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Germany rules out possibility of Greece's EU exit

Germany rules out possibility of Greece's EU exit

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

German Chancellor Angela Merkel had assured the Greek leaders her continued support for the country to remain in the euro zone when she last Wednesday made her first visit to Athens in nearly three years.

Don't use GAAR to raise revenue: Shome

Don't use GAAR to raise revenue: Shome

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Panel has suggested that GAAR provisions should not be invoked to examine the genuineness of the residency of entities in Mauritius.

Ficci calls for privatisation of Coal India

Ficci calls for privatisation of Coal India

Rediff.com8 May 2012

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) president RV Kanoria calls for privatisation of Coal India Limited (CIL), the world's largest coal producer and India's public sector unit.

MFN-status to India paradigmatic shift in policy: Zardari

MFN-status to India paradigmatic shift in policy: Zardari

Rediff.com3 May 2012

President Asif Ali Zardari said that granting Most Favoured Nation-status to India was a "paradigmatic shift in policy driven by the business sectors on both sides of the border".

Why fewer Indian students are heading to Australia

Why fewer Indian students are heading to Australia

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Australian Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Chris Bowen on Wednesday said that reasons like the high cost of Australian dollar have resulted in decline in request for student visas from India

India Inc optimistic ahead of Budget

India Inc optimistic ahead of Budget

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

According to the quarterly Business Confidence Survey for the third quarter of 2012-13 by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, there is an expectation of higher sales and profits in the first half of calendar year 2013.

G-20: Global cos for bigger private sector role

G-20: Global cos for bigger private sector role

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

Development issues of vital interest to India are expected to receive focused attention at the G20 Summit beginning in Cannes on Wednesday, a Ficci Paper on the B20 Working Group on Development said.

Bring sugar & textiles under VAT: Assocham

Bring sugar & textiles under VAT: Assocham

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

One of India's leading industry bodies - the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry - on Friday urged the government to bring sugar, textiles and tobacco products under value added tax.

Patent office to hire 500 this year

Patent office to hire 500 this year

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Sources said the people would be hired at different levels, including application examiners.

'Govt must incentivise IT services sector to boost exports'

'Govt must incentivise IT services sector to boost exports'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

India's IT services sector witnessed 4.2 per cent growth in 2012-13.

Uncertainty grips sectors, says Ficci

Uncertainty grips sectors, says Ficci

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

The feedback gathered from industry shows that while during the first half of current fiscal (April-Sept 2008) there was moderation in the growth of several segments of the services sector, from October 2008 onwards a marked deterioration in performance was seen in many areas. The survey is based on the interaction with over 250 representatives of various service-related industry associations, organisations, and companies in both the private and public sector.

India has established mechanism to resolve 'friction' on LAC: Lt Gen Kalita

India has established mechanism to resolve 'friction' on LAC: Lt Gen Kalita

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

'The Arunachal border is not demarcated in that way, so there can be differing perceptions (between two sides)'

Assocham delegation to visit China

Assocham delegation to visit China

Rediff.com18 Jun 2003

A 10-member Assocham delegation, led by its President R K Somany, will accompany Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to China on June 22

India Inc wants 'out-of-box' solution from RBI in Friday policy

India Inc wants 'out-of-box' solution from RBI in Friday policy

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Raghuram Rajan, who took over as RBI Governor on September 4, is scheduled to unveil on Friday mid-quarter monetary policy review, an event keenly awaited by industry and banks.

Facebook, Ficci to campaign in six cities to woo SMEs

Facebook, Ficci to campaign in six cities to woo SMEs

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

The social media giant is planning to launch roadshows in these locations as part of its 'SMB Boost' programme.

Indian Army's shopping list worth Rs 300 billion

Indian Army's shopping list worth Rs 300 billion

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'The equipment that you make for us must be the best in the world so that it complements the Indian soldier who is without doubt the very best in the world.'

Ficci slams FM's comment

Ficci slams FM's comment

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

Reacting to Finance Minister P Chidamabaram's statement that a section of industry is artificially pushing up prices, Habil Khorakiwala, the new president of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry said there was no evidence

'CII, FICCI should work together'

'CII, FICCI should work together'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

All industry bodies including Confederation of Indian Industry and Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry should work together in their efforts to contribute the country's economic growth, Anand Mahindra, managing director, Mahindra &

EU envoy hopeful of FTA with India by this year

EU envoy hopeful of FTA with India by this year

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The proposed India-European Union free trade agreement (FTA), which seeks to liberalise trade in goods and services, could be materialised by this year, EU Ambassador to India Joao Cravinho has said.

India Inc asks RBI for cheaper funding

India Inc asks RBI for cheaper funding

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

After attending a meeting in Mumbai with RBI's top brass headed by Governor D Subbarao, Harsha Pati Singhania, president, FICCI, said the real rate of interest remained in double digits despite inflation having declined sharply. "Given the present interest rate structure and the inflation rate, real rate of interest is still in double-digits. With the near-zero rate of inflation, the real and nominal rates of interest are almost at the same level," said another industrialist.

Celebrating 75 years of Kannada films

Celebrating 75 years of Kannada films

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

Ravichandran, lovingly called Crazy Star by his fans, has been roped in to direct the three-day cultural programme marking the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Kannada film industry.

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.

India Inc against quota

India Inc against quota

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

Shehbaz Sharif set to become next PM of Pakistan

Shehbaz Sharif set to become next PM of Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

With the Sharif family set to return to power in Pakistan amid the fast-deteriorating economic situations and political instability, it is to be seen if Shehbaz Sharif infuses fresh energy into the system, or the much-tainted family continues to resort to its old ways.

WOW! A Fashion Show In The Metaverse!

WOW! A Fashion Show In The Metaverse!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'You can choose who you would like as your showstopper.' 'You have the freedom to create your own background -- sun, moon and the stars, which may sometimes not be possible in a physical show.'

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 long-term story remains intact, says Kidwai

India's long-term story remains intact, says Kidwai

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Indians want to have a little more clarity and certainty before they invest, says Naina Lal Kidwai, Executive Director, HSBC Limited and Country Head, HSBC India.

Over $100mn PE investment in food firms this year

Over $100mn PE investment in food firms this year

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Till the second quarter of 2011, the food sector has attracted more than $100 million investments through PEs," according to the 'Food Franchising Report 2011' brought out by Franchise India and Ficci.

RBI may absorb excess liquidity: Economists

RBI may absorb excess liquidity: Economists

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

The economists, polled by industry body Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, said the RBI may raise the cash reserve ratio, which is a portion of deposits that banks keep in cash with the central bank, by 50 basis points to 5.5 per cent, although this would have no impact on containing inflation.

FICCI asks US to restore GSP on Indian exports

FICCI asks US to restore GSP on Indian exports

Rediff.com21 May 2003

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday asked the US to restore the Generalised System of Preferences for Indian exports of chemicals and allied products.\n\n\n\n

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.

Rajeev Chandrasekhar sworn in as Ficci president

Rajeev Chandrasekhar sworn in as Ficci president

Rediff.com16 Feb 2008

A successful entrepreneur from Karnataka, Rajeev founded Jupiter Capital, a venture development managment and investment company, in 2005 and launched the Kannada channel Suvarna in 2007.

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.

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.

FICCI team to visit Pak in May

FICCI team to visit Pak in May

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

To reap the benefits following India and Pakistan governments' decision to further bilateral trade ties, a high-powered 70-member delegation of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry

'Unemployment, poverty caused by wrong governance'

'Unemployment, poverty caused by wrong governance'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

The BJP president said that the focus of development should be on agriculture and its allied industries and called for the promotion of PPP model to encourage private entrepreneurs to participate in development projects.

Time to be brave, stretch fiscal deficit targets if need be: Kamath

Time to be brave, stretch fiscal deficit targets if need be: Kamath

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Veteran banker K V Kamath on Friday said it is "time to be brave" for the government, and it should stretch the fiscal deficit target set in the budget if need be, to push growth. He said benign interest rates of under 8 per cent and abundant liquidity are also necessary to seize what he called as a 25-year growth runway opportunity awaiting the country. The government has targeted to get the fiscal deficit at 6.8 per cent for FY22 in the Budget presented early this year.

Kathmandu markets shut in protest

Kathmandu markets shut in protest

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Maoists tried to extort Rs 10 million from a hotelier, who refused and was beaten up.