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Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

India's first-ever Olympic medallist in women's boxing Mary Kom has been honoured with the Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the annual UK-India Awards in Windsor.

'I expect 8% growth next year'

'I expect 8% growth next year'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'We will see a lot of investments from the private sector.' 'As long as we are not impacted by some global events, I think we will be in a strong place.'

Kannada Cinema To Mourn Puneeth Today

Kannada Cinema To Mourn Puneeth Today

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

On November 16, the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Puneeth Namana -- a three-hour prayer meeting, which will be attended by the who's who of the Karnataka film industry and politics.

Farmers' protest: Over Rs 70,000 cr economic loss in Q3

Farmers' protest: Over Rs 70,000 cr economic loss in Q3

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The farmers' agitation against new agri laws will lead to economic loss of over Rs 70,000 crore in the December quarter owing to supply chain disruptions, particularly in Punjab, Haryana and border areas of Delhi, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on Thursday. The chamber's president Sanjay Aggarwal said "the 36 days farm agitation so far will have more than Rs 70,000 crore economic loss in the Q3 FY 2020-21 due to...disruption in supply chains and day-to-day economic activities particularly in the progressive states of Punjab and Haryana and border areas of national capital Delhi."

Bengaluru's water crisis: India Inc adopt innovative methods

Bengaluru's water crisis: India Inc adopt innovative methods

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

From installing water-saving aerators on taps to using cans for washing hands and dishes, Bengaluru is adopting diverse strategies to tide over the water crisis. While several citizens have taken to social media to urge Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to make work from home mandatory for IT companies, it appears that hybrid mode will continue to be the norm for most - although with new water conservation measures in place. Co-working space provider Urban Vault has, for instance, installed smart water meters to detect leakage.

India's exports may dip 13% to $270 billion in 2015-16

India's exports may dip 13% to $270 billion in 2015-16

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

The declining exports would have implications for the job market.

Maharashtra businessmen want Ajit Pawar to step down

Maharashtra businessmen want Ajit Pawar to step down

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

The businessmen in the Maharashtra have given a cry of 'remove Ajit Pawar' against the high tariff of electricity.

Belgian ex-PM backs India's permanent UNSC seat, urges UN reform

Belgian ex-PM backs India's permanent UNSC seat, urges UN reform

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Leterme contended that there is a need for the United Nations Security Council to adapt to the realities of the 21st century as it requires representation that goes beyond the structures established in the 20th century.

Decline in IIP: Min to meet trade bodies

Decline in IIP: Min to meet trade bodies

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Sharma, who has been regularly reviewing the situation with senior officials, has expressed concern over the drop in industrial performance in the recent months, the statement said.

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

Industry body calls for Indo-US free trade pact

Industry body calls for Indo-US free trade pact

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

The South India Chamber of Commerce and Industry has emphasised the need for a dialogue between the US and India for drafting a free trade agreement to further boost trade between the two countries.

Trade bodies impose 12-hr bandh in Nagaland over 'illegal taxation'

Trade bodies impose 12-hr bandh in Nagaland over 'illegal taxation'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The shutdown has been complete in not only major cities like Kohima, Dimapur and Mokokchung, but even smaller towns such as Tuli, Jalukie, Pfutsero, CNCCI president Khekugha Muru told PTI.

Obama's Visit: What India Inc expects

Obama's Visit: What India Inc expects

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

'You have to explain to them about Indian investments in the US creating jobs this reverse outsourcing'

Revised WTO plan: India Inc disappointed

Revised WTO plan: India Inc disappointed

Rediff.com20 May 2008

Country's apex business chambers -- CII, Ficci and Assocham -- have said the WTO draft on Non-Agriculture Market Access under the Doha Round of trade talks was in complete disregard to the mandate of the round, which had to revolve around lesser obligation on the developing countries for duty reduction.

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'I tell those in their 20s that age is on their side and they should start exercising early.' 'Just like investing in good stocks, if they start early, they will get the multiplier effects of being healthy, fit and strong later in life.'

Pak govt washes hand off row over Indian envoy's Karachi event

Pak govt washes hand off row over Indian envoy's Karachi event

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Pakistan has said that Karachi Chambers of Commerce and Industries, which cancelled Indian High Commissioner Gautam Bambawale's public engagement at the last minute, is an independent body, a day after India summoned Pakistani envoy to lodge a strong protest over the incident.

Is Navratri Inspiring Shanaya Kapoor?

Is Navratri Inspiring Shanaya Kapoor?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Katrina wishes Sunny... Plabita's pretty pictures... Laxmi Raai glows...

Exporters demand fiscal incentives, credit at affordable rates in Budget

Exporters demand fiscal incentives, credit at affordable rates in Budget

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Exporters on Thursday demanded fiscal incentives, tweaking in customs duties on certain products and credit at affordable rates in the forthcoming Budget to boost exports and create jobs. In a pre-budget virtual meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said the depreciation of the rupee against the US dollar is affecting exports' competitiveness and the sector requires more support. "Creation of employment is the biggest challenge faced by the country...We would urge the government to provide fiscal support to units which provide additional employment in the export sector," the exporter's body said.

Truckers' stir turns violent in Rajasthan; fuel rush across many states

Truckers' stir turns violent in Rajasthan; fuel rush across many states

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Petrol pumps in many cities witnessed long queues on Tuesday as people came to fill up their vehicle tanks fearing shortage of fuel amid the protest by truck drivers against a provision in the new penal law on hit-and-run accident cases involving motorists.

Budget 2022: India Inc pitches for more reforms and tax stability

Budget 2022: India Inc pitches for more reforms and tax stability

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

India Inc on Thursday pitched for continuation of reforms while ensuring tax and policy stability in the forthcoming Budget to prop up the economy hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the virtual pre-Budget consultation held with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, industry chambers said that government measures will help firmly entrench the nascent signs of recovery being currently seen in private investment. Capital expenditure by the government through enhanced infrastructure spending should in the meantime continue to support growth, CII president TV Narendran said.

British trade body to launch India fact file

British trade body to launch India fact file

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

In an effort to improve Indo-UK bilateral trade, the British Chamber of Commerce and Industry will bring out an India Fact File on September 1, Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Kamalesh Sharma said in London.

FM to meet India Inc to unclog manufacturing

FM to meet India Inc to unclog manufacturing

Rediff.com31 May 2006

Finance Minister P Chidambaram is likely to meet captains of Indian industry on June 17 so that 12 per cent growth can be achieved in the manufacturing sector.

DoT calls advisory group meet on net neutrality on April 27

DoT calls advisory group meet on net neutrality on April 27

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

MAG was constituted by Department of Electronics and IT in February 2014.

In a first, BJP meets SJM, others over joining RCEP

In a first, BJP meets SJM, others over joining RCEP

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

The BJP's effort comes in the wake of Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal set to attend the eighth RCEP ministerial meeting in Bangkok from October 10 to 12.

Pakistan business delegation to visit Delhi

Pakistan business delegation to visit Delhi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

A delegation of 100 Pakistani businessmen would visit New Delhi next week to take part in a meeting of the India-Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

Pakistan business delegation to arrive on July 7

Pakistan business delegation to arrive on July 7

Rediff.com1 Jul 2003

Around 100 leading corporates from Pakistan will arrive in New Delhi on July seven as part of a business delegation to discuss the macro level trade issues.

FIFA World Cup balls made in Pakistan village

FIFA World Cup balls made in Pakistan village

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Pakistan is playing a big part in the soccer World Cup by making the balls

Russia-Ukraine war may spell boon for Chhattisgarh's export profile

Russia-Ukraine war may spell boon for Chhattisgarh's export profile

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The Russia-Ukraine war is likely to improve the export profile of landlocked Chhattisgarh, which has already nearly tripled during the past three years. Chhattisgarh's exports reached Rs 25,241.13 crore in the financial year 2021-22 against Rs 9,067.92 crore worth of products shipped in 2019-20, according to the state government's data. While exports of iron and steel surged seven and a half times, rice shipping increased 4.68 times.

India Inc against job quotas

India Inc against job quotas

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

Anti-FDI traders to sell on eBay, to start with

Anti-FDI traders to sell on eBay, to start with

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi, last month urged small traders to compete with foreign retail chains through e-commerce.

Govt job scheme draws flak

Govt job scheme draws flak

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Loss of confirmed orders, increase in wages and labour shortage were blamed on the scheme in a survey of 100 companies from diverse sectors.

2G: Apex court to hear Presidential Reference from July 10

2G: Apex court to hear Presidential Reference from July 10

Rediff.com11 May 2012

The Reference has asked the court for its view whether the verdict in the 2G case be given retrospective effect for radio waves granted since 1994.

What India Inc is lobbying for in Budget 2008

What India Inc is lobbying for in Budget 2008

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Industry representatives recommended that the basic annual exemption limit for individuals should be raised to Rs 1,50,000 from Rs 1,10,000 and the peak income tax rate be cut to 25 per cent, from 30 per cent at present.

Infrastructure sectors' output rises 16.8% in May

Infrastructure sectors' output rises 16.8% in May

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

The output of eight core sectors grew by 16.8 per cent in May, mainly due to a low base effect and uptick in production of natural gas, refinery products, steel, cement and electricity, official data released on Wednesday showed. The eight infrastructure sectors of coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilisers, steel, cement and electricity had contracted by 21.4 per cent in May 2020 due to the lockdown restrictions imposed to control the spread of the COVID-19 infections. In March this year, these key sectors had recorded a growth of 11.4 per cent, and 60.9 per cent in April.

'Z' category protectee Swamy moves Delhi HC for security at private home

'Z' category protectee Swamy moves Delhi HC for security at private home

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Former Bharatiya Janata Party MP Subramanian Swamy approached the Delhi high court on Thursday, stating that in spite of an earlier assurance the Centre has not made any security arrangements at the accommodation he would be residing in after vacating the government-allotted bungalow.

Mayawati's Now Or Never Moment

Mayawati's Now Or Never Moment

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'Unless she joins one of the coalitions, she has a bleak future.' 'The NDA option is suicidal, but INDIA could help her.'

US trade body hails Budget, says it's fiscally prudent

US trade body hails Budget, says it's fiscally prudent

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

In the midst of third wave of COVID-19, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has come up with an impactful Budget which is balanced, fiscally prudent and growth-oriented, the USA India Chamber of Commerce has said. President of the Boston-based USA India Chamber of Commerce (USAIC) Karun Rishi, however, said it is a matter of concern that the budget lacks tangible measures to increase revenue generation. "Opting to keep the fiscal deficit at 6.9 per cent and increase capital expenditure by 35 per cent is a masterstroke. "The annual budget estimates the effective capital expenditure of Rs 10.68 lakh crore in 2022-23, making up about 4.1 per cent of the GDP," he said. "A phenomenal increase in the government's capital expenditure is likely to facilitate the expenditures on infrastructure and create jobs.

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.

Can BJP Wrest Mahakoshal From Congress?

Can BJP Wrest Mahakoshal From Congress?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Modi and Chouhan have visited Mahakoshal multiple times and reached out to tribals to shore up support for the BJP.

Minister voices concern on US immigration bill

Minister voices concern on US immigration bill

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

According to government statistics, Indian IT firms support 280,000 jobs in the US and have contributed about $15 billion to the US Treasury in the past five years.