The Financial Express -- Economy

Monday, August 4 1997

Panel to vet Pinto proposals on shipping sector reforms

An empowered committee is to be constituted by the government soon, consisting of members from Union finance ministry and Union surface transport ministry. This panel is specially being formed to look into recommendations made by the Pinto committee on the national policy of shipping.

Rangarajan bemoans poor credit offtake despite liquidity flush

Reserve Bank governor Chakravarthy Rangarajan stated that the credit demand remained sluggish despite the improvement in the lendable resources, following the release of liquidity through reduction in cash reserve requirement.

Gowda leads Dal charge against PM, Bihar government

The Janata Dal plenary session on Sunday targeted its arsenals against Congress, prime minister IK Gujral and the government in Bihar. Former prime minister and United Front chairman HD Deve Gowda led the attack and others lent their support.

Harsh moves to dig out black money after amnesty period

Industrywide bank wage settlements may be scrapped

Job Watch -- Post: DGM (Finance)

Several posts in income tax, customs and excise to be abolished

Marketplace Briefings -- "Seven Wonders" from AST Computers

Market Briefings -- ICICI Bank hopes to sustain high growth

Panel restricts private sector role in power transmission projects

EU ban on seafood exports comes into force

IMF favours early full float

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100% foreign stake in small oilfields on cards

Lobby moots countervailing duty on sugar

Hot Property -- Sterling Residency

Trade Briefings -- Plan for security force at international airports

Hindu undivided family is assessed for I-T as a unit