Dena Bank first half net profit down 73.6% to Rs 13.49 crore
Dena Bank has reported a 73.6% decline in its net profit to Rs 13.49 crore for the first six months of the current fiscal compared to Rs 51.06 crore for the corresponding period of the last fiscal.

Exports up 22 per cent in first six months
India's exports grew by a storming 22% in the first six months of 2000/01 to $21.31 billion and analysts said they expected the momentum to continue for the rest of the year.

Regulatory bodies expose utilities to higher risks
A study conducted by the Crisil indicates that the setting up of regulatory commissions has exposed power utilities to higher regulatory risks.


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