Inflation rate at 17-year low, but may bottom out
The annual rate of inflation has dipped to a record 17-year low at 2.5 per cent.

NHAI to invite fresh bids for Jaipur-Kishangarh project
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) would be calling for fresh pre-qualified bids for the 93-km Jaipur-Kishangarh project shortly.

Financial closure for Rs 1,200 cr Krishnapatnam port in 6 months
Krishnapatnam Port Company, promoted by the Andhra Pradesh government and Natco Pharma, is looking at achieving financial closure for the Rs 1,200 crore project by the beginning of 2000.

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