If large scales are what industry and services need, why is agriculture an exception?


T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan: Size matters in farming too

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The differentiation that has taken place within public sector banks needs to be sharpened.


Subir Gokarn: Financing the future - I

Nanotechnology can bring down farm production costs through precise and more efficient use of inputs.


Surinder Sud: A `Nano` step

The temerity of US imperialism&#39;s advice to India on how it should deal with the visit of Iranian president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, to New Delhi on April 29 reconfirms, if such reconfirmation was ever necessary, that the US seeks to deal with India as its &#34subordinate ally&#34.

`US wants to deal with India as its subordinate ally`

When any amount is to be paid to a non-resident, the person responsible to pay is obliged to deduct tax at source.

Advance determination of withholding tax

The evolution of commerce, industry and trade in the last few decades and opening up of trade borders and barriers has created an unprecedented demand on the traditional structure of dispute resolution by law courts.

On most counts, ADR scores over courts

Should the current food crisis cause a change in the negotiating stance of the developing countries at the World Trade Organisation (WTO)? In the interest of higher food production, should India's Commerce Minister, Kamal Nath, moderate his opposition to generous farm subsidies in the rich countries? Should the resistance to discussions on the issue of 'trade and environment' be mellowed.

Food crisis, a chance to revive WTO talks?

A study has been initiated in western Rajasthan, covering 13 districts, to identify and delineate broad areas for deep groundwater exploration.

ONGC begins search for the lost river

Big retail is fine tuning its strategy to win over critics and corporate social responsibility drives are providing it with the the means.

The Easy way to push big retail

P>Egocentrifugal conflicts among directors and shareholders of a company often lead up to a winding up petition before the Company Law Board.

M J Antony: Winding up as the last option

The decision not to lower the peak rates of customs duty across the board on manufactured goods is a positive decision in the wake of appreciation of the rupee against the dollar. Imports had already

Impact of Budget on the indirect taxes

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PwC Analysis: Sectoral Analysis

PricewaterhouseCoopers analyses Budget tax proposals and their impact. 


PwC Analysis: Direct Tax

In his Budget speech the finance minister said that the peak rate of Customs duty for non-agricultural products was 20 per cent in January 2004 and now stands at 10 per cent. 


Reduction in excise to benefit importers

In a significant decision, the Chennai Tax Tribunal has made important observations with regards to applicability of the anti-abuse provisions contained in section 10A tax holiday provisions for

Anti-abuse provision deciphered

With inflation climbing to 6.68 per cent, the government has swung into action to curb exports and try to improve supplies in the domestic market. 


DEPB withdrawal may increase SEZ input costs

There have been some significant changes with regard to excise exemption for units located in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. 


Recent changes in excise exemptions

The finance ministry has proposed raising the public shareholding limit for listed companies to at least 25 per cent, from the existing 10 per cent. Indeed, the floor used to be 25 per cent until

Welcome move

Since he assumed office last year, R S Gujral, the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has come out with many useful amendments and clarifications that show his keen appreciation of the

Relax EPCG scheme clubbing

The Supreme Court last week ruled that manufacturers of processed cashew nuts, almonds, peanuts and other dry fruits are liable to pay excise duty for their branded products. 


Manufacturers of processed nuts liable to pay excise duty

The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has issued circular no. 04/2008 dated February 12, 2008, making it mandatory for importers of second-hand machinery to submit a Chartered Engineer

February circular mocks at October valuation rules

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