Industry
Global steel industry jittery over BHP - Rio ore pact
09 Dec 2009
Global steel producers want the competition authorities to scrutinise the iron ore production joint venture announced by rival Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton
OVL to set up refinery in Nigeria; may bag two offshore blocks
08 Dec 2009
ONGC Videsh has proposed to set up a greenfield refinery in Nigeria as part of an overall deal where Indian companies also receive oil blocks.
Leisure retailer Odyssey to expand to 60 stores
08 Dec 2009
India, Russia seal nuclear pact
08 Dec 2009
India and Russia have announced a breakthrough long-term pact in the field of civil nuclear cooperation that will be free of any restrictions and will also insulate India from any disruptions in the future.
Canadian gold miner Franco-Nevada offers $608 million for International Royalty
08 Dec 2009
Though Franco-Nevada has not made a concrete offer yet, it intends to circulate to a takeover bid along with relevant terms and conditions to IRC shareholders
Core vessel installed at Kalpakkam fast breeder reactor
07 Dec 2009
India cleared a major milestone in its nuclear self-sufficiency programme, when the main vessel of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam was lowered inside a safety vessel and aligned.
Government to initiate coal gasification to mitigate pollution, optimise coal production
07 Dec 2009
Foreign tourist inflow picking up: minister
05 Dec 2009
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