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M&M Rolls Out New Scorpio!

M&M Rolls Out New Scorpio!Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) is all set to phase out its 2.6 litre CRDe engine, which at present powers the older Scorpio models.

The new car model is available in two variants - VLS and VLX, both priced a little over 10.50 lakhs.

The new Scorpio will now be powered by the m_Hawk engine.

At present, only the VLX model of Mahindra Scorpio is powered by the m_Hawk engine.

Apart from this, the new Scorpio would now come in a complete new look. The new Scorpio would come with cosmetic changes inside and out.

Defense Ministry gives Rs 281 crore contract to Bharti Shipyard

Defense Ministry gives Rs 281 crore contract to Bharti ShipyardMumbai, Mar. 6: The Defense Ministry has given a-281-crore rupees contract to Bharti Shipyard for supplying 15 interceptor boats to the Indian Coast Guard, the shipping firm has said.

In a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange, Bharti Shipyard said that these lightweight vessels are specialized high-speed crafts used for patrolling and interception.

Furthermore, the company said the order book of Bharti Shipyard has crossed the Rs 5,000 crore mark with this contract, and now stands at Rs 5,093 crore.

Government announces service tax relief for SEZ units

SEZIn a major relief to firms the government has announced to extend tax relief to companies who are providing services from the tax-free export zones. Developers are also entitled to avail the benefits of tax exemptions under the new norms. However, tax benefits would be extended only for permitted activities within SEZs.

A statement by commerce ministry said that government has also decided to exempt the zones from all indirect taxes for authorized operations. The Empowered Group of Ministers has already endorsed the viewpoint of commerce ministry in a meeting held on August 2008 chaired by External Affairs Minister and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee.

US companies start pulling out outsourcing operations from India

US companies start pulling out outsourcing operations from IndiaA large number of US firms have started to pull outsourcing operations from the traditions destinations such as India, probably due to revelation of Satyam's accounting fraud and terror threats in the aftermath of Mumbai terrorist attack on 26/11.

IIM-A alumni pledges to extend support in placements

IIM-A alumni pledges to extend support in placementsPlacement drive at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has entered in eighth day with many students still waiting to get placed in the midst of global slowdown.

The companies which visited the campus this year include McKinsey, Frost & Sullivan, Boston Consulting Group and Booz and Co. The list also includes many leading banking and insurance firms like Standard Chartered Bank, ICICI Bank, UAE Exchange, SIDBI and SEBI.

Bharti AXA collects Rs 20 crore through its ‘Regular Return Fund’

Bharti AXA collects Rs 20 crore through its ‘Regular Return Fund’ Bharti AXA Mutual Fund, one of the leading mutual fund house, has notified that it has collected Rs 20 crore via Bharti AXA Regular Return Fund, an open-ended income scheme during their initial offer period from 28 January to 26 February 2009.

The scheme aims to generate regular income through investments in fixed income securities and also to generate long term capital appreciation by investing a portion in equity and equity related instruments.

The performance of the scheme will be benchmarked against CRISIL MIP Blended Index.

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