News for 'Association of India's Chambers of Commerce and Industry'

BJP wants N-deal redrafted: Advani

BJP wants N-deal redrafted: Advani

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said it was not opposed to a nuclear agreement with the US, but wanted the present deal to be redrafted so that there was no restriction on India carrying out atomic tests in future. "We do not basically oppose the nuclear agreement," senior party leader Lal Kishenchand Advani said at an Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India function in Delhi.

$50 bn FII inflow seen in 2006!

$50 bn FII inflow seen in 2006!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India has predicted that the foreign institutional investment inflow into India will touch the $50 billion mark as compared to $40 billion in 2005.

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India scripted history as the ambitious third Moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) touched down on the Moon's south pole, propelling the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first nation to land on the uncharted surface.

Indian exports up 14 times

Indian exports up 14 times

Rediff.com26 Oct 2006

According to the Assocham Eco Pulse study, the 14 per cent growth in exports to countries like the US, UAE, Singapore, China and Germany responded to the growth in their real GDP.

India Inc on state polls: People want corruption free politics

India Inc on state polls: People want corruption free politics

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Results of four state elections are giving a strong message that government and political parties need to ensure good governance and provide corruption free rule, industry leaders said on Sunday.

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.

Shift in energy strategy sought

Shift in energy strategy sought

Rediff.com30 May 2005

100 CEOs to visit Kashmir to explore potential

100 CEOs to visit Kashmir to explore potential

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

A delegation of about 100 chief executive officers from several national and multi-national companies will be visiting Kashmir to explore the business possibilities in the region as well as some leisure time.

Agri-Export Zones miss targets

Agri-Export Zones miss targets

Rediff.com24 May 2007

The six AEZs in West Bengal are for pineapple, lychee, potato, mango, vegetables and Darjeeling tea.

Exempt travel agents from service tax

Exempt travel agents from service tax

Rediff.com11 Apr 2005

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India has sought the restoration of Notification in the Finance Bill 2005-06

Investment treaty tops Obama's agenda

Investment treaty tops Obama's agenda

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

With India, the last round of talks took place in February 2011.

Govt bullish on pension sector growth

Govt bullish on pension sector growth

Rediff.com9 Sep 2003

The pension sector is expected to become the largest financial sector in India in the next five years and there will be a separate law for the sector, a top finance ministry official said on Tuesday.

IT exports to Japan to top $1,500 mn

IT exports to Japan to top $1,500 mn

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

The export of software and information technology services to Japan could triple to $1,500 million in the near future if Indo-Japan double taxation avoidance agreement is renegotiated.

Senators urge Kerry to press India on trade during visit

Senators urge Kerry to press India on trade during visit

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Kerry is scheduled to head to India later this month for the fourth annual US-India Strategic Dialogue.

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.

US lawmakers, businesses demand Indian trade reforms

US lawmakers, businesses demand Indian trade reforms

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Next week, US Secretary of State John Kerry travels to India for the fourth annual US-India Strategic Dialogue

Flood: Tamil Nadu suffers losses worth Rs 15,000 cr

Flood: Tamil Nadu suffers losses worth Rs 15,000 cr

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Unprecedented torrential downpour in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu brought the whole state to a grinding halt.

For 'Make in India', first 'Innovate in India'

For 'Make in India', first 'Innovate in India'

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The 'Make in India' vision cannot survive in the long-term without concrete measures to build a concurrent 'Create in India' movement.

India, China sign business deals worth $3.4 billion

India, China sign business deals worth $3.4 billion

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

IndiGo Airlines signs $2.6-billion leasing and financing MoU with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.

'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.

10 Tips to SUCCEED in the Gig Economy

10 Tips to SUCCEED in the Gig Economy

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

You have to make yourself visible and create opportunities for yourself, advises Gaurav Goyal, co-founder, Scalenut.

Corporate India gets jittery over black money Bill

Corporate India gets jittery over black money Bill

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Companies were consulting law firms and consultants to understand the Bill.

Rediff Chat: Should you fear GST?

Rediff Chat: Should you fear GST?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

To shed more light on how GST will affect the individual as well as the nation, Rediff Chat has lined up experts to field your queries.

Kejriwal's decision on retail FDI to hit investments: India Inc

Kejriwal's decision on retail FDI to hit investments: India Inc

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

India Inc has expressed strong displeasure over the Delhi government's decision to withdraw approval to FDI in multi-brand retail, saying the move was likely to hinder foreign investments flowing into the country.

E-tail bug bites consumer durables firms

E-tail bug bites consumer durables firms

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

While e-commerce operations for these firms are small at the moment, it is slated to grow in the next 3 to 4 years.

Rupee fall hits middle income group hard: Assocham

Rupee fall hits middle income group hard: Assocham

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

The middle income group has been impacted by inflation particularly in context of falling The rupee and its cascading effects on price rise of items like petroleum products and edible oil, according to a survey by apex chamber Assocham.

Modi govt finds an ally in start-ups

Modi govt finds an ally in start-ups

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Business chambers now inviting start-ups for membership.

Shapoorji Pallonji may bag UK's largest theme park deal

Shapoorji Pallonji may bag UK's largest theme park deal

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Pegged at $1.8 billion in construction deal size, The London Resort, which is located 17 minutes outside London, has attracted bids from three other construction majors from across the world.

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.

Foreign investors cry foul over Indian tax surprise

Foreign investors cry foul over Indian tax surprise

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The exemption from MAT does not apply retroactively.

Why liquidity will remain constrained till March-end

Why liquidity will remain constrained till March-end

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Although the RBI's open market operations have ensured sufficient system-level liquidity, some sectors are finding liquidity to be a challenge owing to their credit profile.

In photos: When 25 American Governors visited India's Ambassador

In photos: When 25 American Governors visited India's Ambassador

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Inside the governors' reception hosted by Indian Ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna -- a first in more than 15 years.

Rishi Sunak's Budget to increase UK visa fee

Rishi Sunak's Budget to increase UK visa fee

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Sunak announced that the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) would be hiked from 400 pounds to 624 pounds.

RBI rate cut to drive growth, banks must follow suit: India Inc

RBI rate cut to drive growth, banks must follow suit: India Inc

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

India Inc on Wednesday said the Reserve Bank's move to cut interest rate by 0.50 per cent is "pro-growth" and exhorted banks to transmit the lower interest rate to borrowers to revive demand and kick-start the investment cycle.

Hopeful of India winning 5-6 medals in Tokyo: Bindra

Hopeful of India winning 5-6 medals in Tokyo: Bindra

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Sanjay Kapoor elected AICF President, Chauhan retains secretary's post.

Govt has a new plan to boost direct tax mop-up

Govt has a new plan to boost direct tax mop-up

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The government has set a direct tax collection target of Rs 13.35 trillion, which includes Rs 7.66 trillion from corporation tax and Rs 5.69 trillion from personal income tax.

Why our institutions are producing unemployable Indians

Why our institutions are producing unemployable Indians

Rediff.com2 May 2016

'I did not bother to collect my diploma certificate because the course was a waste of time and more or less useless. It would be instructive for me to describe it because manufacturing is seen as the way out for India's great unemployment problem. It is? I do not think so,' says Aakar Patel.

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'.