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Core sectors rebound to hit 6-mth high growth of 2.9%
The index of the six core industries namely crude oil, petroleum refinery products, coal, electricity, cement and finished carbon steel揺as turned positive and saw growth of 2.9% in March 2009 over same period last year.
India favourite destination for global travellers: Study
According to the latest Tourism Satellite Accounting (TSA) research released by the World Travel and Tourism Council, India is now one of the most preferred destinations in the eyes of global tourists with Mumbai appearing in almost every travel itinerary to the country.
The total volume of garment exports of India in the financial year 2008-09 stood at $10.13 billion recording an average growth rate of 4.6 per cent over the previous fiscal despite slowdown in demand in the US and European economies, reeling under recession.
Indian economy to grow 6.5-6.9 pct in FY10 – NCAER
The Indian economy is expected to grow at the rate of 6.5-6.9% in fiscal year 2010 due to the revival in investments and consumption demand, however inflation may rise, said an economic think-tank.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has further eased the external commercial borrowing (ECB) norms for banks for issuing 創o objection� under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999.
Indian publishing industry growing at 30% every year
Referring to the Indian publishing industry, the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Shiv Shankar Mukherjee said it is growing at an impressive rate of 30 per cent every year.
Tulsi Tanti, who has made an incredible contribution in promoting the non-conventional sources of energy and is popularly called the “Wind man of India”, has been conferred with CIF Chanchlani Global India award 2009 for his outstanding performance.
Summary of Commerce Secretary痴 Speech Expressing Serious Concerns over Generic Seizures and Anti-counterfeiting campaigns against Indian Pharmaceutical Products
Some recent international events on generic drug seizures and anti-counterfeiting campaigns have taken India by surprise. In a recent address by India’s Commerce Secretary Mr. G K. Pillai to their excellencies Ambassadors from African Countries, the Government’s strong disapproval of high-handedness of developed countries on issues at the core of health care is appreciable.
