Retrospective amendments are privilege of FM: Swraj Paul
Like this story, share it with millions of investors on M3 Retrospective amendments are privilege of FM: Swraj Paul Coming out strongly in support of Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, British parliamentarian Lord Swraj Paul told CNBC-TV18 that India was not the first country where a retrospective amendment had been introduced. Coming out strongly in support of Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, India-born British parliamentarian Lord Swraj Paul told CNBC-TV18 that India was not the first country where a retrospective amendment had been introduced. “Retrospective taxing is not something new by India; Britain did it only a year ago by George Osborne,” said the founder of the Caparo Group.
Car sales growth seen at 10-12%in FY13: SIAM
Like this story, share it with millions of investors on M3 Car sales growth seen at 10-12%in FY13: SIAM Car sales in India are seen growing 10% to 12% in the fiscal year that ends in March 2013, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said on Tuesday. For the auto sector, financial year 2012 has been a difficult year. Numbers from SIAM indicate that despite a 20% growth in car sales in March, overall sales growth for the year stands at a paltry 2.2%; that’s the slowest growth since 2008-2009.
Rain in Haryana, Punjab could hamper wheat output: Expert
Like this story, share it with millions of investors on M3 Rain in Haryana, Punjab could hamper wheat output: Expert Rain in Haryana, Punjab could hamper wheat output: Expert Chandigarh, Apr 10 (PTI) Heavy downpour at this stage could dim prospects of bumper production of wheat which is ready for harvest in Punjab and Haryana, an expert said today. The Met department has forecast rain along with hailstorm in the next 20 hours in Punjab and Haryana.
Cabinet clears 2G presidential reference; 7 issues raised
Like this story, share it with millions of investors on M3 Cabinet clears 2G presidential reference; 7 issues raised The Cabinet approves the 2G presidential reference which seeks clarity on seven key questions regarding spectrum allocation from the Supreme Court, reports CNBC-TV18’s Siddharth Zarabi. The Cabinet has cleared the presidential reference on the 2G issue which seeks clarity on seven key questions regarding spectrum allocation from the Supreme Court, reports CNBC-TV18’s Siddharth Zarabi. Of the seven questions asked, two-three are where the government wants the president to refer questions of law to the Supreme Court under the head can the Court make policy, interfere with policy and make sweeping observations about the conduct of government decision-making with respect to the utilization of natural resources.
White House warns N.Korea over missile launch
Like this story, share it with millions of investors on M3 White House warns N.Korea over missile launch KOREA-NORTH-USA:White House warns N.Korea over missile launch ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) – The White House on Tuesday warned North Korea that its planned long-range missile launch would be a flagrant breach of the impoverished country’s international obligations and would jeopardize food aid from Washington.
Microsoft to struggle vs Apple, Google in tablets
Like this story, share it with millions of investors on M3 Microsoft to struggle vs Apple, Google in tablets TABLETS-GARTNER:Microsoft to struggle vs Apple, Google in tablets REUTERS - Microsoft’s push into the tablet industry will see only limited success, with the U.S. software maker remaining a distant No. 3 behind Apple and Google, research firm Gartner said on Tuesday.
Chennithala meets Sonia
Like this story, share it with millions of investors on M3 Chennithala meets Sonia Chennithala meets Sonia New Delhi, Apr 10 (PTI) Kerala Congress chief Ramesh Chennithala today met party President Sonia Gandhi here amid reports that a section in the party wants him to be made the Deputy Chief Minister in the state. Emerging from the meeting, Chennithala told the media that demand by Congress ally in Kerala IUML for another ministerial berth would be solved in the UDF leadership meet in Thiruvananthapuram tomorrow
Hinduja Bank backs Iran food financing
Like this story, share it with millions of investors on M3 Hinduja Bank backs Iran food financing HINDUJA-BANK-IRAN-FOOD:Hinduja Bank backs Iran food financing GENEVA (Reuters) – Hinduja Group’s Swiss-based private banking arm is able to continue providing financing to trading houses shipping food to Iran, its chief executive told Reuters, despite difficulties in processing payments. “We are happy to provide help for the Iranian people in supporting trade finance on a humanitarian basis for food and pharmaceuticals,” Chief Executive Charles de Boissezon told Reuters by telephone. Hinduja Bank is part of an Indian family-owned conglomerate that invests in sectors including energy and automobiles
No offence established against Modi in SIT report: Court
Like this story, share it with millions of investors on M3 No offence established against Modi in SIT report: Court The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team has found no evidence against Chief Minister Narendra Modi and 57 others in the complaint filed against them by Zakia Jafri in the 2002 Gujarat riots, a Magisterial court said today. The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team has found no evidence against Chief Minister Narendra Modi and 57 others in the complaint filed against them by Zakia Jafri in the 2002 Gujarat riots, a Magisterial court said today.
Indraprastha Gas to contest tariff cut directive in court
Like this story, share it with millions of investors on M3 Indraprastha Gas to contest tariff cut directive in court Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) approached the Delhi High Court on Tuesday to contest a directive from a government regulator to cut gas tariffs in New Delhi, a top official said. Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) approached the Delhi High Court on Tuesday to contest a directive from a government regulator to cut gas tariffs in New Delhi, a top official said.