In 2006, FCI's procurement fell sharply to 9.2 million tonnes from 14.8 million tonnes in the previous year, forcing the government to import 5.5 million tonnes.
With fuel cost soaring to new highs, automobile firms are launching hybrid models to tackle the problem.
Kirana shops and greengrocers have found a new challenge to grapple with.
Kirana shops and greengrocers have found a new challenge to grapple with.
Milk powder Exports of 65,000 tonnes threatened, milk prices fall Re 1 a litre.
The car will adhere to the small car norms as specified by the union budget and thereby will benefit from the 16 per cent excise duty.
With the diesel-powered vehicles looking to form a large chunk of the automobile market in the next three to four years, Ford India is planning to set up a diesel engine facility in its existing 350 acre complex in Chennai.
A passenger travelling in a cycle rickshaw can now have the luxury of sipping a Coke or Pepsi apart from listening to music via a headphone while he travels.
Luxury car manufacturer DaimlerChrysler's Indian subsidiary Mercedes is all set to introduce the new C-Class in the domestic market by early 2008.
With more than 60 per cent of the country's 109 crore population concentrated in rural areas, companies do not want to miss the growing business opportunity.
A day after the finance ministry cut import duties on a variety of product categories, top manufacturers of zinc -- Hindustan Zinc and Binani Zinc -- slashed prices.
The first discordant note has just been struck in actor Abhishek Bachchan's new-year symphony, which had thus far been about the success of Guru and his engagement to sweetheart and co-star Aishwarya Rai.
Maruti Udyog is planning to export the diesel engines manufactured in Manesar, Haryana, to its European car assembly plant in Hungary to cater to the local markets there.
India's largest automobile manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki is planning to launch the company's entry-level sports utility vehicle, Jimny in the country by the year-end.
General Motors subsidiary Chevrolet will introduce a diesel engine option in Optra by April-May this year. Currently, the car is only available with petrol engine.
The sugar industry is now awaiting a subsidy from the government to make exports viable, as prices have fallen in the international market.
The recent tie-up between ITC and Japanese trading company Marubeni would focus on China, Vietnam and the Philippines apart from Japanese and the domestic market.
Germany-based luxury coach manufacturer DaimlerChrysler's subsidiary Mercedes Benz is planning to launch its high-end premier bus Tourismo in India by 2008.
Discounted schemes withdrawn on days when load is heavy; Trai not happy.
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