INTERNATIONAL
EU tariff on Indian steel wires, electrical sheets Brussels: Indian exports of electrical sheets and stainless steel to the European Union will be subject to tariff quotas as per the provisional safeguard measures approved here on March 27 by the trade body and are targeted at 14 developing countries.
NATIONAL
IA to buy 43 Airbus aircraft in $ 2 billion deal Mumbai: In a major decision, the Indian Airlines board on March 27 approved the purchase of 43 aircraft - A319s, A320s and A321s - from Europe aircraft manufacturer Airbus in a deal worth over $ 2 billion.
SENSEX closes negative for fourth straight session Mumbai: The SENSEX closed in negative territory for fourth straight session in persistent lackluster activity on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on March 27 due to small buying, alternated by selling from speculators.
BT variety to boost India's cotton output New Delhi: Environmentalists are crying foul, however, industry is enthusiastic over the clearance given to cultivation of Bacillus Thurengensis (BT) cotton and expect to get a major boost in the production from the current year's estimated 155 lakh bales.
SENSEX gains moderately during early stages Mumbai: The SENSEX opened moderately up and attempted a mild rally lifting the SENSEX past 3,500-level at early stages on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on March 27 on some buying support from retail investors and local operators.
