INDIAN NEWSPAPER HIGHLIGHTS - MARCH 19, 2002.

AsiaPulse News, March, 2002

NEW DELHI, March 19 Asia Pulse - Highlights of today's newspapers:

THE TIMES OF INDIA

- Central Indian bank Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Bimal Jalan said the Indian Economy was getting back on the growth path

and forecasted a 6 to 5.5 per cent growth in the coming financial year.

- Franklin Templeton India (FTI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Pioneer ITI Assest management Company to acquire 100 per cent stakes in the later for an undisclosed sum.

HINDUSTAN TIMES

- The Indian Government has issued a letter of intent to Satyam Infoway for international long-distance cummunication which is scheduled to be opened up for competition from April, 1, 2002.

- Market watchdog Securities and...