News Digest: Top Newspaper Headlines

The Economic Times 

Companies may not need non-promoter holding of 25% to stay listed

Sebi looking at new norm of Rs 1, 000 crore market capitalisation or two crore public shares.

FM, bank chiefs to talk liquidity, do a rate check

FM to meet bank chiefs on March 23.

GE Shipping demerger likely to be delayed

All clients yet to okay transfer of contracts to Great Offshore.

The Hindu Business Line

ECBs by Indian companies may cross $15 billion this fiscal 

Domestic fund raising too going on at hectic pace.

Sebi's rating plan fails to lure IPO companies

Of more than 40 IPOs likely to the market, only 4 companies have taken the test exercise.

'Bring more oil outlets under thirs party norm', says Deora

Move suggested to prevent adulteration of petroleum products.

The Financial Express

Sebi plans single authority for enquiry and adjudication

Proposed body will have quasi-judicial status; Sebi board to discuss issue today.

Centre asks BSNL to pick consultant for IPO 

Chances of an IPO by BSNL have bridhtened, with the contours of the BSNL-MTNL merger becoming clear.

'GI protection should come with a rider'  

India is interested as it wants to protect its Darjeeling tea, Basmati rice and Alphanso mangoes.

Daily News & Analysis

Over $2 billion of Gulf money heads for India   

High liquidity leaves West Asian investors with few avenues.

IPO harvest has been good in '06 

Among the few losers were Gitanjali Gems & Jagran Prakashan.

PwC report pointer to long-term bull market    

But government is doing little to ensure the wheels of growth are well greased.

The Times of India

April to witness March of IPOs  

Big opportunity for investors as companies line up Rs 10,000 crore issues.

Tax tribunal to step on gas 

Pendency can be reduced if the ceiling for appeals is hiked from Rs 2 lakh.

Going on shopping spree? Keep PAN card handy  

Taxmen set things in order before hunting trip.