The Financial Express -- Economy

Monday, November 24 1997

Pak group seeks to revive pre-partition business in India

Pakistan's major cosmetics and toiletries brands are seeking to break through the trade barriers that divide India and its neighbour. Two Pakistani cosmetics & toiletries majors both part of the Allahawala group, have evinced interest in the Indian market.

Centre may shelve farm workers bill

The United Front (UF) government is likely to shelve the issue of proposed Agricultural Workers Bill, owing to the differences arising out of the technicalities involved. Union agriculture minister Chaturanan Mishra stated that the proposed bill should protect the interests of 185 million workers and also be designed in such a manner that the production is not affected due to unionisation of agricultural labourers.

Rs 8,000 crore Kerala projects await Centre's clearance

More than Rs 8,000-crore worth of projects of central PSUs in Kerala are hanging fire for want of clearance from central and state government. Firms like Balmer Lawrie and Co, Hindustan Organic Chemicals (HOC) Ltd have been clamouring for funds and assistance in getting additional land for expansion activities.

Front, Congress brace for showdown in Parliament

Nikhil Chakravarty appointed Prasar Bharti board chief

Rangarajan says capital expenditure needs to be raised to boost growth

Pak group seeks to revive pre-partition business in India

"RBI Bank must seek legal advice on right to draw up NBFC accounting norms"

Centre may shelve farm workers bill

Sluggish demand busts annual inflation rate to 3.20%

Errant rupee gives Jalan an awkward start

Strengthen banking authority

Accountants body to set up institute to aid research

Rs 8,000 crore Kerala projects await Centre's clearance

Government may be on brink, but Gujral's pet project is cleared