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New trade policy: a bold initiative, says federation chief
CHENNAI, AUG. 31. The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has described the national foreign trade policy announced today as "both refreshing and challenging to exporters". The President of the federation, Rafeeque Ahmed, commended ...

Apex chambers hail policy
NEW DELHI, AUG. 31.The apex trade and industry bodies have generally welcomed the foreign trade policy announced by the Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Kamal Nath, as "comprehensive, challenging and forward looking.'' Hailing the policy ...

Industry welcomes measures
MUMBAI, AUG. 31.The foreign trade policy 2004-05 announced today seems to have hit many right buttons for Indian industry. While on the one hand, the continuation of the DEPB (Duty Entitlement Pass Book) benefits for exporters has been welcomed ...

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Rupee edges up

Sensex extends gains

Boeing woos national carriers

Faster e-mail tool

BPCL plans merger of Kochi Refineries

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Consumer index up 5 points
SHIMLA, AUG. 31. The all India consumer price index number for industrial workers moved up by five points during July to 517, the Labour Bureau said here today. The increase has been attributed mainly to the rise in prices of wheat, rice, gur and ...

New 35 hp tractor
MUMBAI, AUG. 31. L&T-John Deere has launched a new 35 hp tractor designated Model 5103 Economy. The Model 5103 Economy is targeted at medium sized agricultural farmers. What sets it apart is its highest back-up torque and its low fuel ...

New India's income up
MUMBAI, AUG. 31.New India Assurance Company continued its leadership in general insurance business with gross direct premium income of Rs. 4,045.68 crores during the year ended March 31, 2004 against Rs. 3,921.24 crores in the previous year ...

Seminar on banking products
COIMBATORE: UTI Bank on Monday conducted a seminar here on "banking products and financial services" for trusts and non-governmental organisations. The bank is offering various products and services such as financial advisory services, "at par ...

Tea Trade Association awards
COIMBATORE: The following awards were presented at the annual general meeting of the Tea Trade Association of Coimbatore held here recently. Largest seller of tea (Corporate) in Coimbatore auctions during 2003-04: Tamil Nadu Tea Plantation ...

Dealers' Association office bearers
COIMBATORE: The following were elected office bearers of the Coimbatore Motor Parts Dealers' Association for 2004-05 at the annual general meeting of the association held here on Sunday. V. Sarangapani (President), K. C. Sekar and P. Srinivasan ...

PSA SICAL's feat
TUTICORIN: The PSA SICAL, which operates the container terminal in Tuticorin Port Trust, has handled its one-millionth TEU (twenty equivalent units) on Monday since it started its operations on December 21, 1999. The Chairman of Tuticorin Port ...

Blue Dart in pact with Hayleys
CHENNAI: Blue Dart Express has announced a regional alliance agreement with the Hayleys group of Sri Lanka. According to a Bombay Stock Exchange release, the alliance will focus on enabling the Blue Dart brand experience through quality and ...

RPG Life gets patent for Cyclosporin
CHENNAI: RPG Life Sciences has been granted a patent for its novel drug delivery system in Cyclosporin formulations by the Registrar of Patents, Republic of South Africa. Cyclosporin is an immuno-suppressant drug used in the treatment of ...

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Kanoria Chemicals' expansion

Miniratna status for HUDCO

Blue Dart in pact with Hayleys

Surya Roshni's export effort

PNB's new Executive Director

Economic summit

State Bank of Hyderabad raises housing loan rates

Ocimum's marketing pact with British firm

Award for Salzgitter Hydraulics' chief

Nominations for FAPCCI awards

Syngene ties up with Novartis Institute

Insurance week

Micro Tech joins hands with Girvan

Ontrack nominated for award

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