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Inflation rate rises marginally, still in negative zone
New Delhi, July 16: India's annual rate of inflation rose marginally to minus 1.21 percent for the week ended July 4, from minus 1.55 percent the week before, according to official data released here Thursday.
BT to return 2,750 Indian call-centre jobs to Britain: report
London, July 16: British Telecom will bring back at least 2,000 call-centre jobs from India to Britain as it prepares to close about half its customer service operation in the subcontinent, a newspaper reported Thursday.
Divestment to address India's economic woes: Moody's
New Delhi, July 16: The government's plan to sell stakes in state-owned enterprises will strengthen its financial position and help address India's many economic woes, says the economic research arm of consultancy Moody's.
Dhaka unveils long-term plans to build deep sea port
Dhaka, July 16: Bangladesh will begin construction of a new deep sea port by 2010-end that it says will boost the country's economy and help the entire South Asian region gain access to the sea.
Larsen and Toubro net profit triples on Ultra Tech Cement sale
Mumbai, July 16: India's largest engineering and construction major Larsen and Toubro Thursday reported a 218-percent increase in net profits for the quarter ended June 30, thanks mainly to the sale of its long term investment in Ultra Tech Cement.
FDI in India will continue, British investors told
London, July 14 (IANS): The absence of any mention of FDI in the recent Indian budget does not mean the government is not serious about attracting foreign direct investment, Gauri Advani, a partner at Eversheds law firm, has told British bankers and investors.
Global Inc. may get larger share of Indian defence pie
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS): India is expected to issue by the end of this year a notification to increase foreign equity in defence production to 49 percent from the current 26 percent, a senior official said.
Foreign investors return to India: Moody's
New Delhi, July 15: India along with China will again emerge as the preferred destinations for foreign investors, the research arm of global rating agency Moody's said Wednesday.
Indian economy recovering, deficit inevitable: Mukherjee
New Delhi, July 14: Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday said the Indian economy was showing signs of recovery even as he defended the government's high fiscal deficit and borrowing programme as necessary to fund welfare schemes and spur growth.
US, India biggest investors in London
London, July 15 (IANS): The US and India once again topped the list of countries that invested in London last year, helping create or save more than 6,000 jobs in a recession.
Nepal's trade deficit with India to rise to 57.3 percent
Kathmandu, July 14: Hampered by a power crisis, poor rainfall, double-digit inflation and internal turmoil, Nepal's trade deficit with foreign countries is going to rise in the current fiscal, with the gap in its business with India alone, its biggest trading partner, expected to rise to 57.3 percent.
India’s oil firms told to add 55 mn cooking gas connections
New Delhi, July 15: Oil companies will soon be preparing detailed plans to increase the number of cooking gas connections, especially in rural areas, by 55 million by 2015.
Sikkim to lose Rs.87.3 mn daily due to Darjeeling shutdown
Gangtok, July 14: Snaking queues were seen at petrol stations here Tuesday as Sikkim got cut off from the outside world due to the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) sponsored indefinite shutdown in West Bengal's Darjeeling district and stood to lose an estimated Rs.87.3 million daily.
Air India will not divest now, says Praful Patel
New Delhi, July 14: Loss-making national carrier Air India will not go for disinvestment at the moment to raise funds as market conditions were not favourable, said Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel here Tuesday.
New measures to stabilise Pakistan economy: Official
Islamabad, Oct 18 (Xinhua): Pakistan is taking new measures to increase foreign exchange reserves and stabilise its economy within a month, a senior official said Saturday, ruling out reports of possible financial default.
First trade consignment across Kashmir border would be 'gifts'
Jammu, Oct 18: Carpets, wall hangings, vegetables and fruits will be sent as "gifts" to the people of Pakistan-administered Kashmir by traders in Jammu and Kashmir in the first convoy of about a dozen trucks that will cross the Line of Control (LoC) from Poonch Tuesday.
Analysts fear more losses after Indian stocks crash
Mumbai, Oct 18: Investors and speculators watched the Indian stock markets crash and a key index dip to the four-digit level with a distinct sense of déjà vu during the week ended Friday with sentiments completely battered by the fears of a US recession and an overall global slowdown.
First centre for cross-LoC Kashmir trade ready
Jammu, Oct 17 (IANS): The first trade centre near the Line of Control (LOC) in Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir is ready for biweekly trade with Pakistan from Oct 21. It is scheduled to be thrown open on the Indian side by External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee.
India demands much greater voice for developing nations in World Bank
Washington, Oct 14: India has demanded "substantial and effective enhancement" of the voice of developing and transition countries (DTCs) in the World Bank Group, saying a proposal approved by global financial leaders failed to live up to promises.
India's central bank moves to free another $200 bn
Mumbai, Oct 14: A day after asking commercial banks not to withhold credit to the corporate sector, especially small firms, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Tuesday said another Rs.200 billion ($4.18 billion) would be released for the needs of mutual funds.
Indian joint venture in Nepal wants recruitment order review
Kathmandu, Oct 16: Indian joint venture firm United Telecom Ltd (UTL), Nepal's first private telecom operator, has requested the Maoist-led government to review an order of the previous government directing it to absorb workers hired by a third-party contractor.
Nepal coffee to get a brand name
Kathmandu, Oct 16 (Xinhua): Coffee produced in Nepal will have a brand name within two months, the country's National Tea and Coffee Development Board (NTCDB) announced, the Himalayan Times newspaper reported Thursday.
India advocates alliance among developing nations in agri-sector
New Delhi, Oct 13: Commerce minister Kamal Nath Monday said developing countries should forge ties in agri-business so they could jointly work on removing flaws resulting from heavy agriculture subsidies given by developed nations.
Bangladesh fears export trouble amid global financial meltdown
Dhaka, Oct 11 (DPA): Businesses and policymakers in Bangladesh said Saturday they fear that the global financial crisis might cause a slump in the country's export earnings as its major export destinations are severely hit by the meltdown.
India's foreign exchange reserves drop nearly $8 billion
Mumbai, Oct 11: India's foreign exchange reserves have dropped $7.87 billion during the week ended Oct 3, on account of market interventions by the central bank to stabilise the rupee and heavy selling by foreign funds.
India proposes more fiscal measures to infuse liquidity in system
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS): India is proposing more fiscal measures, including further cuts in cash reserve ratio (CRR) for banks and in the interest rates to tide over the current turmoil in the financial markets, well-placed sources in the finance ministry and the central bank said Saturday.
Pakistani Kashmir trade delegation arrives in Jammu
Jammu, Oct 12: A 19-member delegation of traders from Pakistan-administered Kashmir arrived here Sunday amid a warm welcome by their Jammu counterparts and vows to promote trade and friendship between the two parts of the divided Jammu and Kashmir.
Some Pakistanis take money out of banks amid economic crisis
Islamabad, Oct 11 (IANS): Some Pakistanis have started cleaning out their bank lockers and dollar accounts, fearing a freeze due to the economic crisis gripping the country. The run continues despite the assertion of President Asif Ali Zardari that "Pakistan is not a limited company which may go bankrupt".
Hit by terror, economics keeps Ahmedabad's diamond market going
Ahmedabad, July 30 (IANS): Two bombs struck the only diamond market of this city that fateful Saturday evening, killing two people. It was back to business the next morning in Bapunagar, the hub of diamond cutting and polishing business in the eastern part of Ahmedabad.
Industry disappointed at WTO failure, but backs India's stand
New Delhi, July 30: India Inc Wednesday expressed disappointment over the collapse of Doha Round negotiations on world trade in Geneva, but backed the government's firm stand on trade issues.
India has power shortage of 73,050 million units
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS): India, Asia's third largest economy, faced a power deficit of 73,050 million units between April 2007 and March 2008, an internal official audit says.
Private fund managers for India's $60 bn provident fund
New Delhi, July 29: The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Tuesday selected three private fund managers, along with India's largest commercial bank, to manage its corpus of Rs.240,000 crore (Rs.2,400 billion or $60 billion).
Surat diamond units are back to business
Surat, July 30 (IANS): Most of the 4,000-odd diamond processing unit owners and thousands who make rough-cut rocks into dazzling diamonds woke up Wednesday morning with a sunken feeling. But gathering up their courage and confidence, the units opened up, putting fears of serial bombings behind them.
India-Russia trade target of $10bn faces major hurdles
New Delhi, July 30: The targeted $10 billion Indo-Russian bilateral trade by 2010 faces major hurdles, trade experts from both countries agreed during a video conference Wednesday.
India's growth forecast pruned, but pace remains fast: Reddy
Mumbai, July 29: The central bank may have lowered India's economic growth projection for this fiscal to 8 percent, but the pace remains fast by all global standards, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Y.V. Reddy said here Tuesday.
India's central bank cracks the whip on inflation
Mumbai, July 29: In a bid to contract the money supply and tame inflation, India's central bank Tuesday hiked a key lending rate and the minimum cash banks have to retain against deposits, in a move that is expected to make loans for homes, consumer durables and the corporate sector dearer.
India, China not to blame for WTO talks collapse: Mandelson
London, July 30 (IANS): India and China are "certainly not" to blame for Tuesday's collapse of world trade talks in Geneva, European Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson said.
India takes largest share of US investment in Asia-Pacific
Singapore, July 29 (DPA): US investments in Asia grew 12 percent last year with the biggest jump coming in India, where acquisitions in the information sector propelled the increase, media reported Tuesday.
Highlights of India's monetary policy review
Mumbai, July 29: Following are the highlights of India's monetary policy review conducted by Reserve Bank Governor Y.V. Reddy Tuesday, against the backdrop of inflation rate ruling at a 13-year high and signs of a slowdown in economic growth:
Nooyi among business leaders Obama consults
New York, July 29: Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has met with a bipartisan group of business and economic leaders, including India-born PepsiCo chief Indra Nooyi, and he intends convening the group periodically in the run-up to the November election.
India developing $10 laptop
New Delhi, July 29: After displaying its prowess in developing the world's cheapest car, India is on track to rolling out the world's cheapest laptop computer that could cost as low as $10, a top official said here Tuesday.
India to benefit as EU extends preferential duty regime
Brussels, July 29: Merchandise exports from India and 175 other developing countries under a preferential duty regime stand to benefit longer, with the European Union extending the popular scheme by two years.
Economic reforms now to get boost: Chidambaram
New Delhi, July 22: Having proved its majority in parliament, the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was set to take economic reforms further, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said Tuesday.
India Inc relieved as government wins trust vote
New Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata, July 22: India Inc heaved a sigh of relief Tuesday after the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government won the trust motion, hoping economic reforms would now get a push as pressures from Left parties would no longer carry the same weight.
Promote trade with India to cut inflation: Pakistani editorial
Islamabad, July 22: Increased imports from India will help Pakistan reduce manufacturing costs and the level of inflation, an English newspaper said Tuesday, warning against an ostrich-like attitude over sub-continental commerce.
Inflation India's biggest challenge: Chidambaram
Washington, June 23: Indian Finance Minister P. Chidambaram considers inflation the country's biggest challenge today and regards becoming an open market as the way forward.
India wants 'holistic' engagement in African energy sector
New Delhi, June 23: India wants "holistic" engagement in Africa's energy sector so that developmental needs of Africans are also met in this partnership, a senior Indian diplomat said here Monday.
Metro, power draw Pakistan to India
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS): In a sign of the changing nature of bilateral ties, Pakistan is now turning to India for cooperation in the power sector and is seeking to pick up some tips on building its own metro railway.
More freight trains to run between India, Pakistan
Islamabad, June 21 (IANS): Pakistan and India have decided to increase the frequency of cross-border freight trains to boost trade between the two countries.
Afghanistan to get Pakistani wheat despite Karzai's saber rattling
Karachi, June 23 (DPA): Pakistan is planning to export 50,000 tonnes of wheat to neighbouring Afghanistan despite recent saber-rattling by Afghan President Hamid Karzai, media reports said Monday.
Beleaguered Indian govt for more steps to tame inflation
New Delhi, June 21: Beleaguered by a 13-year high annual inflation at 11.05 percent, the government Saturday doled out hopes and promises to tame inflation.
Inflation will remain above seven percent: Ficci survey
New Delhi, June 22: Inflation will remain at over seven percent till the year-end, says a survey by a prominent Indian industry lobby that attributes the trend of rising prices to external factors beyond the control of domestic monetary policy.
Despite increasing per capita income, Bangladeshis remain poor
Dhaka, June 22 (Xinhua): Poverty in Bangladesh has been rising even as the country's per capita income registered a 14 percent increase as compared to the figure in the last fiscal.
Saudi Arabia proposes 'energy for poor' initiative
Jeddah, June 22: Saudi Arabia has proposed a five-pronged approach to check the spiralling oil prices across the world, including an 'energy for poor' initiative.
India seeks more exploration blocks in Nigeria
Jeddah, June 22: India has sought support from Nigeria to help Indian companies find more exploration blocks in the African nation's hydrocarbon sector.
Crude prices may stabilise in second half of year: Experts
Seoul, June 22: A drop in demand for crude and increased production are expected to stabilize oil prices in the second half of the year, WAM reported Sunday quoting a South Korean think tank.
Reliance to set up its first plant in US
New York, June 21: Reliance Industries USA, part of the Mukesh Ambani-led Indian conglomerate, plans to set up its first plant in the US in North Carolina with an investment of $215 million.
Full text of finance minister's statement on inflation
The following is the text of the statement made by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on 21 June, a day after India's inflation reached 11.05 percent:
Pranab visit: Australia, India want more of each other
Canberra, June 22 (IANS): India and Australia will sign two important treaties - on extradition and mutual legal assistance - Monday during External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee's maiden visit Down Under as the two countries hope to take bilateral ties to a new high.
India's social sector spending lowest among BRIC nations
New Delhi, June 22: Despite strong growth, India lags far behind other BRIC countries in social sector achievements, spending lowest on education and health, according to a study by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham).
ONGC Mittal Energy gets permit to drill for oil in Trinidad
Port-of-Spain, June 22 (IANS): ONGC-Mittal Energy Ltd (OMEL) has become the first Indian energy company to be involved in oil exploration in Trinidad and Tobago.
'China, India among worst performing stock markets of 2008'
New York, June 23: India and China, two of the investors' biggest darlings not so long ago, are among the world's worst-performing stock markets this year, says the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
Shed a tear for Varanasi's famed handloom weavers
Varanasi, June 22 (IANS): At the age of two, Shaheena looks just a few months old and weighs an apologetic three kilogram. She lives in a dark, cave-like room in the Dhannipur area of this pilgrim town.
Jammu and Kashmir to have two silk production centres
Srinagar, June 21: Jammu and Kashmir will have two exclusive silk production centres within the next 18 months, Union Minister for Textiles Shankarsinh Vaghela said here Saturday.
Mumbai dabbawala shares secret of success with Dubai accountants
Dubai, June 21 (IANS): Forget about the coding system that Mumbai's dabbawalas use to transport lunch boxes from homes to offices or the six-sigma and ISO certificates they have. The men who ensure workers in India's financial capital get their food on time credit their success to simple principles: stick to time and work is worship.
Kathmandu valley paralysed by indefinite transport strike
Kathmandu, June 21: Hit by the Maoists pulling out of the government, Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala's minority government in Nepal received a second blow Saturday with transporters calling an indefinite strike and students announcing shutdowns to protest against the new fares announced after a hike in fuel prices.
Chinese petrol far below global levels even after price hike
Beijing, June 21 (DPA): "Did you fill up before midnight?" one Beijing taxi driver called out to another Thursday night, making sure they all hit the Chinese capital's petrol stations before the clock struck 12.
India to invite bids for indigenous LCA engines
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS): India will soon invite bids for developing a more powerful engine for the homemade Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas as the development of the indigenous Kaveri engine is yet to be completed, an official said Wednesday.
Fuel price hike in India to hit Nepal hard
Kathmandu, June 4: India's decision Wednesday to hike fuel prices will hit its northern neighbour hard, causing Nepal's state-run sole oil importing agency a loss of billions of rupees per month and escalating an already grave fuel crisis in the country.
India's inflation set to rise, says OECD
Paris, June 4: Major expenditure items that are not shown in the published budget, including a pay award for government employees, are set to further increase the rate of inflation in India, the economic think tank for the world's wealthiest nations said in a projection published Wednesday.
Bangladesh to create seven million new jobs
Dhaka, June 4 (Xinhua): Bangladesh's caretaker government will create more than seven million new jobs in the next three years to reduce poverty in the country, a senior official said Wednesday.
Indian companies lose interest in Nepal power deals
Kathmandu, June 4: After an initial rush to invest in Nepal's potentially rich hydropower sector, Indian companies are now suffering from cold feet, thanks to continuing political uncertainty and other hindrances.
Jaguar, Land Rover bring ratings downgrade for Tata Motors
New Delhi, June 3: Tata Motors was Tuesday downgraded by Moody's Investors Service over the acquisition of iconic British brands Jaguar and Land Rover, as it is seen to pose risks involved in refinancing the loans for the takeover.
India's S. Kumars acquires Scottish fashion chain
New Delhi/Glasgow, June 3 (IANS): After month-long speculation and secrecy, S. Kumar Nationwide Ltd, a leading textile and apparel company promoted by the Mumbai-based Kasliwals, has now emerged as the mystery buyer of Scottish fashion chain Internacionale.
Lankans Tamils arrested with fake currency
Chennai, June 3: Two Sri Lankan Tamils were jailed Tuesday evening for depositing fake Rs.1,000 notes amounting to Rs.200,000 in a private bank here, police said.
Vedanta's new buy shows India Inc's growing reach: WSJ
New York, June 2: Vedanta Resources' purchase of the bankrupt US copper miner Asarco for $2.6 billion in cash has highlighted the growing global clout of companies from emerging markets like India, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has said.
Jaguar, Land Rover acting CEO to head new Tata-JLR
Mumbai, June 2: The Tata group, India's largest business conglomerate, Monday said they had formally acquired British marques Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR) from Ford Motor Company. The business was acquired at a function in Gaydon, Britain.
`Indian garment workers get highest wages among South Asians'
Dhaka, June 1: Indian workers employed in the garment manufacturing sector get the highest wage among South Asians while Bangladesh workers get the lowest, a study published here says.
OPEC crude price continues slide
Vienna, June 2 (DPA): The price for crude oil produced by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) dropped towards the end of the week, OPEC said Monday.
India third most attractive market for apparel retailers
New Delhi, June 2: India has emerged the third most attractive market destination for apparel retailers, according to a new study by global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney.
Sri Lankan train fare hiked by 90 percent
Colombo, June 1: The Sri Lankan government has announced a mammoth 90 percent hike in train fares, media reports here said Sunday. The hike comes a week after increase in petrol and diesel prices in the country.
India has largest presence at Berlin air show
Berlin, May 27 (IANS): India has its biggest presence at the International Aerospace Exhibition and Conference-ILA 2008, also known as Berlin Air Show - where it is participating as a partner country for the first time to showcase the products of 20 public and private sector entities.
India eases cement exports, continue curbs on rice
New Delhi, May 27: The ban on cement exports imposed last month is being lifted given the slack season ahead, but restrictions on shipping rice outside will continue, India's Commerce Secretary G.K. Pillai said here Tuesday.
Vodafone's Arun Sarin will 'go out on a high': British media
London, May 27: British commentators gave Indian-born Arun Sarin their thumbs up as he announced his decision to step down as chief executive officer of Vodafone, saying he had steered the world's largest mobile phone operator on a path of growth and profitability.
Europe slowly opens doors to legal Indian workers
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS): With the government negotiating a slew of labour treaties, Indian workers may soon find job-hunting in the continent relatively painless. India has also agreed to join the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) this month, further paving the way for smoother labour movement to Europe.
India-South Africa business ties to soar despite challenges: survey
Johannesburg, May 27: Indian and South African businesses see huge investment opportunities that could be mutually beneficial, says a survey that also highlights unique challenges in the two countries that need to be overcome.
Pakistani budget may freeze flour, gas prices
Islamabad, May 26: Pakistan's budget for fiscal 2008-09 beginning July 1 could freeze the prices of flour, electricity and gas and offer special medical discounts for the elderly.
Pakistan stocks plunge eight-month low on weak forecasts
Karachi, May 26 (DPA): Pakistan stocks plunged by 4.5 percent to an eight-month low Monday, dropping 578 points by mid-day trading on mounting political uncertainties and weak economic outlook, analysts said.
Tamil of Sri Lankan origin is second richest man in Malaysia
New York, May 25: A Tamil of Sri Lankan origin is the second richest man in Malaysia, while a businessman of Indian origin occupies the 16th place in the list of 40 wealthiest in the Southeast Asian country published by the Forbes magazine.
Dramatic midnight fuel price hike in Sri Lanka
Colombo, May 25 (IANS): With global oil prices soaring, Sri Lanka announced a dramatic hike in the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs.30 a litre and of kerosene by Rs.10 a litre from midnight Saturday.
Political crisis hits Pakistan's budgetary exercise
Islamabad, May 14: The political crisis caused by the collapse of Pakistan's ruling coalition is impacting on the country's budget making exercise, with bureaucrats apprehending they would not be able to complete the task by the early June deadline.
With no gas to spare, Dhaka to seek revised proposal from Tatas
Dhaka, May 9: Bangladesh is expected to tell the Tata group that it cannot spare gas supplies for many of the ventures proposed as part of a $3 billion investment plan, a move that could further delay the Indian conglomerate's entry to the country.
India's zero import duty ruins Nepal's ghee industry
Kathmandu, May 13 (IANS): Nepal's ghee industry, largely dependent on its giant neighbour India for its market, is on the verge of closure after the Indian government slashed the import duty on ingredients and enabled its own industry to reduce prices.
Freight charges hit Pakistani cement exports to India
Islamabad, May 10 (IANS): Pakistan's cement exports to India have slowed down because of rising freight charges and non-availability of railway wagons despite increasing orders, say exporters.
India ready for trade across LoC
Srinagar, May 12: India has made all arrangements for trade across the Line of Control (LoC) and a green signal from Pakistan is awaited, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said Monday.
Israel Aerospace Industries, Tata ink defence production pact
New Delhi, May 13: Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd (IAI) and India's Tata group have inked a framework agreement for cooperation in the development, manufacturing, marketing and support of defence products in India.
'Vision 2020' document for India's northeast finalised
Agartala, May 13: 'Vision 2020' document, an ambitious poverty alleviation programme for the northeast, was endorsed Tuesday in the plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) here.
India's industrial production growth slowed to three percent in March
New Delhi, May 12: India's industrial production growth slowed to just three percent in March 2008, compared to a 14.8 percent growth in March 2007, according to government data released here Monday.
India to launch regional airline for its northeast
Agartala, May 13: The central government would launch a dedicated regional airline for the northeastern region by January next year, union minister for the Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Mani Shankar Aiyar said here Tuesday.
Pakistan woos UAE investors for housing
Dubai, May 12: Pakistan has invited investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to invest in its low-cost housing project announced by its Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani last month.
Tata in world's biggest business brains list
New York, May 11: After being named among the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine, head of India's Tata Group Ratan Tata has been included in the list of 73 biggest brains in business for his Rs.100,000 Nano car.
ArcelorMittal, Vedanta targeted by global campaigners
London, May 11 (IANS): After rising to world domination, Indian-owned steel giant ArcelorMittal and mining company Vedanta Resources are being accused of paying scant attention to the environment and the rights of tribals in their areas of operation.
Bangladesh happy at improving trade ties with India
Dhaka, May 11: Bangladesh is happy at its improving trade relations with India and wants its entrepreneurs to grab opportunities that were not available to them earlier.
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