News for 'Associated Chambers of Commerce'

Assocham charts steps to overcome El Nino

Assocham charts steps to overcome El Nino

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

The government must expand the farm insurance cover and advice banks and financial institutions to settle crop insurance claims in the drought-hit areas without delay.

National summit on financial services at GIFT City

National summit on financial services at GIFT City

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was the Chief Guest at the event.

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.

Muslim businessmen in Gujarat sing Modi tune

Muslim businessmen in Gujarat sing Modi tune

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

Development in state has benefitted community, they say.

Indian-Americans awarded for enhancing Indo-US ties

Indian-Americans awarded for enhancing Indo-US ties

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Nine Indian-Americans were awarded by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston (IACCGH) for their contributions towards enhancing the mutual relationship between India and the United States.

'Heavens won't fall if India's fiscal target is not met'

'Heavens won't fall if India's fiscal target is not met'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Assocham said even if an investment revival were to happen, it would be a time lag of at least 18 months before it reflects in the manufacturing sector.

Is Sharad Pawar Buying Insurance?

Is Sharad Pawar Buying Insurance?

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Sharad Pawar reckons that the NCP has value as a united, going concern, not as a gaggle of leaders in search of followers, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Payment wallets make the most of Modi move

Payment wallets make the most of Modi move

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

With a surge in users and transactions in two weeks, payment wallets step up cashbacks to get more users online.

Ban on H-1B visas to hit innovation, investment: America Inc

Ban on H-1B visas to hit innovation, investment: America Inc

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Massive restrictions on legal immigration - including restricting immigrants who contribute to medicine, science, and research in the United States, and who are working to develop treatments for coronavirus and other deadly diseases - will not only hinder efforts to save lives, but prevent job creation and hurt American economy as the country struggles to recover.

B-school average salary up 10%

B-school average salary up 10%

Rediff.com14 Apr 2005

The average domestic salary of top graduates of leading B-schools increased 10 per cent this year compared to last year, a study conducted by Association of Chambers of Commerce said.\n\n

FinMin to hear industry groups' tax issues every Wednesday

FinMin to hear industry groups' tax issues every Wednesday

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The ministry has been receiving representations from chambers of commerce and industry associations on tax-related issues and disputes that affect the industry as a whole or impact a large sections of the industry.

Why US should invest in India's power sector

Why US should invest in India's power sector

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Shinde said the average plant load factor of Indian generation units improved to 77.5 per cent during 2009-10 from 73.6 per cent in 2006.

India's rising employee cost

India's rising employee cost

Rediff.com4 Nov 2005

FTA: India awaits ASEAN response

FTA: India awaits ASEAN response

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

The Centre said on Wednesday it had made a good offer for the proposed Free Trade Agreement with the Association of South East Asian Nation and is awaiting ASEAN's reactions to it.

India-Asean FTA to strengthen trade dependence

India-Asean FTA to strengthen trade dependence

Rediff.com17 May 2011

In fact, India stands to gain in sectors such as textiles, handicrafts, chemicals and pharmaceutical from its trade with the Asean economies.

India Inc red-flags exodus of workers to government

India Inc red-flags exodus of workers to government

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

16 national and regional industry bodies and sectoral business lobbies video-conferenced with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday and raised key concerns facing Indian industry in the wake of the 21-day lockdown over coronavirus.

Ramya episode: All's well that ends well

Ramya episode: All's well that ends well

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

The conflict between reigning actress Ramya and her Dandam Dashagunam producer Ganesh has come to a settlement.

'What's happening to Kaala can set a dangerous precedent'

'What's happening to Kaala can set a dangerous precedent'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

'Today, these fringe groups are demanding that Rajni sir's film be stopped.' 'What is there to stop them from doing the same with more films in the future?'

RBI wants changes in law before new bank licences

RBI wants changes in law before new bank licences

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Draft norms soon, but central bank worried about self-dealing by company promoters.

Now, Suriya supports Anna Hazare

Now, Suriya supports Anna Hazare

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

The actor said that Anna Hazare's credibility cannot be questioned.

Pre-policy talks: Industry bodies to meet RBI

Pre-policy talks: Industry bodies to meet RBI

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

The RBI is scheduled to announce the annual credit policy for 2011-12 on May 3. Industry representatives are expected to press the RBI to lower interest rates so that credit becomes cheaper for them in the customary pre-policy meeting.

How India's battered economy can be revived

How India's battered economy can be revived

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

The Keynesian advice comes after Finance Minister P Chidambaram has said he considers the fiscal deficit at 4.8 per cent of gross domestic product in 2013-14 as a 'red line'.

'Amin is an excellent man and administrator'

'Amin is an excellent man and administrator'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Former India wicketkeeper and chairman of selectors Kiran More says the IPL will benefit from Chirayu Ramanbhai Amin's undoubted administrative skills.

'RBI unlikely to touch short-term rates in review'

'RBI unlikely to touch short-term rates in review'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

The RBI has been tightening key benchmark rates since November last year as the country started recovering from the impact of the global economic slowdown.

Savings: RBI to look into rate deregulation

Savings: RBI to look into rate deregulation

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

At 3.5 per cent per annum, interest on savings accounts is the only regulated rate in the banking system currently and a highly contentious one given its impact on the common man.

Flood alert! Mumbai firms gear up

Flood alert! Mumbai firms gear up

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Two days ahead of the high tide warning, corporate houses here are busy drawing plans to meet any possible recurrence of the 26/7, 2005 deluge in the metropolis.

'Banks will need $100 bn in 10 years'

'Banks will need $100 bn in 10 years'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Banks in India will need about $100 billion (Rs 5 lakh crore) of capital over the next decade as the system grows to meet credit requirements of an expanding economy, Om Prakash Bhatt, chairman of the State Bank of India said.

More R&D needs tax relief: Pharma cos tell govt

More R&D needs tax relief: Pharma cos tell govt

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

The pre-Budget memoranda of the Indian Drug Manufacturers Association and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry have said more incentives are needed to spur drug research.

US judge blocks Trump's H-1B visa ban

US judge blocks Trump's H-1B visa ban

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

In a major relief to thousands of Indian IT professionals, a federal judge in the US on Thursday blocked the enforcement of a temporary visa ban by the Trump administration on a large number of work permits, including the most sought after H-1B visas, ruling that the president exceeded his constitutional authority.

Industry bodies support BangaloreIT.in

Industry bodies support BangaloreIT.in

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

Different industry and trade bodies have extended their support to BangaloreIT.in, the premier annual IT event organised by the Karnataka government and STPI. The three-day event will be inaugurated on the 29th of October in the premises of Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC).

'3G, BWA to account for half of telecom revenues'

'3G, BWA to account for half of telecom revenues'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

According to a study by industry association Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and telecom consulting firm BDA, 3G revenues in the country will reach $15.8 billion, 46 per cent of the total wireless revenue, by 2013.

The other side of Nasscom

The other side of Nasscom

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Nasscom Foundation's focus is social development.

Business friendly state: Gujarat, Maharashtra fight for No.1 position

Business friendly state: Gujarat, Maharashtra fight for No.1 position

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

The Make in India Week has become a platform for two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled states to jostle for the number one destination in India for investor funds.

Kiran Karnik joins IDG Ventures

Kiran Karnik joins IDG Ventures

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

IDG Ventures India on Thursday announced that Kiran Karnik, former president of National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) and a recipient of the Padma Shri has joined the company, on their global advisory board. IDG Ventures India's advisory board includes icons like N Balasubramanian, K B Chandrashekar, Arjun Malhotra, Sridhar Mitta, Jagdish Sheth and V Sumantran. Kiran Karnik was president of Nasscom till January 2008.

Duniya's Vijay suspended

Duniya's Vijay suspended

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce has decided to suspend Duniya's Vijay, one of Kannada cinema's top stars, for a year for violating the decision of the KFCC's taken on October 25 to dub for the film Chanda directed by S Narayan.

India, US may form pvt sector advisory group

India, US may form pvt sector advisory group

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

India and the United States are considering yet another initiative to boost bilateral economic relations. Both sides are now mulling a Private Sector Advisory Gr

'Huge potential for food processing in India'

'Huge potential for food processing in India'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

What are the problems affecting the growth of food processing sector in India

Rajeev Chandrasekhar to head Ficci

Rajeev Chandrasekhar to head Ficci

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Ex-head of BPL Mobile and currently a Rajya Sabha MP, Rajeev Chandrasekhar will be the new head of Ficci.

Rajnikanth's heartfelt appeal

Rajnikanth's heartfelt appeal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Controversies seem to dog Rajnikanth's latest Tamil film Kuselan. The latest is that Rajnikanth has requested the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the release of his film in the state on August 1st. His letter written in chaste Kannada, said that it was not his intention to hurt the feelings of anyone when he spoke at the protest rally organised by the Tamil Nadu Film Artists Association.

Wait for cheaper drugs might get longer

Wait for cheaper drugs might get longer

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Lobby group tells USTR it has got assurance from India on compulsory licensing.