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Sugar decontrol panel to submit report in 6 months

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:00:58 GMT

A committee to study deregulation of the sugar sector will submit its report in six months, the chairman of the panel said.

'India-Iran trade can touch $30 billion by 2015'

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:16:04 GMT

Assocham said the recent attack on Israeli targets, blamed by Israel on Iran, will not affect India's growing trade and business ties with Iran.

At $ 7.8 billion, RBI $ sales hit 40-month high

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:02:23 GMT

The central bank, besides selling US dollars, also imposed curbs on speculative positions and tinkered with other trading limits.

Sharma in Pak for talks aimed at doubling trade in 3 years

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:52:11 GMT

A new gate would be opened at the Wagah border to facilitate trade.

Biz leaders to discuss global economic scenario

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:45:17 GMT

They will discuss the state of affairs of the world economy at their five-day World Economic Forum annual congregation.

Biz leaders to discuss global economic scenario

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:45:17 GMT

They will discuss the state of affairs of the world economy at their five-day World Economic Forum annual congregation.

Key WTO members to meet at Davos next week

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:00:48 GMT

WTO member countries scheduled to meet at Davos are expected to discuss worrisome economic scenario and its impact on the global trade.

Planing Commission sanctions Rs 8,000 cr for Bengal

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:57:42 GMT

Planing Commission has sanctioned Rs 8,000 crore for development purposes in 11 backward districts in West Bengal.

Agriculture grows 3.2 per cent in 1st 4 years of 11th Plan

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:46:02 GMT

Sharad Pawar said the 3.2 per cent growth rate is higher than average growth rate of 2.5 per cent in the 10th plan period.

Govt buries plan to empower CCI on IPR disclosures

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:31:30 GMT

Corporate affairs ministry has dropped 2 IPR-related clauses included in its draft National Competition Policy in July.

International Monetary Fund sees gloom in global economy

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:57:15 GMT

The IMF has pared its global growth forecast for the current year and the next year. In its latest World Economic Outlook, it lists multiple risks to the global economy that depress growth further.

Should communal violence bill be recast?

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:02:17 GMT

Many say that the bill should be broadly acceptable to most political parties and should honour public opinion as well.

Developing Asia's growth to slow: ADB

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:41:51 GMT

ADB said Asia's economies would expand 7.5 per cent this year, down from its 7.8 per cent forecast in April

Industrial growth target may be revisited: PMEAC chief

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:24:21 GMT

The dismal factory output growth was on the back of a poor performance by manufacturing, mining and capital goods sectors.

Govt expects Rs 50k cr pvt investment in road sector in FY'12

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:14:36 GMT

CP Joshi said Road Ministry's efforts of introducing transparency has resulted in robust bids in the roads sector.

RBI has to balance high inflation, slowing growth- Basu

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:55:08 GMT

Industrial output growth in July slumped a lowest in 2 yrs putting pressure on RBI to pause its monetary tightening.

PM calls for transparency in road projects

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:07:48 GMT

PM said that for a large road building programme, efficiency, economy, competition and transparency are vital.

India's tea production up 8pc; exports decline by 8pc

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:05:40 GMT

Production of tea stood at 123.19 million kg in July 2010, while exports amounted to 16.58 million kg, according to data.

India's tea production up 8pc; exports decline by 8pc

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:05:40 GMT

Production of tea stood at 123.19 million kg in July 2010, while exports amounted to 16.58 million kg, according to data.

Montek: Iincrease healthcare spending to 2.5% of GDP

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:59:24 GMT

The healthcare sector, he said, was a focus area in the ongoing 11th Plan and efforts will continue in the 12th Plan.

CAG Report: RIL notified KGD6 discoveries without details, Air India has accumulated debt of Rs 38,000 crore

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 07:06:29 GMT

CAG report on AI covers, among other things, the purchase of 111 aircraft for over Rs 40,000 cr. The report said that AI has accumulated debt of Rs 38,000 cr.

Switzerland tops in world competitiveness; India, US slide

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:54:53 GMT

The report states that several countries in Asian Pacific regions, including China, Indonesia, Vietnam and Sri Lanka, have made big strides.

Food inflation stands at 9.55 per cent: Government

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:30:33 GMT

Food price index rose 9.55 per cent and the fuel price index climbed 12.55 per cent in the year to Aug. 27, government data on Thursday showed.

Highest ever iron-ore exports from Goa ports this fiscal

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 05:46:33 GMT

Goa, a major exporter of Iron Ore, saw the highest ever exports during the financial year 2010-11 through its twin ports.

Highest ever iron-ore exports from Goa ports this fiscal

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 05:46:33 GMT

Goa, a major exporter of Iron Ore, saw the highest ever exports during the financial year 2010-11 through its twin ports.