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Wednesday, December 15, 2004
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No targets set for Investment Commission NEW DELHI, DEC. 14.The Government has left unspecified the quantum of investment that the new Investment Commission, set up under the chairmanship of Ratan Tata, would solicit during its three-year term. Apart from Mr. Tata, Ashok Ganguly and ... Indirect tax collections up NEW DELHI, DEC. 14. The total revenue collection from indirect taxes up to November was Rs. 1,02,553.25 crores as compared to Rs. 91,790.21 crores during the corresponding period of the preceding financial year. At this level, indirect tax ... Fresh show cause notice slapped on Reliance Info NEW DELHI, DEC. 14. The Central Government today slapped a fresh show cause notice on Reliance Infocomm on the Rs. 150 crore penalty it had proposed to levy on it for allegedly passing off international calls as local calls, causing "massive ... 
Italian firm to expand India operationsCHENNAI, DEC. 14. The Italy-based tractor and industrial diesel engine manufacturer, Same Deutz-Fahr group, plans to invest Rs. 60 crores in the next three years to expand its India operations. Kamal Bali, Managing Director, Same Deutz-Fahr ... PeopleSoft acquisition: impact on Indian vendors CHENNAI, DEC. 14. The suspense is over. The worry may, however, persist. Yet, these Indian firms are putting up brave faces. One thing, however, is clear. The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) space in the globe will see a major metamorphosis ... Other Stories
Barometer Briefly Deutsche Bank loan for Reliance NEW DELHI, DEC. 14. Reliance has signed a Rs. 680-crore financing deal with Deutsche Bank for expanding its polyester plants in Hazira and Patalganga. Reliance will use the funds for importing equipment. The financing deal was signed in ... Two directors for SEBI NEW DELHI, DEC. 14.The Government has appointed G. Anantharaman and Madhukar as whole-time members of the Securities and Exchange Board of India. They will hold office till attaining the age of 62 or until further orders whichever is earlier. ... Essar Steel to issue instruments MUMBAI, DEC. 14. Essar Steel today decided to issue convertible instruments overseas for an aggregate amount up to $500 million to fund potential acquisition of balance equity in Hygrade Pellets and 100 per cent equity in Steel Corporation of ... Apple's new launch MUMBAI, DEC. 14. Apple Computer International Pvt. Ltd. today introduced its iPod Photo, the newest addition to its iPod series of music storing devices, in India. "iPod Photo, which is being rolled out in two models of capacity 40GB and 60GB, ... One-day programme on quality of life COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore Productivity Council (CPC) is organising a one day programme on "Quality of Work Life" on December 18 between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. at the conference hall of the CPC at Vyshnav Buildings, third floor, 95 A, Race ... Entrepreneurship encouragement programmes COIMBATORE: The Office of the General Manager, District Industries Centre, is organising a monthly block level programme to encourage entrepreneurship in rural areas. A release from the District Collector, S. Kosalaraman, said that such ... CII launches Brand Finale CHENNAI: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has launched Brand Finale, the annual `CII Brand of the Year' award. It aims to recognise the most powerful brand in the Indian market in the B2C space (business to consumer). Brand Finale, with ... SBI Magnum Balanced Fund declares dividend CHENNAI: SBI Mutual Fund has declared a dividend of 20 per cent under Magnum Balanced Fund. The record date has been fixed as January 19. In the financial year 2003-04, the fund had declared a dividend of 34 per cent. ... Syndicate Bank launches retail product CHENNAI: Syndicate Bank has launched Synd Yatra, a retail loan product that caters to domestic and international travel for holiday, personal and business travel undertaken by its customers. Under this scheme, the bank will be offering loan up to ... T-series introduces true flat TV KOCHI: The Delhi-based Super Cassettes Industries has launched true flat television, T Series Planus-21 in the Kerala market. The model is available at a price of Rs. 10490, says a release. Insurance for electricians KOCHI: Finolex Cables has signed an agreement with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company for insuring electricians from all over the country. The group insurance scheme, which is the largest such deal in the state covering over 25,000 ... KLF Nirmal coconut oil launched KOCHI: The Irinjalakuda-based KLF Oil Industries has launched Nirmal coconut oil with new technology. The technology minimises the moisture content in the oil thereby heating the oil quickly and reduces the absorption of oil in the food item, ... Direct Edge's Thiruvananthapuram operations KOCHI: Direct Edge Consultancy, earlier known as Turning Point, a Kochi-based HR service provider, has started its operations in Thiruvananthapuram, says a release. Nutrine launches Hazelnut KOCHI: Nutrine Confectionery has launched Hazelnut Eclair and is priced at Re. 1 per unit, says a release. |