The Financial Express -- Expressions

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Saturday, June 28 1997

Letters to the Editor

What about laggards?

The Navaratnas are alright. But what about the laggards? The government is focussing on the better performers, but there is still no plan of action for the non-performers.

Reliance: new standards

Reliance Industries' set of promises to its shareholders sets new standards in corporate governance. The company has promised not to dilute equity for the next two to three years, it has categorically stated that it will use share buy-backs to support its price.

Will resolve become reality?

It is an all too familiar story. India makes its presence felt in international for a more through rhetoric than through a projection of ground realities. This is exactly what happened at the recent Asia Telecom 97, the region's biggest telecommunications event.

No taxes to be paid until you exist, at least

From the files

UTI starting all over again

A starting point for the history of reform