As of 30 June 2009
Zone Projects Rs. Crore
Northern
5,166
5,29,214
Eastern
5,531
13,82,573
Western
10,966
11,34,974
Southern
8,526
1,045,536
Multi-States/Unallocated
636
3,04,927
All Sectors 30,825 43,97,224
 
 As of 30 June 2009
Sectors Projects Rs. Crore
Manufacturing
3,820
11,10,169
Mining
659
1,13,770
Electricity
1,670
13,90,840
Services & Utilities
23,554
15,57,881
Irrigation
1,122
2,24,563
All Sectors 30,825 43,97,224
 
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q MSEB to invest in DPC's second phase only after its completion in 2001  
q Gontermann-Peipers to double forged roll capacity  
q Kaiga nuclear unit commences commercial power generation  
q SPV for Ahmedabad-Vadodara expressway project  
q L&T plans development centre near Pune  
q Pakistan envisages Rs.700 billion investment to achieve six per cent growth  
q MTV and Asia Online launch MTVindia.com  
q Fabria.com launched in India  
q Softpro Systems to set up development centre for US-based SIS  
q AP draft Industrial Policy  
q LNG on CIF basis sought for Dakshin Bharat Energy Consortium  
q Hotel companies in the process of increasing their capacities  
q Mukta Arts to set up film institute  
q Portal on rubber to be launched on 15 November  
q An online procurement tool for the medical industry to be launched  
q Enron's plan to trade in power opposed by Power Ministry  
q Hyundai to invest $350 million in India  
q Electricite de France (EdF) considers rejoining Bhadrawati Project  
q Three companies in the fray for Mumbai port's chemical berth  
q Gujarat government launches Rs.4,477 crore Gujarat Infrastructure Fund.  
q Power project developers in Andhra Pradesh asked not to use naphtha  
q CoS clears LNG draft policy  
q Multipartite agreement signed for Raichur Thermal Power Station  
q Gujarat Agro Policy: October 2000  
q Tisco plans to invest Rs.10 crore in city amenities in Jamshedpur  
q Wockhardt sets up training centre near Aurangabad  
q Southern Railways OFC project to be commissioned by October end 2000  
q FIs sanctions & disbursements seen higher in April-July 2000  
q R Systems International to set up two ODCs  
q Surana Telecom to manufacture polyolefin, heat-shrinkable profiles  
q Konkan and Central Railways to emulate 'Palace on Wheels'  
q BILT outlines Rs.300 crore expansion plan  
q Cost escalation in NHDP on account of rise in petroleum prices  
q World Bank to fund more than $3 billion worth of projects in India  
q IOC mulls expansion of Savli Power Project  
q Haryana invites Korean investment in the State's infrastructure  
q Italy keen on investing in Maharashtra through JVs.  
q Investment plan of Pakistan's Board of Investment approved  
q B2B portal developed for SMEs in Andhra Pradesh  
q Tudor India plans two wheeler battery unit  
q ADB interested in extending financial support to Railtel project  
q Ennore Port's equity fixed at Rs.300 crore  
q Indian power sector gets $250 million ADB aid  
q India invites Italian investment  
q Hanjung of Korea shows interest in Yamunagar Power Project  
q Madras HC stays TNEB's decision to terminate the escrow cover to Videocon Power  
q Tatas, Totalfina review LNG project  
q Dubai firm bags Rock Garden project  
q Tea processing plant by National Tea Research Institute of Pakistan  
q HPCL almost finalises deal with CMS Energy for 500 MW power project  
q Mega village road connectivity scheme to be launched soon  
q Supreme plans to invest Rs.36 crore in capital expenditure  
q Maharashtra government plans to set up floriculture estates  
q SIMS would launch domestic call centre in Delhi  
q Supreme Court gives go-ahead to Sardar Sarovar Project  
q BP to supply LNG to Kakinada LNG terminal  
q Modi Enterprises plans to enter broadband technology services  
q Central Government Power Policy  
q Gas supply agreement for Assam gas cracker project on 19 October  
q Bhoruka Power plans 100 MW gas-based power plant  
q Madhya Pradesh demands Rs.15,000 crore for road development  
q Gati outlines Rs.100 crore capital expansion plan  
q EPL to implement Rs.62 crore water supply project in Gujarat  
q Enron seeks government approval to quit oil and gas operations  
q Negotiations on with ADB for funds for highway project  
q Radico postpones foray into branded beer  
q World Bank to provide $446 million credit for highway, education projects  
q Dighi and Revas port development plans cleared  
q Government gives final clearance to Bhatinda Refinery Project  
q Maharashtra State Government Power Policy: January 1996  
q Qatar agrees to supply LNG to Dahej terminal at Gujarat from 2003  
q DoT to invest $38 billion by 2005  
q Andhra Pradesh to invest Rs.90 crore in livestock schemes  
q Bharat Sanchar Nigam formed  
q Karnataka power projects to have reverse escrow account  
q APTransco commissions 400 kV transmission line  
q Centre approves Rs.120 crore IT plan for Delhi  
q FDI in insurance sector under automatic route  
q Gas Supply Arrangement for Assam Gas Cracker Project signed  
q Global Weighing completes 58 weigh bridge projects for Gujarat  
q FIs may be asked to pick up stake in phase-II of Dabhol project  
q Norms for Special Economic Zones liberalised  
q Transtream sets up arm in India  
q Tarini to invest Rs.75 crore for setting up kiosks for the Railways  
q Draft Steel Policy within three months  
q Magus to set up call centre in Mumbai  
q Indian Hotels plans Rs.138 crore investments  
q India and Australia sign MoU for promoting investments in the IT sector  
q Government clears 37 FDI proposals worth Rs.2,620 crore  
q Finance Ministry sets deadline for early resolution of pending power projects  
q Korean-Japanese consortium lowest bidder for Delhi Metro project  
q Indo-Oman fertiliser project may be revived  
q Al Manhal to invest about $2 billion in the Gopalpur complex project  
q GAIL to invest Rs.2,500 crore for setting up LNG pipeline in Maharashtra  
q Indian Aluminium to expand Hirakud smelting capacity  
q Rajasthan to tone down annual plan size  
q More roads to be upgraded to national highway level in Bihar  
q Syntel planning Rs.300 crore investment in Maharashtra  
q Lanco Kondapalli Power commissions 340 MW power unit  
q Alandur sewage plant in Tamil Nadu to be ready by 2001 end  
q ONGC interested in buying Enron's stake in Panna, Mukta and Tapti oil fields  
q Gramophone launches Hamaracd.com  
q Kumar Organic's new production wing commissioned  
q Ministry undertakes study for second phase of Ennore port  
q Three IBRD-aided projects cleared by the Central Government  
q LIC, GIC pick up 10 per cent equity in Tirupur water project  
q Government projects delayed: CII  
q BHEL bags Rs.365 crore contract for Raichur Thermal Power Station  
q SAFE to be commissioned by 2001 end  
q Government to spend Rs.900 crore on highway development this fiscal  
q Indo Rama to commence work on Karnataka plant within six months  
q Madura Garments plans overseas venture  
q Grasim Industries planning cement unit in Punjab  
q GAIL negotiating with telecom operators for OFC network  
q Primus Telecom to set up call centres in India  
q Faber Heatkraft to set up 20 outlets in India  
q MRVC identifies innovative means of funding 14 projects  
q Tata Teleservices approaches IDBI-led consortium for Rs.1,050 crore loan  
q Atari Institute of Technology plans to invest Rs.5 crore in its Noida educational centre  
q IOC plans foray into the telecom sector  
q Western Railway to lay tracks for sea port cargo traffic  
q Deepak Fertilisers to increase capacity by 70,000 tpa  
q Finance Ministry sets conditions for guaranteeing private power projects  
q New Industrial Policy for Gujarat  
q NHAI invites pre-qualification bids for highway project in Rajasthan  
q HECL to invest Rs.35 crore in new hubs  
q NTPC's Anta project may be delayed  
q Maharashtra government plans Rs.300 crore IWTS  
q IRDA issues licences to three private sector insurance companies  
q JobsAhead.com plans office in the USA  
q Centre sanctions funds for rural water supply programme in HP  
q Synfosys Business Solutions plans expansion of business activities  
q Railways to start work on the Delhi-Kanpur signal modernisation project  
q Gujarat chief minister ready to approach World Bank and ADB for SSP  
q Bharti and SingTel to lay $650 million submarine cable  
q Government gives nod to 26 proposals worth Rs.196 crore of FDI  
q Maharashtra planning Rs.4,000 crore bagasse-based power project  
q Uttar Pradesh government to give capital subsidy to SSI units  
q Shyam Telelink to invest Rs.1,000 crore in Rajasthan  
q Government identifying projects for speedy clearance  
q NetPlane commissions R&D unit  
q Tayal group plans Rs.350 crore expansion  
q Jindal Steel planning power capacity expansion  
q DD ties up for news portal with Sify  
q Government clears FDI proposals worth Rs.3,000 crore in October 2000  
q BHEL lone bidder for NTPC’s Rihand project  
q Hy-Grade Pellets planning capacity expansion  
q Snowcem plans overseas projects  
q Sashak to set up precious metal plant in MP  
q Roofit Industries to commission two plants for plaster products  
q Care Connections launches NRI service portal  
q iPath to launch ISP services in Kerala  
q Maharashtra government launches mahapwd.com  
q Andhra Pradesh to invest Rs.1,700 crore in power transmission  
q Five companies shortlisted for Dahej LNG project  
q Manipur Annual Plan for 2000-01 fixed at Rs.451 crore  
q Nabard sanctions Rs.307 crore to nine states  
q Shell to set up ethylene cracking plant in Mumbai  
q GAIL pumps LPG through Jamnagar-Loni pipeline  
q Pan India plans Rs.560 crore investment  
q NDDB to invest Rs.1,000 crore in dairy co-operatives  
q MSEB to issue NOC for Saphale project  
q AP expects Rs.500 crore private investments in tourism  
q Gujarat Industrial Policy: November 2000  
q Analog to invest $50 million in IPDC  
q Trai recommends separate frequency for fourth operator  
q Chandigarh signs MoU with Microsoft  
q J&K to invest Rs.30.22 crore in its water supply schemes  
q Domino’s Pizza plans investment abroad  
q McDonalds plans Rs.350 crore investment in India  
q CPT to develop cargo handling facilities at Sagar  
q Tamil Nadu seeks clearance for Chennai airport proposal  
q Hindustan Copper to expand, seeks government support  
q MP government embarks on Rs.250 crore IT education project  
q Reliance, Ispat power projects to get escrow cover  
q Concor plans to set up an ICD in Vizag  
q PFC to float $5 billion overseas fund  
q Siyaram Silk mulls expansion  
q Moradabad road project attains financial closure  
q Bharti-SingTel $650 million submarine cable project progresses  
q NHAI invites pre-qualification bids for Jaipur bypass  
q Tatas plan to invest Rs.5,000 crore in telecom and e-biz  
q Wockhardt plans to increase the production of vitamin B12  
q Excel and Stemcor plan steel portal  
q Dedicated road fund on the anvil  
q NHPC to levy surcharge to fund capacity addition  
q Nabard sanctions Rs.68 crore to two development projects in TN  
q Work on Sardar Sarovar Dam to begin today  
q Kvaerner wins Delhi Metro contract  
q Nortel to invest $350 million in India  
q Intertec plans to set up subsidiaries abroad  
q National Panasonic and Ansal to set up brand retail outlets  
q Centre moots proposal to set up a Rs.1,000 crore Medicinal Plants Board  
q Pakistan BoI to be reconstituted  
q Environment Clearance will be mandatory for 60 industries in Sri Lanka  
q Karnataka government warned against creating LNG based power  
q Indo-American Holiday Resorts bags resort project in AP  
q National Highway Circle invites pre-qualification bids for the construction of a bridge  
q Satyam Infoway launches teawebex.com  
q NDDB to set up auction centre for fruits and vegetables in Bangalore  
q GSPC and Reliance power projects in Gujarat to get escrow cover  
q FM may revise VCF guidelines  
q TVS-Suzuki to invest Rs.150 crore in Mysore unit  
q Chhattisgarh -- India's 26th state -- formed  
q Another private airline to start operations by March 2001  
q Microsoft to set up three software laboratories in India  
q Karvy Consultants to launch finance portal  
q Truck terminal being planned in Andhra Pradesh  
q Bharti plans $800 million investments in new fixed line and cellular telecom projects  
q Four EPZs given status of SEZs  
q India invites Japanese investment in telecom sector  
q Ford to set up IT centre in Chennai  
q Pakistan and China sign S&T Co-operation Protocol  
q DSIDC to set up 20 cybercafes  
q Kerala to have three more IT parks  
q Infosys City inaugurated in Bangalore  
q Government invites bids for radio spectrum management  
q KDA invites bids for the construction of Mandhana-Bhounti bypass  
q National Textile Policy: 2000 announced  
q Cabinet clears 49 per cent foreign equity ceiling in DTH services  
q Sterling to offer 60 DTH channels  
q Neyveli Lignite plans to set up power plant with GMDC  
q SAIF invites Indian investment under new "visa" scheme  
q Polo Builders to enter hospitality and IT sectors  
q Delhi-Noida toll bridge to be ready by February 2001  
q Diamond processing unit in Bangladesh  
q Utkal Alumina project facing environmental problems  
q Jamnagar-Loni pipeline to be commissioned by December 2000  
q Exatt Communications to invest $50 million to become a FSP  
q National Textile Policy 2000: November 2000 (Full text)  
q Power ministry to allot power from Bhutan power project to eastern region  
q Kshema Technologies to invest Rs.30 crore  
q Peak XV Networks to set up infrastructure facility in Bangalore  
q Essar to hive off Vadinar port and terminal project to subsidiary  
q Indo Malaysian petroleum ventures to be accelerated  
q TCC receives state government nod for captive power plant  
q RAPP-4 achieves criticality  
q Maharashtra government to seek World Bank aid for infrastructure projects  
q Nalco planning to set up plant in Gulf  
q BSES Telecom setting up Internet gateway in association with Dutch company  
q Japanese investment invited in Andhra Pradesh  
q VSNL to set up gateways in 22 cities  
q Virage Logic to invest Rs.7.5 crore in research operations in India  
q Jharkhand formation to alter DVC Act  
q NTPC invites tenders for construction of substation  
q Gujarat government launches potable water scheme  
q Mantra Broadband to invest $20 million  
q Shonkh Technologies to diversify into software services with an investment of Rs.30 crore  
q MSEB to be tri-furcated within two months  
q Ceat reconsidering Karnataka tyre project  
q PGCI to lay OFC network from Delhi to Mumbai  
q Ispat shelves Andhra Pradesh LNG Project  
q MoU signed for Kulpi port  
q Reform-linked support package for restructuring Gujarat power sector  
q PowerGen reaffirms commitment in Bina and Rosa power projects  
q Gujarat government set to clear Electricity Bill  
q BSES Kerala Power to reopen PPA of Kochi project  
q HCC and Bechtel awarded EPC contractors for the Tirupur water supply project  
q IL&FS sets up holding company for road projects  
q MSEB to sign PPA with NTPC  
q NHAI floats global tender for Karnataka NHDP segment  
q Canada's EDC to invest $210 million in India  
q Few private contractors keen on NHDP  
q Indiaproperties to set up call centres  
q NHAI changes pre-qualification policy  
q Chip Engines to set up design and development centre  
q Kerala to set up three bio-tech parks  
q Assam Gas Cracker Plant to come up in 44 months: State Minister  
q New Economic Policy for Madhya Pradesh on the anvil  
q Reliance Infocom to lay an OFC network to connect 115 cities in India  
q PFC wants more security for its loans  
q Mangalore Power Project impasse to be resolved soon  
q Delhi Plan Outlay fixed at Rs.3,300 crore  
q SAIL plans Rs.60 crore update  
q Maharashtra to allow industrial units to set up captive power plants  
q Two consortia in the race for Andhra Pradesh LNG project  
q Clearance sought for VTST project  
q Agribuys sets up development centre in Pune  
q IOC's Paradip refinery to be operational in three years  
q Maharashtra draws up Power Vision 2020  
q Petronas offered 26 per cent stake in Panipat Project  
q SIMA launches website - simamills.com  
q Reliance plans $3 billion investment in LNG  
q PJL to set up 12 outlets in India  
q TCS to set up development centre at Noida  
q FDI approvals and inflows at $6.57 billion and $3.15 billion, respectively  
q GAIL invites pre-qualification tenders for laying OFC  
q IDBI to invest more in IT and telecom sectors  
q TTI sets up development facility at Hyderabad  
q Nagarjuna group plans restructuring: shelves HR coil and power projects  
q DIPP to suggest changes in FDI policy  
q CCEA clears railway and airport projects  
q Finance Ministry moots 100 per cent FDI in telecom  
q Biomass power projects approved in Andhra Pradesh  
q Punjab Government and Mahindras tie up for knowledge park  
q IOC to lay new 115 km pipeline  
q Railway projects worth Rs.2,000 crore sanctioned in Jharkhand  
q Phase I of Gujarat Ambuja's grinding unit to be commissioned in January  
q L&T completes pipeline project prior to schedule  
q AP government refuses to clear HNPC's power project  
q IDFC lays down conditions for sanctioning loan for Raichur power project  
q Delphi Automotive sets up technical centre in Bangalore  
q Nagaland Industrial Policy approved  
q BSES bags three power contracts in South India  
q Merger of NJPC with NTPC proposed  
q Chaliyar bridge to be inaugurated  
q Pre-qualification tenders invited for sea-water reverse osmosis plant  
q MP appoints Feedback Ventures to formulate new economic policy for state  
q Ennore Port may begin operations by January 2001  
q JTPC's 500 MW power project gets in-principle clearance from Karnataka government  
q Integrated Transport Policy to be announced soon  
q Brazil invites Indian investment  
q Irrigation projects costing Rs.800 crore cleared in Maharashtra  
q Power capacity addition target likely to face downward revision  
q Samsung to set up colour monitor unit at Noida  
q Zenith Computers plans capacity expansion  
q Maharashtra to introduce liberalised industrial laws  
q Bharti, SingTel form new company for telecom operations  
q Power minister to seek World Bank loan for projects undertaken by Centre  
q FDI approvals and inflows improve during Apr-Aug 2000  
q Second phase of Jayamkondam project likely to get escrow cover  
q GDF team to meet Petronet LNG management to finalise shareholders' agreement  
q OFC investors to get right of way in Kerala  
q Kerala government approves purchase of power from Talcher - II  
q HDFC targets Rs.7,500 crore for 2000-01  
q WB approves loan for Kerala rural water supply project  
q Asian Paints commissions unit in Oman  
q Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals to set up satellite clinics  
q Orissa Annual Plan Outlay fixed Rs.2,665 crore  
q Mizoram hydel project gets CEA clearance  
q Cairn Energy to invest $200 million in India  
q World Bank sanctions $2.5 billion for Karnataka projects  
q Freight connectivity for Pipavav Port to be enhanced  
q Shonkh Technologies planning Rs.200 crore expansion  
q Krishna-Godavari basin gas distribution pipeline to be commissioned by June 2002  
q SET to invest $400 million in DTH, channel expansion  
q Organic Fertilizers to double production capacity  
q Asiafrontiers to set up data centres in India  
q Parnathiputhanar canal to be converted into a tourist spot  
q JMC Projects bags contracts worth Rs.50 crore  
q Gujarat to seek ADB loan for power sector reforms  
q MAHE to set up IT institute in Bangalore  
q DPRs for minor port at Kulpi to be ready within a year  
q Capital goods pulls down industrial growth in H1  
q NHPC to complete Teesta Low Dam schemes before schedule  
q IOC to invest more in Gujarat Refinery  
q Agrani project delayed indefinitely  
q OVL, RPL and Sonatrach to jointly bid for Tuba oil field  
q Ranjit Sagar Project commissioned  
q SEZs to be set up in Himachal Pradesh  
q Sterling Cellular to invest Rs.180 crore to launch Orange brand in Delhi  
q Maharashtra to appoint global advisor for MSEB trifurcation  
q Broadcasters not permitted to form consortium for DTH services  
q BSES bags three sub-station contracts from MSEB  
q Ind Swift to set up R&D centre  
q Nirlon's conveyor belt capacity to expand  
q AP to get Rs.2,000 crore WB loan for poverty reduction  
q GMR Technologies to invest Rs.100 crore in expansion and diversification  
q Johnson Matthey commissions auto-catalyst plant  
q MRPL seeks co-promoter status in MHB pipeline project  
q Pakistan to increase tea cultivation with China's help  
q Tamil Nadu seeks Rs.650 crore from World Bank  
q Hudco and PMC to undertake water and sanitation project in Pune  
q Jindal Steel & Power seeks Rs.210 crore for rail mill project  
q Taraporewala Aquarium to be developed as a 5th generation underwater world  
q Samsung to invest $10 million in R&D centre  
q Pizza Hut plans 40 more outlets in India  
q Civil Aviation Ministry to study Chennai airport plan  
q NHPC invites prequalification bids for Parbati Hydro Electric Project  
q Prasar Bharati board clears launch of DTH platform  
q DMRC planning commercial exploitation of space  
q ITDC to set up duty free shops at six airports  
q India and Singapore to co-operate on IT issues  
q TCS plans to set up development centre in Hungary  
q Assam government to invest Rs.18 crore in Golden Thread project  
q Kozhikode-Mangalore highway to get 10 more over bridges  
q National Highway Development Programme: Second tranche of WB to be released soon  
q ProjectsToday.com releases Quarterly Projects Review  
q Birla VXL plans expansion of garment business  
q Enron's stake in DPC to increase  
q MSEB approves hike in contract value for Dabhol-Nagothane transmission line  
q Five screen multiplexes to come up in Mumbai  
q Kaashyap Radiant to invest Rs.25 crore to expand operations  
q Indal not to spin off existing and proposed captive power plant  
q India plans fertiliser plant in Tunisia  
q Paradigm Infoways plan Rs.100 crore investment  
q Power minister against government guarantee for power projects  
q BSES likely to buy stake in Gautami Power  
q More time sought for MPC's firm financial package  
q France offers technology support to AP  
q Private infrastructure fund nearing financial closure  
q Call centre to be set up in Calcutta  
q Maharashtra State Development Board planning floriculture park  
q BPCL to pursue Bina refinery project  
q Oman Oil seeks more time to decide participation in Bina project  
q Orissa and STPI to set up software park at Rourkela  
q NMDC to set up pig iron plant at Chhattisgarh  
q Financial closure of 16 power projects approved  
q Accor Asia Pacific to invest Rs.100 crore in GEH  
q FIs for conditional funding of Maheshwar power project  
q China Light & Power and Mitsubishi planning to pick up stake in DPC  
q Teamasia Lakhi plans Rs.150 crore expansion  
q Nalco likely to commission IAPL plant by March 2001  
q BSNL to invest Rs.2,800 crore for rural telephony in Maharashtra  
q eFunds sets up call centre in Mumbai  
q Power minister seeks WB assistance to fund standby structural fund  
q EPI bags residential colony project from Pawan Hans Helicopters  
q Watershed programme in 125 villages approved by Maharashtra cabinet  
q NYLIIF to invest in Gujarat Pipavav Port  
q Government receives bids for four laning of NH-2  
q Mumbai to have one more studio  
q BPL Power project to achieve financial closure by end of November 2000  
q Vadodara-Halol toll highway to net Rs.10 crore annually  
q Jaiprakash, Vioth Siemens sign agreement for power projects  
q Measures adopted to boost hydel power generation in Himachal Pradesh  
q Haryana to invest Rs.368 crore in the roads sector  
q HPCL and Total Gas to set up underground LPG storage project  
q BDA invites prequalification bids-cum-tenders for an ORR  
q Gujarat to get Rs.1,800 crore World Bank loan for roads  
q Inmarsat to install 130 VPTs  
q Petronet to finalise EPC contractors within two weeks  
q DSP commissions bar mill for Nisco at Belurmath  
q IOC to invest $12 million in Mauritius  
q Granules India to set up new plant in AP  
q Texmaco and Trinity joint venture put on hold  
q Net4India to set up Internet data centres  
q FIs offered stake in Gopalpur LNG project  
q NLC revives interest in Barsingsar mines  
q RAPP unit connected to grid  
q Chhattisgarh Government forms separate board for power generation and distribution  
q No FDI in print media  
q Ajinkyatara Co-op. plans co-generation plant with Globe Generation  
q Unicor planning to venture into the Indian galvanised steel pipe sector  
q Textile companies get Rs.3,735 crore through TUF  
q BHP walks out of joint venture with Hindustan Zinc  
q L G to invest $50 million in India by 2005  
q TVS Suzuki interested in re-entering auto portal project  
q Mahindra Holiday plans to invest in Uttaranchal's hospitality industry  
q Business India Publications to launch seven publications  
q Financial Institutions: Sanctions, disbursements improve in Apr-Aug period of 2000-01  
q PMO guarantees Hirma & Ennore Power Projects  
q Fuller picks up 14 per cent stake in Sanghi Cement  
q Auto policy likely to set minimum FDI at $250 million for passenger cars  
q GAIL pumps LPG through the Jamnagar-Loni pipeline till Abu Road in Rajasthan  
q ITC Hotels bags Rs.700 crore golf course project in Hyderabad  
q Kerala to set up Rs.200 crore ayurvedic park  
q Enron to invite global bids for Mukta, Panna and Tapti oil fields  
q MTNL to invest Rs.65 crore in expansion of Delhi cellular network  
q Binary Semantics plans Rs.16.5 crore investment to expand operations  
q ADB loan for Harihar-Tumkur section of NH-4 expected by December  
q ONGC likely to be out of Russian project  
q UB group to set up software park in Karnataka  
q Tata Honeywell bags NTPC contract  
q Welspun-Gujarat Stahl Rohren and sister concern bag IPCL's order  
q Bajaj Electricals commissions high mast lighting unit in Maharashtra  
q West Bengal to set up leather project  
q GSPC's 156 MW power project achieves financial closure  
q SCM Microsystems sets up R&D centre at Tidel Park  
q CDC Linux to invest $3 million in Bangalore  
q Hero Honda to invest Rs.100 crore for capital expansion  
q World Bank sanctions Rs.1,900 crore for Karnataka road development  
q Daewoo to increase production capacity of refrigerators  
q SAIL likely to disinvest in captive power plants by December-end  
q GPPL to issue equity to international insurance companies  
q Crisis Resolution Group on Power to meet on 23 November  
q ACC drops plan to set up cement plant near JVSL's steel complex  
q Alcatel lowest bidder for BSNL's DWDM project  
q Karnataka's proposed international airport cost may be reduced  
q Government undecided on dilution of equity by Enron in Dabhol power project  
q WEC asks India not to hold back liquid fuel, gas power projects  
q Primus Telecom to invest Rs.56 crore in its ISP operations  
q Antarctica plans JV with Eltete of Finland for edgeboards  
q Infotech cum biotech park to be set up at Pune  
q Godrej & Boyce forms JV with Rex-Rotary to set up cyber cafes  
q Tamil Nadu to set up seven cold storage centres by March 2001  
q Shrenco commissions two drinking water projects  
q GCSC in talks with corporates to set up theme pavilions in the Science City  
q Centre identifies 18 tourism projects for Uttaranchal  
q KISCL's pig iron plant to be commissioned by December 2000  
q Steel ministry opposes duty-free steel imports for mega power projects  
q LNG to be used for Dholpur power project  
q Saikrupa Sugar Factory to commence production on 23 November  
q ETC Networks plans Rs.70 crore capital expenditure  
q Pilot project report for KRC's Sky Bus Metro plan put forth  
q Gaz de France to invest $50 million in gas projects in India  
q Global Tele-Systems to set up data centre in Calcutta  
q Vizag Port Trust and NHAI form joint venture  
q Performance of infrastructure industries encouraging in October 2000  
q Techno-economic clearance awaited for 89 water projects  
q Weizmann to invest in Maharashtra's wind energy sector  
q HPL plans polymer processing units  
q Government asks FIs to review payment security issues in two mega power projects  
q Total Care planning to set up 100 healthcare and beauty stores  
q BSES Telecom planning Rs.300 crore expansion  
q Digital India to invest $15 million in its proposed campus in Bangalore  
q Adani group evinces interest in the Gopalpur port project  
q Vanenburg plans phase II for Global IT Venture Incubator and IT Park  
q Ambuja Cement to commission grinding unit in January 2001  
q Infogain to invest $5 million in Indian operations  
q Debt-equity ratio of Indo Rama's greenfield venture fixed at 2:1  
q Reliance planning to enter health sector  
q Rio Tinto's Orissa mining venture faces difficulty  
q Wooni Health to set up mineral water plant in West Bengal  
q Bharti Enterprises to raise $200 million from the capital market  
q Tenders invited for eight stations of Delhi Metro Project  
q Financial assistance to six Pak projects cancelled by Islamic Bank  
q Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and West Bengal in the fray for chemical complex project  
q IOC commissions Sonepat-Meerut pipeline  
q Ciba's antioxidants plant inaugurated  
q New Colombo port project found viable  
q Maridi Eco set up waste treatment plant in Bangalore  
q Cybiz Technologies plans call centres in India  
q Enron to invest $500 million in international data centre  
q MP Plan outlay to be cut  
q Srisailam power project's first unit to be synchronised by December 2000  
q Bass Hotels to set up luxury hotel in Mumbai  
q BEST to invite bids for its OFC network in Mumbai  
q MoU signed for Hyderabad airport  
q Karnataka government revives interest in MRPL's proposed power project  
q Assam Gas Cracker Project: Rehabilitation plan for displaced families prepared  
q BSNL to launch cellular services across the country  
q Gaz de France and GSPL to finalise Gujarat gas grid in January 2001  
q Government to offer 25 blocks under NELP by December 2000  
q Asian Development Bank finds India's power sector reforms laudable  
q Wipro planning software development centre in West Bengal  
q Adlabs plans IPO to fund project completion  
q NHAI invites bids for widening of the Dankuni-Kolaghat section in WB  
q Tamluk port to be developed with Japanese aid  
q India and Iran to exlpore the possibility of an undersea gas pipeline  
q Balrampur Chini to manufacture bio-fertiliser for tea companies  
q Hindujas plan investment abroad  
q India Economic Summit: PM stresses on long-term investment commitment  
q Roadshow for second round of NELP in January 2001  
q Ten power projects to attain financial closure by March 2001: PM  
q Maharashtra CM considering review of phase II of Dabhol project  
q OVL and Reliance to form JV with Sonatrach  
q ICICI likely to be lead fund arranger for Bangalore-Mysore expressway  
q Kerala to witness Rs.2,240 crore investment in IT and telecom sectors  
q Birlas plan Rs.2,300 crore power project in Mangalore  
q Lifestyle India to set up five more shops in India  
q International bidders ask state to cover initial losses of the Bangalore airport project  
q Becton Dickinson to invest $30 million to increase production capacity  
q Gammon India to construct berths at Visakhapatnam port  
q Andhra Pradesh seeks loan from KFW for power project  
q STP inaugurated in West Bengal  
q REC sanctions Rs.1515 crore for rural electrification projects  
q BHEL commissions HVDC Project (II)  
q ONGC to invest Rs.4,000 crore in exploration sector  
q Telcon to commence production at Karnataka plant in December 2000  
q State government assesses 80 paise tariff cut in phase II of Dabhol project  
q BEST likely to shelve Mumbai power project  
q Ispat shortlists three suppliers for technology transfer  
q Applogic Systems planning $10 million expansion  
q OVL to sign contract with Iraqi company for oil exporation  
q Balrampur Chini considers feasible uses of surplus bagasse  
q Videocon Power to wind up Chennai office  
q Finolex Industries plans Rs.200 crore expansion  
q Tata Teleservices to get term loan from IDBI for OFC project  
q New biotechnology park at Pune  
q TCC board approves setting up of synthetic rutile plant  
q Dabhol power project phase II to cost more  
q VSNL receives national ISP licence  
q DPC burden on MSEB: Study  
q Cement concrete to be used in Golden Quadrilateral project  
q Tenth Five Year Plan envisages 50,000 MW of additional power generating capacity  
q TCC to invite tenders for its captive hydel power plant  
q ADB likely to extend funds for projects in WB  
q Bokaro Steel Plant to be upgraded  
q NTPC to negotiate prices with BHEL for Rihand and Ramagundam projects  
q Finance ministry to decide on power guarantees for mega power projects  
q Andhra Pradesh allows Reliance to set up 7,500 kiosks in the state  
q DPC lenders to discuss MSEB's delayed payments  
q CCEA approves revised cost of Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway project  
q Chhattisgarh government to constitute infrastructure development agency  
q Calcutta to have new air cargo terminal  
q Shell to commence work on Hazira Port project in January 2001  
q L&T to replace ACC in JVSL's grinding project  
q BRO to construct bridge in Chhattisgarh  
q Punjab science city project receives CCEA approval  
q TC Springs plans investments in parabolic leaf springs  
q Tata Finance, Niskalp to invest Rs.325 crore in wind power projects  
q Indian companies sign manufacturing agreements with Iraq  
q Axles India plans drive heads project  
q KPTCL agrees to buy power from DPC  
q Grasim to increase cement output by 3.5 million tonnes  
q Sibar Media sets up two studios  
q VSNL expands bandwidth  
q IDFC tentative about guaranteeing Hirma and Ennore Power projects  
q PMO sets 10 December deadline for three mega power projects  
q Irrigation project in Assam cleared  
q Accelerated Power Development Programme cleared  
q MSEB to suffer losses of Rs.420 crore after Dabhol power project phase II  
q FIs agree to bear DPG to BPL Power  
q Sikkim government invites request for qualification for Teesta Stage IV  
q Four consortia bid for Petronet's LNG shipping deal  
q Central Road Fund gets statutory status  
q FDI worth Rs.526 crore cleared  
q Elevated driveway planned near Chennai airport  
q Optic fibre cable connectivity for 155 cities by March 2001  
q Tariff charge of Dabhol Phase II not to exceed Rs.4 per unit  
q ADB suspends loan to Paradip-Ennore port project  
q Nestle plans Rs.80 crore investment at its Moga facility  
q Joint venture agreement signed for metaljunction.com  
q CSL bags CPT's order to build dredger  
q Delhi international airport's landing system to be upgraded  
q OTEC plant to be commissioned in December 2000  
q Inautix to set up software development centre  
q IDBI slashes interest rate on Dabhol Power's loan  
q AAI to invest Rs.570 crore for Mumbai airport update  
q Rajasthan to get more power from RAPP  
q Karunai to set up Rs.500 crore supermarket chain  
q VSNL planning Rs.100 crore expansion  
q Hudco to part fund small and medium town project in Gujarat  
q Cyquator to invest around $20 million in three IDCs  
q Usha Martin to invest $10 million in its software business  
q Birla Corporation plans rights issue  
q Mumbai to have an Indian Internet Exchange  
q Yamaha Motor Escorts plans Rs.60 crore investments  
q Centre clears hospital upgradation project in Bihar  
q Kredel clears Suzlon Energy's wind farm park  
q Piramals to set up entertainment cum health centre at Mumbai  
q TEC and NHPC's hydel power project shelved  
q FIPB to get greater decision-making powers  
q FDI maximum in telecom sector  
q AP may attract Rs.1,000 crore of private investment in tourism projects  
q GEB to reopen PPA with four IPPs  
q McDonald's planning Rs.200 crore expansion  
q ONGC interested in picking up stake in Bhatinda refinery  
q Kakinada LNG terminal site to be decided within a fortnight  
q CPT to develop Kochi port as a tourist destination  
q GDL to expand facilities at Jawaharlal Nehru Port  
q Maharashtra to have 800 rural telephone exchanges  
q Videocon's North Chennai power project to be reviewed  
q Centre to review pre-qualification norms for World Bank-funded road projects  
q China and NLC to undertake lignite mining in India  
q Enron scouts for partner for pipeline project  
q Second phase of RTTP awarded to Chinese company  
q FIPB clears FDI proposal of P&O Ports  
q NHAI invites tenders for Poonamalle-Kanchipuram section  
q World Bank condition results in concretisation of 656 kms of NH-2  
q Tidco and Genome Technologies to set up Rs.450 crore biotech project  
q BPCL may implement Bina refinery project on its own  
q Government mulling 10-year tax holiday for food processing industry  
q Foundation stone laid for the Rs.350 crore software park in Punjab  
q Enron to raise equity in Dabhol power project  
q Bannari Amman Sugars invests in capacity expansion  
q Railways to seek Cabinet permission for strategic partner for telecom venture  
q Bihar seeks Rs.55,000 crore for irrigation sector  
q Andhra Pradesh infrastructure project policy  
q Private sector evinces interest in Rajasthan wind power projects  
q MUTP II to get Rs.2,000 crore from World Bank  
q Microtek to expand monitor capacity at Kundli  
q Bina Power project nears financial closure  
q Gujarat government plans Rs.5,000 crore bond issue for Narmada dam project  
q Kribhco pays Rs.20 crore towards equity in Hazira power project  
q Conditions imposed for issue purchase guarantee for mega power projects  
q Centre allocates natural gas to power projects in AP  
q Jharkhand to finalise Industrial Policy by March 2001  
q DLI to invest Rs.300 crore in India  
q Agrani Convergence to open 2,500 retail stores  
q ONGC to undertake oil exploration in Venezuela  
q Orissa government to go ahead with the coastal road project  
q India proposes gas pipeline from Iran to India via Pakistan  
q State and MSEB appeal for mega power project status for DPC  
q ONGC to sign deals for Vietnam gas project  
q Petronet invites EoIs for solid cargo port at Dahej  
q FDI inflows top in October 2000  
q Hudco to invest Rs.1,000 crore in educational utilities  
q Three companies plan investments in Bangalore  
q Railways to allocate more funds in nearly completed projects  
q Parle Agro to double capacity of bottled water  
q CLP Power International of Hong Kong takes over Gujarat PowerGen  
q India needs 1 lakh MW power capacity: Union Power Ministry  
q Ogden likely to walk out of Maheshwar hydel power project  
q Projects envisaging power capacity of 50,000 MW accorded techo-economic clearance  
q GSEC to issue bonds to fund the Hazira power project  
q Existing telecom companies can operate in three new States  
q Investment promotion in Assam: MoU between FICCI and FINER  
q Aircel project cost reduced by Rs.219 crore  
q Government to change clause in counter-guarantee for Mangalore power project  
q Maharashtra government supports CIDCO proposal for Navi Mumbai airport  
q Kirby Building to set up plant in Gurgaon  
q Kribhco to pull out of power and fertiliser projects if not cleared by the government  
q Goa government to implement citizens charter in nodal agencies  
q Scrap phase II of Dabhol power project : state cabinet ministers  
q MSEB appeals to state government to reconsider escrow cover to Bhadravati and Patalganga projects  
q PSF signs MoU for Rs.1,500 crore ammonia plant in Punjab  
q NHAI re-invites bids for widening of NH-6 in West Bengal  
q FIs and banks to share revenues with SEBs in the case of upcoming power projects  
q EOUs, SEZs to benefit from new licensing norms  
q CLP Power affirms commitment to Mangalore Power Project  
q World Bank clears $180 million loan for power sector reforms in Rajasthan  
q Two thermal projects in Assam await Cabinet approval  
q BSNL to invest Rs.1,000 crore into cellular telecom services  
q Motorola to invest $35-40 million in Karnataka  
q NHAI invites global tenders for NH-4 segments  
q Biotech park to be set up in Maharashtra  
q Basic telecom operators may get limited mobility  
q AP Transco plans substation at Vizag  
q CEA completes 25 years  
q Eros group to invest Rs.830 crore in real estate projects  
q TNEB may not appoint arbitrator in Videocon Power dispute  
q Proposed International Airport at Navi Mumbai: Government to set up special purpose company  
q KRL to save Rs.400 crore per annum on completion of expansion plan  
q MPEB may be split into nine companies  
q Karnataka government seeks aid for apparel parks  
q Second round of NELP to include three blocks off Mumbai coast  
q Railways pulled up for abandoned projects  
q Committee to study sale of power from DPC to other states  
q Vikas WSP to part fund Baroda project through preferential issue  
q BPL Broadband Network to set up IDCs  
q WBPDCL plans hydel power plant in Birbhum  
q Short gestation power projects in AP slated for capacity hike  
q Videocon to bid for BEST optic fibre network tender  
q Bina and Rosa power projects to achieve financial closure by March 2001  
q Vizag import terminal to be commissioned by end-2003  
q IOC to upgrade retail outlets at its petrol pumps  
q Al Kabeer plans a seafood processing unit in Chennai  
q GSRDC invites pre-qualification bids for Jamnagar-Vadinar road  
q CPT to set up floating storage offtake stations  
q BDA invites bids for work on the Magadi-Mysore road  
q Problems in land acquisition for the Mangalore-Bangalore products pipeline project  
q Electrolux to expand its retail outlets  
q Wilnetonline commissions gateway in Ahmedabad  
q Capital goods production continues its decline  
q Dahej liquid chemical port begins operations  
q CCEA clears infrastructure projects  
q Lenders cut rates for DPC project  
q FIs seek PFC guarantee for mega power projects  
q PM seeks early completion of GQ Project  
q Powergen to withdraw from Tuticorin power project  
q Pakistan allows foreign investment in the service sector  
q First phase of Positra SEZ project to commence in March 2001  
q Central Indian oil pipeline project incorporated  
q Power ministry moots changes in draft Electricity Bill 2000  
q Bharti and SingTel to set up IDCs in India  
q Rosa Power in talks with FIs for last leg of funds  
q Biotech centre to come up at Hyderabad  
q MSEB increases 2000-01 Plan outlay by Rs.600 crore  
q Daewoo Anchor plans refrigerator capacity expansion  
q KSEB to lay emphasis on hydel power projects  
q DPC suggests third party sale of power  
q Three highways in Chhattisgarh offered on BOT basis  
q Escrow cover to Reliance Power's Jamnagar project  
q Haryana power generation capacity up  
q Funding norms for sick units liberalised in Pakistan  
q Northeast hydro power generation capacity to be expanded  
q Bharti group to bid for additional telecom licences  
q Hyundai Cement Bangladesh plans expansion  
q Ways India to set up two competency centre  
q Bombay High's redevelopment plan to begin from January 2001  
q ADB sanctions loan for Gujarat's power sector reforms  
q Vision Technologies to set up production unit in Mumbai  
q Sterlite Optical plans optical fibre plant in India  
q Kribhco Power Project get gas allocation  
q BILT Chemicals planning Rs.120 crore expansion  
q NTPC not to trade in power: Union Ministry of Power  
q IOC may double Savli Power project capacity to 1000 MW  
q IOC hydrocracker project cleared  
q ONGC to supply gas to BSES  
q Wockhardt to commission cephalosporin plant in January 2001  
q Bids invited for Jal Mahal Tourism Infrastructure Project  
q Sitco to produce TV speakers  
q Increase nuclear power generation : AEC chairman  
q GAIL and Power Grid to lease out bandwidth  
q IMG to come out with blueprint on power sector reforms  
q HCL Perot to invest Rs.230 crore in development centres  
q PEN to set up entertainment cum commercial project in Rajasthan  
q Larsen & Toubro commissions unit in Tamil Nadu: Total capacity rises to 15 million tpa  
q India must take steps to boost Swiss FDI: Ambassador  
q Amusement park coming up at Mangalore  
q Bids invited for 25 blocks under NELP-II  
q Maharashtra may review Enron agreement: CM  
q GAIL to pump in Rs.2,500 crore to double HBJ pipeline capacity  
q HFCL to build optic fibre network in Haryana  
q Andhra Pradesh to announce new Industrial Policy  
q Balkrishna Tyres to invest Rs.30 crore in expansion of OTR tyre segment  
q DoT to announce guidelines for fourth cellular operator in a month  
q PIDC plans three industrial parks  
q Confectionery plant of Globe Biscuit & Dairy Milk commissioned  
q Emphasis to be laid on hydel power generation: Union Power Minister  
q Government's steps to increase FDI inflow bear fruit  
q Five companies shortlisted for the 500 MW Visakhapatnam power plant  
q MIDC to invest Rs.100 crore in IT Park  
q BPCL asked to take firm stance on Bina refinery issue  
q Financial package for khadi and village industries  
q Reduce tariff, state power minister asks Enron  
q Golf course planned in Kerala  
q BSNL to float telecom equipment tender  
q Hotel Leela Venture to set up 5-star resort in Kannur  
q Jindals to foray into call centre business with new company  
q Twin cities to have 18 TWINS centres  
q Karnataka to secure ADB loan for coastal infrastructure development  
q AP to finalise MRTS project soon  
q Bangalore International Airport Project: Infosys chairman to head panel  
q India and Japan to jointly address mutual FDI issues  
q Kannur Power Projects to seek loan from FIs  
q L&T consortium to conduct feasibility study for Nagpur airport  
q Rajasthan government hints at new LNG-based power plant  
q WorldTel's optic fibre project in Tamil Nadu to be finalised by January  
q Tourism sector in Rajasthan to get industry status soon  
q Pakistan resolves dispute with HUBCO  
q NHAI and Malaysian consortium to develop two highway projects in Andhra Pradesh  
q PMO calls meeting on guarantee to mega power projects  
q HCC, L&T and Gammon bag projects on the Calcutta-Chennai corridor  
q Maharashtra Government unable to provide escrow cover for two power projects in State  
q Tirupur water supply project to achieve financial closure through private funds  
q Hindustan Sanitaryware to set up plant for bathroom fittings  
q Riga Sugar plans capacity expansion  
q CEA clears 57 private power projects  
q CTI Net to invest $250 million in India  
q DoT fixes 15 January for submitting bids for spectrum management project  
q Defence production to be privatised?  
q CRG meeting signals early financial closure of 57 small power projects  
q GAIL outlines Rs.10,000 crore investment plan for next five years  
q KSIDC to assist projects worth Rs.258 crore in the remaining months of 2000-01  
q Finolex to raise funds for optic fibre manufacturing facility  
q New Karnataka Textile Policy imminent  
q Domino's Pizza to expand across the country  
q PCT of Australia bags Karachi LPG terminal contract  
q Underground drainage system for Tiruchchirappalli  
q Asian Wind Turbines to execute 100 MW wind power projects  
q AP to encourage private investments in real estate  
q AP government invites requests for proposals for multiplexes in State  
q Kerala government to sign agreement with World Bank for water supply scheme  
q HLL to set up unit in Assam  
q Essar group to sign MoU with Shell India  
q GSPL made nodal agency for Gujarat gas grid  
q BIT Tech plans to invest $25 million in India  
q MIDC to conduct feasibility study for Pune international airport  
q Padmalaya Telefilms and two other companies to undertake animation project  
q Post offices to have Internet kiosks  
q Infrastructure industries clock 8.5 per cent growth in April-November  
q ERC Bill to be reintroduced in Parliament  
q FDI caps in core sectors may be altered  
q Upto 60,000 MW of additional power generating capacity envisaged  
q Sterlite to raise $200 million from international markets  
q MP government to expedite Maheshwar Power Project completion  
q ADB approves loans for power sector  
q Hyderabad International Airport: Two consortia remain in the fray  
q Tata Power seeks government approval for coal based power plant  
q Increase in ports' cargo handling capacity to require Rs.16,000 crore investment  
q GAIL to invest Rs.1,400 crore in Andhra Pradesh  
q Exide commissions automotive battery facility  
q Maharashtra to increase Plan outlay to Rs.13,000 crore for 2001-02  
q DPC project to be reviewed and renegotiated  
q No objections to NTPC setting up hydel based power projects  
q Grundfos Pumps to set up manufacturing facility in Chennai  
q Oswal group to foray into film and music production  
q Enron to open data centre in Mumbai  
q Phase II of Dabhol Power Project to be reviewed: Maharashtra CM  
q Infrastructure Fund from private sector launched  
q Panel constituted for large biotech projects  
q New ERC Act to allow small States to form joint commissions  
q Jharkhand State Electricity Board to be formed soon  
q Tata B P Solar to double capacity  
q World Bank loan for Kerala roads sector  
q Aircel to infuse Rs.200 crore in Tamil Nadu network  
q Gujarat Government passes Gas Ordinance  
q ONGC to invest $1.2 billion for 20 per cent stake in Russian project  
q Ispat Energy ties up debt for captive power project  
q FDI proposals worth Rs.1306 crore cleared  
q Ministry approves Enron's additional equity infusion  
q Balco's CRM project suffers time and cost overruns  
q NHAI proposes to set up road connectivity between major ports  
q NHAI invites pre-qualification bids for projects on NH-4  
q Delhi-Noida toll bridge likely to be commissioned ahead of schedule  
q Unit-4 of RAPS goes commercial  
q ONGC to explore Iraqi oilfields  
q PM announces rural road connectivity project  
q Jharkhand witnesses fresh investment proposals  
q IHI of Japan awarded Dahej terminal contract  
q Goa power sector to be corporatised  
q Asian Paints planning expansion  
q Tata B P shelves plans to set up mega plants  
q Ratna and R-series oil fields' PSC not yet signed  
q Telecom companies likely to receive extended tax holiday on profits  
q IIT Mumbai plans gymkhana project  
q DSS Mobile Communications to enter portal business  
q Karnataka launches Urban and Coastal Development Project  
q GVK group to enter into IT infrastructure  
q NHAI invites RFQs for Tamil Nadu project on annuity basis  
q Asahi India to set up second unit  
q PGCIL to invest Rs.6,000 crore over five years  
q Nikko Hotels plans hotels in southern India  
q PTBM receives funds from DEG for expansion  
q Sixth section of Jamnagar-Loni pipeline to be commissioned  
q Nabard sanctions Rs.569.28 crore for rural infrastructure  
q Aban Constructions bags GSPL's pipeline contract  
q Earth station installed at VEPZ  
q Jharkhand to have a software park  
q Bombay Stores to set up three new outlets  
q New Industrial Policy for Andhra Pradesh announced  
q Bhushan Steel plans Rs.480 crore cold rolling mill  
q Resale of basic telecom service licences permitted  
q S Kumars Nationwide to shelve Rs.500 crore cotton fabrics project  
q Tatas to develop restaurant chain in the US and Far East  
q Ranbaxy to set up manufacturing facility in Vietnam  
q Shaw Wallace to set up four new breweries  
q ICAN consortium plans Rs.600 crore DTPP  
q V-Guard planning amusement park in Goa  
q Plan to launch portal on government departments  
q Selco International sets up waste recycling plant  
q Wockhardt plans two new manufacturing facilities  
q ICICI to pick up 33 per cent in JPI's power project  
q WB to lend $1 billion for power reforms of States  
q Karnataka government clears nine mega projects  
q Essar Refinery: Project work to commence only after February 2001  
q Nicco to set up entertainment park in Bangladesh  
q DVC to get IDBI loan for Mejia thermal power project  
q FDI inflow target to be increased  
q NHAI invites global tenders for four-laning on NH-5  
q Essar Shipping to raise Rs.110 crore for Vadinar project  
q Petronet LNG shortlists four shipping consortia  
q Bangalore's sky train may achieve financial closure by March 2001  
q UPSIDC invites bids for the Delhi-Loni bypass  
q Gujarat HC asks State Government to alter Oman-Gujarat pipeline route  
q FDI proposals worth Rs.3115 crore cleared  
q Escrow cover cleared for Bhadrawati and Patalganga power projects  
q Apollo Tyres to invest Rs.150 crore in Kerala unit upgrade  
q New Karnataka Industrial Policy imminent  
q No consortium to be permitted to bid for all four metro airports  
q Zip Telecom to expand operations  
q Dataware sets up software development centre in Kerala  
q Requests for qualification invited for Teesta Stage-VI project  
q Dishnet DSL to set up cyber cafes at IOC's petrol bunks  
q BSNL postpones tender for GSM lines  
q Modi to set up training institutes with VFS  
q GAIL plans to lay OFCs with an investment of Rs.100 crore  
q Policy decisions on the telecom sector to be made on 5 January 2001  
q IT Park to come up at Uttaranchal  
q Foundation stone for IT institute in Gujarat laid  
q NDTV to launch entertainment channel  
q Two Tamil Nadu earth stations to be ready by April 2001  
q TRAI makes recommendations pertaining to voice mail / audiotex services  
q NTPC offers to set up project in Maharashtra  
q ICICI and IDBI likely to fund HHC's captive power project  
q Java Coffee to open 100 outlets of its coffee bar retail chain  
q DPC's power purchase agreement to be reviewed  
q Road Builder of Malaysia sets up Indian arm  
q Vallarpadam Terminal: Final decision imminent  
q Jindal Strips' expansion project achieves financial closure  
q Calcutta-Siliguri Highway project to commence in March 2001  
q Data Access to invest Rs.100 crore in expansion programme  
q ONGC to invest internal funds for stake in Sakhalin - I oilfields  
q Jaiprakash Hydro to determine cost of 300 MW power project by March 2001  
q MERC to scrutinise PPA of projects in Maharashtra  
q KHB to invest Rs.850 crore in 100 housing projects  
q Jain Studios to invest Rs.200 crore in e-commerce infrastructure  
q NHPC to develop 30 hydel power projects  
q Taj group to invest in Kerala  
q Koodankulam Atomic Power Project: DPR to be finalised soon  
q Gold exploration permits issued  
q Pre-qualification bids invited for EPC contractors for Maithon power project  
q Government Order on Almatti Project issued  
q DIPP relaxes investment norms for foreign financial institutions  
q MSRDC's Rs.300 crore bond issue floated  
q Phase 3 and 4 of Tarapur nuclear power plant to be completed by 2004  
q L&T-JNP joint venture submits financial offer for Jaipur-Kishangarh project  
q Moser Baer India planning Rs.800 crore expansion  
q West Bengal announces industrial incentive package  
q Chennai Petroleum to finalise project management consultant soon  
q Tata Steel to set up ferro chrome unit in Australia  
q New Industrial Policy for Chhattisgarh on the anvil  
q Upper Bhote Koshi hydro power starts trial production  
q MTNL's cellular services to begin soon in Mumbai and Delhi  
q Kerala gets loan from WB for rural water project