Cooperative societies may enter insurance sector, says IRA chief
The Government may consider allowing cooperative societies to enter insurance business once the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) Bill is passed by Parliament and the sector is opened up.

Ministry to review 48 PSUs' performance
The ministry of heavy industry and public sector enterprises will begin review of the performance of 48 companies under its purview on Thursday.

4 Indian firms in Forbes list of 100 small cos
Four Indian companies -- Tata Infotech, Britannia Industries, Western Hatcheries and Hindustan Sanitaryware -- have made it to Forbes top global 100 small companies list.

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