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India Inc against job quotas

India Inc against job quotas

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

Govt sends notice to Amazon, Flipkart for not showing country of origin

Govt sends notice to Amazon, Flipkart for not showing country of origin

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Not displaying the mandatory information, including country of origin, on products sold on their platforms in India, draws government's attention.

India likely to employ 2.9 mn flexi staff by 2018

India likely to employ 2.9 mn flexi staff by 2018

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The flexi staff workforce at present in the country has increased to 2.1 million from 1.7 million in 2015.

Auto Expo: Of 85 stunning vehicles and a few chic women

Auto Expo: Of 85 stunning vehicles and a few chic women

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Apart from a pavilion of vintage cars, there will be a Bollywood corner

India Inc seeks ease of doing biz in return for 'Make in India' call

India Inc seeks ease of doing biz in return for 'Make in India' call

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

India Inc is seeking at least quarterly interactions with senior government representatives to establish a channel of communication and help change the opinion at the highest level.

Aus PM assures India about safety of students

Aus PM assures India about safety of students

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Thursday said his government is committed to taking every 'physically possible' step to ensure that all international students in his country remain safe. "The Australian government is committed to doing all that is physically possible to ensure that all international students in Australia have safe and rewarding experience," he said.Indian students have been the target of frequent racial attacks in Australia.

Why India Inc sees Modi's PMO as the 'mover'

Why India Inc sees Modi's PMO as the 'mover'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Corporates understand that the PMO drives all key decisions in this government.

ISL likely in Goa or Kerala, I-League in Kolkata from November

ISL likely in Goa or Kerala, I-League in Kolkata from November

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The Indian Super League may be held either in Goa or Kerala while Kolkata is set to host all the I-League matches with likely kick-off in November, as the All India Football Federation (AIFF) seeks to stage both the competitions in a single city in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

PMO asks India Inc for list of hurdles

PMO asks India Inc for list of hurdles

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Modi has often been accused of promoting crony capitalism in Gujarat for his proximity to certain businesses.

How India plans to trace black money abroad

How India plans to trace black money abroad

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

The government is planning to comprehensively revise tax treaties with as many as 25 nations, including Switzerland and Mauritius, and re-negotiate with 51 others, to trace black money.

CSFB scales down India's GDP growth for 2002-03

CSFB scales down India's GDP growth for 2002-03

Rediff.com18 Feb 2003

Credit Suisse First Boston, a leading investment banker, has scaled down India's GDP growth from 5.7 per cent to 5.4 per cent for the financial year 2002-03.\n\n\n\n

Elated at your accomplishment: PM Modi to Mary Kom

Elated at your accomplishment: PM Modi to Mary Kom

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, congratulated boxer M C Mary Kom for clinching a historic fifth gold medal at the Asian women's Boxing Championships in Vietnam.

Covid vaccine: Pharma firms ready expansion plans

Covid vaccine: Pharma firms ready expansion plans

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The Indian vaccine industry largely feels there are two ways in which vaccine innovation can be spurred - one, get a high price for the product and two, have the government buy a few hundred million doses of the product at a certain price.

Govt bans 118 Chinese mobile apps, including PUBG

Govt bans 118 Chinese mobile apps, including PUBG

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The banned apps include Baidu, Baidu Express Edition, Tencent Watchlist, FaceU, WeChat Reading and Tencent Weiyun, besides PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite, according to an official statement.

Banks defer 2-day strike called on September 26-27

Banks defer 2-day strike called on September 26-27

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Finance secretary Rajiv Kumar was positive in formation of a committee consisting all concerned to address the issues arising out of the proposed merger of 10 banks including preserving the identity of all the banks.

India Inc wants rate cut, says inflation likely to remain low

India Inc wants rate cut, says inflation likely to remain low

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Reversing a six month declining trend, WPI inflation moved up marginally to 0.11 per cent in December mainly because of increase in prices of food items.

Fear and myths injecting Covid vaccine hesitancy

Fear and myths injecting Covid vaccine hesitancy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

A June 11 survey by cLocalCircles across 299 districts puts overall vaccine hesitancy levels at 18 per cent, with 11 per cent of the respondents saying they were not convinced if the currently available vaccines would protect them against the new strains; and 5 per cent said they do not plan to take the vaccine at all.

India Inc vehemently opposes quota

India Inc vehemently opposes quota

Rediff.com6 May 2006

The Indian industry stands staunchly opposed to job reservations in the private sector, Bharti Group promoter and Confederation of Indian Industry vice-president Sunil Mittal has said as he vowed to fight the move at every fora.

RBI must introspect its role in lower growth, says Goyal

RBI must introspect its role in lower growth, says Goyal

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Piyush Goyal, who held the post of finance minister when Arun Jaitley was undergoing treatment, told the Confederation of Indian Industry's annual session: "All stakeholders, including the RBI, should introspect on their respective roles (on low economic growth)."

Pak still dicey over granting MFN status to India

Pak still dicey over granting MFN status to India

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Over a year after the deadline to grant Most Favoured Nation (MFN) trading status to India, the Pakistani government on Thursday declined to specify any time limit to meet the long-pending demand from here.

Poor yet to benefit from India's growth, Pranab

Poor yet to benefit from India's growth, Pranab

Rediff.com12 May 2010

For the 2009-10 fiscal, Pranab said, he expects the economy to grow by 7.2 per cent.

AIFF nominates consistent Jhingan, path-breaking Bala Devi for Arjuna Award

AIFF nominates consistent Jhingan, path-breaking Bala Devi for Arjuna Award

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Acting on the Sports Ministry's directive to send nominations for this year's sports awards, the AIFF did not have much trouble in finalising the names.

Why status quo by RBI disappoints India Inc

Why status quo by RBI disappoints India Inc

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

The rate cut, the industry chambers argued, could have given a positive signal to the manufacturing sector, which is undergoing difficult times.

Govt gifts Rs 1.45-trillion incentive for 10 manufacturing sectors

Govt gifts Rs 1.45-trillion incentive for 10 manufacturing sectors

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

The government hopes that the PLI schemes would provide 200,000-300,000 direct employment over five years, according to sources in the know.

Delhi hotels association to say no to Chinese guests

Delhi hotels association to say no to Chinese guests

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The Delhi Hotels and Restaurant Owners Association, which has more than 3,000 budget hotels and restaurants as members in the national capital, has written to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) informing about the decision and the grouping's full support to CAIT's boycott Chinese goods campaign.

Coal scam: India Inc backs Birla

Coal scam: India Inc backs Birla

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

'Birla only made representations to then PM for coal blocks allocation.'

Digital firms, traders to lobby for e-commerce policy with Piyush Goyal

Digital firms, traders to lobby for e-commerce policy with Piyush Goyal

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

According to CAIT, e-commerce policy should take within its ambit not only foreign players but also domestic ones.

Of India, reforms and skewed governance

Of India, reforms and skewed governance

Rediff.com9 May 2007

'If governance ensured we were poor during the socialist period, it now ensures that we do not get rich.'

Farmers gear up for Bharat bandh, draw more support

Farmers gear up for Bharat bandh, draw more support

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

With almost all opposition parties too backing the 'Bharat bandh' and many announcing parallel protests in support of the farmers, the Centre has issued an advisory directing the states and Union Territories to tighten security and ensure peace is maintained.

'India to sustain high growth'

'India to sustain high growth'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

Indian economy has the resilience to sustain high growth despite shocks like spiralling oil prices, economic affairs secretary Rakesh Mohan said on Wednesday.

Manufacturing key to India's growth

Manufacturing key to India's growth

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

Government should focus on achieving 12 per cent growth in manufacturing if the GDP has to grow by 8-9 per cent or higher on a sustainable basis

Farmers' 'Bharat Bandh' today; normal life likely to be hit

Farmers' 'Bharat Bandh' today; normal life likely to be hit

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'Farmers will block rail tracks in various places. Markets and transport services will be closed during 'Bharat Bandh'

Smart maps an $8 bn opportunity for India: Study

Smart maps an $8 bn opportunity for India: Study

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

These maps can facilitate development of smart cities in little ways that add up to huge economic benefits for citizens

Trade: Will India & China untangle knots?

Trade: Will India & China untangle knots?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

Though there are many Indian information technology companies in China, none ever receives an order from a Chinese company or the government.

India Inc presses FM on tax laws

India Inc presses FM on tax laws

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

On the telecom sector, he demanded auctioning of more spectrum.

Pravasi Divas in Sydney to boost India-Aus ties: Diplomat

Pravasi Divas in Sydney to boost India-Aus ties: Diplomat

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The Indian community in Australia and the Pacific will get an opportunity to contribute between India and countries in the region at the 7th Regional Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in Sydney, a top Indian diplomat has said.

India records 1,75,000 innovations at grassroot level

India records 1,75,000 innovations at grassroot level

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Speaking at the Global Innovation and Technology Alliance Platform in New Delhi, T Ramasami, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology said, India has captured a grassroot innovation system through formal structures.

India, US to develop a forum for easier FDI inflow

India, US to develop a forum for easier FDI inflow

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

It came down from $1.94 billion in 2009-10 to $1.17 billion the next year and to $1.11 billion in 2011-12.

India Inc disappointed over RBI holding rates

India Inc disappointed over RBI holding rates

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

RBI has cut the rates thrice so far in 2015 by 25 bps each.

India Inc wants states to migrate to GST at one go

India Inc wants states to migrate to GST at one go

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Companies are worried that any staggered roll-out of GST could result in cash flow issues with businesses not able claim tax credit due to breakage in the chain