US, India pledge to collaborate on combating terrorism
, May 22 2013, WashingtonThe US has pledged to collaborate with India on developing global approach to combat increasing terror threats and asked international community to take effective steps to eliminate sanctuaries and infrastructure
Withholding tax leeway to help fund inflows
KR Sudhaman, May 21 2013, New DelhiForeign investors will get the benefit of the lower 5 per cent withholding tax on interest income accrued from next month till May 31, 2015, no matter when the debt
China offers free trade pact, more more market access
, May 21 2013, New DelhiChinese Premier Li Keqiang today offered to initiate talks for a free trade agreement with India and said the world's second biggest economy was willing to give more market access
Steel Minister not satisfied with SAIL's performance
, May 21 2013, New DelhiDissatisfied with the performance of SAIL, Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma today asked the PSU to complete the expansion of projects within a short period of time so as to
India issues clarification on withholding tax benefits for foreign investors
, May 21 2013, MumbaiForeign investors will be eligible to benefit from lower withholding taxes for interest income accrued between June 1, 2013 and May 31, 2015 regardless of when the debt was bought,
India's trade deficit with China set to grow
, May 21 2013, BeijingNotwithstanding steps announced by India and China to reduce their trade deficit during Premier Li Keqiang's ongoing visit, Chinese analysts believe the imbalance is likely to keep growing in the
CCI starts probe into alleged cartelisation in petrol prices
, May 21 2013, New DelhiFair trade regulator Competition Commission has started investigation into alleged cartelisation by oil marketing companies in fixing petrol prices.
The Director General the investigation arm of the Competition Commission
Barclays lowers India growth forecast to 6% for FY14
, May 21 2013, New DelhiBrokerage firm Barclays Capital today lowered India's growth forecast to 6 per cent for 2013-14 from earlier projection of 6. 2 per cent citing "recent disappointments" in economic
Vodafone India's FY13 adjusted operating profit at Rs 1,853cr
, May 21 2013, New DelhiVodafone India, the country's second largest mobile operator, today said its adjusted operating profits rose by more than three-fold to GBP 221 million (about Rs 1,853 crore) for the year
Qatar National Bank to start India operations in expansion push
, May 21 2013, DohaQatar National Bank, one of the most acquisitive Gulf Arab lenders, will start operations in India in the third quarter of this year, the bank said on Tuesday, expanding its
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