INTERNATIONAL 'Rich nations have failed to open up their markets' London: Commonwealth Secretary General Don McKinnon on January 24 cautioned that prospects of a fair and principled round of trade negotiations were "fast fading" due to failure of developed countries in delivering on their promise to provide market access to developing countries.
NATIONAL Sell-off by funds drags SENSEX down by 40 pts Mumbai: After a promising start, equities met with a strong resistance and suffered a sharp setback pushing the SENSEX down by 40 points at close on the Stock Exchange, Mumbai (BSE) on January 24 on heavy sell-off by foreign as well as domestic funds.
Divestment target can't be met, says Shourie Bangalore: Disinvestment Minister Arun Shourie on January 24 indicated that the government has virtually discarded the Rs 12,000 crore target to be realised from disinvestment proceeds in the current financial year, saying lack of unanimity on the process is hurting the efforts.
K'taka unveils new export policy, sets high target Bangalore: Karnataka government on January 24 unveiled its Export Promotion Policy that aimed at the state achieving an ambitious 15 per cent share -- $ 12.07 billion -- in the country's exports by 2007 by fuelling growth through a slew of promotional initiatives.
Camlin posts 165.03 pc Q3 growth in net profit Mumbai: Camlin Limited, pioneers and leaders in stationery and art materials in India, and now with additional focus on pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, have reported good performance in the 3rd quarter ended 31st December 2002, consistent with the trend in the current year, a press release said.
CCD meet on Jan 26 may decide Oil PSUs' fate New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Disinvestment is likely to meet on January 26 to consider various issues relating to the privatisation of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), following a favourable opinion given by Attorney General Soli Sorabjee on disinvestment in the two oil PSUs.
SENSEX fluctuates in narrow range in early trade Mumbai: The SENSEX opened better and even showed signs of upward movement fluctuating in a limited range in line with lacklustre activity at early stages on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on January 24 on selective buying support.
