'Food inflation to be 8.5 pc'

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Apr 24: Food inflation is expected to hover around 8.5 per cent in the remaining months of 2011, if the monsoon remains normal as predicted by the meteorological department, according to a report.  Normal monsoon would enhance farm production and enhance purchasing power of farmers More

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Baramulla expects 5.5 ton fish prod

GK NEWS NETWORK

Baramulla, Apr 24: As many as 5.5 tons of fish production is expected to be produced from trout and carp fish ponds established under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna (RKVY) in Baramulla district this fiscal. This, according to an official statement, was stated at a function organized by fisheries More

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Domestic consumption to foster growth: Report

* Demand for air conditioners, refrigerators to grow 7 times by 2020* Cellular industry to double its subscription base by 2020 * Demand for cement, steel and power to more than double by 2020

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Apr 24: ‘The India Book: Growth, Opportunity and Challenges’ expects the domestic demand will foster India’s growth. “Private domestic consumption demand is expected to grow at an average 10 per cent YoY over this decade as compared to an average of 8 per cent over 2005-10,” it says. “The More

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Television firms take 'Smart' way to woo customers

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Apr 24: With Smart TVs becoming the flavour of the season, firms like Samsung, LG and Sony are gearing up for aggressive promotions of latest television that offers a host of new features and interactive applications, including internet browsing. The products, which are priced between Rs More

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Mobile advt industry to grow 300 pc

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Mumbai, Apr 24: With over 700-million people using mobile phones in India, the mobile advertising industry is expected to grow by around 300 per cent to reach a turnover of Rs 200 crore over the next 2-3 years, industry experts said.  Mobile advertising is a form of advertising where marketers More

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Bank Watch

Sajjad Bazaz

Are we financial illiterates?The most fundamental reason why you should strive to become more financially literate is to help yourself to reach your personal financial goals. It can prevent you from falling into a debt hole and at the same time act as the ladder to climb out of it More

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