Novartis (I) board meet on March 9 for amalgamation with Ciba CAD
The board of pharmaceutical company, Novartis India, is scheduled to meet on March 9 to consider and approve the scheme of amalgamation of group company Ciba CKD Biochem with itself.

America Online Rs 460-cr FDI proposal gets FIPB approval
The government has cleared America Online Inc's proposal to invest Rs 460 crore over a period of five years proposal in a 100% subsidiary in India.

HLL to cut processed food prices, others may follow suit
Fast moving consumer goods major, HLL has decided on taking a price reduction in processed foods based on fruits and vegetables which have been exempt from excise duty levy.


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