The Financial Express -- News

Monday, October 20 1997

Telecom body up in arms against DoT corporatisation move

The Indian Telecom Service Association (ITSA) comprising over 3,000 Group A officers of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is opposed to the proposed corporatisation move. However, it is in favour of a "positive restructuring" of the department.

Pipavav port plans to retire debt by sourcing ECB funds

The Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd has decided to opt for external commercial borrowings (ECBs) route to retire most of its highcost debt. The port has made arrangements to source funds to the tune of Rs 200 crore from a Japanese institution for this purpose.

Singapore trade team to visit Gujarat next year

A high level business delegation from Singapore is expected to visit Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat early next year to explore and expand bilateral trade and economic co-operation between the two countries.

UK targets India, Japan as priority trade areas

Mayawati pulls rug from under Kalyan Singh