National Economic Events in October 2000

Visiting Russian Premier Mr. Vladimir Putin moots consultations on anti-dumping duties; India and Russia sign 11 agreements.

The Group of Ministers headed by Mr. L.K. Advani unanimously decides to allow DTH (direct-to-home) broadcasting.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited set up with Rs.5,000-crore equity to take over the work of Department of Telecom Services (DTS).

IRDA issues first three licences for private sector to Reliance General Insurance, HDFC Standard Life Insurance and Royal Sundaram Insurance Alliance.

Germany announces decision to resume bilateral assistance suspended after Pokhran II.

ONGC to offer equity participation to global oil majors in six deep-water blocks. GoI rejects Enron's request for permission to trade in power through a subsidiary.