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World Bank's project portfolio in TN worth $911.4 million
The Bank has provided assistance to the tune of $3.6 bn in lending in various sectors in the state, in last 50 years
 "World Bank's project portfolio in TN worth $911.4 million")
Bullion India plans pan-India operations
Company has two existing delivery centres each in Mumbai and Hyd and expects to grow it to around 25
 "Bullion India plans pan-India operations")
Global tie-up to improve agriculture
The initiative aimed at revitalising global agricultural education, capacity building and technology transfer
 "Global tie-up to improve agriculture")
Cement makers in Telangana rule out price cut
Manufacturers today explained the reasons behind recent increase in cement prices in the light of the purchase holiday declared by real estate developers
 "Cement makers in Telangana rule out price cut")
Slow start to fertiliser sales this year: Murugappa chairman
However, he says current situation isn't as grim as predicted and indications are positive
Govt will not insist on jobs to locals: KCR
Allays fears of industries; asks for jobs that do not need high skills
 "Govt will not insist on jobs to locals: KCR")
Engine maker Cooper Corporation plans LCVs
The company is in a wait-and-watch mode to see if the market for commercial vehicles in the country picks up before it launches its new range
Despite weak monsoon, sugar output to be 25 MT
Govt's move to hike import duty on sugar will boost domestic industry, says group chairman Vellayan
 "Despite weak monsoon, sugar output to be 25 MT")
 "Margins under pressure, apparel retailers shorten discount season")
Karnataka plans to amend Land Reforms Act
Proposed amendment would enable state to take back unutilised land from allottees
 "Karnataka plans to amend Land Reforms Act")
Sugar mills owe Rs 10,541 cr to cane farmers as on July 15
Karnataka has informed that it has taken action against defaulting mills
 "Sugar mills owe Rs 10,541 cr to cane farmers as on July 15")
Karnataka plans to reconstitute Sugarcane Control Board
Commissioner for cane development and director of sugar will have powers to declare additional cane price over and above FRP every year
 "Karnataka plans to reconstitute Sugarcane Control Board")
Thermax to focus on international markets for better performance
Along with China, it is looking at markets like South East Asia, Africa and Middle East
 "Thermax to focus on international markets for better performance")
Evidence not yet found to arrest Anubrata in Parui murder case
The matter would be taken up for hearing again on August 19
Thermax Q1 net profit down 17% y-o-y
Quarter results impacted due to loss in subsidiaries & fall in order book
Mahanadi Coalfields to reinstate 122 employees
The villagers will have to handover their land and vacate their structures by the October-end
Heavy rain disrupts normal life in Chhattisgarh
About 300 workers engaged in a bridge construction work on Jonk River in Mahasamund district had been trapped following the flooding of the river
TUFS saw 90% of applications from Gujarat: Textile Comm
Similarly, the govt is giving 15% capital subsidy & 5% interest reimbursement for brand new shuttleless looms to strengthen the weaving sector
 "TUFS saw 90% of applications from Gujarat: Textile Comm")
NTPC assures sufficient coal stock at Odisha plants
CEA of India had said that 46 out of 100 electricity generation stations in the country have fuel stock of less than 7 days
 "NTPC assures sufficient coal stock at Odisha plants")
1839 ha forest land diverted for 15 industries
Posco, Essar Steel, JSPL among the major beneficiaries
 "1839 ha forest land diverted for 15 industries")