New telecom tariff put on hold
The government has asked the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to keep in abeyance the implementation of its just-announced new tariff regime. The move has thrown the telecom industry into confusion on future business projections and the status of its regulator vis-a-vis the government.

Congress support sees Patents Bill through at last
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the controversial Patents Amendment Bill seeking to allow exclusive marketing rights (EMR) to foreign drug and agro-chemical companies, with the principal opposition Congress supporting it amidst stiff protests and a walkout by some other opposition parties.

Panel moots cap on state government guarantees
The technical committee on State Government guarantees has called for a legislated ceiling on State Government guarantees. This is being practised in some states like Gujarat where an overall ceiling on guarantee is legislated and such ceilings are changed by legislative amendments.

CORPORATE
Government may pitch for Balco equity recast before divestment
Standard Chartered to shut down Amritsar, Goa, Calicut branches

ECONOMY
Cashew kernel exports rise marginally
Khadi body chalks out plan for north-east

EXPRESSIONS
Sinha's budget leaves lobbies sulking
On the wrong track

MARKETS
Wild Sensex see-saws as SBI loses ground
Telco sees hectic activity

LEISURE
Ronaldo outstanding for Relkino Trophy
Star attraction Nash Tiger claims feature