The Financial Express -- Economy

Sunday, August 17 1997

Ramaiah seeks hike in gold export

Noting that India consumes roughly 300 to 500 tonnes of gold annually, Union commerce minister BB Ramaiah has suggested that at least 30 to 40% of the domestic consumption be exported.

RS panel asks Centre to chart plan to hike cotton production

A Rajya Sabha committee on problems of cotton growers has asked the government to formulate a definite programme for production and distribution of certified seeds through strengthening of seed corporation network in the country.

Congress backs Gujral in fight against corruption

Congress president Sitaram Kesri has joined a campaign launched by Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral to fight corruption. He further added that the congress was ready to back Gujral's measures to legislate the appointment of a Lok Pal to probe public figures.

Housing spurt will boost ancillary industries: Chidambaram

Credit offtake slides after modest recovery

Clinton to visit India next year

Hot money may again drop peso in soup

World Briefing -- HK Electric H1 net boosted by property

Gujral assures level-playing field to domestic industry

Capital goods firms barred from diesel desulphurisation deals

Vietnam economist calls for new wave of reforms

Reserve Bank set to clear decks for full rupee float

Draft I-T bill moots mandatory filing of returns for refunds

Investments can be made with repatriation benefits

Policy to clear backlog of imports in the offing