The Financial Express -- Economy

Wednesday, November 26 1997

FII investment falls by $65.7 million in November

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) said on Tuesday that the net porfolio investments by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have fallen by $65.7 million during November 1-21. SEBI reported that the cumulative FII investments stood at $9.046 billion, little changed from $9.05 billion on November 14.

Final anti-dumping duty imposed on PTA from South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia

The government has imposed the "final" anti-dumping duties on purified terephthalic acid (PTA) originating from South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia. A Gazette notification to this effect was issued on November 21. The move follows acceptance by the finance ministry of the provisional duties on PTA recommended by the designated authority set up in the commerce ministry.

UF, Congress jittery over assurance to BJP

President KR Narayanan's assurance on Tuesday that he will consult the opposition parties before taking any final decision on the current political instability has sent shockwaves both in the United Front and Congress camps. A senior UF leader and a minister in the Union government admitted that the impasse continues as the president's move has raised doubts on acceptance of the recommendation of a dissolution even if Gujral and Kesri called on the president together.

Cabinet panel clears new auto policy, reviews MoU terms on import kits

Rupee slide continues, closes at all-time low

UF, Congress jittery over assurance to BJP

Employers' body laments slant in labour laws

"Resolve Almatti issue amicably"

Maharashtra Janata Dal against repeal of Land-ceiling Act

Nabard sanctions Rs 204 cr to Maharashtra

Financial Briefings -- State Bank of Hyderabad net up 33%

FII investment falls by $65.7 million in November

Better environment seen key to raising productivity

Selling wave grips Japan; Nikkei plunges 5%

For his state, Naidu finds a champion in Diana Hayden