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+Experts zone Shakespeare's quotesWhat's in a name? That which we call a rose Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow The lady doth protest too much If music be the food of love, play on All the world's a stage To be, or not to be There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? Such stuff as dreams are made on The winter of our discontent What a piece of work is a man Love looks not with the eyes but with the mind Something is rotten in the state of Denmark Out, damned spot Prodigious birth Cowards die many times before their deaths The play's the thing My words fly up, my thoughts remain below Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears Nothing can come of nothing Alas, poor Yorick A plague on both your houses Blow, blow, thou winter wind Beware the ides of March So wise so young, they say do never live long Method in the madness O happy dagger! The world's mine oyster Hath not a Jew eyes? Done to death by slanderous tongue Thou art a votary to fond desire Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps Our remedies oft in ourselves do lie I follow him to serve my turn upon him Is this a dagger which I see before me I am dying, Egypt, dying One that loved not wisely but too well More matter with less art A horse, a horse! My kingdom for a horse! Eye of newt, and toe of frog All the infections that the sun sucks up Give me my robe, put on my crown When shall we three meet again This thing of darkness Think you I am no stronger than my sex I am constant as the northern star O, what men dare do! Now go we in content O villain, villain, smiling, damned villain! The man that hath no music in himself When beggars die there are no comets seen The most unkindest cut of all I will buy with you, sell with you, talk with you I come to wive it wealthily in Padua What, my dear Lady Disdain! Are you yet living? I hold the world but as the world, Gratiano The be-all and the end-all |
NEW DELHI, MAY 15 : "At the start of this year, we had promised to introduce exciting new models into the market. We are proud to present today the new M-Class," Peter Honegg, managing director and chief executive, Mercedes-Benz, said.>>> HONDA MOTOR UNVEILS LOWEST COST MOTORBIKE NEW DELHI , MAY : Entertainment PANASONIC UNVEILS NEW RANGE OF VIERA
Thesynergyonline Entertainment Bureau
NEW DELHI, MAY 15 : These models ranging from 24 to 55 inches are priced at Rs. 13,990 to Rs. 3, 20,000. With the latest series of Smart Viera TVs, home theatre systems and DVD players . Energy REC BAGS 'TOP BRAND PV' SEAL ; RANKED THE LARGEST SOLAR SUPPLIER
GULSHAN HOMZ LAUNCHES GULSHAN IKEBANA
March factory output contracts 3.5% Broadbased slump worrisome ; could influence rate outlookTheynergyonline Economics BureauVOLATILITY in the index of industrial production (IIP) data series continued with the industrial production print ended the year on a dismal note at -3.5 percent Y-O-Y (Citi: +2 percent , Consensus: +1.7 percent ). APRIL WPI EDGES HIGHER AT 7.23% BUT CORE REMAINS RELATIVELY BENIGN Thesynergyonline Ecnomics Bureau
ONGC CMD PRESIDES OVER KEY EXECUTIVES MEET Thesynergyonline Corporate Bureau NEW DELHI, MAY 14 : LARR Bill 2011 : Policy Barometer PROVISIONS COULD LEAD TO SHARP RISE IN ACQUISITION COST Thesynergyonline Economics Bureau THE Confederation of Indian Industry (CII ) believes that India has enough land and water for all its needs including agriculture, industry, domestic and other uses. It is possible to define laws/ acts/ policies/ norms that enable optimal management of these resources so as to satisfy all requirements. RealtyCheck INDIANS PREFER READY-TO-MOVE HOUSE ; FIND NEW LAUNCHES RISKY Thesynergyonline Real Estate Bureau NEW DELHI, MAY 13 :
AS a result of severe cyclonic storm, PowerGrid's 400KV double circuit Bongaigoan-Siliguri line tripped on May 3, , 2012 at around 4.00 AM . Immediate patrolling revealed that tower no.236 & 237 fully collapsed whereas adjacent tower i.e. location no 235 & 238 were partially damaged.
Tackling a monster NEED FOR INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISM TO TACKLE TERRORISM : PC Thesynergyonline News BureauNEW DELHI, MAY 12 : Experts zone WILL RBI BE A BETTER JUDGE FOR BANKING MERGERS ? Udai S Mehta, Associate Director, CUTS International ON the one hand, bank regulators possess important sector information of relevance to merger decisions, and are also in a better position to monitor behavioural remedies for mergers. On the other hand, competition agencies enjoy the advantage of possessing analytical skills and judgment honed in CEOSpeak LARR BILL : A STEP FORWARD BUT INDUSTRY HAS CONCERNS B Muthuraman , immediate past president, CII and What kind of role should the Government have in acquiring land for Industry?
INDIAN industry is of the view that Government must fulfill its responsibility for economic development and employment generation by playing a role in industrial development. Planned industrialisation is essential for job creation and inclusive growth. Agglomerating land from numerous owners is not a task which the corporate sector can do effectively, especially in the absence of land records and with small, scattered land holdings. >>> Technology COOL VENDORS SHAPING BUSINESS AND CONSUMER STRATEGIES Thesynergyonline Digital Bureau NEW DELHI, India, MAY 10 : Counterparties INDIA, GERMANY TO SURPASS TRADE TARGET OF EURO 20 BILLION Thesynergyonline Economics Bureau NEW DELHI, MAY 09 : 11th ONGC Law Meet CALL FOR GREATER INTERACTIONS BETWEEN TECHNICAL SESSIONS Thesynergyonline Corporate Bureau 
NEW DELHI, MAY 09 : PNB Q4 NET PROFIT UP 18.6% AT RS 1424 CRORE Thesynergyonline Banking Bureau
NEW DELHI, MAY 09 : STATE-RUN Punjab National Bank (PNB) registered net profit at Rs 1424 crore for the quarter ended March 2012 (Q4 FY12) as against Rs 1201 crore last year, registering a y-o-y growth of 18.6 percent.
POWERGRID RESTORES CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN NORTH EASTERN NEW DELHI, MAY 09 : Banking 'BWR-BB+ FOR RS 200-CRORE DHANLAXMI BANK DEBT ISSUE NEW DELHI, MAY 08 : By entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs PRIVATE EQUITY FUND FOR ALL SMES NEW DELHI, MAY 08 : THE major player in Luminous Power Technologies Mr Rakesh Malhotra , founder of the SAR Group has forayed into private equity business to begin with the second round of its entrepreneurial journey under the umbrella of Ncubate Capital Partners , ‘a fund by the entrepreneurs, for the entrepreneurs’, making a dream come true for all SME segments. | ||||||||||||
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Mr Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India with the New Audi A4 at the launch of the car in Mumbai |
MUMBAI, MAY 03 :
AUDI, the German luxury car manufacturer, has aunched the new Audi A4 – its longest selling sedan.
The new Audi A4 offers edge over its predecessor and combines powerful dynamic design with better handling characteristics. Priced from Rs 2,785,000 onwards (ex-showroom Delhi), this sporty and stylish new model is now available at Audi dealerships in India.
Market analytics
DIRECT SELLING INDUSTRY EXPECTED TO
REACH RS 108. 4 BILLION BY 2014-15
Thesynergyonline Economics Bureau
NEW DELHI, MAY 02 :
THE total size of the direct selling industry in India at Rs 52.3 billion for 2010-11.The overall direct selling industry grew by 27 percent in 2010-11 as compared to 17 percent in 2009-10 , according to Indian Direct Selling Association ( IDSA) - PHD Chamber Annual Survey Findings 2010-11
released here on Wednesday.
APRIL PMI RISES , BUT PRICE INDICES AND INVENTORIES DISCONCERTING
Thesynergyonline Economic Bureau
NEW DELHI , MAY 03 :
MODERATION I in Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) seen over the past few months was stemmed in April, with the PMI up 0.2 points to 54.9 from 54.7 last month. >>>>
CSR initiative
ONGC DONATES AMBULANCES
TO RAJASTHAN HOSPITALS
Thesynergyonline Corporate Bureau
NEW DELHI, MAY 02 :
AS part of initiative to take Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy forward , frontier basin of Oil and Natural Gas Coprporation (ONGC) has extended its support to the district hospitals of Kota, Bhilwara and Baran by providing three state-of-the-art ambulances.
NYLIM-JB FUND INVESTS RS 200 CRORE IN KARAIKAL PORT
To fund development plans for further expansion of the port
Thesynergyonline Corporate Bureau
CHENNAI, MAY 02 :
KARAILKAL Port, a subsidiary of Chennai-headquartered Marg, India's infrastructure company said that NYLIM Jacob Ballas India (FVCI) III LLC (NYLIM-JB Fund) has invested Rs 200 crore (by way of primary and secondary investments) in Marg Karaikal Port for a minority stake. The funds will be used for the Marg Karaikal Port expansion plans which will enhance the port's capacity from the already planned expansion of 21 mmtpa to 28 mmtpa.
INDIA-- AUSTRALIA TO TIE UP FOR WOOL TESTING
FACILITY FOR TESTING FACILITY IN MUMBAI
Bilateral Trade Touches US$ 14.90 Billion in 2011
Thesynergyonline Economics Bureau
NEW DELHI, MAY 02 :
INDIA and Australia is in the advanced stage of finalizing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the production and trade of wool and woolen products in India and Australia.
PNB REVISES INTERST RATES ON FCNR-B DEPOSITS
Thesynergyonline Banking Bureau
NEW DELHI, MAY 02 :
PUNJAB National Bank (PNB) has revised interest rates from May 01, 2012 on Foreign Currency Non- Resident (FCNR-B) Deposits Scheme denominated in US$, British pound, euro , Japanese yen, Canadian and Australian dollar .
BOEING 787 DREAMLINER STARTS NEW DELHI - TOKYO SERVICE
Thesynergyonline Aviation Bureau
NEW DELHI, MAY 01 :
JAPAN Airlines (JAL) has introduced the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in India . The airline has started Boeing 787 Dreamliner service officially from May 01 between New Delhi and Narita, Tokyo.
Deficits:Not twins but quadruplets
Thesynergyonline Economics Bureau NEW DELHI, APRIL 30 :
Counterparties
INDO-JAPAN TIES IN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES TO GET A BOOST
NEW DELHI, APRIL 30 :
TechTalk ZENITH INFOTECH UNVEILS INTEL XEON PROCESSOR-POWERED TIGERCLOUD NEW DELHI, APRIL 30 :
Automobile MARUTI SUZUKI ATTAINS ONE MILLION CUMULATIVE EXPORTS MARK NEW DELHI, APRIL 30 : 300 GLOBAL LEADERS SEEK TO FOSTER AND TRANSFORM Thesynergyonline Economics Bureau MENLO PARK, CA , APRIL 28 : ROLE OF AAI IN AIRPORTS DEVELOPMENT LAUDED Thesynergyonline Aviation Bureau MARUTI INDIA Q4 NET PROFIT DECLINES BY 3% TO RS 6,398 MILLION NEW DELHI, ARIL 28 : SCOPE MEET ZEROES IN ON PROFESSIONALISATION OF BOARD Thesynergyonline Economics Bureau NEW DELHI, APRIL 27 : Markets
SAMVARDHANA MOTHERSON FINANCE IPO TO NEW DELHI, APRIL 27 : OMEGA3 : ONE-STOP SOLUTION FOR MULTIPLE DISEASES ; RESEARCH
NEW DELHI, APRIL 27 : XANDER REAL ESTATE ARM BUYS OUT 'FUTURA OFFICE PARK FOR US $ 40 MILLION Built and leased, 'Grade A' office asset, located on OMR, Chennai's IT corridor CHENNAI, APRIL 27 :
Technology HONEYWELL'S UOP SELECTED TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY FOR PROPYLENE PRODUCTION IN CHINA DES PLAINES, Ill., APRIL 27 : SEZS SHOW 15.39% EXPORT GROWTH IN 2011-12 NEW DELHI, APRIL 27 : Hot shots
Security software market grew 7.5 %
Thesynergyonline Digital Bureau NEW DELHI, India, APRIL 26 :
Strategy analytic SCOPE WORKSHOP ON PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AND COMPETITION LAW
Thesynergyonline Economics Bureau NEW DELHI, APRIL 26 : India economy S & P LOWERS SOVEREIGN RATING TO NEGATIVE Thesynergyonline Economics Bureau NEW DELHI, APRIL 26 : FOOD PROCESSING CAN DO TO RURAL INDIA WHAT NEW DELHI, APRIL 25 : ONGC APPROVES RS 600-CRORE INVESTMENT PROPOSAL, THE board of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC ) at its board meeting on Wednesday approved investment proposal for Development of Western Periphery as a part of Mumbai High South Field, Phase III, according to a company's press release. 
INDIA has always had deficits, but now they are no longer small. Given the rise in each of these deficits current a/c at ~4 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) , fiscal (government profligacy),....Full story >>Thesynergyonline Economics Bureau
THE Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, Mr. Yukio EDANO,
and the Minister of Commerce and Industry of India, Mr Anand Sharma
following up the joint statement .... Full story>>Thesynergyonline Digital Bureau
ZENITH Infotech, a US-based Indian IT product company on Monday unveiled new product TigerCloud , a private cloud product based on the Intel platform and targeted at small and medium enterprises (SMBs) .
CAR-MAKER major Maruti Suzuki India exported its one millionth vehicle here on Monday.
US-INDIA PARTNERSHIPS 
THE US-India Business Council (USIBC), in partnership with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), hosted its first annual U.S.-India Business West Coast Summit on April 26 and 27, 2012 at the Rosewood Sand Hill in the Silicon Valley. 
NEW DELHI, APRIL 29 :
THE air services and facilities provider Airports Authority of India (AAI) celebrated its 17th Anniversary which was marked by cultural evening on Friday at Sirifort Auditorium in New Delhi the theme "Indralok se Indraprastha – A Runway Yatra" on the occasion.Automobile
MARUTI Suzuki India for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2012 (Q4 2011-12) earned net profit of Rs. 6,398 million as against Rs 6,599 million in corresponding quarter of 2010-11 , down by 3 percent.
STANDING Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE as part of its unique initiative for better professionalization of the Boards of CPSEs, organized a two-day programme on Corporate Governance with focus on the Role of Independent Directors on Friday at Bengaluru. Mr O.P. Rawat, Secretary, DPE inaugurated the programme.
OPEN ON MAY02 ; RAISE RS 1,665 CRORE
THE initial public offer (IPO) of India's Samvardhana Motherson Finance is entering the capital market on May 02, 2012 of equity shares of face value of Rs 10 each at a price band of Rs 113-118 a share to raise about Rs 1665 crore ($317 million).
Dr Vijai K S Shukla, Chaiperson,
Omega 3 Foundation of India
RESEARCH has shown that there is Omega 3 fatty acids in the fish that protects their hearts, along with other health benefits. >>> 
Thesynergyonline Real Estate Bureau
THE real estate private equity arm of the global investment firm, The Xander Group Inc., has completed the buyout of a 'Grade A' office park in Chennai for $US 40 million from Appaswamy Real Estates . Thesynergyonline Corporate Bureau
UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, said on Friday that it has been selected to provide key technology to produce propylene in China. Zhangjiagang Yangzi River Petrochemical will use Honeywell's UOP C3 Oleflex™ process technology to convert propane to propylene, which is used in the production of materials such as films and packaging. Thesynergyonline Export Bureau
THE Government has granted 589 formal approvals for setting up of SEZs. Out of which, 7 SEZs are Central Government and 12 SEZs are State Government. So far 389 SEZs have been notified and 153 SEZs are in operation as on 31st March, 2012, says Mr O.P. Kapoor, Dy.Director General, Export Promotion Council for EOUs and SEZs (EPCES).
at $ 17.7 billion in 2011 : Gartner
WORLDWIDE security software revenue totaled $17.7 billion in 2011, a 7.5 percent increase from 2010 revenue of $16.4 billion, according to Gartner, Inc. Small or midsize business (SMB) demand, advanced persistent threats and compliance were among the main drivers. >>>>
STANDING Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE), and Competition Commission of India (CCI) jointly organized a Workshop on “Public Procurement and Competition Law” on Thursday in Bengaluru. Mr M.L. Shanmukh, Director (P), BEL inaugurated the workshop and delivered the keynote address.
IN a largely anticipated move, Standard & Poor's (S&P) lowered its outlook on India's long-term rating from Stable to Negative on the back of slowing growth and a deterioration in the external and fiscal position. While the long-term sovereign ratings have been affirmed at BBB- (India was upgraded from BB+ to BBB- in 2007), S&P has said that the outlook revision indicates 'a one-in-three likelihood of a downgrade over the next 24 months.'>>
IT HAS DONE TO URBAN INDIAThesynergyonline Economic Bureau
FOOD , a fundamental need for survival, will only see a rise in the future. India, with a large agricultural base, is rightly poised to meet the food needs of the world. If this has to happen, India has a lot to do. An exclusive summit organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the fifth international "Food & Bev Summit 2012" discussed on the ways that India can become the food factory of the world.
NOTIFIES FOUR MORE DISCOVERIES Thesynergyonli Corporate Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 25 :
ONGC SUPPORT IN LANDMARK AGNI-V LAUNCH
Thesynergyonline Corporate Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 25 :
WHILE shouldering yet another responsibility beyond its call of duty, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation ( ONGC) , India's flagship energy company and a 'Maharatna', played a crucial role in the testflight of the landmark AGNI-V missile that was launched recently from Wheeler Island off India's Eastern coast.>>
SONY INDIA UNVEILS 34 NEW CYBER-SHOT POINT-AND-SHOOT CAMERAS , TO INVEST RS 50 CRORE IN FY12
Thesynergyonline Corporate Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 24 :
SONY India on Tuesday launched a slew of cameras encompassing the Super Hi-Zoom, Compact Hi-Zoom and S series of Cyber- shot camera ranges in India to suit the varying palette of customers.
WORLDWIDE UNIFIED THREAT MANAGEMENT MARKET
SURPASSED $1 BILLION MARK IN 2011
Analysts to examine key security issues at the Gartner Security and Risk Management Summits, June 11-14 in National Harbor, Md., and September 19-20 in London
Thesynergyonline Digital Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 24 :
WORLDWIDE unified threat management (UTM) revenue reached $1.2 billion in 2011, a 19.6 percent increase from 2010 revenue of $972 million, according to Gartner, Inc.
POLICY REFORM CRITICAL FOR CONTINUED GROWTH IN POWER SECTOR
Thesynergyonline Power Bureau
With the Indian economy witnessing growth rates of 8-9 percent in the latter half of the last decade, there has been a concomitant increase in the demand for electricity. However, electricity supply has not been able to match up to this growing demand, resulting in significant electricity shortages in the country.
Full article >>
ONGC BAGS 'OUTSTANDING PSU OF THE YEAR' AWARD
Thesynergyonline Corporate Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 23:
THE Chairman and Managing Director
of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Mr Sudhir Vasudeva, received the "Outstanding PSU of the Year" Award which was conferred on ONGC at the third AIMA Managing India Awards in New Delhi.
Thesynergyonline Corporate Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 23 :
IT is reported in the media that the Supreme Court appointed Central empowered committee (CEC) has submitted its report dated April 20 , 2012 recommending extension of scope of CBI investigation against JSW Group Companies.
PM EXHORTS BUREAUCRATS TO BE FAIR, OBJECTIVE
Thesynergyonline Economics Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 22 :
THE decisions that civil servants take must be fair and objective in nature and designed to serve the best interests of the country. Their judgement should not be affected by the nature and colour of the political class. This was stated by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh while inaugurating the seventh Civil Services Day in New Delhi. the civil servants to be impartial, objective and transparent in their functioning.
THRUST ON INCREASING COMMODITIES PRODUCTION STRESSED
NEW DELHI, APRIL 22 :
AS a major commodity importer, India is very concerned about the increase and volatility of commodity, and especially oil, prices, in recent times that seem to be not aligned with underlying economic fundamentals.
'CONCERNS ON GREEN GROWTH NEED NEW SOLUTION'
NEW DELHI, APRIL 22 :
AS G-20 Finance Ministers, we should recognise that concerns on Green Growth and Climate Change require, inter-alia, new solutions and a closer discussion on various possible options, and that such discussions should ultimately feed into UN processes.
CALL FOR NEW FINANCIAL REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
NEW DELHI, APRIL 22 :
THE global financial system continues to face a complex set of challenges. While some countries and regions are recovering from the crisis of 2008, others are confronting renewed turbulence.
IMF ROLE IN INVESTORS' CONFIDENCE STRESSED
NEW DELHI, APRIL 22 :
SINCE January 2012, when the Managing Director made a proposal to augment IMF's resources, several landmark developments have taken place which have brought about a welcome change in the global economic and financial environment. In view of these developments, a measure of calm has been restored. But, several uncertainties and downside risks continue.
ASSOCHAM BATS FOR STABLE TAX POLICY AND INCENTIVE SCHEME FOR SEZS
Thesynergyonline Economic Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 22 :
A stable tax policy coupled with constant availability of tax sops and incentives with a reasonable time frame is the most important factor concerning Special Economic Zone (SEZ) developers/co-developers and units, apex industry body ASSOCHAM said.
CHOCOLATE BRAND 'COC ON' SIGNS KATRINA AS BRAND AMBASADOR
Thesynergyonline Cprporate Bureau
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| Katrina Kaif as the brand ambassador to endorse their newly launched chocolate product called ‘Choc On’. |
NEW DELHI, APRIL 22 :
IN the latest development, S K Industries- a leading player to offer services in food processing and beverages has signed Katrina Kaif as the brand ambassador to endorse their newly launched chocolate product called ‘Choc On’. Katrina Kaif will feature in all the brand communication across the media.
Mr S. K Jain, Managing Director, S.K. Industries said ,” We could not have founded a better choice than Katrina to endorse our product, since her star power brings perfect blend of beauty and poise to the brand- the irresistible. We are extremely happy to associate with her and we hope that the consumer will love our brand even more” .
ROBERT SWAN UNVEILS PHASE IV OF PROJECT SEARCH
NEW DELHI, APRIL 22 :
PROJECT SEARCH, a joint initiative by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Tetra Pak to promote environmental awareness and sustainable lifestyles by sensitising students, entered its fourth year on Friday with a grand event. Phase IV of Project SEARCH, which will reach 170,000 children in 170 schools in seven cities, was launched by Robert Swan, leading environmentalist and polar explorers.
KNEE-JERK REGULATION DAMAGING CORPOPRATE GOVERNANCE, WARNS GLOBAL STUDY
Thesynergyonline Corporate Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 21 :
ATTEMPTS by governments to regulate how companies are run in the wake of the credit crunch are misguided and potentially counterproductive.
Full article >>
Technology
SECURE DATA WITH VERBATIM'S NEW 'TOUGH DRIVE'
NEW DELHI, APRIL 21 :
MONTHS of hard work and confidential data that one has been storing in ones personal hard disk could be lost in split seconds. Has one ever thought; what would happen if ones external hard drive falls accidentally? Do not fear, Verbatim India, has introduced Freecom "Tough Drive" for rescue.
SME sector
CUSTOM DUTY HIKE ON TINPLATE IMPACTS SME SECTOR
Sanjay Bhatia, president, Metal Container Manufacturers
Association and Chairman, MSME
CAN making industry which is concentrated mainly in small and medium enterprises (SME) sector In India employing about 100,000 people is badly hit due to increase in custom duty by 50 percent from 5 percent to 7.5 percent , on tinplate (flat rolled products under tariff item 7210 11 10).
PNB CUTS BASE RATE,BPLR BY 25 BASIS POINTS
Thesynergyonline Banking Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 19 :
FOR better transmission of monetary policy measures declared by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its Annual Monetary Policy on April 17, 2012 Punjab National Bank (PNB) has reviewed its base rate and benchmark prime lending rate (BPLR) and revised them downwards by 25 basis points, that is, from 10.75 percent to 10.50 percent in case of base rate (BR) and from 14.25 percent to 14 percent in case of BPLR, to lessen the interest burden on its
EXPORT GROWS BY 21% IN APRIL 2011-MARCH 2012 AT US $303.7 BILLION ; COMMERCE SECRETARY
Thesynergyonline Export Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 19 :
INDIA'S exports for the last year (April 2011 to March 2012) have registered a growth of 21 percent at US $ 303.7 billion. Interacting with the media persons here on Thursday Mr Rahul Khullar, Commerce Secretary, informed that in the same period the imports were US $ 488.6 billion with a growth of 32.1 percent and a balance of trade stood at US $ (-)184.9 billion .
India economy
MARCH CPI TRENDS GET WORSE-UP 9.5%; URBAN INLATION NOW IN DOUBLE-DIGTS
Thesynergyonline Economics Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 18 :
FOLLOWIG the 7.6 percent and 8.8 percent print in January and February, the upward trend in the new combined Consumer Price Index (CPI) continued in March: up 9.5 percent. Corresponding WPI prints for the same period were 6.9 percent ,7 percent and 6.9 percent respectively.
Markets
DEMAND FOR AC WILL DIP BY 25% THIS SEASON
Thesynergyonline EConomics Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 18 :
DUE to new energy efficient norms and hike in excise duty, the Air Conditioner (AC) industry will witness a drop of 25 PERCENT of sales this season as air-conditioner makers have already increased their prices by 20-25 percent to pass on the burden to end consumers, apex industry body ASSOCHAM said ob Wednesday.
ONGC SIGNS PACT WITH NATURAL POWER CONCEPTS
Thesynergyonline Corporate Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 18 :
AS part of initiatives on green and sustainable energy ventures, ONGC Energy Centre signed a 'Collaborative Agreement' with Natural Power Concepts (Hawaii, USA) for kinetic hydro power project.
Mr Sudhir Vasudeva, Chairman and Managing Director , Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, presided over the formalisation of the agreement between the two companies.
ONGC CMD SUDHIR VASUDEVA ON UNGC BOARD
NEW DELHI, APRIL 18 :
THE Chairman and Managing Director of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Chairman, ONGC Group of Companies , Mr Sudhir Vasudeva, was bestowed a rare honour when he was appointed on the Board of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) by the Secretary General, BAN Ki-moon for a period of three years.
Banking
RBI CUTS REPO RATE BY 50 BASIS POINTS
Thesynergyonline Banking Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 17 :
BASED on an assessment of the current macroeconomic situation, India’s central bank on Tuesday reduced the repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 50 basis points. The repo rate will accordingly drop from 8.5 to 8.0 per cent.
INTERESTS OF INVESTORS NEEDS TO BE PROTECTED : MOILY
NEW DELHI, APRIL 17 :
UNIION Corporate affairs Minister Dr M Veerappa Moily on Tuesday held a meeting here in New Delhi with the representatives of leading trade and business chambers, professional institutes under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, SEBI and RBI to workout the modalities of implementation of conclusions emerging from the deliberations conducted by the Ministry last February in the metros to refurbish corporate governance and further the interests of the investors.
WORLD IT FORUMS OPENS IN NEW DELHI
NEW DELGHI, APRIL 17 :
THE Union Minister of Communications & IT and HRD, Mr Kapil Sibal said on Tuesday e-Governance not only brings the delivery of a large number of services to the people but also has an empowering effect on the common man. Inaugurating the 5th World IT Forum (WITFOR) 2012 in New Delhi, Mr Sibal said that e-Governance promotes transparency and openness which helps in keeping the people better informed resulting in a higher government accountability.
Energy
SHINDE CALLS FOR US INVESTMENT IN POWER SECTOR
NEW DELHI, APRIL 17 :
THE Union Minister of Power Mr Sushilkumar Shinde has called upon the US industry to explore emerging investment opportunities in the Indian power sector and consolidate existing partnerships and projects between the two countries. He was addressing the US India Business Council in Washington.
APGDC INKS PACT WITH GDF SUEZ UK FOR SETTING UP FSRU IN AP
NEW DELHI, APRIL 17 :
ANDHRA Pradesh Gas Distribution Corporation Limited (APGDC), a company jointly promoted by GAIL Gas Limited (GGL) and Andhra Pradesh Gas Infrastructure Corporation Private Limited (APGIC), on Tuesday signed a Project Framework Agreement (PFA) with GDF Suez LNG UK for jointly setting up a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in offshore Andhra Pradesh.
GROWTH OUTLOOK SHOULD NOW IMPROVE ; MUKHERJEE
NEW DELHI, APRIL 17 :
UNION Finance Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee, has said that everything will be done to help maintain a supportive monetary policy stance for growth.
PNB LAUNCHES GREEN E-VIGILANCE
NEW DELHI, APRIL 17 :
AT the All India Conference of top executives of Punjab National Bank (PNB) recently Mr KR Kamath, CMD, Mr Rakesh Sethi and Mrs Usha Ananthasubramanian, executive director and Mr Shiv Kumar Gupta, chief vigilance officer (CVO) launched green initiatives of the bank.
C O U N T E R P A R T I E S
INDIA AND UK TO BOOST TRADE AND INVESTMENT
Thesynergyonline Economics Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 17 :
INDIA’S Industry and Textiles Minister Mr Anand Sharma, Commerce, who is in London for the 8th round of India-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting, on Tuesday held official meetings with his British counterpart Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Dr Vince Cable and the Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr. George Osborne in addition to leading the Indian deliberations at the JETCO.
Deal
S$25 MILLION PLEDGED FOR JOINT INDO-US CLEAN ENERGY RESEARCH
Thesynergyonline Economics Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 16 :
THE Ministry of Science and Technology , Government Of India, has announced the selections for three consortia projects under the Indo-US Joint Clean Energy Research and Development Center (JCERDC). >>
2012 IS THE YEAR OF LIVING HESITATINGLY
Thesynergyonline Digital Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 16 :
2012 is the year of living hesitantly, as 85 percent of CEOs surveyed said they believe their enterprises will be impacted by an economic downturn in 2012, according to Gartner, Inc. >>
YOUR 10 MOST IMPORTANT HEALTH QUESTIONS
Thesynergyonline Health Bureau
What are the symptoms of heart attack?
Dr. Sudhir Srivastava, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, International Centre for Robotic Surgery states that, "The symptoms of a heart attack vary between patients, depending on age, sex, past medical history and more. The most prominent symptom is pressing chest pain in the middle or left chest, which may appear suddenly or more gradually. >>
POWER SCTOR IS FACING MULTI-DIMENSIONAL CHALLENGES THAT MAY DERAIL GROWTH
Anil Sardana ,
Chairman ,
CII National Committee
on Power and MD, The Tata Power Company Limited
What have been the key trends in India's power sector over the last few years?
Impacting around 2 per cent of India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), power is one of the most critical components of infrastructure affecting economic growth. India is the fourth largest energy consumer in the world and with an installed capacity of over185 Gigawatts (GW), accounts for the fifth largest installed capacity globally. On the demand side, with the Indian economy growing at a robust rate of 8-9 per cent per annum over the last few years, rapid urbanisation and improving standards of living for millions of Indian households, power demand in the country, the world's third largest economy, has grown significantly.
Deal
DECCAN CHARGERS , MY REWARDS IN CO-BRANDING ALLIANCE
Thesynergyonline Corporate Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 14 :
THE Deccan Chargers and My Rewards International have agreed to market membership- based programs under a co-branding arrangement. This will give Deccan Chargers members and their family access to the My Rewards benefits which are available throughout India and the world.
OPINION
CORPORATES WANT RBI TO SLASH REP0 RATE , CRR TO SPUR GROWTH
NEW DELHI, APRIL 14:
WITH industrial production growing at much lower rate than expected, an overwhelming majority of corporates say the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should cut repo rate by 100 basis points to reduce the cost of borrowings and spur fresh investments, according to a just-concluded survey by industry chamber ASSOCHAM.
Infotech
WORLDWIDE PC SHIPMENTS GREW 1.9% IN Q1 OF 2012, SAYS GARTNER
NEW DELHI, APRIL 15 :
WORLDWIDE
PC shipments totaled 89 million units in the first quarter of 2012, a 1.9 percent increase from the first quarter of 2011, when shipments reached 87.3 million units, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. These results exceed Gartner's earlier projections of a 1.2 percent decline for the quarter.
Health
HEALTHY SNACKING FOR HEALTHY HEARTDr Sudhir Srivastava, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, International Centre for Robotic Surgery
A fight between your heart and snacking... and does snacking always has the winning situation. Not now! Here come few quick tips on Healthy Snacking for a healthy heart
Banking
PNB CELEBRATES 118TH FOUNDATION DAY
NEW DELHI, APRIL 13 :
PUNJAB National Bank (PNB) celebrated its 118th Foundation Day on Friday at a function here.
Corporate chatter
-ONGC BAGS SCOPE MERITORIOUS AWARD
NEW DELHI, APRIL 13 :
OIL and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) bagged the Gold Trophy of SCOPE Meritorious Award for "Environmental Excellence & Sustainable Development" for the year 2010-11. The accolade was presented by the President of India Mrs Pratibha Devisingh Patil to Mr Sudhir Vasudeva, CMD, ONGC on Friday in New Delhi.
FEBRUARY FACTORY OUTPUT UP 4.1% , JANUARY
DATA
REVISED DOWN TO 1.1 %
Thesynergyonline Economics Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 12 :
FEBRUARY factory output rose 4.1 percent, lower than Citi and Consensus expectations (Citi: 5.8 percent ; Consensus 6.8 percent ) due to a lower print in mining .
Encouragingly, the authorities have corrected the ~2.5X over-reporting in sugar output which led to a 93 percent jump in the food products data reported last month . Consequently, the headline January print stands revised at 1.1 percent v/s 6.8 percent previously reported. Full 3D CSS Text
Automobile
MARUTI SUZUKI UNVEILS 'ERTIGA', INVESTS OVER RS 410 CRORE
NEW DELHI , APRIL 12 " CAR maker
Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday unveiled industry's first Life Utility Vehicle- Ertiga here. With Ertiga, the company formally announced its much- awaited entry in the Utility Vehicle (UV) segment. Ertiga strengthens the product portfolio of the market leader and also creates an all new Life Utility segment at an attractive price point.
Corporate chatter >>
TRAFIGURA INVESTS US$250 IN NOCL REFINERY
Thesynergyonline Corporate Bureau
SINGAPORE, APRIL 12 :
TRAFIGURA Pte Ltd, wholly-owned subsidiary of Trafigura Beheer B.V., said on Thursday it will invest up to US$130 million to pick up equity stake up to approximately 24 percent in the Nagarjuna Oil Corporation Limited (NOCL) oil refinery. The refinery is being constructed at Cuddalore in the
State of Tamil Nadu, India.
Forthcoming RBI Monetary Policy review
Thesnergyonline Banking Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 12 :
LEADING bankers on Thursday hoped the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will lower interest rates in its forthcoming monetary policy review to help ease credit flow to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as high cost of funds in the past two years has dented their competitiveness.
MULTIPLE INTERVERNTIONS REQUIRED IN POWER SECTOR
Chandrajit Banerjee , DG,CII
THE decision of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to look into the problems of the power sector is a welcome step. In recent years, with demand outstripping supply, the woes of the sector have assumed crisis proportions.
Sustainable urban development
Thesynergyonline Economics Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 11 :
THE Minister of Urban Development Mr Kamal Nath, and German Minister for Transport, Building and Urban Development Dr Peter Ramsauer on Wednesday signed a Joint Declaration in the field of Sustainable Urban Development in New Delhi. Dr. Peter Ramsauer is leading a high level German business delegation to India.
Real Hero of the Year 2012 Award for ONGCian
EXTENDS RS 10 LAKH AID TO NGO 'NAMBIKAAI'
Thesynergyonline Corporate Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 11 :
K PARAMESVARAN , an ONGICIan at Cauveri Asset, was recently awarded the Real Hero of the Year 2012 Award by TV18. The award was unique as no nomination was filed for the same and the organizers identified the NGO for the unparalleled service it had rendered to the humanity.
New Cities Summit 2012>>
l
GLOBAL LEADERS DISCUSS FUTURE OF CITIES
CHENNAI, APRIL 10 :
THE New Cities Summit, to be held from May 14 to 16 , 2012 in Paris, will unite global thought leaders, mayors and city managers, leading CEOs and representatives of civil society to discuss one of the most important topics of our time: the future of cities in the 21st century.
Banking>>
OBC REVISES INTEREST RATE ON DEPOSITS AND BASE RATE FOR ADVANCES
NEW DELHI, APRIL 10 :
ORIENTAL Bank of Commerce (OBC) has hiked Senior Citizen’s differential rate to 60 basis points from 50 basis points from April 16, 2012.
What's new>>
FY 11 STATE FINANCES SEE SOME IMPROVEMENT
Thesynergyonline Economics Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 10 :
THE latest report of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on state finances indicates a consolidation in the state fiscal deficit from 2.9 percent of GDP in FY10 to 2.7 percent in FY11. This is in line with the centre’s numbers where, ex of telecom license fees, the headline deficit improved from 6.5 percent in FY10 to 6.2 percent in FY11 (With telecom, the FY11 deficit was lower at 4.9 percent ).
Indo-Pak trade>>
Thesynergyonline Economics Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 09 :
INDIA and Pakistan are working towards issuance of multiple-entry and reporting-free visas for businessmen as part of reducing non-tariff barriers for greater trade and economic ties, Pakistan's high commissioner Shahid Malik said on Monday.
Service Tax and Central Excise>>
STUDY TEAM SET UP TO EXAMINE POSSIBILITY OF COMMON CODE
Thesynergyonline Economics Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 09 :
AS announced by the Union Finance Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee in his Budget speech, a Study Team has been set-up by the Government, under the leadership of Mr . M. K. Gupta to examine the possibility of a common tax code for service tax and central excise, which could be adopted to harmonize the two legislations.
Hospitality and lifestyle chatter>>
NEW DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON OPENS AT GURGAON IN INDIA
Thesynergyonline News Bureau
GURGAON, Delhi NCR, India, APRIL 09 :
HILTON Worldwide has opened a new DoubleTree by Hilton in India. Located in Gurgaon, Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), the DoubleTree by Hilton Gurgaon-New Delhi NCR offers a sophisticated, modern combination of guest services, amenities and technology in a refreshingly spirited and welcoming ambiance.
ONGC TRIPURA ASSET BREAKS RECORD IN PERFORMANCE
Thesynergyonline Corporate Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 09 :
TRIPURA Asset of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has made remarkable achievements in FY 2011-12 in the area of gas production and sales, drilling of wells, work-over, logging operations, etc.
All the figures are the highest in the history of Tripura Asset since its inception.
SPICE BOARD TO SET UP 10 SPICE PARKS BY 2012-END
Thesynergyonline Economics Bureau
NEW DELHI,APRIL 08 :
IN an endeavour to promote exports of spices from India Spice Board of India, the nodal organization of Ministry of Commerce, Govt of India, will establish 10 spice parks across the most strategic locations in India by the end of 2012. A total of Rs. 167 core are earmarked to invest in the spices parks out of which Rs. 75 crore are already invested in three completed spices parks in Chhihdwara in MP, Puttady in Kerela and in Jodhpur.
Fashion and lifestyle
THE BODY SHOP LAUNCHES A NEW BEAUTY
MOVEMENT:
BEAUTY WITH HEART
NEW DELHI, APRIL 08 :
THE Body Shop, 21st Century's iconic brand , launched a new beauty movement called Beauty With Heart that will inspire individuals everywhere and transform the boundaries of beauty.
AMEND ARCHAIC LAWS FOR HEALTHY FINANCIAL SECTOR : ASSOCHAM
Thesynergyonline Economic Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 07 :
THE legal regime governing forward and option contracts in securities of Indian companies is archaic and needs immediate revamping for a healthy financial sector, industry body ASSOCHAM said.
Foreign trade
INDO-VIETNAM TRADE TO REACH $7 BILLION BY 2015
NEW DELHI, APRIL 06 :
THE two-way trade between India and Vietnam is likely to reach $7 billion by 2015 from four billion dollars last year, Indian ambassador Ranjit Rae said on Friday.
CLEAR , CONSISTENT POLICY FRAMEWORK NEEDED FOR QFIs
Thesynergyonline Economic Bureau
NEW DELHI,APRIL 05 :
A clear and consistent policy framework is required to iron out multiplicity of regulations for qualified foreign investors (QFIs), industry body ASSOCHAM said on Thursday.
CHENNAI REAL ESTATE DRIVEN BY END USERS
T
NEW DELHI, APRIL O5 :
CHENNAI real estate continues to be driven by end users and has shown good progress in terms of sales in the last 3-6 months. With the mega plan to expand the city, it will be one of the most lucrative markets in the years to come. This was the viewpoint of industry stalwart, S. Ramakrishnan of MARG Properties when he was speaking as the expert at the Gurutalk chat forum of MagicBricks.com.
DISH TV OFFERS IPL SET MAX HD FOR FREE
NEW DELHI, APRIL 05 :
WITH the maximum number of HD channels and services, Dish TV brings bonanza time for sports lovers offering IPL in HD feed free for their HD customer base. Dish TV India-Asia's largest DTH operator; bring the Indian Premiere league (IPL) action in high definition (HD) on SET Max with no cost.
ALBEIT IN EXPANSION MODE MARCH PMI SLOWS BY 1.9 POINTS TO 54.7
Thesynergyonline Economic Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 04 :
WHILE still in expansion mode, the moderation in the Purchases Managers Index (PMI ) seen last month continued in March with the index down 1.9pts, resulting in the headline reading at 54.7. This was reflected in a drop in both the current and forward looking indicators. Current indicators as reflected in the output fell 4.2 points to 56.3 – a sharp drop since the 60 reading in January.
NEW DELHI, APRIL 04 :
WITH the Ministry of tourism targeting over 12 percent growth rate in in-bound as well as domestic tourists, it has been projected that tourism sector will generate additional jobs of about 2.5 crore, both direct and indirect, in the 12th Fiver year Plan, stated Union Minister for Tourism Mr Subodh Kant Sahai while presenting National Awards for excellence in hospitality education for the year 2010-11, here on Wednesday.
UAE AND INDIA SIGN LABOUR CONTRACT
Thesynergyonline Economy Bureau
Thesynergyonline Economic Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 04 :
THE UAE Ministry of Labour and India's Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs on Wednesday signed a protocol at Abu Dhabi to streamline the admission of Indian contract workers by way of an electronic contract registration and validation system.
'CONVERSION BY CO INTO LLP SHOULD BE TAX NEUTRAL'
NEW DELHI, APRIL 04 :
INDUSTRY chamber ASSOCHAM said today there should be no capital gain tax if a large number of companies have to be encouraged to convert into limited liability partnerships (LLPs) and presumptive tax provisions should be extended to them.
India economy
Q3 FY12 BOP IN THE RED, TRENDS AND PRESSURE ON INR TO CONTNUE IN FY13
Thesynergyonline Economic Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 03 :
SIMILAR to trends in 1H FY12, higher oil and gold imports resulted in the 3Q FY12 trade deficit widening to US$47.7 billion . This offset the rise in invisibles to US$28.3 billion (remittances + software exports), thus resulting in the current account deficit (CAD) touching an all-time high of US$19.4 billion .
Kalyanmayee Silver Jubilee
FASHION SHOW FEATURES 20 FEMALE MODELS FROM AII FAMILY
NEW DELHI, APRIL 03 : AIRPORT Authority of India's (AAI's) extended arm "Kalyanmayee - A Women Welfare Association" celebrated its 25th year by conducted a first ever Fashion Show and a Flower Show at a function where Mr Rajiv Shukla, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs was the chief guest and Ms Anuradha Prasad was the guest of honour.
FY 2011-12
BHEL NET PROFIT UP 21.2% AT RS 6868 CRORE
NEW DELHI, APRIL 3 : THE net profit (PAT) of Bhjarat Heavy Electricals rose 21.2 percent at Rs 6,868 crore as against Rs 5,665 crore in the previous year. The compay paid interim equity dividend of 136 percent for 2011-12, informed Mr B P Rao, Chairman and Managing Director of BHEL at a media conference here on Tuesday.
TALISMA , S1 CONSULTING OF AUSTRALIA TIE UP
NEW DELHI, APRIL 03 :
TALISMA Corporation , a fully- owned subsidiary of Campus Management Corp., a major player in enterprise software and services for education institutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with S1 Consulting, Australia's consulting practice in the higher education sector.
EON ELECTRIC DEMERGES METERING/POWER BUSINESS
Thesynergyonline Power Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 02 :
ELECTRICAL equipment major Eon Electric (formerly Indo Asian Fusegear ), has demerged its energy meter and power generation business into a separate entity named, Advance Metering Technology . The demerger will come into effect from the appointed date of April 1, 2011.
INDO-DUTCH TIES IN MARITIME SECTOR TO GROW : VASAN
Thesynergyonline Economic Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 02 :
IN view of the huge dredging requirements on the Indian Ports, the Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) is planning to procure two 9000 cubic metres hopper capacity dredgers in the years to come.
'MYANMAR BY-ELECTION AN AVENUE TO CLOSER INTEGRATION WITH GLOCBAL COMMUNITY'
NEW DELHI, APRIL 02 :
INDUSTRY body ASSOCHAM described Myanmar's largely successful by-election as an avenue to closer integration with the international community and regional bodies like ASEAN and BIMSTEC.
INDIA- UK TRADE AND INVESTMENT TO GET A BOOST
NEW DELHI, APRIL 02 :
THE Finance Ministers of the UK and India, met in the fifth round of annual economic and financial dialogue. The talks included senior representatives of finance ministries and regulatory bodies. Ways to strengthen mutual cooperation and further boost trade and investment between the two countries were discussed.
Appointment
Thesynergyonline Power Bureau
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NEW DELHI, APRIL 02 :
ON April 01, 2012 Mr Ravi Prakash Singh has assumed the charge of Director (Personnel) of Power Grid Corporation of India (PowerGrid .
Prior to taking up this assignment, he was heading the Eastern Region –II office in the capacity of Executive Director. He is Mechanical Engineer by profession.
Automobile
AUDI SALES GROWTH 47 % IN MARCH, 2012
Thesynergyonline Automobile Bureau
NEW DELHI, APRIL 01 :
AUDI, , the German luxury car manufacturer, delivered 2269 cars in India between January to March 2012 , a growth of 41 percent over the same period last year (1611 cars: Jan- Mar 2011).
OVER 82% OF WOMEN WRESTLE WITH HOUSEHOLD BUDGET
Thesynergyonline Economic Bureau
NEW DELHI, MARCH 31 :
ABOUT 82 percent of women find finances getting tighter to manage the household budget due to hike in the prices of big-ticket appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerator and air-conditioners from April, reveals the ASSOCHAM survey.
ONGC SIGNS MOU WITH CONOPHILIPS
NEW DELHI, MARCH 31 :
OIL and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) , India and ConocoPhillips, USA, two E&P majors have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation in exploration and development of shale resources in India, North America and elsewhere besides deepwater opportunities in estern offshore India.
YAMAHA POSTS 15.6% DOMESTIC SALES IN MARCH
NEW DELHI, MARCH 31 :
TRIGGERED
product line-up as well as an upturn in consumer sentiment, India Yamaha Motor has registered a growth of 15.6 percent in domestic sales during March 2012 as compared to the corresponding period last year. It sold 29,819 units in March 2012 as against 25,786 units sold in March 2011 in the domestic markets.
NEW DELHI, MARCH 31 :
PUNJAB National Bank (PNB) has revised interest rates on Foreign Currency Non- Resident (FCNR) Deposits Scheme from April 1, 2012.
HIGHER OIL PRCE TO WEIGH ON ECONOMY
Thesynergyonline Economic Bureau
NEW DELHI, MARCH 30 :
AS tensions with Iran mount, forecasts for Brent crude has been raised from US$110/$ to US$125/$ in 2012. Given India's high energy dependence on Iran (the second-largest source of crude imports), higher oil would take a toll on the economy through several key channels.
'SUSPENSION OF POSCO CLEARANCE DISTRUBING’
NEW DELHI, MARCH 30 :
INDUSTRY body ASSOCHAM said suspension of the environmental clearance granted to Posco’s mega steel project in Odisha by the National Green Tribunal is disturbing, especially in view of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s recent assurance to leading businessmen in Seoul that they must have faith in India notwithstanding the delays.
NEW DELHI, MARCH 30 :
Chief of Army staff V K Singh on Friday called for reversing 70 per cent of India’s defence requirements being met through imports and urged private sector to set up a strong production base to achieve the challenging target of 70 per cent localisation.
'INDIA TO BE THE LARGEST ECONOMY OF THE WORLD BY 2050'
Thesynergyonline Economy Bureau
NEW DELHI, MARCH 29 :
QUALITY of life, knowledge and influence, and economic activity are the key factors for the ultra-wealthy investing in property, says Knight Frank and Citi Private Bank's sixth Wealth Report.
RUSSIAN VEDIC CENTRE OFFICIALS SEEK SUPPORT FROM PRESIDENT OF INDIA
NEW DELHI, MARCH 29 :
THE officials of Russia's biggest Vedic Culture Centre and largest Hindu temple, that is facing eviction in St. Petersburg, on Thursday met India’s President, Pratibha Patil, in a bid to seek support and possible assistance to resolve the situation.
KARTAVYA HEALTHEON LAUNCHES CHRONIC DISEASES MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN INDIA
NEW DELHI, MARCH 29 :
KARTAVYA Healtheon, a health management company, launched its chronic disease management services in India. With its concept by adding care to cure, it offers patient management service to individuals suffering from chronic illnesses.
GAIL INKS PACT WITH ITPL BANGALORE
Thesynergyonline Corporate Bureau
BANGALORE, MARCH 28 :
GAIL (India) has signed a gas transmission agreement (GTA) with Information Technology Park Ltd (ITPL), Bangalore on Tuesday for supply around 60,000 scmd of natural gas.
Thesynergyonline Health Bureau
YOUR eyes are the window to your soul. What story are your eyes telling?
The eyes are often the first area of the face to age. Nothing makes you look older and tired than puffy bags under your eyes or wrinkles around your eyes.
VERBATIM UNVEILS SATA II INTERNAL SSD IN INDIAN MARKET
NEW DELHI, MARCH 28 :
VERBATIM , the Japanese IT major, launched its SATA II Internal SSD in Indian market. The newly launched internal SSD characterises as rugged, fast and quiet operation. It is equipped with SATA II interface which offers speed up to 3GB/sec.
CEPM-PMA HONORARARY FELLOWSHIP FOR ONGC CMD
NEW DELHI, MARCH 28 :
THE Chairman and Managing Director of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Mr Sudhir Vasudeva, was conferred on Centre for Excellence in Project Management - Project Management Associates (CEPM - PMA) Fellowship on the the opening ceremony of the 12th branch of Project Management Associates (PMA), the national project management professional society for India, held in New Delhi.
ONGC SIGNS MOU WITH MOPNG FOR 2012-13
NEW DELHI, MARCH 28:
STATE-RUN Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) for its performance evaluation parameters and targets for the year 2012-13.
GAIL SIGNS ANNUAL MOU WITH MOPNG
NEW DELHI, MARCH 27 :
GAIL (India) has set a target of transmitting 121.55 MMMMSCMD and marketing 85.75 MMSCMD of natural gas from domestic sources and through LNG route in the fiscal 2012-13 under the Annual Memorandum of Understanding signed with Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas for performance targets for the year 2012-13.
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Attitude quotes
The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers.- M. Scott Peck
My life is in the hands of any fool who makes me lose my temper. - Joseph Hunter
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our fear, our presence automatically liberates others.- Marianne Williamson
Happiness comes when you believe in what you are doing, know what you are doing, and love what you are doing.- Brian Tracy
If you are irritated by every rub, how will your mirror be polished?- Rumi
Our attitude in the face of life's challenges determines our suffering or our freedom.- Tara Brach
Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today's mighty oak is yesterday's nut that held its ground.- Rosa Parks
In one minute you can change your attitude and in that minute you can change your entire day.- Spencer Johnson
He is able who thinks he is able.- Buddha
You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you. James Allen
May you grow up to be righteous, may you grow up to be true. May you always know the truth and see the lights surrounding you. May you always be courageous, stand upright and be strong. May you stay forever young.- Bob Dylan
Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance towards the summit keeps the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes are to be observed from each new vantage point.-Harold B. Melchart
Where there is a will, there is a way. If there is a chance in a million that you can do something, anything, to keep what you want from ending, do it. Pry the door open or, if need be, wedge your foot in that door and keep it open.- Pauline Kael
Your beliefs pave your way to success or block you.- Marsha Sinetar
When there is genuine vision (as opposed to the all-too-familiar "vision statement"), people excel, and learn, not because they are told to, but because they want to.- Peter Senge
"Famous remarks are very seldom quoted correctly." - Simeon Strunsky
A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.
- Edward Abbey
The first key to wisdom is constant and frequent questioning, for by doubting we are led to question and by questioning we arrive at the truth. - Peter Abelard
I never said I had no idea about most of the things you said I had no idea about.
- Elliot Abrams
To love someone, you would have to have Hate them. To hate them, you would have to have cared for them. And to Care for them, you would have to have Loved them.
- Christopher Acedillo
A bad day only comes in your own hands.
- Christopher Acedillo
Never fear the unknown, fear only the everlasting.
- Christopher Acedillo
Life after death can neither pronunciate time nor fear.
- Christopher Acedillo
Without friends is no water, without a family is no blood, and without a mind is no body.
- Christopher Acedillo
How would we know how much a person made a difference in our lives if we never experienced the time without them? We ignore its possibilities, accept its presence and prepare for what is yet to come. Let us learn to give gratitude for what speaks the softest.
- Christopher Acedillo
Intelligence lies within a creative mind, Not extensive memory.
- Christopher Acedillo
The only simularities in this world is how everything is different.
- Christopher Acedillo
We are marveled how sand can simply slip from our fingers and how easily it is swallowed by the sea.
- Christopher Acedillo
Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely. - Lord (John Emerich Edward Dalberg) Acton
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