The Financial Express -- Economy

Monday, November 10 1997

TRAI seeks to rationalise tariff to lower billing costs

The long-distance telephone caller will be paying less sooner or later, if the views of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on rationalisation of telecom tariff are any indication. The concept of pricing of domestic and international calls is likely to undergo major changes on account of the induction of latest technology which uses volume of traffic as the yardstick for such pricing.

Gujarat to seek allocation of funds review under VDIS

The Gujarat government, along with Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, plan to approach the Union finance ministry for reconsidering and reviewing the allocation of funds to states under VDIS as prescribed by the 10th Finance Commission. The Gujarat government feels that states should get 77.5% of the total amount collected from each state.

Proposal to nationalise Tea Research Association spiked

The Union commerce ministry has shot down a proposal to nationalise the cash-strapped Tea Research Association (TRA), a research and development body. At present, the TRA is facing intense labour unrest leading to law and order problems.

RBI hierarchy sends plaint letter from pillar to post

Proposal to nationalise Tea Research Association spiked

Incentives for industrial units in backward areas

Real-estate agents join hands to keep prices low

Gujarat to seek allocation of funds review under VDIS

Your guide to investment in income funds

Financial Break -- Bank officers' panel support strike call

Law on lines of draft bill sought to stop bio-piracy

Improved performance likely after portfolio overhaul

No new initiatives to bridge economic disparities among G-15 nations

TRAI seeks to rationalise tariff to lower billing costs

Clinton fears US retreat on trade if bill falls through