Experts concerned over low FDI inflow
New Delhi: India will require thrice as much FDI as the current level in order to address its huge development agenda. The issue needs deeper study, according to Pradeep S Mehta, secretary-general, Consumer Unity and Trust Society.
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Kelkar proposals top agenda of state FMs’ meet on Nov 28
New Delhi: The much-debated recommendations of the taskforce on direct taxes headed by Vijay Kelkar, advisor to the finance minister, tops the agenda of the meeting of the empowered committee of state finance ministers scheduled for November 28 in New Delhi.
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Rlys sticks to its sails; spurns private sector despite huge demand
New Delhi: The Railways will be creating an annual Rs 1200-crore opportunity for steel industry by increasing its rail procurement by 50 per cent. But it does not want to open its doors to the only private rail maker in the country.
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Exports under Apeda touch Rs 10,169 crore
Mumbai: The country’s agri and processed food products exports under the aegis of Apeda have reached a record Rs 10,169.43 crore during 01-02, a three-fold increase over the level of Rs 3,000 crore in seven years.
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