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- How To Make A Success Of Them (Business Line, Raghu Dayal , Jul 06, 2007)
With the stakes in the SEZ scheme being high, it is hoped both the Government and the entrepreneur will do the best to make a real success of it.
- Friends Or Foes ? (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 06, 2007)
But residents of Shanghai whose per capita income, though it is the highest in China, is still well below people in Hong Kong still envy their richer cousins.
- New Mining Policy May Be Tabled In Winter Session (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2007)
The new mining policy is likely to be tabled in Parliament during the monsoon session after getting a go-ahead from the Group of Ministers (GoM) on Friday this week.
- Gom Set To Clear Mining Policy (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2007)
The Group of Ministers on mining is likely to give its go-ahead to the new mining policy when it meets on Friday following which it would be tabled in Parliament during the monsoon session.
- Govt Nod For Ten Fdi Plans Worth Rs 2,339 Crore (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2007)
The government, on Wednesday, approved ten proposals envisaging investment worth Rs 2,339 crore, including investment banker Morgan Stanleys proposal to pump in Rs 1,894 crore in the country.
- Is The Indo-Us N-Deal Dead? (Deccan Herald, Robinder Sachdev, Jul 05, 2007)
Much like the philosophy in the slogan, the King is dead – long live the King, wherein the death of the incumbent king does not mean the end of the monarchy, similarly an inglorious death of the US – India civil nuclear deal will not mean the . . .
- Sensex Reflects Robust Fundamentals (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jul 04, 2007)
Fears that higher interest rates could result in a sharp downturn appear to be fading.
- Is Higher Education Doomed? (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2007)
With FDI flowing into education, foreign colleges are mushrooming in Bangalore. Their admission and appointment criteria, and syllabii are different. In view of the city's head-hunters, thousands of degree-holders that these colleges turn out are . . .
- Democracy And The Election Process (Hindu, V.R. Krishna Iyer, Jul 04, 2007)
Substantial reforms to the system of elections are needed to give every qualified voter an effective opportunity to cast his or her vote freely and fearlessly. Some tentative ideas.
- Sensex Reflects Robust Fundamentals (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jul 03, 2007)
Fears that higher interest rates could result in a sharp downturn appear to be fading. On Monday the bellwether sensex registered an all-time high of 14,746 — the previous record was 14,724 on February 9 — bolstered by fresh buying and what are . . .
- Lapses In Public Policy (Dawn, Shahid Javed Burki, Jul 03, 2007)
ISLAMABAD has a great deal to learn from some of the recent advances in economic thought.
- Prosperity And India Are Not Synonymous Yet, Says Report (Singapore Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 03, 2007)
The world’s largest democracy still has a long way to go as far as prosperity is concerned.
- Time To Crank Up The Administrative Machine (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jul 03, 2007)
The proposal for a unified civil service holds out hope of greater flexibility in the civil services, providing scope for vertical and horizontal movement of personnel across the spectrum.
- Caprice As Policy (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 02, 2007)
What made the decades of Congress licence raj infamous was not just the controls, but the arbitrary manner in which they were exercised. The unpredictability made India an unattractive country.
- Chongqing, China’S City On The Move (Hindu, PALLAVI AIYAR, Jul 02, 2007)
The conurbation already comprises around 10 million people. The number is expected to go up to 22 million by 2020.
- The Making Of A Banking Hub (Singapore Times, Anand Kumar, Jul 02, 2007)
India's buoyant banking sector, growing at nearly double the rate of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), has worked up a huge appetite for funds.
- For Steely Resolve On Minerals (The Economic Times, JAIDEEP MISHRA, Jul 02, 2007)
Nothing is so exhausting as indecision and nothing is so futile, remarked logician Bertrand Russell, reflecting philosophically on the business of life.
- ‘Portfolios That Reach Out To Large Numbers Are With Other Parties. So Cong Workers Don’T Feel Involved’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 02, 2007)
My guest today is one of the most energetic and youthful ministers in this cabinet, Ambika Soni. Tourism and culture is your charge, and so is the Taj Mahal, isn’t it?
- Exporting Beyond The Sops (Business Line, Ashok Upadhyaya, Jun 30, 2007)
Simply pacifying exporters with what they want — a weak rupee — is not the way to add new goods to the export basket.
- Wealth Of A Nation (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 30, 2007)
The 11th World Wealth Report 2007, compiled by Merrill Lynch and Capgemini, covering 71 countries accounting for over 98 per cent of global gross national income and 99 per cent of world stock market capitalisation, indicates that India along with . . .
- Higher Wellhead Price Of Gas Likely (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 30, 2007)
Pakistan will announce an increase in the wellhead price of its gas next month when it unveils a new Petroleum Policy, a top government official said on Friday.
- Rich Get Richer Quicker: 1 Lakh Indians Dollar Millionaires (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2007)
The strong growth in the stock market and real estate prices is swelling the ranks of millionaires in the country, which had 1,00,015 high networth individuals (HNWIs) last year, a 20.5 per cent increase in the number and second only to Singapore . . .
- Swadeshi Is Not Against Imports, Investments (Asian Age, YASHWANT SINHA, Jun 29, 2007)
My understanding of swadeshi goes far beyond narrow considerations. To me, swadeshi means making India economically self-reliant and strong, making India economically secure.
- India-China Relationship A Big Stabiliser, Says Yechury (Hindu, P. S. SURYANARAYANA, Jun 29, 2007)
The process of improving the India-China relationship, now in “progress,” will be a “big stabiliser” on the international scene.
- Problem Of Inadequate Fdi In Insurance (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 29, 2007)
India’s restrictive rules on foreign investment in insurance continue to create problems for businesses and headaches for the bureaucrats who are supposed to interpret them.
- Press Note 1: An Act Beyond The Contract (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jun 29, 2007)
Non-compete obligations do not survive a contract. But Press Note 1 imposes a non-compete obligation on foreign partners for a period beyond the term of the contract, exceeding what is permissible under statutory law and its interpretation.
- Sbi Plans To Sell Its Stake, Set Up Nbfc (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2007)
The State Bank of India, the country's largest commercial bank, has unveiled plans to sell its stake by December.
- Super-Rich Earn More But Give More Away (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jun 29, 2007)
Charitable giving globally in 2006 amounted to more than $285 billion.
- Sensex Fall Led By Metal Scrips (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2007)
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) benchmark Sensex on Wednesday, shed 70 points after being trapped in a small range throughout the day on selective profit selling triggered by weak global cues....
- Govt Mulls Raising Fdi Cap In Air Cargo To 74%: Patel (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2007)
The Government plans to raise the FDI cap in air cargo business to 74 per cent as part of efforts to further open up the sector for foreign investment, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said on Wednesday.
- India’S Varied Regimes For Foreign Investment ‘Confusing’ Accountspeak (Business Line, D. Murali , Jun 28, 2007)
The very strong links Mauritius has with India both historically and contemporarily make it a very attractive country for the Indian professional.
- Sensex Ends 70 Pts Down (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2007)
Stock market on Wednesday closed lower on selective selling in shares from metal, bank and auto sectors, although IT blue-chips reversed their recent downslide after the US dollar showed some strength against the rupee.
- Us Cong Targets Oil Cos With Iran Ties (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2007)
US legislation aiming to punish foreign energy companies that do business with Iran took a step forward Tuesday as lawmakers attacked the Islamic republic's nuclear drive and “terrorism”.
- Should Press Note 1 Be Scrapped? (The Economic Times, Amit Mitra, Jun 27, 2007)
Press Note 18 issued on December 14, 1998 was a landmark notification that saved the demise of many of today’s celebrated Indian companies.
- In A Seamless World (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2007)
It is not surprising that Indians top the list as the most successful immigrants to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries.
- Fdi Policy Review For Cabinet Approval (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2007)
The annual review of foreign direct investment (FDI) policy, which has been delayed by more than two months now, will be put up before the Union Cabinet in about a month's time and the aviation sector could see the maximum of liberalisation, . . .
- Saudi Tele Picks 25% In Maxis (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2007)
Saudi Telecom Co (STC), Saudi Arabias state-run operator, has entered the Indian market by buying 25 per cent equity in Malaysias Maxis that owns a ...
- No Fdi For Icici Insurance Arm (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2007)
ICICI Bank on Monday informed the Bombay Stock Exchange that it has been given to understand that its application for permitting foreign direct investment in its subsidiary ICICI Holdings has been rejected by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board . . .
- No Logic In Stopping Franchisees (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 26, 2007)
Is the government going out of its way to appease the Left? What else is one to make of the idea (ET, June 22) that the government should impose curbs on foreign retailers operating through franchisees because that can be used to circumvent FDI . . .
- Fdi Floodgates To Open In July (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2007)
In a month from now, a host of sectors are expected to be opened up for greater foreign investment and that includes areas as diverse as mining for titanium - hitherto reserved for atomic energy use - to select segments of retail trading, aviation . . . .
- Icici Fin Doesn't Agree With Fipb On Stake Sale (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2007)
ICICI Financial Services does not seem to agree with Foreign Investment Promotion Board's (FIPB) verdict that the proposed sale of 24% stake to foreign investors in the holding company for insurance and asset management was in breach of foreign . . . . .
- 30 Years Of The Left In Bengal: A Mixed Record (Tribune, Subhrangshu Gupta, Jun 26, 2007)
In the early seventies, when the then world bank president Robert McNamara had flown down to Calcutta for exploring how best the world bank’s funds could be utilised for West Bengal’s industrialisation and other development activities, the present . . . .
- That Foreign Alibi (Indian Express, JAITHIRTH RAO , Jun 25, 2007)
I was talking to a friend of mine who shall remain un-named. He has recently been appointed a ‘full’ secretary to our majestic Government of India — not an under or a deputy or a joint or an additional, mind you, a real full . . . .
- Mittal Stake In Hpcl Gets Nod (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 22, 2007)
The Union Cabinet, on Thursday, allowed steel baron Lakshmi N Mittal to pick up 49 per cent stake in state-owned Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limiteds Bhatinda refinery.
- Ministry Plans Single-Window Facility To Lure Pvt Investment In Food Processing (Pioneer, Rajeev Ranjan Roy, Jun 22, 2007)
Faced with the onerous task of soliciting 100 per cent foreign direct investment in the food-processing sector, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (FPI) is gearing up to provide a hassle-free ambience to lure investors.
- Mittal Gets Cabinet Approval To Pick Up 49 Pc In Hpcl Refinery (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 22, 2007)
The Union Cabinet on Thursday granted permission to NRI steel baron, Lakshmi N Mittal to pick up 49 percent stake in state-run Hindustan Petroleum Corp's (HPCL) Bhatinda refinery.
- We Want Consensus, Not Confrontation, On Industrialisation: Buddhadeb (Hindu, Marcus Dam, Jun 21, 2007)
The Left Front completes three decades in power in West Bengal today. Chief MinisterBuddhadeb Bhattacharjeespeaks of his hopes and plans for the future and of the somewhat difficult times gone through recently. Excerpts from an in terview in Kolkata:
- Periodic Scrutiny For Select Fdi (Singapore Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 21, 2007)
The government plans to periodically review investments by companies from China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan to ascertain whether they pose a threat to India’s national security.
- Viable Growth Strategies Needed For Punjab (Tribune, Ruchika M. Khanna, Jun 20, 2007)
Economic resurgence is the only way for Punjab to regain its lost glory as a preferred investment destination and become a part of India’s economic growth story.
- The Truth About Russia (Indian Express, Ruchir Sharma, Jun 20, 2007)
For all the opinion offered on Russia these days, the key operating rule to keep in mind before reaching any conclusion is that the exact opposite of what’s being said is also true.
- India Underperforms Asian Stock Markets (Singapore Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 20, 2007)
The 30-share Sensex of the BSE and S&P CNX Nifty of the NSE has posted a lacklustre performance in calendar year 2007 to date, compared with other Asian markets. This is despite strong GDP growth and the impressive results for the fourth quarter . . .
- The Best Antidote To Monopoly Fears (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 20, 2007)
The consumer affairs ministry has done well to point out the possibility of an adverse impact on consumers of the ongoing mergers and acquisitions in the aviation space.
- Sunderlal Bahuguna Protest Against Proposed Ski Resort In Himachal (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 20, 2007)
Environmental activist Sunderlal Bahuguna on Monday joined a protest led by villages against the proposed international Ski resort here.
- Why India Is An Fdi Magnet (Business Line, S. Majumder , Jun 20, 2007)
India is on the crest of the Foreign Direct Investment wave. FDI flows into India trebled from $6 billion in 2004-05 to $19 billion in 2006-07 and are expected to quadruple to $25 billion in 2007-08.
- Stock Holding Corp Drags Broking Arm To Clb, Seeks Probe (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2007)
Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd has dragged its own broking arm SHCIL Services Ltd to the Company Law Board and sought a probe after it was found the management misused authority and secretly agreed to sell up to 40 per cent stake to a . . .
- Indian Markets Lag Behind Asian Peers (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2007)
The 30-share Sensex of the BSE and S&P CNX Nifty of the NSE has posted a lacklustre performance in calendar year 2007 to date, compared with other Asian markets.
- Fdi Hike In Commodity Bourses, Psu Refineries (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2007)
The Department of Industrial Promotion and Policy is preparing a note to review the foreign investment norms and to raise the investment cap to 49 per cent in commodity exchanges and PSU oil refineries.
- Fdi Cap In Comex, Psu Refineries May Go Up To 49% (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2007)
A comprehensive proposal to review the foreign investment norms will soon be taken up by the Cabinet for approval, seeking to raise the investment cap to 49 per cent in commodity exchanges and PSU oil refineries.
- India's Outbound Fdi May Touch Usd 35 Billion: Study (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2007)
Creating perhaps a record of sorts, the country's total outbound foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2007 may exceed the target of $30 billion for inbound FDI in fiscal 2007-08, a study said.
- Govt Mulls 49% Fdi Cap In Commodity Bourses, Oil Psus (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2007)
A comprehensive proposal to review the foreign investment norms will soon be taken up by the Cabinet for approval, seeking to raise the investment cap to 49 per cent in commodity exchanges and PSU oil refineries.
- India's Outbound Fdi May Touch $35 Billion: Study (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2007)
Creating perhaps a record of sorts, the country's total outbound foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2007 may exceed the target of $30 billion for inbound FDI in fiscal 2007-08, a study said.
- Assocham Plans Big For Tamil Nadu (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2007)
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham), the apex chamber of industry and trade in the country, will submit a detailed action plan to the government of Tamil Nadu about how to make the state a manufacturing corridor.
- Rejuvenate Domestic Trade (The Financial Express, Rohit Pandit, Jun 18, 2007)
The growth of an economy is significantly dependent on a widespread network of efficient trading processes.
- Govt Plan On Oci-Nri Parity Hits Roadblock (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2007)
A proposal to legally enforce a parity between overseas citizens of India (OCIs) and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) has hit a roadblock. Several ministries have objected on the ground that giving certain rights to foreign passport-holders, although of . . .
- Russia Must Reform, Now (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 16, 2007)
At first sight, President Vladimir Putin and Russia have had a good week. At the G-8 summit at Heiligendamm in Germany, Mr Putin proposed a joint missile defence system, suggesting Russia and the US use the Gabala radar station in Azerbaijan as . . . .
- Islamic Investors Turn To India (Asia Times, Indrajit Basu, Jun 16, 2007)
The relentless rise of the price of oil over the past two years has hardly been good news for India's stock markets and economy.
- It Takes Five To Tango (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, Jun 15, 2007)
The Heiligendamm G-8 summit saw the emergence of 'G-5' for protecting the interests of emerging economies.
- Rising Rupee: The Causes And Consequences (Business Line, Alok Ray, Jun 15, 2007)
An important factor in the central bank's policy change allowing a stronger rupee is the rising inflation. But if rupee appreciation continues unabated, exports will suffer.
- Globalisation At Work (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jun 15, 2007)
The Indian financial sector's growing integration with the rest of the world is perhaps best illustrated by recent happenings in the domestic equity markets.
- How To Set Up A Business In China (Business Line, D. Murali , Jun 14, 2007)
The differences between domestic-invested enterprises and foreign-invested enterprises have been diminishing.
- Cabinet Likely To Consider New Aviation Policy Today (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2007)
The Union Cabinet is likely to consider on Thursday a policy which, among other issues, suggests relaxation of norms to allow domestic carriers fly abroad.
- Icici To Pick 5.9 Pc Stake In Its New Co (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2007)
The subscription amount for the 5.9 per cent stake is Rs 2,650 crore towards fresh issue of shares by the proposed new subsidiary.
- World Textile Market — India Must Weave New Designs (Business Line, Anil K. Kanungo, Jun 13, 2007)
The textile industry can make a mark in the world market provided it leverages its strengths to better exploit opportunities and tackle threats.
- As Fdi Streams In, Indian Firms Now More Confident Buying Foreign Assets (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 12, 2007)
The recently released World Bank report on globalization of corporate finance in developing countries has triggered a lot of excitement in the the country by pointing out that India has attracted a major chunk of the record $40.
- Iran To Build 5 Refineries Across Asia (Singapore Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 12, 2007)
Oil-rich Iran on Monday announced it will help build five new refineries across Asia including China with a total capacity of 1.1 million barrels per day in a bid to bolster ties in the region.
- Voyages Of Discovery (Hindu, Harsh Kabra, Jun 11, 2007)
Photojournalist Cary Wolinsky dons the mantle of storyteller and artist with equal finesse. HARSH KABRA.
- Global Stock Markets In Action (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 11, 2007)
Three recent news reports illustrate the impact of globalisation on stock markets
With India and China's strong economic growth stories, foreign investors of all hues are making a beeline.
- Articlerising Re An Opportunity (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 11, 2007)
The rising rupee is beginning to present considerable challenges and opportunities to policy makers. As reported by ET (June 7) the RBI has formed a committee to examine the details of introducing trading in currency futures on exchanges.
- G8 And Prescriptions For Emerging Economies (Hindu, K. Venugopal , Jun 09, 2007)
They are intended to help enterprises in the rich countries sustain their pre-eminence in world markets.
- For 49% Hpcl Refinery Stake, Mittal Must Await Fdi Policy Review (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 09, 2007)
The world’s biggest steel producer L N Mittal’s plan to pick up a 49 per cent stake in state-run HPCL’s Bhatinda refinery has hit a roadblock with the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) today deferring the proposal.
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