The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, February 03, 2007

POLICY
Banks may have to bear part of crop insurance premium
Banks and financial institutions lending to farmers may have to bear a portion of the premium on crop insurance, if the Government accepts the recommendations of a working group. A working group on risk management in agriculture has suggested ... More

Co-developer status to SEZ cos granted
Also clears the pleas from notified SEZs for authorised operations More

Excise duty facilities withdrawn for three cos
The Finance Ministry has withdrawn two important facilities - of monthly payment of excise duty as well as Cenvat credit utilisation - for three companies following alleged excise duty evasion by them. Action has been initiated against ... More

POLITICS
Private cos to be asked to furnish backward class headcount details
Employees in the position of peon, clerical and assistant grade More

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