• Birla-Tata groups head for showdown over Idea
• Dunlop talks breakdown on productivity norms
• Sri Biotech gets AIMA award: plans Rs2-crore facility
• Garware Shipping signs contract with Norwegian company
• Hikal signs agreement with German company
• Uttam Galva hikes prices by Rs2,500 per tonne
• Parryware to be among top ten global sanitaryware brands
• Government objects to Gail's changes in marketing margins
• HCL Infosystems enters laptop market
• HP to expand storage portfolio
• Siti channel to revamp image
• Sony Entertainment introduces new English movie channel
• TVS 'Apache' launched
• Gillette India writes off Rs90 crore
• Indian private airline to buy 20 Airbus planes
• Reliance-Temasek Fund acquires 20-per cent stake in Su-Kam

GENERAL

• Long-distance calls cheaper; subsidy cut 33 per cent
• No humans infected by bird flu
• India, US begin talks on nuclear deal
• Textile sector wants duty structure rationalised

• Rupee gains
• UCO Bank to hike retail advances
• OBC to decide on lending rates after budget

MARKETS

• KRBL to raise $50 million via GDR issue
• Lifetime prepaid offer from 5paisa.com
• CBI arrests seven in Yes Bank, IDFC scam

INTERNATIONAL

• EU to hike tariffs on shoes from China, Vietnam
• China to increase gold production by 7 per cent
• MS posts online defence against EU charges