Posts Tagged ‘country’

GST in Parliament: Now, will it be rolled out in April ‘12?

In the first step to the rollout of the country’s largest indirect tax reform, the constitutional amendment bill for Goods and Services Tax (GST) was tabled in Parliament today. Satya Poddar, Ernst Young, discusses the impact of the move.

What are options for high speed internet for someone moving to the country wher there is no cable/dsl?

There is no cable or dsl run to this location and there is not scheduled to be any in the near future. What internet access options would I have? I’veheard of something called an “air card”, but cannot find any info on it….any help would be appreciated

Dell revenues in India nearing $2 billion: CEO

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Dell Inc’s annual revenue in India is nearing $2 billion and the world’s No. 2 maker of personal computers plans to add more staff in the country, its chief executive said.

Japan to release 22-days of oil reserves: trade ministry

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan will allow the release of an additional 22 days’ worth of crude oil from privately held reserves, its trade ministry said, in a bid to ease energy shortages in parts of the country devastated by a massive earthquake and tsunami.

Supply-chain woes hit more Sony plants, Rio expansion plans

TOKYO (Reuters) – A shortage of parts will force Sony Corp to cut production or suspend output at five more plants in Japan following the country’s catastrophic earthquake this month that has hit the global supply chain.

Q+A: Can Japan handle huge relief and reconstruction costs?

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan faces a mammoth disaster relief and reconstruction effort after its worst-ever earthquake triggered a tsunami that devastated the country’s northeastern coast, killing thousands and spawning a severe nuclear crisis.

Indian IT cos recall staff from Bahrain

Indian IT giants like TCS, Infosys and Wipro have decided to call back their employees from Bahrain, following the political unrest in the country.

Sharad Pawar seeks FM intervention to permit sugar export

Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has sought permission to allow sugar exports immediately saying this would help the industry to pay cane growers. In a letter to Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Pawar said, “The estimated sugar production of 24.5 million tons (MT) would now be nearly 25 MT, more than the estimated consumption of 22 MT during 2010-11 sugar seasons.“ “Considering committed exports under the advance license scheme (ALS) of 1.2 MT, there is still a exportable surplus of 1.3 MT in the country,“ he said.

CBDT chief for quick payment of IT refunds

Issuance of about 15 lakh income tax refunds to taxpayers across the country has become a bone of contention between the I-T department and CBDT, with the Board chairman issuing instructions that failure in this task will be reflected in the `performance` of Chief Commissioners and Commissioners of the department. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chairman Sudhir Chandra has sent several letters to the top officers of the I-T department as he has found that the `progress of issue of refunds is far below expectation.`

Lanco Infratech arm synchronizes 600 MW power plant

Lanco Infratech announced that Lanco Anpara Power, a Group Company, has successfully synchronized unit-I (600 MW) Mar. 19, 2011.

UN Security Council approves no-fly zone over Libya

UN Security Council has approved a no-fly zone over Libya as it passed a resolution authorising `all necessary measures` for protecting civilians there from Mummar Gaddafi`s forces. Ten of the 15-member body voted in favour of the resolution which impose a no-fly zone and allow for bombing of targets inside the country.

India needs a minister for infrastructure: Deepak Parekh

Deepak Parekh, has said that India should use its forex reserves for funding in infrastructure. He added that the country needs a separate ministry for infrastructure.

Consumer durable retailers see no supply constraints

Indian consumer durable retailers see no supply constraints due to Japan’s earthquake and tsunami that hit the north of the country on Friday, reports Business Standard.

China Overseas Land’s shares up sharply

HONG KONG, March 18 (Reuters) – Shares of China Overseas Land, the country’s largest developer by market value, wereup more than 2 percent on Friday after its net profit in 2010rose by two thirds.