Financial Daily from THE HINDU group of publications
Saturday, July 09, 2005
Financial Daily from THE HINDU group of publications Saturday, July 09, 2005 |
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INDUSTRY & ECONOMY CLIMATE & WEATHER 34 pc above normal rainfall in one week LEAVING behind a June rainfall deficit of 15 per cent, southwest monsoon seemed to have turned the corner to generate a surplus of 34 per cent for the week ended July 6. Of the 36 meteorological sub-divisions, 14 experienced excess rainfall ... More
Southwest monsoon gets active across AP SOCIAL SECURITY EPFO proposes bar on early withdrawal of PF contributions PREMATURE withdrawal of provident fund accumulations by subscribers of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) who exit in mid-course could soon be a thing of the past. Alarmed at the rising trend of early withdrawals that threatens ... More ANTI-DUMPING Dumping probe on nylon filament yarn, saccharin imports THE Designated Authority in the Commerce Ministry has initiated anti-dumping investigation into imported nylon filament yarn from China, Chinese Taipei, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and South Korea. The product under probe is synthetic ... More ECONOMY 
Govt lowers foodgrains production estimatesFOODGRAINS production for the 2004-05 crop year has been estimated to be lower than the previous year by about nine million tonnes (mt). The Fourth Advance Estimates released by the Ministry of Agriculture on Friday have lowered the ... More
Key to growth lies in quality of labour: ISED ENVIRONMENT Oil exploration: Ministry to study impact on Olive Ridleys TO assess the impact of petroleum exploratory work on Olive Ridley Turtles, the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) has been asked to get a detailed study undertaken, which could reveal environmental conditions during exploration phases in ... More EXCISE AND CUSTOMS M. Jayaraman is CBEC Chairman THE Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has a new Chairman in Mr M. Jayaraman. He has replaced the current Chairman, Mr A.K. Singh, who demitted office on Friday. Mr Jayaraman, who was Member (Customs) prior to the current elevation, ... More HEALTH 
US official cautions on economic cost of HIV/AIDSTHE private sector must increase its participation in preventing HIV/AIDS and caring for those affected, said Mr Robert O. Blake, Charge d'affaires with the United States Embassy. Business growth could be jeopardised if more is not done to ... More PETROLEUM New disclosure norms for oil, gas exploration cos in the pipeline THE Directorate-General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) is expected to come out, within a month, with a new set of disclosure guidelines for oil and gas exploration companies operating in India. In the recent past, some of the companies active in this ... More
Indian crude oil basket at peak POWER Dabhol issue: Bechtel team heads to London for talks with Indian lenders BECHTEL Corporation, which is yet to come on board on the Dabhol settlement issue, has despatched a team to London for negotiations with Indian stakeholders. The meeting could stave off the impending arbitration proceeding slated to commence ... More TAXATION Trade plea for early VAT implementation TRADE and industry circles here have appealed to the Chief Minister to introduce value added tax (VAT) system in the State, to avoid flight of trade and industry to neighbouring States. The Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in a ... More WATER Coca-Cola welcomes move on ground water usage THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Coca-Cola India has said that it welcomes initiatives to set up a body for monitoring ground water usage in the State. A Coca-Cola spokesman said here that the company would wish to work with such a body in Kerala to ... More
Water level in Kerala reservoir increases PERSONAL PRODUCTS NSS data puts FMCG market size at Rs 89,000 crore DATA released by the National Sample Survey suggest that Mr M.S. Banga, former Chairman of Hindustan Lever, may have underestimated the size of the FMCG market when he put the current figure at a mere Rs 40,000 crore during his recent speech at ... More EDUCATION Education fair opens in Delhi NEW DELHI: Six Korean Universities are showcasing their courses to Indian students at the 24th Indian International Education and Career Fair being organised in New Delhi. These universities are offering undergraduate and masters ... More GEMS & JEWELLERY Gems & jewellery exports seen growing 15% this fiscal THE total gems and jewellery exports from the country are seen growing at 15 per cent during the current fiscal on sustained overseas demand, said Mr Bakul Mehta, Chairman, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Exports are likely ... More REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION AP HC stays VUDA housing project THE mega Rs 139-crore housing project, contemplated by the Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA) at Madhurawada village and awarded to the Singapore company Jurong, has run into rough weather again, as the AP High Court has stayed it ... More
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Straight dealA salesman displays ornaments at a jewellery shop in Kochi. With the tax on gold jewellery reduced from 4.6 to 1 per cent under VAT in the State, there has been a 150 per cent increase in the purchase of gold with bills. The current tax rate for ... More FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT India pips Russia to become most happening retail destination IN anticipation of the Government allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in the retail industry, the world's top retailers have said India presents the most compelling international investment opportunity for mass merchandising and food ... More
`India must liberalise further to sustain growth'
AP CM seeks Israeli investments in infrastructure, telecom TRADE & LABOUR UNIONS Bengal strike to result in `long-term damage' to tea industry EXPRESSING anguish over the decision of trade unions to launch an indefinite strike in the tea gardens in North Bengal from July 11, to press for a wage increase for workers, the tea industry here has said that any strike at this stage will ... More OFF-SHORE DEVELOPMENT Book on offshore services launched THE Offshore Nation is not one country of region but a world of buyers and sellers, linked by a desire for higher productivity, lower costs and matching supply with demand, according to Mr Atul and Mr Avinash Vashishta, co-authors of `The ... More EVENTS Kalam to deliver inaugural address at `Mission 2007' meet THE President, Mr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, would deliver the inaugural address at the `Second Convention of the National Alliance Mission 2007: Every Village a Knowledge Centre' to be held here on July 11. "Achieving a sustainable human security is ... More
CII (east) to hold meet on retailing on July 14
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES Centre grants Rs 29 crore for ayurveda cluster THE Central Government has sanctioned Rs 29 crore to the Confederation for Ayurvedic Renaissance Keralam Pvt Ltd (CARe-Keralam) for setting up an ayurveda cluster in Thrissur district, says an official press release. CARe-Keralam is a joint ... More Comments & Letters to the Editor to: bleditor@thehindu.co.in Subscribe to: Business Line |
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Looking back Jun. 26-Jul. 2 Asian `biotech hotbeds' must develop USP: E&Y report Keen interest in bio-based materials Shortfall in April fertiliser production Paper prices set to rise soon Moon mission to carry 3 European instruments Allow 100% foreign ownership in satellite radio broadcasting: TRAI Maharashtra FDA questions claims of nutraceuticals Infrastructure growth slips to 5.6 pc in May Vigorous monsoon spell in North India Some States unhappy with TFC's suggestion on market borrowing Govt asks IOC to seek second opinion on IBP merger swap ratio ONGC to net Rs 1,400 cr thanks to hike in gas prices Jewellery market estimated at over Rs 58,000 cr: Survey NDC `endorses' 10th Plan Mid-Term Appraisal Monsoon turns rampaging current in north, west India, Singapore trade to touch $50 b by 2010: Assocham Current account surplus in Q4 — Trade deficit for the year at record $38 b Industry welcomes new FM radio policy `Singapore pact is a step towards India-Asean FTA' Govt working on special credit plan for SMEs |
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