December 03, 2008

Indian PM convenes meeting on prices

It is reported that Dr Manmohan Singh Indian prime minister has convened a special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on prices today.

Dr Manmohan will review the availability and prices of all essential commodities including edible oils, pulses, wheat, rice, sugar, vanaspati, cement and steel.

The meeting will evaluate the import and export position of all essential food commodities.