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The Economic Times 

Foreign companies may get to offer Esops to staff in local arms

Foreign companies may be allowed to float IDRs; earmark a percentage for employees here.

M800 to take on Tatas' Rs 1-lakh car

Maruti plans to cut price by Rs 60,000 to stay streets ahead.

Citi, HDFC Bank draw up plans for closer ties


Precursor to bigger deal? No, says HDFC.

The Hindu Business Line
 Gail favours market rates for gas pricing

Submits proposal to high-level Petroleum Ministry committee.

Chidambaram unveils plan for IMF reform 

India's alternative plan necessitated by 'the volatility of the market exchange rates'.

C-DOT Alcatel to roll out Wi-Max gear
 

World's first consumer premise equipment to be launched by April.

The Financial Express


Individuals still prefer bank deposits 

Percentage share of household savings to bank deposits increased from 36% in 2004-05 to 47% in 2005-06.

Penny stocks outpace Sensex in run to 12K


The Sensex gained less than 9% in little over a year, the Mid-cap and Small-cap indices were up 14% and 13%, respectively.

2,200 pumps down shutters


Indefinite strike from today to protest against sales tax.

  

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First Published: Sep 18 2006 | 8:47 AM IST

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