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Ashok Leyland may raise prices in October, January, says MD
Vinod Dasari said the company may increase prices by up to 2%, even as it continues to battle debt
 "Ashok Leyland may raise prices in October, January, says MD")
Odisha seeks 30% fund from Centre for Rs 100 cr VC fund
The demand was raised by state MSME minister, Jogendra Behera at a recent interactive meeting of state MSME ministers organized by the central MSME ministry
Pune high-end residential records highest capital value appreciation
City recorded the highest increase in capital values of 39% while Bengaluru recorded 37%
 "Pune high-end residential records highest capital value appreciation")
Odisha rejects COAI plea to include tele services in ICT policy
The cellular operators association has asked the department to include the services in policy so that telecom services can be treated at par with the IT
SC ruling on coal blocks may hurt power investments
For the independent power producers who have already pumped in over Rs 30,000 cr to see their projects grounded, the top court's observation is a dampener
 "SC ruling on coal blocks may hurt power investments")
Berkadia to ramp up Hyderabad headcount
The offshore centre is servicing up to 70% of the US company's portfolio
Robots to guard Cochin airport
It is the first airport in south India to have a robotics-based security system
 "Robots to guard Cochin airport")
Kerala excise dept to serve closure notices on bars
Confusion over issue of notices to bars in Kerala
 "Kerala excise dept to serve closure notices on bars")
Jaya cautions Centre on tax incentives to AP, Telangana
According to Jayalalithaa, area-based tax incentives run counter to one of the basic thrusts of economic reforms
 "Jaya cautions Centre on tax incentives to AP, Telangana")
Chandy adopts wait-and-watch approach on PlanCom
Says let us see what the new system is. After knowing it, I will react
 "Chandy adopts wait-and-watch approach on PlanCom")
Chandy asks PM to consult states on Plan panel
Chandy said the "unilateral" announcement made by the PM in his Independence Day speech had raised "several concerns" for the state governments
 "Industries, IIT-Gn mull tie-ups to commercialise research products")
In search of a fine balance
As the Centre overhauls labour laws, it's vital to ensure businesses and workers do not take each other for granted
 "In search of a fine balance")
Time to move forward with a new GST model
At the state level, it will be an amalgamation of sales tax and some existing state taxes
 "WB halts potato supply again; Odisha says enough stock")
Tax collection from non-VAT products up 16% in April-July
Odisha opposes dual control of small traders at GST meet
 "Tax collection from non-VAT products up 16% in April-July")