The Hindu Business Line : Wednesday, June 28, 2006

AGRICULTURE
A chance to do justice by Vidarbha's farmers
While farmers of the region are hoping for the best outcome from the Prime Minister's fact-finding visit to Maharashtra's Vidarbha district, it would be fitting and in the larger interests of the nation if agriculture is to occupy centrestage, at lea st in Act 2 of the reforms show. More

ECONOMY
Economy: Can the dream run be sustained?
There have been quite a few favourable developments over the past three years with the average GDP growth rate surging to over 8 per cent. The major growth drivers have been the higher savings and investment ratio, robust growth in exports and import s, resurgence of the manufacturing sector and a smart pick-up in FDI inflows. Will this dream run sustain, asks S. D. NAIK. More

Different Indias
That different regions, indeed different States and districts, of India are at varying stages of development is known. Disparities that arise on this score have been the subject of studies in economic ... More

FOREIGN TRADE
PTA with ASEAN — Tread with caution
In signing the Free Trade Agreement with Asean, India cannot be too careful on the `selective items for trade' and the Rules of Origin. More

STEEL
The story of billions
Tuesday's newspaper had two stories which overshadowed everything else including the World Cup quarterfinals. The first was the "marriage" between Mittal Steel and the $31-billion Arcelor which, if it goes ... More

TEXTILES
Textile exports, post-MFA — Bales of opportunities
Post-MFA, India has the opportunity to derive the maximum gains as an exporter. But for this the country must bring in reforms. More

MANAGEMENT
Making right decisions versus making decisions right
As a decision is primarily taken to achieve a goal, the former should at all times sub-serve the latter. More

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