Overseas Indians lobby for equity stake in insurance ventures
Overseas Indians, led by the Hindujas, have begun hectic lobbying with the Union government for allowing non-resident Indians (NRIs) to pick up equity stake in new private sector insurance companies.

Shipping sector urged to cash in on LNG transportation boom
Chairman of Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP), MP Pinto, has urged the Indian shipping industry to aggressively enter the LNG transportation sector, if it wants to survive in the long run.

Centre sets up panel to rationalise tax structure in mining sector
The Centre has set up a multi-disciplinary committee to suggest an appropriate tax regime for mining and mineral-based industries. The panel would examine the existing tax regime and suggest a tax structure conducive to rapid development of minerals and mineral-based industries.

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