![]() Financial Daily from THE HINDU group of publications Saturday, June 04, 2005 |
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INDUSTRY & ECONOMY CLIMATE & WEATHER Rainfall index for Mumbai displayed on NCDEX Web site THE National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Ltd (NCDEX) has started displaying on its Web site, from June 1, a rainfall index for Mumbai. The index encompasses rainfall at both Colaba and Santa Cruz weather stations (Mumbai) and is structured . More ECONOMY
Cheaper fuel, food prices ease inflationTHE annual wholesale price index-based inflation went up 5.38 per cent in the 12 months to May 21, lower than the previous week's 5.55 per cent. The drop in the year-on-year inflation was largely on account of last year's high base and an overall ... More ENVIRONMENT Maharashtra plans `carbon' tax THE Forest Ministry of Maharashtra is considering the introduction of a tax on vehicles and industrial units, based on their carbon emissions. The money collected, thus, would be used for implementing afforestation projects in the State. ... More
Siruthuli moots alternate site for garbage dumping in Coimbatore
ADB assistance to take up CDM projects FOREIGN TRADE Thai PM holds talks with industry captains THE Prime Minister of Thailand, Mr Thaksin Shinawatra, arrived here today on a brief day-long `working' visit for discussions with the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, on various bilateral and regional issues and also held talks with select ... More HEALTH Gastro unit at SUT Hospital THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Sree Uthradom Thirunal (SUT) Hospital has set up an advanced gastroenterology unit, which will be manned by experienced consultants. The unit will provide care for patients requiring diagnostic and therapeutic ... More PETROLEUM Aiyar begins 3-nation tour today India may sign pact with Iran for gas THE Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Mr Mani Shankar Aiyar, is leaving for Pakistan on Saturday on the first leg of his 10-day, three-nation tour. While in Pakistan, he will hold preliminary discussions on co-operation in the hydro-carbon ... More
Lankan Govt conscious of dues to IOC: Aiyar PHARMACEUTICALS Maditssia for lower excise duty on drugs THE Madurai District Tiny And Small Scale Industries Association (Maditssia) has appealed to the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr E.V.K.S. Elangovan, to consider reduction of excise duty on pharmaceuticals from 16 per cent to 8 per ... More POWER PTC signs pact with MP electricity board POWER trading major PTC India Ltd has signed a 25-year agreement with the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Board for sale of power generated by the first phase of the Lanco Amarkantak project located in the northern state of Chattisgarh. The ... More TEXTILES `US, EU curbs to have a short-lived effect on Chinese textile exports' THE recent clampdown by the US and the EU on Chinese textile products would not have any significant long-term effects on the industry, according to an Assocham survey. The Chamber has said that while the move would have negative impact on ... More TRAVEL & PLACES Australian High Commission's new procedures for visa THE Australian High Commission has introduced new procedures for Indians applying for migration visa or citizenship by descent in Australia. All applications formerly lodged at the commission can now be submitted with TT Services, the ... More EDUCATION Counselling scheme for students evokes good response PRE-COUNSELLING guidance programme for students seeking admission to professional courses in the State, organised by The Hindu Education Plus in Mangalore on Friday, evoked a good response with more than 800 students and parents attending ... More
London Chamber offers global courses in Pune
Fake marks-card racket busted; five arrested TOBACCO Hatchet to come down on indirect tobacco advertising IT may not be long before the hatchet comes down on promotions such as the Red and White Bravery Awards or Wills Lifestyle advertisements. The Centre has finally struck the nail on the head of indirect or surrogate advertising of tobacco ... More NEWSPAPERS & PUBLISHING Random House to start publishing in India RANDOM House India, a subsidiary of Random House, UK, will start publishing books in India. Earlier, it had a marketing and distribution presence here, but will now begin with publishing in the English language. The company is open to ... More DISINVESTMENT
Mines Ministry against disinvestment of NalcoTHE Finance Ministry's plan to sell 20 per cent Government holding in National Aluminium Company Ltd (Nalco) has again hit a roadblock with the Minister for Mines, Mr Sis Ram Ola, saying that his Ministry is opposed to disinvestment in Nalco as ... More EVENTS Meet on international trade fair at New Delhi from Nov 14-27 COIMBATORE: The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) is organising India International Trade Fair (IITF) at New Delhi from November 14 to 27. The Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (Codissia), along with ITPO, is ... More EXPORTS & IMPORTS Campco wins order to export arecanut to Pak THE Central Arecanut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Cooperative (Campco) Ltd has secured arecanut export orders from Agar International of Pakistan, according to its President, Mr L.N. Kudoor. Mr Kudoor and the Campco Director, Mr Nagaraj ... More TRENDS India low risk destination for US cos: Study US companies have taken a long-term view of the market conditions in India, which has allowed them to focus on investing in infrastructure, establishing market presence and leveraging advantages in segments such as R&D, intellectual capital, ... More Comments & Letters to the Editor to: bleditor@thehindu.co.in Subscribe to: Business Line |
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Top Stories In Focus BHEL Disinvestment China's revaluation Dabhol power regenerated Tracking the rains Sethusamudram Canal Project India Inc's overseas acquisition
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Looking back May. 22-May. 28 India third highest initiator of dumping probes: WTO Govt okays 26 pc FDI in Jagran daily Raw sugar imports: Industry worried over policy changes India plans supersonic jet trainer facility Auto exports grow 36 pc in 2004-05 Research body develops GM rubber Variety tolerant to drought, environment stress Monsoon expected to hit Andamans today `Political will, sincerity could help overcome disputes' Musharraf tells Indian business delegation Consumption groups and demand for durables Traditional items propel export growth during 2004-05 Infrastructure growth falls to 3.6 pc in April No consensus at BIS panel meet on pesticide residue in soft drinks |
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