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Last updated: 06 Aug, 2008  
 Chemicals


Cabinet approves fertiliser investment policy
Staff Reporter | 08 Aug, 2008
CCEA approved the new investment policy for existing fertilizer units to augment the production of urea - the staple fertilizer used by farmers.
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PCC demands quick revival of sick Fertiliser Units
Staff Reporter | 07 Aug, 2008
The Parliamentary Consultative Committee (PCC) attached to the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers strongly voiced the need for revival of eight closed fertilizers plants of the Fertilizer Corporation of India (FCI) and the Hindustan Fertilizer Corporation (HFCL).
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Duty-free import of natural rubber demanded by tyre industry
Staff Reporter | 31 Jul, 2008
The tyre industry has reiterated its demand for duty-free import of 1 lakh tonnes of NR without any further delay.
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Indigenous Amonium Sulphate brought under Fertiliser Concession Scheme
Staff Reporter | 17 Jul, 2008
Govt has decided to include indigenous Amonium Sulphate under the concession scheme with effect from 1st July.
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India seeks Kuwait's cooperation in fertilizer sector
Staff Reporter | 04 Jul, 2008
India seeks Kuwaiti participation in revival of Indian fertilizer industry besides seeking investments in the fertilizer sector in Kuwait and in third countries.
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CCEA approves scheme on P&K fertilisers
Staff Reporter | 26 Jun, 2008
The CCEA has approved the proposal relating to Concession Scheme on de-controlled P&K fertilizers.
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Paswan for 8-10 percent excise duty cut
Staff Reporter | 23 Jun, 2008
Ram Vilas Paswan said he will urge Finance Ministry to reduce excise duty to 8-10 percent from 14 percent.
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Govt urged to refund sales-tax excess
Staff Reporter | 06 Jun, 2008
The Cochin Rubber Merchants Association has urged the Kerala Government to direct the sales-tax authorities to refund the excess amount deposited by the rubber dealers conducting inter-state trade.
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Concern over delay in finalisation of new pharma policy
Staff Reporter | 07 May, 2008
The Parliamentary Consultative Committee attached to the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers has expressed concern over the delay in finalization of the Pharmaceutical Policy.
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Indian SMEs ready to play big in chemical industry
Staff Reporter | 02 May, 2008
The Indian chemical industry, one of the fastest growing Industries worldwide, comprises both small and large scale units with nearly 6000 units many of them SMEs. The SME sector is commonly addressed as the engine of a train of economic growth and as the harbinger of innovation and entrepreneurship in the industrial space.
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