The Hindu Business Line : Tuesday, February 19, 2008

ECONOMIC SURVEY
Andhra Pradesh economic survey indicates buoyancy
Hyderabad, Feb. 18 The Andhra Pradesh Socio Economic Survey for 2007-08 indicates all-round development with various economic sectors indicating buoyancy.The State’s average industrial sector growth has shot up 8.9 per cent ... More

CLIMATE & WEATHER
‘Climate change may affect quality of life of farmers’
As it hurts agricultural productivity and environment, climate change could also have an adverse impact on the quality of life of farmers and tourism industry, particularly in the developing countries.Climate change will have a telling ... More

VISA REGULATIONS
CII seeks clarity on UK visa norms
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) plans to organise programmes for businesses to understand the new UK visa regulations. The industry body is trying to get the British High Commission to explain the new visa processes touching upon ... More

BUDGET
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COMMODITY COMMENTARY
Duty hike on imported gold will yield Rs 800 cr
Mumbai, Feb 8 With the Union Budget barely days away and Government facing a stringent financial condition to support projects of critical importance, here is an opportunity to raise a substantial amount of revenue – as much as Rs 800 ... More

ECONOMY
Puducherry’s Plan outlay pegged at Rs 1,750 cr
The annual planned outlay of the Union Territory of Puducherry for the fiscal 2008-09 has been pegged at Rs 1,750 crore. This was finalised, here on Monday, at a meeting between the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Mr Montek Singh ... More

ENGINEERING
Valuation norms for imported second hand machinery
New Delhi, Feb. 18 The Finance Ministry has come up with valuation guidelines for imported second hand machinery and capital goods by customs houses and customs commissionerates.The guidelines have been issued in the wake of the ... More

FERTILISERS
23 fertiliser companies to get bonds worth Rs 3,610 cr
New Delhi, Feb. 18 The Finance Ministry on Monday announced that fertiliser bonds for Rs 3,610 crore are being issued at par to 23 fertiliser companies. These bonds are being issued as compensation towards subsidy during the current ... More

FOREIGN TRADE
India’s trade will gain from growing eastern economies
Opportunities in Malaysia, Singapore, others discussed at seminar More

India trade exhibition centre to come up in Sharjah
Kochi, Feb. 18 The first Indian Trade and Exhibition Centre to be set up outside the country is expected to come up in Sharjah. Setting up such a centre would help boost trade between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, ... More

Oman woos investors
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COAL
Coal India plans global bids to develop, operate mines
Tenders for private participation in washery by March More

Coal India may start signing fuel supply pacts next month
Linkage system to go; a firm ‘take-or-pay’ model coming More

EDUCATION
Students urged to develop soft skills
Tirupati, Feb. 8 Any amount of knowledge and hard skills have no value when a person does not possess sufficient soft skills. A person having soft skills can manage any situation which requires different hard skills, but not vice versa. ... More

Educomp, Ansal in alliance to set up schools
New Delhi, Feb 18 Aimed at addressing the twin needs of capacity building and improving quality in education, Educomp Solutions, an education service provider, has joined hands with real estate developer Ansal Properties and Infrastructure to ... More

MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS & HOSPITALS
Fortis Healthworld ties up with Godrej Adhaar
New Delhi, Feb. 18 Fortis Healthworld (FHW) has tied up with Godrej Adhaar to extend its reach to rural India. By setting up FHW pharmacies in conjunction with Godrej Adhaar, Fortis Healthworld seeks to empower rural India, mainly the ... More

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
Gandhidham Chamber calls indefinite strike at Kandla port from March 3
Charges the Ministry with ‘apathy’ in solving long-pending issues More

CINEMA
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EVENTS
Spices Board to take part in German fair
Spices Board will participate in the organic food show Biofach 2008 at Nuremberg, Germany, during February 21-24. According to a notification of the Board, it will be participating through the APEDA pavilion. “As part of its export ... More

FSAI Hyderabad chapter launched
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EXPORTS & IMPORTS
‘Miners blending high grade ore with low grade’
Steel Ministry wants to shift from fixed duty to ad valorem system More