INTERNATIONAL Tendulkar, Bachchan among Indian billionaires London: Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar and Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan have joined India's top 20 Billionaire's Club, according to a new report.
NATIONAL Govt to bring Central legislation for SEZs: Jaitley New Delhi: Government will bring in a Central legislation to remove roadblocks in special economic zones (SEZ) to enable them to emerge as engine of growth by attracting substantial foreign direct investment (FDI).
BSNL's free incoming to continue till revised tariffs New Delhi: In view of the delay in implementation of new tariff order, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on March 31 said its post-paid and pre-paid customers will continue to avail free incoming calls till the revised tariff comes into effect.
FII onslaught tramples stocks, SENSEX reels down Mumbai: A fresh onslaught by foreign funds trampled stocks and sent the SENSEX reeling down to four and half month low at 3,048.72 at close on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on March 31, as the shadow of a prolonged Gulf war dimmed prospects for global economic recovery.
Iraq bound Indian sugar stranded due to Gulf war New Delhi: Notwithstanding industry's optimism over sugar exports this season pegged at 20 lakh tonnes, trade has been affected by the second Gulf war, with two Iraq-bound cargoes carrying a total of 26,500 tonnes held up in West Asia.
Major thrust for exports in new Exim policy "New Delhi Government on March 31 unveiled the new Exim Policy, which gives a massive thrust to services, exports, removal of restrictions on exports and makes EPCG (Export Promotion Capital Goods) scheme more flexible.
India confident of achieving $ 50 bn export target New Delhi: India on March 31 exuded confidence that its merchandise exports would cross $ 50 billion in this financial year, notwithstanding the fluid situation in West Asia amidst fears of prolonged war on Iraq.
Long war can affect India's exports: Jaitly New Delhi: Government on March 31 warned that a prolonged war in Iraq could adversely affect the global economy and Indian exports in the next fiscal.
