Industry
Government snaps off coal supply to 25 captive power plants
04 Jul 2009
The coal ministry has cracked down on “non-serious” power projects by cancelling coal linkages of 25 captive power plants
CNPC, CNOOC to bid for Repsol -YPF's Argentinan arm
03 Jul 2009
In a deal that could be as high as $17 billion China National Petroleum Corporation and China National Offshore Oil Corporation plan to bid jointly for Spain’s biggest oil producer Repsol-YPF
Rio Tinto pulls a coup with rights issue
03 Jul 2009
The success of the world's fifth largest share sale, validates Rio Tinto shareholders' sustained opposition to any deal with China's Chinalco
Big TV launches iStock on DTH, plans expansion
03 Jul 2009
Textile production, exports decline
02 Jul 2009
Rural stint to fetch doctors double pay
02 Jul 2009
Novotel opens in Mumbai
02 Jul 2009
Novotel opens in Mumbai
02 Jul 2009
Retailers growl as Maharashtra triples VAT on mobile phones
02 Jul 2009
Retailers say that the 12.5-per cent VAT will result in a thriving gray market in the state, as cheaper handsets from states with 4-per cent VAT flooding Maharashtra
Petrol prices up Rs4 a litre, diesel to cost Rs 2 more
01 Jul 2009
With international oil prices hovering at $70 per barrel, the government raises petrol and diesel prices, sparing kerosene and LPG
Oil companies hike jet fuel prices by 6 per cent
30 Jun 2009
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