The anti-trust watchdog plans tro focus on tracking down any "distortions and imperfections" in the distribution channel for commodities that could be leading to an escalation of prices at the retail level

Cabinet okays new scheme to re-house slum dwellers

03 Jun 2011

Under the scheme, low-cost houses will be built to benefit 32 million slum-dwellers in 250 cities and towns during the 12th Five Year Plan through the public-private partnership model

India among world's top four wealth creators: Boston Consulting

02 Jun 2011

India's food price inflation declines to 8.06 per cent

02 Jun 2011

The decline, although significant, is unlikely to cause much difference for the consumer as the inflationary pressure continues to be felt across markets.

Maran provided ISDN lines to SUN TV for free: CBI report

02 Jun 2011

The telecom ministry has been sitting tight for 44 months on a CBI report recommending action against DMK leader, Dayanidhi Maran, for providing costly ISDN connection to SUN TV for free.

Consumer price inflation for industrial workers up at 9.41 per cent in April

01 Jun 2011

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