WHO says toxic syrup risk 'ongoing', more countries hitThere is an ongoing global threat posed by toxic cough syrups, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. The U.N. agency has already named ...
16 Jun, 2023, 04.54 PM IST
Indonesia's flip-flops give Malaysia edge in top palm oil market IndiaIndonesia is the world's biggest palm oil producer but its erratic export policies, including the most recent ban announced on April 22, ha...
11 May, 2022, 11.16 AM IST
India's curbs on Malaysian palm imports stir up edible oil tradeIndia had been the biggest buyer of Malaysian palm oil for five years.
14 Feb, 2020, 05.07 PM IST
Indonesia to increase imports from India amid New Delhi-Malaysia spat: SourcesIndonesia, the world's biggest palm oil producer and exporter, is expected to be the biggest beneficiary of India's row with Malaysia. Indo...
24 Jan, 2020, 05.19 PM IST
Indian workers at Walmart, Gap factories face intensive exploitation, abuse: ReportThe report said use of contract labour is most pervasive in Delhi-NCR with an estimated 60-80% of the garment workforce employed as contrac...
01 Jun, 2016, 02.52 PM IST
DRI probes over-valuation of coal imports by power companiesThe Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has issued a nationwide alert to its offices and customs formations to scrutinise coal import...
08 Apr, 2016, 01.03 PM IST
Thermal Power plants worried about Indonesian coal curbsIndia’s thermal power plants that import coal are concerned that more restrictions from Indonesia, a key supplier, will put more pressure o...
14 Mar, 2013, 05.04 AM IST
- Foxconn to invest $5-10 billion in Indonesian plant
Foxconn Technology Group is to set up an operation in Indonesia with plans to invest $5-10 billion over five to 10 years.
14 Aug, 2012, 06.38 PM IST
- NALCO to finalise coal supplier for Indonesian project in February
State-run NALCO is set to finalise a deal with a miner by next month for supply of coal to its $ 3.8 billion aluminium-cum-power project in...
15 Jan, 2012, 04.58 PM IST
- MERC rejects JSW Energy's plea to revise power tariffs
Regulatory authorities have rejected JSW Energy’s plea to revise power tariffs because of difficulty in procuring fuel from Indonesia.
18 Nov, 2011, 02.56 AM IST
- Shortage of pepper as traders hold on to stocks
There is a shortage in the Indian pepper market as traders hold on to stocks in expectation of higher prices.
20 Jul, 2011, 05.21 AM IST
Do we have a plan B for energy?Indonesia is India’s top supplier of palm oil and coal. But as Jakarta introduces new policies under, can we ignore questions about future ...
20 Jun, 2011, 08.39 AM IST
- IPL-2 over, Indian Coal League begins in South Africa
Steel, cement and power companies, which have traditionally relied on cheap Indonesian coal to fuel their factories, are rushing to buy Sou...
03 Jun, 2009, 02.13 AM IST
- Indonesia to blacklist 30 Indian companies
Indonesia has accused 30 Indian companies, including Nafed, for refusing to honour their commitments after global palm oil prices crashed. ...
07 Nov, 2008, 02.02 AM IST
- W Bengal Power seeks 50,000T/mth coal
Indian state-owned generator West Bengal Power is tendering for 50,000 tonnes a month of imported coal for delivery over one year, company ...
27 Apr, 2008, 04.22 PM IST
- Essar Steel may shelve $1.9 bn plant in Indonesia
Essar Steel may shelve plans to construct a 1.9 billion dollar plant in Indonesia following an adverse ruling by the country's anti-dumping...
20 Nov, 2007, 08.49 PM IST
- Pepper's turning too hot for buyers
After a prolonged period of depressed sentiments, pepper prices have started inching upwards on account of better buying support in the exp...
21 Jul, 2006, 12.00 AM IST