The governmentĆ¢ā¬ā¢s plan for bidding out the shale gas blocks for exploration has been postponed till 2013, and it seems India is in the dilemma of how to take its shale gas initiatives forward in policy. The delay points to a debate on the environmental hazards. Given the greater likelihood of groundwater contamination, will shale gas be a reality in the near future? Sudheer Vathiyath explores.
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Gemini's 4G gear plant
Gemini Communications is exploring the option of setting up a plant in India for manufacturing of 4G (fourth generation) equipment through its subsidiary company PointRed.The setting up of the plant will depend on a favourable government policy on the 4G rollout and access to low cost capital.
Rupee depreciation to hit infra sector
The rupee's depreciation is set to hit infrastructure sector projects dependent on international market borrowings and imported equipment in a big way.
GVFL to float Rs 1,000-cr fund
Aimed at strengthening the trade ties with China, Gujarat Venture Finance (GVFL) plans to launch a Rs 1,000-crore green energy fund to attract Chinese companies. According to GVFL, the fund is specific to Chinese companies interested in setting up plants for equipment
Expertspeak: Raw material demand to propel global equipment
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UTC Fire & Security Foolproof solutions
UTC Fire & Security India Ltd has opened a new world class fire suppression systems factory in Bangalore. UTC Fire & Security is a global leader in fire safety and electronic security solutions and is a unit of United Technologies Corp.
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