COMPANIES

• Sun Pharma may merge with Phlox
• Sify to offer information assurance
• Emami rolls out Navratna ad campaign with Bachchan
  

GENERAL

• Economic Survey 2003-04 to be presented today
• Sampark Kranti: 32 new trains to link states to Delhi
• MAIT sees computer sales rising 27 pc
  

BANKING AND FINANCE

• Rupee sheds 22 paise
• RBI tightens investment norms for Banks and FIs
• NHB refinancing up at Rs 3,523 crore
• Max NY Life to tie up with banks for bancassurance
• Dhanalakshmi Bank to outsource ATM operations
  

MARKETS

• Sensex up 85 points on thin volumes
• SEBI seeks clarifications on IPO application from TCS
• Indian Oil Tanking makes open offer for 20 per cent of S&L

PEOPLE

• Kerala scientist makes it to prestigious institute in Japan