The Hindu Business Line : Sunday, January 29, 2006

India may sign broad pact with ASEAN
INDIA will sign the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement with ASEAN this year as the pending issues are in the process of being ironed out, the Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram said at a session with Asian leaders and the ADB ... More

`India, Russia to work on new economic pact'
INDIA and Russia will be working for a new economic agreement in a handful of sectors including tea, tobacco and leather, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr Kamal Nath, said in a meeting with the Indian press at the World Economic Forum ... More

REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION

Law takes its course on what stood on a watercourse
TO you I am bound for life and education, says Desdemona in Othello. Pity, land isn't bound for life to an educational institution likewise, as one saw in the decision of the Madras High Court on December 13, 2005, in Dr M.G.R. ... More

Transfer troubles
There is much discussion over Section 50 C, which applies to real estate transfers. M.V. Kali Prasad outlines the issuesinvolved. More

Some `Plan' speaking!
There are several grey areas in the proposed Master Plan for Chennai. Will they be addressed in time, asks C.H. Gopinatha Rao. More

Just the right time for REITs?
REIT or real estate investment trust isn't a new concept. It's been there for almost half a century, points out "REITs in Asia: from Concept to Completion," from Asia Law & Practice, distributed by Bharat Book Bureau (More

THE REAL MCCOY
What's the standard?
What is standard rent and what is its relevance when calculating income from house property? Muthukaruppan, Erode Standard rent is fixed by state governments under the Rent Control Law. The idea is to keep rents within ... More

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT

Keeping `mom-and-pop' in business
AFTER much debate and eager anticipation, the Centre has finally allowed foreign investment of up to 51 per cent in "single-brand" retailing. Foreign retailers can now also open cash-and-carry wholesale outlets in India ... More

WTO

India seeks FDI that can generate employment — Assures to put 'best foot forward' to help investors
INDIA today made a strong pitch for foreign investment, but clarified that it should not replace or displace employment and should, instead, contribute to the country's efforts in employment generation. The India breakfast meet in Davos on ... More

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