The Financial Express -- Economy

Saturday, May 17 1997

Delhi to contest Special 301 charges

India is contesting the United States' allegations under "Special 301" provisions that it had failed to protect intellectual property rights. Minister of state for commerce said the US had taken the disputed matter to the World Trading Organisation alleging non-compliance of certain provisions of the WTO agreement on trade-related aspects of the property rights.

Infrastructure Bond Issue

EC prepares to slap fresh duty on bed linen

Even as the shadow of anti-dumping duty on Indian exports to Europe looms large, the European Commission braces to slap yet another round of levies, this time on Indian bed linen. Companies, which could be the worst hit by the impending provisional duties, include Bombay Dyeing, Standard Industries, Modern Terry Towels and Anglo French Textiles.

Cotton mills sore over escalating prices

The Indian Cotton Mills' Federation has expressed concern over the continuing hike in cotton prices. The problem has worsened this year due to the additional release of raw cotton for exports. The steep rise in cotton prices, ranging between Rs 1,100 and Rs 2,400 per candy, would have a "deleterious" impact on the financial status of textile mills.

Italian minister warns Germany against budget-deficit tricks

Announcements -- BSE

Know Your Company

"Interconnectivity will provide more depth"

Roadblocks on the ECB route

Prime point -- Fiscal 1997 marked by quality issues

RBI seeks report from SBI over Belgian episode

LOANRANGER -- Reliance issue oversubscribed

No heavy demand for all