the consumer's pocket Documentation for perks is employer's job Cos allowed to use ECBs to buy PSUs on the block Software exports to US up 32 pc Business confidence picking up: FICCI Why can't banks get back to the basics? |
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