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RBI to introduce $2b swap facility for Saarc
, May 16 2012, MumbaiRBI to introduce $2b swap facility for Saarc
TN new production hub for thermal power equipment
, May 16 2012, ChennaiTN new production hub for thermal power equipment
AI, pilots’ body trade claims over strike
, May 16 2012, New DelhiAI, pilots’ body trade claims over strike
Austerity call hints at fuel price hike
KR Sudhaman, May 16 2012, New DelhiFinance minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said the government would take “unpopular” austerity measures to deal with burgeoning fiscal deficit. This was seen as a pointer to fuel price
RBI to offer $2b swap arrangement to SAARC countries
, May 16 2012, MumbaiThe Reserve Bank of India will offer a swap arrangement of $ 2 billion to all SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) member countries to strengthen regional financial and
Net direct tax collections rise 7-fold in April
, May 16 2012, New DelhiThe net direct tax collections rose to a whopping Rs 14,812 crore in April this year, a seven fold increase compared to the same period of last fiscal.
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RBI steps in only to curb Rupee volatility, not support value
, May 16 2012, MumbaiAs the rupee dipped to its all time-low of 54. 46 to a dollar in early trade today leading to increasing calls for arresting its fall at any cost
RBI steps in to curb rupee volatility, not support value
, May 16 2012, MumbaiAs the rupee dipped to its all time-low of 54. 46 to a dollar in early trade today leading to increasing calls for arresting its fall at any cost
Coal India signs fuel supply pacts with 14 power plants
, May 16 2012, New DelhiCoal India has so far entered into pacts with 14 power plants for the supply of fossil fuel, while some have refused to sign it due to their objections on
Austerity measures on the way, says Pranab
, May 16 2012, New DelhiCiting the difficult economic situation, finance minister Pranab Mukherjee today said the government would be resorting to a fresh spell of austerity measures to deal with the problems, but made
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