Manmohan Singh calls for `clearconsensus' on divestment plan
Former finance minister Dr Manmohan Singh expressed his reservations on the success of the government's disinvestment programme.

Chase-JP Morgan merger should not affect fund firm
Chase Manhattan Corp.'s acquisition of JP Morgan & Co. is not expected to disturb the two banks' large asset-management units or JP Morgan's 45% ownership stake in mutual-fund firm American Century Cos.

Icra assigns highest safety rating for PNB bond offering
Icra has assigned an `LAAA' rating to Punjab National Bank's (PNB) Rs 240 crore long-term subordinated bond issue (Series V).


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