News for 'Chamber of Commerce and Industry'

India, Pak discuss opening of bank branches

India, Pak discuss opening of bank branches

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

Reserve Bank of India and State Bank of Pakistan are working on modalities for opening branches of each other's banks in both the countries.

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.

India targets $12 bn FDI in FY07

India targets $12 bn FDI in FY07

Rediff.com27 May 2006

India expects an inflow of $12 billion foreign direct investment into the country during the 2006-07 fiscal, a government official said on Saturday. \n

Most MNCs plan expansion, higher FDI: Survey

Most MNCs plan expansion, higher FDI: Survey

Rediff.com29 May 2003

Majority of foreign companies plan expansions and perceive 'opportunities' for higher investment provided bottlenecks in infrastructure, legal and labour laws are removed, a survey by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry said.

Draft of domestic violence bill ready: NCW

Draft of domestic violence bill ready: NCW

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

She added that the Centre had already reviewed the harassment bill and had consulted them while studying the domestic violence bill.

'New markets key to high growth'

'New markets key to high growth'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

We will borrow less this year: FM

We will borrow less this year: FM

Rediff.com24 May 2005

Pointing out that government borrowings would be less than what was projected for the current fiscal, Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said that there was pressure on inflation due to rising oil prices and money supply.

Ficci wants reforms to continue

Ficci wants reforms to continue

Rediff.com13 May 2004

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Thursday said it was not averse to a change of guard at the Centre but wanted the new government to continue the reforms process and provide stability.

Shekhar Kapur at FRAMES 2003

Shekhar Kapur at FRAMES 2003

Rediff.com17 Mar 2003

London, India's natural trade partner

London, India's natural trade partner

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

By virtue of its position as a global repository of international financial expertise

Good news for students going to UK

Good news for students going to UK

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

The British High Commissioner to India, Michael Arthur, on Monday said his country was taking steps to make it easy for Indian students to gain entry into the UK.

India Inc hails Jaitley's reform measures

India Inc hails Jaitley's reform measures

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal said India has lost one of the finest political leaders and a legal luminary.

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

Reliance, Tata eye Sudan mart

Reliance, Tata eye Sudan mart

Rediff.com29 Mar 2004

Leading business groups of the country like Reliance and the Tatas have shown interest in entering the Sudanese market, Ambassador of Sudan in India Abdal Mahmood Adbal Haleem Mohammad said on Monday.

Allow IFC, ADB to invest in DFIs: FICCI

Allow IFC, ADB to invest in DFIs: FICCI

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

Highlighting India Inc's drive for fresh investments, FICCI on Thursday called for the revival of development finance institutions by allowing agencies like IFC and ADB to play strategic roles in DFIs.

FICCI's 14-pt Budget agenda for FM

FICCI's 14-pt Budget agenda for FM

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

In order to give Corporate India the much-needed boost in its quest for growth and competitiveness, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Thursday presented the finance minister a 14-point fiscal correction agenda.

China's textile exports up 1000%

China's textile exports up 1000%

Rediff.com8 Mar 2005

The aggressive Chinese dragon has taken the textile game away from competitors.

Don't subsidise IIMs: FICCI

Don't subsidise IIMs: FICCI

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

India, Indonesia to explore opportunities in oil, gas sectors

India, Indonesia to explore opportunities in oil, gas sectors

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

In a bid to strengthen their bilateral economic ties, India and Indonesia plan to explore opportunities for co-operation in oil and gas, and railway sectors, among other areas.

Indo-UK trade to boom: Scindia

Indo-UK trade to boom: Scindia

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

There is tremendous potential for increasing the Indo-British trade from the current $12 billion to $25 billion in the next couple of years, according to leading Indian parliamentarians and businessmen.

L&T, i-flex win PHDCCI awards

L&T, i-flex win PHDCCI awards

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

Larsen and Toubro, I-flex and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation were presented PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry Awards for Excellence 2004 on Friday.

NRIs pledge $2.7 bn for development

NRIs pledge $2.7 bn for development

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

Non-resident Indians have offered to invest $2.7 billion for developing a city within a city, Minister for Non-Resident Affairs Jagdish Tytler said on Thursday.

Despite pandemic, investors are flocking to Tamil Nadu

Despite pandemic, investors are flocking to Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Tamil Nadu has cornered around 18.63 per cent of the fresh investments in Q1FY21 and topped the list of state-wise investments. These investments should help create over 67,212 jobs.

WBPCC chief criticises Amit Mitra's remarks against Tata

WBPCC chief criticises Amit Mitra's remarks against Tata

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday criticised the statements of West Bengal ministers against Ratan Tata, and said Tata's views and opinions about the development of the state would always be welcomed by the people of Bengal.

Indian firms can bag big Iraq contracts

Indian firms can bag big Iraq contracts

Rediff.com7 Oct 2003

Indian companies could get major sub-contracts in Iraq reconstruction projects worth $20 billion next year, according to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.\n\n\n\n

Defence equipment: To lease or not to lease?

Defence equipment: To lease or not to lease?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Admiral describes it as 'a path-breaking change'; defence ministry official disagrees.

'Americans perceive Indians to be very smart'

'Americans perceive Indians to be very smart'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

"Earlier, India was a land of snake charmers. Now, Americans perceive Indians to be very smart. The infotech revolution changed it all," says FICCI Secretary-General Amit Mitra.

Govt working on uniform media policy

Govt working on uniform media policy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

Phase out PPF, says pension regulator

Phase out PPF, says pension regulator

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

Public Provident Fund should be phased out over a period of time after the introduction of the new pension scheme proposed by the government, the interim Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority chairman D Swarup said on Saturday.

India 2nd top export market for Dubai

India 2nd top export market for Dubai

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

A report by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that Dubai had increased its export diversification over the five-year period between 2002 and 2006, with Iran topping the list with a share of Dh 94.3 billion or 15.2 per cent of the total exports that reached Dh 621.4 billion.

'The attack will bring a bad name to Kashmir'

'The attack will bring a bad name to Kashmir'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Kashmiris protest against the killing of Amarnath pilgrims.

Pakistan business delegation arrives in India

Pakistan business delegation arrives in India

Rediff.com4 Jul 2003

A 50-member delegation of Pakistani traders and businessmen arrived in India on Friday.

Pak business team arrives in Delhi

Pak business team arrives in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2003