News for 'ASSOCHAM'

Raise divestment target to Rs 25,000 cr: India Inc

Raise divestment target to Rs 25,000 cr: India Inc

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

Ahead of the Budget, India Inc has asked Centre to up divestment target to at least Rs 25,000 crore (Rs 250 billion).

India Inc seeks NRIs on company boards

India Inc seeks NRIs on company boards

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

Entry of top chief executive officers of large MNCs and Non-Resident Indians into the boards of leading domestic companies will help India integrate with the prevalent global corporate culture, says a survey.

US plans to increase H1B visas for Indians

US plans to increase H1B visas for Indians

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

The United States has said outsourcing to India was 'unavoidable' and that it was actively considering increasing the H1B visas for Indian workers.

'Indo-Pak trade can touch $10 bn'

'Indo-Pak trade can touch $10 bn'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

Industry body Assocham estimates that trade between India and Pakistan can touch the $10 billion mark by 2010 from $345 million in 2003-04, provided the execution of South Asian Free Trade Agreement is not thwarted and the trade basket is diversified

India Inc cheers RBI's surprise rate cut

India Inc cheers RBI's surprise rate cut

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

India Inc cheers RBI's rate cut

Nasscom cautions over revamp of lottery system for H-1B visas

Nasscom cautions over revamp of lottery system for H-1B visas

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

The proposed changes are forward-looking and non-specific, said Nasscom

Why are steel prices rising?

Why are steel prices rising?

Rediff.com30 May 2005

The rising prices characterising the steel industry have been primarily due to hike in input costs besides increase in demand, a study has found out.

100% FDI in more sectors likely

100% FDI in more sectors likely

Rediff.com9 Sep 2003

Foreign direct investment in many other sectors may be hiked to 100 per cent and procedures for External Commercial Borrowings would be further simplified, a senior finance ministry official indicated on Tuesday.

Indian IT to power ahead, despite BPO backlash

Indian IT to power ahead, despite BPO backlash

Rediff.com3 Mar 2004

the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday said the country's IT industry is slated to grow by 26 per cent this year driven by strong economic performance.

The curious case of $100 billion from China that never came

The curious case of $100 billion from China that never came

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Ahead of the visit, Chinese embassy officials briefed Indian scholars that investment promised would be $100 billion. How this figure came down to $20 billion is a mystery.

Vijender calls on the country to pray for Rio-bound athletes

Vijender calls on the country to pray for Rio-bound athletes

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Worried about the administrative logjam in Indian boxing, recently-crowned WBO Asia Pacific champion Vijender Singh pleaded with the officials to put together a new federation at the earliest for the sake of country's pugilists.

Shop first, pay later -- without a credit card

Shop first, pay later -- without a credit card

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Today pay-later services are available for practically anything under the sun. And these include small purchases like clothes, gadgets, movie tickets, and even food.

Basic, cell cos in talks with Shourie

Basic, cell cos in talks with Shourie

Rediff.com22 Mar 2003

Even as basic and cellular operators have been unable to reach an agreement on the contentious limited mobility services, the two sides have now approached Communications Minister Arun Shourie for continuing dialogue on issues such as spectrum.\n\n\n\n

GTB acquisition to hit profit: OBC

GTB acquisition to hit profit: OBC

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

Oriental Bank of Commerce on Friday said its profit will dip this fiscal due to acquisition of the ailing Global Trust Bank and hinted at another round of voluntary retirement scheme to cut excess flab.

This Dhanteras, Indians are turning to diamonds

This Dhanteras, Indians are turning to diamonds

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Elevated gold prices have led Indian investors to eye diamonds and platinum as a lucrative investment opportunity.

No exit load in pension funds

No exit load in pension funds

Rediff.com4 Sep 2003

Over 8% GDP growth sustainable: Narayan

Over 8% GDP growth sustainable: Narayan

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

The government on Thursday exuded confidence in sustaining GDP growth of over 8 per cent in the next fiscal following a slew of economic policies announced during 2003-04.

India-Latin America trade up at $3.59 bn

India-Latin America trade up at $3.59 bn

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

Latin America has emerged as a major trading partner of India in 2004-05 with its trade growing by 77.66 per cent to $3.596 billion as against a negative trade of 0.81 per cent in 2003-04, according to industry body Assocham analysis.

FM lauds Kelkar's tax plans

FM lauds Kelkar's tax plans

Rediff.com24 Jul 2004

Terming Kelkar panel's proposals as "radical", Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday said a comprehensive tax reform will be implemented in the next Budget after a consensus from all sections.

What I couldn't tell the FM (Part V)

What I couldn't tell the FM (Part V)

Rediff.com7 Feb 2003

"Tax exemptions granted to dedicated export units located in EPZs, SEZs and EoUs should continue up to 2010."

India Inc backs Army action, rules out impact on economy

India Inc backs Army action, rules out impact on economy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

India Inc on Thursday rallied behind the Army's move to conduct surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the Line of Control and said it was the time to act tough while ruling out any negative impact on the country's economy and trade.

BPO market seen at $1 trillion by 2006

BPO market seen at $1 trillion by 2006

Rediff.com23 Mar 2004

The business process outsourcing market is expected to touch $1 trillion by 2006, registering a compounded annual growth rate of 9 per cent.

10 risks of mobile banking transactions

10 risks of mobile banking transactions

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Risks are increasing with 55 times increase in such transactions over the past three years, says a Assocham-PwC report

Why are our passports so shabby?

Why are our passports so shabby?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

'Why can't a country that builds and manages airports of acknowledged excellence at home and abroad produce passports of durable quality for its citizens?' asks Sunil Sethi.

TRAI to announce new measures to check call drop menace

TRAI to announce new measures to check call drop menace

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

TRAI to soon put in place a new set of 'service quality benchmarks' to monitor call drop

Budget gets a thumbs up from India Inc

Budget gets a thumbs up from India Inc

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

"India's middle class, small traders and farmers are the lifelines of its economic growth. By catering to these ambitions #Budget2019 infuses hopes for millions of dreams."

Ratan Tata invests in Snapdeal.com

Ratan Tata invests in Snapdeal.com

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Snapdeal, which has raised about $400 million since its inception, has invested about $100 million in logistics and operations to expand its presence in the $3 billion Indian eCommerce market.

Why are Indian B-schools shutting down?

Why are Indian B-schools shutting down?

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The number of management colleges has dropped from 3,609 in 2014-15 to 3,264 in 2017-18.

E-retail in India set to cross $16 bn in FY16

E-retail in India set to cross $16 bn in FY16

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Global sales made via mobile devices are expected to top $638 billion.

India Inc gives thumbs up to Rail Budget

India Inc gives thumbs up to Rail Budget

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Passenger fares and freight rates were left untouched

Economy strong enough to handle any shock: RBI

Economy strong enough to handle any shock: RBI

Rediff.com12 Feb 2003

Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday expressed confidence that the Indian economy has the resilience to face any problems that might crop up in the event of a war in Iraq and said the soft interest bias would continue despite a rise in price level.

Not just smart cities, govt promises houses for Rs 5 lakh!

Not just smart cities, govt promises houses for Rs 5 lakh!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

'We will be able to provide 450 square feet house in Rs 5 lakh,' Nitin Gadkari said.

India Inc hopes for a business friendly govt in Delhi

India Inc hopes for a business friendly govt in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Aam Aadmi Party swept the Delhi polls with 67 seats.

India should gradually reduce fiscal deficit: IMF official

India should gradually reduce fiscal deficit: IMF official

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Inflation, which has been at high levels, is also a key challenge for the country, Thomas J Richardson, the IMF's Senior Resident Representative in India and Nepal, said in New Delhi on Wednesday.

India may contribute 25% nanotechnology professionals by 2025

India may contribute 25% nanotechnology professionals by 2025

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

In 2011, India's share in global nanotechnology research publications had reached six per cent from a mere two per cent in the year 2000, the study found.

Durga Puja economy is worth Rs 1 lakh cr!

Durga Puja economy is worth Rs 1 lakh cr!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

If the Puja as a brand can be marketed more effectively outside Bengal, even overseas, it might do wonders for the economy, says Atanu Biswas.

RBI disappoints industry; hopes for post-Budget rate cuts

RBI disappoints industry; hopes for post-Budget rate cuts

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

The RBI on Tuesday maintained status quo on interest rates, saying there have been no developments to warrant further easing since an unscheduled rate cut about a fortnight ago.

Economy's double whammy

Economy's double whammy

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Retail inflation inches up to 3.77%; IIP growth dips to 3-month low

In China, Modi to push for expediting industrial parks

In China, Modi to push for expediting industrial parks

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Beijing wants assurance that its investments won't come under scrutiny