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Plastic industry poised to contribute to Centre's initiatives: AIPMA

Says the industry has devised plans to promote its use to help Centre achieve its various goals

The Strategist Quiz (#394)

The founder of this company studied Walmart's and Costco's histories of driving down wholesale costs to pass savings on to customers

Answers to the Strategist quiz (#394)

The founder of this company studied Walmart's and Costco's histories of driving down wholesale costs to pass savings on to customers

The Strategist Quiz (#395)

Multiple smart townships would be required to make a smart city: Brotin Banerjee

Interview with Managing director and CEO, Tata Housing Development Company

Can Madhya Pradesh meet the Chambal challenge?

The Shivraj Singh Chouhan government wants to turn the ravines of Chambal into agricultural fields. The author analyses the ambitious proposal

Cheer back for PE investors

After a number of successful IPOs indicate a revived market for these, 7-8 issues being readied by private equity-backed companies

Centre may raise excise duty limit for MSME in the coming budget

Presently, the excise and service tax exemption limits to the MSMEs are Rs 1.5 cr and Rs 10 lakh, respectively

Odisha state Budget size may exceed Rs 90,000 cr

In the next fiscal, Odisha is likely to get an additional central assistance of Rs 6,000 cr as per the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission

Odisha to seek iron ore lease for Posco citing global commitment

A provision of lease grant on auction basis has been introduced in the newly-introduced MMDR Amendment Ordinance 2015

TVS Motors to launch two bikes in 2015-16 fiscal

The new launches include Victor and a high-power premium bike, according to the company

Fishermen oppose Meenakumari report

Fishing community of Kerala said implementation of the commission's recommendations would adversely affect their livelihood and lead to their displacement

Liberty footwear ties up with Disney for launching Avenger animation series

Company feels that tie-up would generate confidence amongst customers and help the brand in the longer run

Kellton Tech eyes $100 mn revenue, to raise $25 mn by next fiscal

The firm plans to acquire at least two firms of $10 million each in both the US and India

NMDC reduces iron ore prices; Q3 net up 1.6%

In the last 10 months, the company's production and sale of iron ore stood at 25.68 and 23.23 million tonnes respectively

Double digit growth necessary: Former RBI Governor Subbarao

Says 4-5% inflation is good for the Indian conditions

Karnataka has taken steps to reduce power cuts: minister

Shivakumar said situation is difficult till June but would be managed and steps, including ensuring efficient working of power generation units, have been taken in this regard

Centre releases Rs 28 cr for Mysuru textile cluster

According to Mysuru-Kodagu Member of Parliament Pratap Simha, land has been identified for the proposed cluster at Srirampura, on the outskirts of the city

Encroachment clearance drive in Dharwad, Hubballi to resume soon

Senior government official Manivannan will supervise the campaign in Dharwad and Hubballi

Smart factories to drive new age manufacturing: Frost & Sullivan

The new era smart factories are now no longer cost centres and have evolved into profit centres