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India's looming power struggle (26 November 04:46) |
| Plans to increase domestic coal production will be inadequate to satisfy the demand from industry |
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Wild tree could be fruitful for rural poor (23 November 06:31) |
| In the southern states of India, the push is now on to grow the indigenous pongamia tree on a large scale as a potential source of biofuel and new jobs in the countryside |
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India closer to fuel price increase (22 November 11:38) |
| Imminent rises are unlikely to lead to a meaningful cut in a subsidy burden that will this year cost the government a sum equivalent to 2 per cent of GDP, economists said |
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Japan agrees trade pact with Asean (21 November 10:09) |
| Japan becomes first Asian nation to conclude negotiations with south-east Asia on a comprehensive trade pact, ahead of five other countries |
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Troops crack down on Kolkata protests (21 November 06:01) |
| The Communist government of the Indian state of West Bengal deployed soldiers on to the streets of Kolkata to quash protests against its crackdown on demonstrations against a planned chemica... |
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Indian troops act on Calcutta protests (21 November 06:01) |
| The Communist government of the Indian state of West Bengal deployed soldiers on to the streets of Calcutta to quash protests against its crackdown on resistance to a planned chemical plant. |
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Indian troops act on Kolkata protests (21 November 06:01) |
| The Communist government of the Indian state of West Bengal deployed soldiers on to the streets of Kolkata to quash protests against its crackdown on resistance to a planned chemical plant. |
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ArcelorMittal pays $647m for Oriental stake (08 November 08:55) |
| The world's biggest steel company expands its presence in China by acquiring a 28% stake in a steel mill owned by the China Oriental Group |
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Asia's continued rise spurs 'decoupling' debate (02 November 12:10) |
| Business in the region has powered ahead, barely affected by the global credit squeeze. But opinion is divided on whether the boom could survive a US downturn |
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India's workers get biggest pay rise (01 November 07:22) |
| A survey reveals that Indian companies are giving their staff the biggest salary increases in the world averaging 14%, which is likely to fuel concerns over wage inflation |
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Fuel retailers warn of threat to Indian jobs (01 November 07:03) |
| Private sector petrol pump operators in India are calling for a 'level playing field' as state-owned operators heavily subsidised by government pose unfair competition |
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Fuel retailers warn cap threatens 80,000 jobs (01 November 07:03) |
| Private sector petrol pump operators in India are calling for a 'level playing field' as state-owned operators heavily subsidised by government pose unfair competition |
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India central bank tightens cash conditions (30 October 02:29) |
| The Reserve Bank of India raises banks' reserve requirements to absorb inflation-fuelling excess cash stemming from capital inflows, but leaves key interest rates unchanged |
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Tour diary: Paulson in India (29 October 07:30) |
| Hank Paulson has embarked upon his first official visit to India since becoming US Treasury secretary. Krishna Guha, the FT's chief US economics correspondent, is accompanying Mr Paulson on ... |
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China, India 'will shield GE from downturn' (29 October 01:06) |
| Jeffrey Immelt, the head of General Electric, says a slowdown in the US economy is unlikely to be a problem for the company because of the strength of emerging economies such as China and I... |
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IPCC warns on India nuclear deal (26 October 10:22) |
| India's progress is being halted by opponents of a landmark nuclear deal with the US that could significantly boost a sector vital to the country's future, according to the head of the Inter... |
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Paulson backs India financial reforms (25 October 01:32) |
| Hank Paulson backed India's plans to reform its financial markets and step up private investment in its infrastructure in a speech before his first official visit to the country this week |
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India 'committed' to Iran pipeline (23 October 11:41) |
| Senior Indian government ministers are showing fresh enthusiasm for building an oil and gas pipeline to Iran, in a move likely to add further tensions to US-India relations |
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Ghost road to boost India-China trade (19 October 10:07) |
| A road disused for much of the last 60 years connecting India to China via Burma will soon reappear on maps as Asia's two emerging economic giants restore the highway |
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Confusing recipe for Indian markets (18 October 08:35) |
| Delhi should use the saga over participatory notes as a chance to liberalise and simplify the system through which foreigners buy and sell Indian shares |
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Bull run is brought to the ground (18 October 04:01) |
| New Delhi turned off the hot money to cool the rupee and curb stock market overflows |
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Mumbai project to rehouse 350,000 (17 October 06:54) |
| The $1.7bn redevelopment of the congested Mumbai airport is seen as a critical test of India's ability to overcome its infrastructure problems |
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Concern over India's IT future (11 October 02:54) |
| India's shortage of computer science PhDs is so dire that it threatens the country's role as the world's information technology services outsourcing hub, according to the chairman of Microso... |
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Step up reforms, OECD tells India (10 October 12:10) |
| Delhi must push through further reforms if it is to achieve its objective of double-digit economic growth by 2011, the international think-tank warned |
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Market insight: 'Chindia' is not a unified powerhouse (18 September 09:54) |
| China and India are the only nations with billion-plus populations, but there are remarkable differences in their composition, writes Jing Ulrich |
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Starwood in $1.25bn deal in India (18 September 12:43) |
| Starwood Capital and Walton Street Capital, two US real estate investment firms, have teamed up to invest in a $1.25bn property development in Kolkata, India, that will rank as one of the la... |
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ADB lifts developing Asia growth forecast (17 September 09:58) |
| The Asian Development Bank in its semi-annual update lifted its 2007 growth forecast for Asia excluding Japan to 8.3% from 7.6%, despite the current credit market turmoil |
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ADB raises developing Asia growth call (17 September 09:58) |
| The Asian Development Bank in its semi-annual update lifted its 2007 growth forecast for Asia excluding Japan to 8.3% from 7.6%, despite the current credit market turmoil |
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Rivals give Monsanto food for thought (05 September 02:38) |
| Monsanto, the world's largest biotech seed producer, said emerging rivals in India and China would provide its fiercest competition as the two countries tackle the challenge of surging food ... |
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India tops growth forecasts (31 August 12:35) |
| Asia's third largest economy in the April-June quarter grew a faster-than-expected 9.3%, led by robust manufacturing and services, but analysts said the pace could moderate in coming quarter... |
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India's drug market to reach $20bn by 2015 (22 August 01:06) |
| India's pharmaceuticals market will more than triple to $20bn by 2015 on rising incomes, the spread of chronic diseases and the growth of hospitals and clinics, a new study says |
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India's central bank hails drop in inflation (31 July 09:08) |
| India's central bank hailed a 'heartening' fall in inflation, but once again raised reserve requirements for banks, warning that strong domestic demand was causing 'upward pressures' on pric... |
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Small businesses offer big money-making opportunities (24 July 09:22) |
| Indian corporates Tata, Mittal and Wipro are all over the newsstands these days, testament to growing economic strength. There is talk of an overheating economy and an asset bubble as invest... |
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Home carriers take the fight to British rivals (24 July 09:15) |
| Indian private airlines are shaking up the booming market for flights between the UK and India, but British Airways looks likely to maintain a lead on its rivals. Traffic between the two cou... |
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The next workshop of the world (02 July 10:49) |
| A novel experiment in the Indian city of Coimbatore aims to help its engineering companies challenge China's dominance. |
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Bangalore wages spur 'reverse offshoring' (02 July 02:32) |
| The rising cost of paying engineers in Bangalore has prompted at least one Silicon Valley start-up to save money by closing its Indian engineering centre and moving the jobs back to Californ... |
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India rejects claims US visas are misused (29 June 01:13) |
| India's outsourcing industry body rejected allegations that its companies are abusing US visa programmes, in a deepening political dispute that is threatening to mar trade talks involving th... |
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Growth spurs the appetite for casual dining (26 June 09:38) |
| For those seeking a meal in India's cities, there is little middle ground between street vendors and pricey restaurants. Now India's homegrown chains are expanding to fill a growing need for... |
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Viewpoint: A mature property sector opens the door for capital markets (26 June 09:38) |
| Property financing options in India have significantly evolved. As the property market has matured, the capital market for equity in real estate projects has gained greater prominence, write... |
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Offshore call centre benefits challenged (25 June 09:09) |
| Research shows advantages to banks and insurers are lost to rising wages, poor service, and language difficulties. |
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Schwab surprised by stance of India and Brazil (22 June 07:35) |
| India and Brazil's fear of growing Chinese imports is behind their decision to help prompt the collapse of G4 trade talks in Potsdam, says the US trade respresentative. |
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Mumbai battles against blackouts (21 June 10:04) |
| For years the financial capital was considered impregnable to blackouts, but now there is simply no longer enough power-generating capacity in India to guarantee Mumbai immunity. |
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India red tape snags oils groups (15 June 02:56) |
| Foreign investors looking to enter India's oil and gas exploration and production market are running into bureaucratic hurdles, potentially delaying or scuppering deals. |
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India to stall efforts to curb its emissions (05 June 03:14) |
| India is expected this week to stall developed countries' attempts to include it in a commitment to curb greenhouse gas emissions, citing its low per-capita emissions and need for near doubl... |
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Concern ahead as Indian growth hits 9.4% (01 June 06:06) |
| India has recorded its second fastest annual growth rate since gaining independence in 1947, expanding at a pace of 9.4 per cent.
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Viewpoint: Non-resident Indians find there is money to be made at home (29 May 08:08) |
| A major source of investment, non-resident Indians abroad who earn an average $35,000 annually are responsible for about 20 per cent of FDI into the country. |
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