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PM’s Address at the 11th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Following is the text of the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh’s address at the 11th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Kochi today: “On the occasion of this year’s Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, it is my honour to welcome our Chief Guest, His Excellency Rajkeswur Purryag, President of the Republic of Mauritius. President Purryag’s record of public service …

Existence of Efficient Financial Markets is Paramount for Achieving Economic Growth: FM

The Union Finance Minister Shri P .Chidambaram said that existence of efficient financial markets i.e. both banks and capital markets, is paramount for achieving economic growth. He said that without vibrant and viable financial market architecture, there cannot be any sustainable economic growth. The Finance Minister said that efficient intermediation by financial markets lead to …

Manfest 2013 – The 26th Edition of IIM Lucknow’s Annual International Business Conclave

The 26th edition of IIM Lucknow’s Annual International Business Conclave, Manfest 2013 is here. Theme of this edition of IIM Lucknow’s Manfest is “Triumph in Turbulence”.  Given the political turmoil, economic instability and environmental duress that has come to characterise our times, it is the need of the hour to applaud those who survive and …

PM’s address at foundation stone laying ceremony of Integrated Refinery Expansion Project of BPCL, Kochi

Following is the text of the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh’s remarks at the foundation stone laying ceremony of Integrated Refinery Expansion Project of BPCL in Kochi today: “I am very happy to participate in today’s function which marks the beginning of the project for integrated expansion of the Kochi refinery, another landmark in the …