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ECONOMY


`India will gain significantly from globalisation'
INDIA is in a position to wrest significant gains from globalisation more than many other developing countries, according to Dr C. Rangarajan, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. Delivering the 24th convocation ... More

Bihar annual Plan size pegged at Rs 8,250 cr
THE annual Plan size for Bihar for 2006-07 has been pegged at Rs 8,250 crore, including the additional Central assistance of Rs 50 crore for priority schemes. This was decided at a meeting between the Chief Minister, Mr Nitish Kumar, and the ... More

FOREIGN TRADE


Guidebook on India, Singapore economic pact released
THE complexities of the India-Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) have been `simplified' for practical use. A guidebook on CECA, jointly published by several organisations in Singapore, was formally released last ... More

INFRASTRUCTURE


TN Chamber seeks panel to remove hurdles in SEZ Act implementation
THE Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for constituting a high-level committee to look into implementation bottlenecks of the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Act 2005. The Chamber President, Mr S. Rethinavelu, has said that ... More

PSU


Kerala PSUs post Rs 222-cr loss in 2004-05
THE State-level public sector enterprises (SLPEs) in Kerala recorded a net loss of Rs 221.69 crore in 2004-05. Of the total 87 active SLPEs in the State, 38 enterprises recorded profits totalling Rs 279.81 crore, as against a total profit of Rs ... More

PETROLEUM


Deora for piped gas through out Mumbai by '08
MR MURLI Deora, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has directed Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) to expedite the network expansion of natural gas infrastructure in the city and its neighbouring areas. He has directed MGL to complete the ... More

Draft gas pipeline policy may allow open bidding
GAIL (India) Ltd, a dominant player in gas transmission and pipeline projects, may soon face competition from other players, as the Petroleum Ministry's draft gas pipeline policy may seek to allow open bidding for all future pipeline projects. ... More

TEXTILES


Mumbai textile merchants' fest from Feb 20
MUMBAI Textiles Merchants' Mahajan has organised "Textile Festival 2006" from February 20-23 at Mulji Jetha Cloth Market, Mumbai. The event is organised to celebrate 125 years of formation of Mumbai Textile Merchants' Mahajan, a textile trade ... More

EDUCATION


`IT sector may need $2.6 b to train 1 m professionals in 3 yrs'
`Companies need to engage with the education system to improve the curriculum' More

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READYMADE GARMENTS


`Garment industry must focus on value creation'
Labour laws, multiple taxes dent ability to compete: New AEPC chief

WITH the Indian garment industry's demonstrative strengths in value addition, the time has come to focus on value creation, particularly design and innovation which need to be nurtured, the new Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council ... More

KNITWEAR & HOSIERY


Spinning mills body gets interim stay on Finance Act explanatory provisions
THE Dindigul-based Tamil Nadu Spinning Mills Association (TASMA) has obtained an interim stay from the Madras High Court against the operations of the explanation to Section 65 (105) of the Finance Act as well as the provisions of the Service Tax ... More

BIO-TECH & GENETICS


Biotech business centre on the anvil
A GLOBAL biotechnology business centre aimed at imparting training future leaders is on the anvil at the University of Hyderabad. A letter of intent to this effect was exchanged by Mr V. Venkataramana of the University of Hyderabad and Mr ... More

HUMAN RESOURCES


Catch `em old
Life begins at 40 and above. BPO companies are hiring middle-aged people with the right skills and experience - and the pep for work. This helps keep attrition down while bringing maturity and commitment to the game. Some things get better with ag e. More

EVENTS


`Productivity week' celebrations
COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore Productivity Council (CPC) is organising `Productivity week' celebrations from February 12 to 18 with focus on `Knowledge Management for Productivity'. During the week a series of special lectures by senior ... More

EXPORTS & IMPORTS


Iron ore exports: Raking up problems
A FEW weeks back, iron ore exporters, particularly those located in eastern region and routing their shipments through the ports of Haldia and Paradip, had a difficult time with fewer rakes being available for ... More

Pak out-prices India in white rice exports — But par-boiled still holds promise
Pakistan's 25% broken variety of white rice is quoted at $215 a tonne against $236 quoted by India. More

`Export of iron ore fines should be encouraged' — Mr H.C. Daga, Senior President, Essel Mining & Industries
In 2004-05, iron ore exports were about 78 million tonnes, likely to go up to 85-90 mt this fiscal. Do you support the demand for restriction on iron ore export? I sincerely feel that the export of iron ore fines should be ... More




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In Focus

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Looking back
Feb. 5-Feb. 11
Canoro poised to complete 3D, 2D seismic surveys

EPF board will dip into reserves to pay interest despite reduction in rate

Free power is fine if State finances permit: Shinde

Spices export continues to decline

Low-cost higher education books hit US stores

`Realty market in India on high growth curve'

India, Russia to set up joint forum on trade, investment

Rise in metal prices hits medium, small units

FBT hits insurance cos' group business

Maharashtra for restarting Dabhol plant with naphtha as feedstock — Willing to pay more for power

`Labour issue delaying decision on Toyota's small car plant' — Japanese trade team visits Bangalore

Airtel completes phase 1 of I-T Dept tech initiative — To connect I-T offices in 510 cities

NCAER pegs GDP growth at 7.8 pc — `Inflation, stocks had good run'

Manufacturing slowdown clips industrial growth to 5% in Dec `05

Edible oil imports drop 21 pc to Rs 5,818 cr in April-Nov

Anti-money laundering software market set for bigger growth

`Get rated, access cheaper loans'



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