If I should dye: import ban forces change on Indian textile firms

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A German ban on many azo dyes threatens Indian textile companies that export heavily to that country. Passed in 1994 and set to take effect on July 1, 1995, it addresses about 20% of the dyes the Indian industry uses. As other European countries are considering adopting the ban, it could destroy many Indian dyers, for whom it is the second largest market. Many of them say the ban is protectionism, implemented to replace restrictions barred by the Uruguay Round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.

Textile Finishing, Except Wool, Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills, Textile Dyeing, International trade, International aspects, Textile industry, Dyes and dyeing, Dyeing, Dyes

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A lot of gas; liberalization hasn't made it to Indian kitchens

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Demand for liquified petroleum gas in India will continue to outstrip supply for at least five more years, due to subsidies and import bottlenecks. When the market was liberalized in 1993 the govt promised vast quantities of cheap LPG for cooking, but it charges a 21% import duty and grants its public-sector suppliers a 50% subsidy. The two ports that can handle LPG are limited to 500,000 tonnes a year. Private refineries and new storage terminals are in the works, but will take years to complete.

Natural Gas Liquid Extraction, Natural gas liquids, Household cooking equipment, Household Cooking Appliance Manufacturing, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Oil Cooking Stoves, Economic aspects, Supply and demand, Cooking equipment, Cookery, Indian, Indian cooking

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Big fry vs. small fry: booming shrimp-farming business spawns protest

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The spread of shrimp farming in India has brought prosperity to some as well as strife between aquaculture farmers and environmental activists allied with concerned locals. India is already the world's fifth-largest shrimp exporter, and the land devoted to that use will probably increase 25% to 100,000 hectares by the year 2001. Worried shrimp companies have begun cooperating with local villages, making sure employees are local, and sharing technology and training to ensure public support.

Shellfish, Shellfish Fishing, Shrimp, Shrimps (Animals), Shrimping

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