Govt to retain only 26% in CMC
The Government will bring down its holding in public sector infotech major CMC, to 26% from the current 83%.

DVC, PowerGrid scout for a partner for optic-fibre venture in cart India
Damodar Valley Corp and PowerGrid Corp of India Ltd plan to tie up with a private sector major for an optic fibre communications network in West Bengal and Jharkhand.

Oswal Group to diversify into film, music production
Oswal Group of Industries is diversifying into film and music production with plans to launch a Rs 100-crore mega movie on Lord Krishna.


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