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Mercedes-Benz
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Mercedes-Benz plans to assemble models like GL class, B Class, A class to regain market share in India
The Times Of India
Tweet | Mumbai: In a bid to regain lost market share in India, Mercedes-Benz plans to assemble 8-9 models over the next few years, a move that would help it save on steep import duty and price its products more aggressively. | "We are going to change the rules of the game in the next three years wit...
Tiger at Manila Zoo, Philippines
(photo: WN / Sweet Radoc)
India seeks $30 million fund to save tigers
The Times Of India
Tweet NEW DELHI: India has sought assistance of $30 million under the Global Tiger Initiative, Keshav Varma, programme manager for the World Bank-led scheme, said here on Tuesday. | He was speaking on the sidelines of the first stock-taking meeting of tiger-bearing countries on the Global Tiger Reco...
India growth obstacles internally created: India Forex
The Times Of India
Tweet Abhishek Goenka, founder CEO of India Forex Advisors, shares his views on the current state of the Indian economy and possible solutions. | After the 1991 economic crisis, India emerged as one of the fastest growing economies in the world. It r...
US firms eye Myanmar as sanctions suspended
Gulf News
| Washington/Hong Kong:  The suspension of US sanctions barring investment in Myanmar in response to political reforms in the poor southeast Asian state gives a green light to US firms queuing to scout for business in one of the last frontier ma...
India Inc stares at Rs 7.6K cr default in FCCB repayments
Indian Express
| India Inc is likely to default around Rs 7,600 crore on repayments of foreign currency convertible bonds (FCCBs) this year in the wake of weakened cash flow, unsustainable debt levels, existing default status and now the rupee depreciation. | Inves...
Canpotex plans potash shipments to Burma
CBC
PotashCorp and two other companies use the marketing consortium Canpotex to market their potash. (CBC) | Saskatchewan potash marketer Canpotex Ltd. says it's planning to make its first shipment to Burma. | The decision comes following the federal gov...
 ag2  Hillary Rodham Clinton addressing a seminar at the Essence Music Festival on July 6, 2007
WN / aruna
Clinton warns against undermining Grameen Bank
Herald Tribune
| DHAKA, Bangladesh - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Sunday urged the government of Bangladesh not to do anything that could undermine the effectiveness of the i...
THE Financial Services Board says R20bn is still being held by pension funds in accumulated surpluses that have not been distributed.
UN
Pension funds still hold R20bn in surpluses
Business Day
| THE Financial Services Board says R20bn is still being held by pension funds in accumulated surpluses that have not been distributed. | Presenting the board’s strategic plan to...
Shops in line in the market place in Maharashtra in India
WN / Aruna Mirasdar
India's consumer story is ticking well
DNA India
| The results of Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Dabur and Godrej hold out hope because the aam aadmi is doing his bit to keep the engine of the economy ticking. | Sample these comments:...
Bain, TPG's Lilliput woes a warning on India investing
Deccan Chronicle
| Last September, less than two weeks after an IPO plan was approved, the private equity owners of Lilliput Kidswear got a call that set off a chain of events that could wipe out their investment. | According to sources with knowledge of the matter, ...
WRAPUP 2-U.S. firms eye Myanmar as sanctions suspended
Reuters
| * US gives green light to investment by energy, mining, banking firms | * Washington urges high standard of corporate responsibility | * Rights groups say US move overlooks brutal wars on minorities | * GE says looking at opportunities in health, e...
Common ingredient in soft drinks causes damage to brain function
Pakalert Press
Share | D Holt | NaturalNews | The use of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has been long associated with fatty liver disease, diabetes and increases in obesity, but a new study has investigated its effects on the brain. HFCS is an inexpensive ingredie...
Business
PDP leader Mehooba mufti flags off trucks carrying fruits as they depart Salamabad for the Line of Control (LOC) on October 21, 2008.
(photo: WN / Imran Nissar)
Centre Keen to Enhance Cross-LoC Trade: Home Secy
Kashmir Observer
| Srinagar, May 17: Centre was contemplating enhancing cross-LoC trade between two sides of Kashmir, Union Home Secretary R K Singh announced on Thursday during his visit to LOC Trade Facilitation Centre near Poonch. Secretary was in Chakan-da-Bagh a day after his visit to Salamabad Uri where he discussed issues concerning trade across the Line of ...
Investments
India Yamaha to invest Rs 1,500 crore in a new two-wheeler plant in Chennai
(photo: WN / RTayco)
India Yamaha to invest Rs 1,500 crore in a new two-wheeler plant in Chennai
The Times Of India
Tweet MUMBAI: India Yamaha Motor Pvt Ltd. plans to invest Rs 1,500 crore in a new two wheeler plant in Chennai over the next five years. The company on Monday signed an MoU with with the government of Tamil Nadu approving the construction and operation of a new two-wheeler factory in the state. | The plant will kickstart operation in the beginning ...



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