Chemicals: Expect import duty reduction on feedstock

Chemical industry growth will be primarily driven by domestic consumption because per capita consumption of most of the chemicals is much lower than global averages. Current Status The chemical......

Capital goods: To have cascading effect on infra thrust

The focus of Union Budget 2014-15 on infrastructure development by addressing some of issues and giving an idea of directional approach along with boost for domestic manufacturing sector with......

Now, bacteria to produce diesel on demand

In a breakthrough, researchers claim to have discovered a method to make bacteria produce diesel on demand. While the technology developed by the University of Exeter, with support from Shell,......

Chlor-Alkali: Customs duty burden on thermal coal

Chlor-Alkali: Budget 2013-14 AnalysisBudget Provisions Increase in surcharge from 5 per cent to 10 per cent on domestic companies whose taxable income exceeds Rs 10 crore. In case of foreign......