Financial Daily from THE HINDU group of publications Saturday, March 04, 2006 |
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INDUSTRY & ECONOMY NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY `Bankers must educate SHGs on solar energy' It is essential for bankers to educate self-help groups (SHGs) on the advantage of solar energy, according to Dr N.K. Thingalaya, former Chairman and Managing Director of Syndicate Bank. Inaugurating a training programme on `Opportunities for ... More BUDGET `Budget lacks focus on expenditure' More COURTS/LEGAL ISSUES `Suit on land outside jurisdiction cannot be entertained' HC upholds single judge's ruling More ECONOMY `GDP growth down in Q3' The over 8 per cent growth in the gross domestic product (GDP) posted by the economy during the first two quarters of the current fiscal appeared to have halted as per the third quarter GDP estimates released by the CSO. It has ... More
ENGINEERING `Tool units should adopt available software' The Brakes India MD said higher imports to meet the dies and moulds requirements in the country should be arrested and companies must improve competency. More ENVIRONMENT Flying British MPs may help Indian clean mechanism projects UK Govt offices likely to shell out funds to buy carbon credits to offset green house gas emissions More FOREIGN TRADE Bush wants FDI caps to go $100-m agri-knowledge initiative announced More
CEO forum identifies key areas for Indo-US trade
Malaysia seeks to boost trade ties via jt venture route
Task groups to follow up CEO Forum suggestion HEALTH US reagents to detect bird flu As part of increased bilateral co-operation in health and science, the US has provided India vital diagnostic reagents to allow rapid and accurate detection of H5N1 avian influenza virus infection in humans. These reagents will ... More INFRASTRUCTURE
Madras HC orders status quo in integrated township caseCancellation of land allotment order to Singapore firm More PETROLEUM Petroleum regulatory board Bill passed Long-standing demand of industry, investors More
Deora to meet Finance Minister on oil issues
Mumbai High restoration by June
ONGC may not sell IOC stake POWER National Load Dispatch Centre planned at Delhi, Kolkata Move in line with stipulations of Electricity Act 2003 More
AES plans 1,000-MW unit in Chhattisgarh
`No public participation in power sector'
TN chapter of energy society STEEL Steel cos parking cash with banks T-Bills, at 6.75 per cent coupon rate, lose appeal More TAXATION
VAT compensation may not fully meet revenue shortfallAccording to sources, compensation would not be paid out on the basis of revenue shortfall estimated by the States themselves. More
Govt says no to extend service tax payment date
`MAT hike to affect foreign cos too'
Plan to bring co-op banks under I-T net opposed WATER
Kerala: Water levels decline in major reservoirsWater levels at the three major reservoirs in the State - Idukki, Idamalayar and Kallada - have recorded a decline during the week ended Monday. According to figures released by the Central Water Commission, the level ... More COAL Coal blocks identification to be taken up soon Deblocking of 20 billion tonnes of reserves More MANAGEMENT
`Corporate life akin to entering wedlock'Call to internalise technical learning and sharpen decision-making skills More BREWERIES UB, Scottish & Newcastle to launch new brands UB's flagship brand Kingfisher too could be launched in foreign markets More EDUCATION
Talent searchPARTICIPANTS WAITING outside the venue of Techno Grail, a national level talent search programme organised by the Department of Computer Science at Andhra University in Visakhapatnam on ... More MEDICAL & SURGICAL EQUIPMENTS `Local cos can bring down health care costs' The price of intra-ocular lenses that were once imported at $75 a piece has now come down to a fraction after local manufacture of the lenses began. More REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION HI-REF buys 33 pc stake in Ansal IT Real estate company Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd (APIL) has entered into formal documentation with HDFC India Real Estate Fund (HI-REF) for the latter's investment in the share capital of Ansal IT City and Parks Ltd (Ansal IT), a ... More
Brigade Group announces Rs 3,000-cr investment BIO-TECH & GENETICS Global meet on biotech from March 9 A three-day international conference on biotechnology for sustainable agriculture and agro industry would be held here from March 9. The Agri-Biotech-2006 is being jointly organised by All India Biotech Association, AP-Netherlands ... More PACKAGING Corrugated box makers' plea Corrugated box manufacturers who find themselves stuck with 16 per cent excise duty on boxes want to be treated on par with their raw material supplierswho pay 8-12 per cent. At a press conference here on Friday, Mr Lalith ... More FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
`India on path for sustained growth'Seize opportunities in India, foreign investors told More RURAL DEVELOPMENT NPC mission on holistic rural development Productivity, IT to serve as enablers Aimed at launching a mission on holistic rural development, the National Productivity Council (NPC), a national level organisation to promote productivity culture in the country, has decided to join hands with the non-governmental organisations. ... More INCOME TAX
New breed of consultantsAppointment of a Tax Return Preparer will result in another tier of authority More
Tax experts, CAs flay new clauses EXPORTS & IMPORTS Draft rules on taxable services The Finance Ministry has issued draft rules for levy of service tax on taxable services provided from outside India to recipients in India. Services imports into the country already attract service tax. To provide more clarity and certainty to ... More
Global market's weakness hits oilmeals price
TOURISM `Visit Malaysia' campaign Tourism Malaysia on Friday announced a Rs 12-crore campaign in India to celebrate its `Golden Anniversary' (50 years) of Independence and attract more than 3.5 lakh Indian tourists to `Truly Asia' by 2007. The Malaysian Government's ... More Comments & Letters to the Editor to: bleditor@thehindu.co.in Subscribe to: Business Line |
Union Budget 2006-2007 Economic Survey 2005-2006
Top Stories In Focus Infrastructure woes stare IT sector IPO Scams FDI in retail sector Dynamic Tirupur Surging Sensex Gold scaling new highs
In Depth Gender Justice Simple Economics Tax Talk
Looking back Feb. 19-Feb. 25 Equity funds eye realty sector in a big way To explore investments in residential, commercial projects Bird flu: No human infection reported so far, says Health Secy Well-cooked chicken, eggs safe, says Govt Pharma cos buck up; busy lining up drugs FM stations to zoom in on regional ads in small towns Centre may not allow sale of Tamiflu in retail market `Drug has adverse side-effects, not safe for children too' Shortfall likely in direct tax collection this fiscal Air India places $2-b order for GE engines Govt yet to decide on DAP subsidy Hectic lobbying on by vegoil refiners against cheap imports Bankers seek lower service tax on credit cards Pawar calls for restraint in bird flu reports Don't create panic, media told Govt cautious on opening up retail FDI Exploring role model for multi-brand segment IPO scam fall-out CBI conducts search at Karvy, Vijaya Bank, BhOB premises IMF cautions India on the fiscal front `Bird flu scare results in Rs 200-cr loss to truckers' Poultry insurance covers bird flu losses, clarify officials Bihar provides a sweet cure for sugar sector Offers attractive incentive; plans PSU units privatisation Railway budget to take care of all sections Lalu Prasad rules out increase in passenger fares Kochi region excise revenue Unsold stocks worry poultry farmers Railways improves freight earnings by Rs 3,000 cr Low-cost carriers see no impact Travel sector hails move Airlines not perturbed by reduced AC rail fares |
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