COMPANIES

• Tatas to use Qualcomm tool for Push-To-Talk services
• Apollo Health launches 'The Cradle'
• Tata Steel raises beneficiation capacity to 4 lakh tonnes
• Maruti launches LPG version of Omni
• Gas supply restored to Samtel Color
• Cybage Software to open unit in Redmond
• Tata Motors launches latest version of LCV
• ADP solutions for Williams de Broe
• Hutch and Aircel top the list
• IBM tech for Crest's digital animation studio
• SolidWorks: Looking for more customers in India
• FortuneInfo bags deal in Lebanon
• Fridge market to grow 15 per cent next year
• Digitalshoppy.com unveiled
• LG targets sale of 4 lakh air-conditioners for '04
  

GENERAL

• ICMR to set up animal resource facilities
• Implementation of major projects —
  North-east power corpn to raise Rs 2,500 cr
• McKinsey: China, India and Pakistan will be winners
• ICMR web site to link 25 institutes
• Paper format returns to be replaced with e-TDS

BANKING AND FINANCE

• Rupee steady
• i-flex to launch Flexcube in Latin America
• SCB Home Saver gets good response
• BOB tier II issue fully subscribed
• Waiver for qualified Financial Planners
  

MARKETS

• Sensex in bear grip
• Goldman Sachs picks up stake in Pantaloon
• SEBI clears Data Access IPO

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

• EU set to rule against Microsoft
• Singapore-India Wrap Up Free Trade Talks

PEOPLE

• Monica Tata to head advertising sales at Turner India
• Bhasin is new Rabo India chief
• SHCIL Managing Director quits