Faced with the threat of closure, metal scrap traders have appealed the government to reshuffle taxation structure to volume-based from value-based.In a meeting with the officials of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), senior representatives of Bombay Metal Exchange (BME) decided that its members would register themselves with the local state pollution control board and pass on records of all transactions including import of goods to...more
Aluminium prices are rising despite significant overcapacity and surplus production outlook over the next three years, raising a big question mark on the sustainability of the prices at their current levels. Prices have risen 75% on the London Metal Exchange (LME) from their February 2009 lows of $1,250, reaching $2,200 per tonne on the LME on Tuesday. However, experts believe that such high price of the commodity is not sustainable, as high...more
Statistics reveal that every 2.5 minutes a woman or a minor falls victim to sexual assault in America. Another important truth that gets revealed by the stats indicate that almost 44% of rape victims are below 18 years of age and 80% of the victims are under age 30. If you are fortunate enough to not fall within the above stats, thank god for it. But think again. Nobody, not even you can assure yourself that you are safe in the future. The intended crime might even be a non-sexual offense like getting mugged on your way to the car in an ill lit parking lot or even a break-in. How prepared are you to face a situation that could turn you in to a victim of a vicious crime which might leave you with traumatic scars for the rest of your life? What is your self defense quotient?A basic understanding of personal safety and a few simple precautionary measures will go a long way in keeping you and your possessions safe and secure. Some schools and educational establishments have classes on self-defense for all, especially for girls, as they are considered to be comparatively more vulnerable and defenseless. For those who have ample time at hand and can afford to learn martial arts, it is...more
According to Mr Cheng Siwei, former vice chairman of Standing Committee of the National People's Congress during the 9th China Economic Forum held in Beijing disclosed that, China's steel industry has to face 200 million tonne of excessive capacities at present, in accordance with the calculation of CNY 5000 per tonne investment, that is to say,...more
Online promotion is the need for every online or offline businesses these days. No matter what kind of business it is, if promoted online, it can address a wide array of geographical areas and customers from different segments. There are several ways of online business promotions. However, the most effective ways of promoting a business online is...more
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIML) recently conducted the India SME Conclave in association with the Indian Industries Association (IIA) and Ministry of MSMEs to discuss low-cost financing options for SMEs in India. Eminent speakers at the event also deliberated on the impact of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) on the SME sector in India, emphasising on Indo-ASEAN FTA. Discussions on affordable financing options being made available to SMEs and impact of FTA on the sector at the IIML platform were aimed at addressing the grave concerns of the SME sector and getting solutions from the polity, academicians and practitioners present at the session, said a senior IIML official.Speakers at the conclave asked young entrepreneurs in India to think beyond their national boundaries and expand their reach by setting up manufacturing units and offering services outside the country. SMEs were also encouraged to focus on innovation and realise the benefits of having access to larger markets.Improving the scale of operations and introducing innovative as well as diversified product portfolio will help SMEs in India to gain a greater global market share, said Sandeep Bansal, proprietor of...more
After battling with lower overseas sales and poor margins for more than a year, SME exporters of engineering goods are finally resorting to the government for support. The wait for recovery still seems far from over, thereby encouraging the small...more
One recent poll asked entrepreneurs what they personally believe affects the success or failure of a startup company. The 549 founders came from all kinds of industries: computing, electronics, health care, aerospace and defense.The top most critical...more
BIM described as Building Information Modeling. In the present time building structural engineering is depended upon BIM. To construct a building is never easy. This process needs to follow a complete life cycle and BIM is the most important part....more
Grip tape is the same as non slip tape, isnt it?Put simply, yes and no! Modern skateboards have their origins in the late 1950s, when grip tape started appearing in the 1970s the most commonly available mineral in the US was silicon carbide (also...more
Release announcement of latest technology based, a complete solution Purchase Order Financing Software today has been publically launched by the World's top company Accounting Software known for Industry's best and global leader in Accounting...more
The application of Unlawful Harassment and Wrongful Termination laws to At Will EmploymentLabour laws are complicated affairs, with different statutes handling different components. They govern the relationship between the employer and the employee....more