The Hindu Business Line : Thursday, October 09, 2003

Boeing dangles savings carrot before IA
THE last has still not been heard on the Rs 10,000-crore 43-aircraft fleet acquisition plan of Indian Airlines (IA). The US-based aircraft manufacturing major, Boeing, has written to Indian Airlines (IA) outlining a saving potential of "several ... More

SHIPPING

Cross-subsidisation may be allowed for coastal shipping
EVEN though the Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP) holds the view that cross-subsidisation in ports tariff should be eliminated, the Ministry of Shipping may step in to push for providing this incentive to coastal cargoes to boost coastal ... More

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

`Supply chain management is vital cost control tool'
SUPPLY chain management has emerged a key factor in controlling costs and cornering a market share for the entire industry. The point was made by representatives from Tata Steel and Marico Industries who shared their experiences with participants ... More

`China is superior in infrastructure facilities'
Mr Khoo said China and India have a similar culture and background. However, China is pretty aggressive in setting up infrastructure when compared to India More

EVENTS

`VAT is the key for economic growth'
"States lose over 50 pc of their tax collection due to corruption. VAT would can enhance value for State governments and release them from various debt traps," Dr Ramesh said. More

Lack of reforms is area of greatest failure: Guzder
THE logistics sector in India is getting ready for mergers and acquisitions in the next few years, according to Mr Cyrus J. Guzder, Chairman and Managing Director, AFL Pvt. Ltd. He said that multinational companies were coming to India because ... More

Study says supply chain clusters can lure MNCs
While it may take decades to develop the latest air, rail, road and shipping infrastructure, developing supply chain clusters is an immediate necessity. More

RAILWAYS

RailTel to issue shares to Govt to raise Rs 150 cr
RAILTEL Corporation of India Ltd, the broadband subsidiary of the Railways, will soon enhance its capital by Rs 150 crore. This will be done through issue of shares to the Government in lieu of broadband assets transferred by the Railways to the ... More

STANDARDS & BENCHMARKS

Expert says it's time to focus on logistics quality
LOGISTICS sector in India adversely affects the value of goods and services due to a lack of focus on quality. The situation needs to be corrected through a shift in attitude of the stakeholders concerned, according to a roadmap for logistics ... More

Ships in Ports

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