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Corporate Economy Expressions Markets Leisure 14 January 1998   RBI's caveat on investment inflow The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed foreign direct investment under the "automatic route" in those companies which do not fall under the government notified (annexure-III) activities and yet plan to expand activities to those areas that are notified.   Textiles sub-group clears fund infusion plan into state-run unit The sub-group on textiles public sector for the Ninth Plan (1997-2002) has approved funds for National Jute Manufacturers Corporation of India (NJMC) and Birds Jute & Exports Ltd(BJEL). The move is an attempt to improve the current financial situation of these organisations. Orissa to float global tender for park project The Orissa government will soon float a global tender inviting private companies to develop a beach-based tourism park near Puri. The park will be located at Sipasarubali, about 7 km south of Puri on the seacoast. Cochin port cargo movement on rise Cargo movement through the Cochin Port Trust (CoPT), has improved during the first three quarters of the current fiscal compared to the previous year. The port handled 87,85,489 tonnes of cargo between April and December this year as compared to 86,25,505 tonnes last year.   Small, medium Swiss firms keen on pact with local companies Small and medium-sized companies from Switzerland have shown interest in entering into mutually beneficial agreements with Indian companies to explore opportunities in areas like auto-components, information technology and management consultancy. Centre must assure investment return for fertiliser firms: study The government will have to adopt an aggressive policy for the fertiliser industry and assure return on investments in order to attract new investments in the sector, according to a study by The Credit Rating Information Services of India Ltd (Crisil) which evaluates investment prospects in fertiliser industry.     Banks trim Internasional Indonesia exposure   Central tax board to beef up investigation cell   State-run banks may trim NBFC exposure   "Efficient firms edge out less efficient in first half"   Peregrine disaster may slow down FII investment   Nafed to stop onion exports on Chaturanan's directive   Trade Briefing   Finding regional hubs for the corporate juggernaut