Dr. Pai said he and the Clinton group canvassed the Indian laboratory industry, convincing 27 of the 400 laboratories in the country to agree to a price ceiling on the diagnostics they purchased at the steep discount.

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At last, he saw to his right the sign for Ganesh Pai Fan and Furniture Store, and stopped his cycle.

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Mr. Pai, moistening the tip of his finger in a small bowl filled with water which he kept on his desk just for this purpose, counted the notes afresh.

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He added that United Biscuits was "delighted" that one of its existing shareholders, PAI - which has offices in Paris, London, Madrid and Milan - had decided to play a greater part in the business.

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