News for 'Chamber of Commerce and Industry'

Canada, India, to ink pact on films

Canada, India, to ink pact on films

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

Canada and India would soon sign an agreement envisaging greater cooperation in the field of entertainment, especially animation films, Canadian High Commissioner Peter H Sutherland said on Friday.

Why the neglect of exports must end soon

Why the neglect of exports must end soon

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

It is mind-boggling to find our prime minister putting exports on the back-burner, says Jayanta Roy.

'Direct India-Indonesia air link needed'

'Direct India-Indonesia air link needed'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

There is an urgent need to establish direct air links between India and Indonesia to enhance trade relations between the two countries, Indonesia's charge d' affaires to India Suhadi M Salam said at a meet in New Delhi on Monday.\n\n\n\n

FinMin keen to restart DPC: Geete

FinMin keen to restart DPC: Geete

Rediff.com22 Jul 2003

Power Minister Anant Geete said on Tuesday that the finance ministry is considering a proposal to restart the Dabhol Power plant, now lying idle for nearly two years.

A C Milan second string to play in India

A C Milan second string to play in India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

The glamour European football club will visit India in November as part of the 'Festa Italiana', an annual function of the Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industries.

Muthiah urges US to remove trade barriers

Muthiah urges US to remove trade barriers

Rediff.com6 Jun 2003

The FICCI president expressed concern over the proposed curbs on H1B and L1 visas and withholding of duty free imports on a large number of products from India.

PHDCCI seeks tax sops for R&D

PHDCCI seeks tax sops for R&D

Rediff.com3 Jun 2004

PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday asked the government to revamp tax structure and extend tax holidays for the high-cost and risky research and development sector

FICCI draws agenda for new govt

FICCI draws agenda for new govt

Rediff.com18 May 2004

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry is not worried over the recent statements made by the Left parties advocating radical changes in the economic policy and has recommended a 10-point agenda for the new government.

HUL's Indulekha enters Rs 2,000-cr club

HUL's Indulekha enters Rs 2,000-cr club

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

The haircare brand, acquired for Rs 330 crore, fetches HUL around Rs 400 cr of revenue annually.

India to grow by 7-8%: PM

India to grow by 7-8%: PM

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said India is poised to deliver 7-8 per cent economic growth in the next fiscal.

India Inc in investment mode

India Inc in investment mode

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

COVID-19: 'Economic slowdown was like coma'

COVID-19: 'Economic slowdown was like coma'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

There are indications or signs of the economy picking up -- collection of GST and consumption of electricity, said former RBI governor, C Rangarajan.

NRIs in UAE send $9.5 bn back home

NRIs in UAE send $9.5 bn back home

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

Telecom issue hiccups of learning curve: N K Singh

Telecom issue hiccups of learning curve: N K Singh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2003

Terming the ongoing telecom controversy as "hiccups of the learning curve", Planning Commission member N K Singh on Monday said it is for the regulator or the appellate bodies to see that the consumers are not affected.\n\n\n\n

Trump may suspend H1B, other visas to stem unemployment

Trump may suspend H1B, other visas to stem unemployment

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

US President Donald Trump is considering suspending a number of employment visas including the H-1B, most sought-after among Indian IT professionals, in view of the massive unemployment in America due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a media report. The proposed suspension could extend into the government's new fiscal year beginning October 1, when many new visas are issued, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, quoting unnamed administration officials.

Indo-Korean trade up 53% in Jan-Oct

Indo-Korean trade up 53% in Jan-Oct

Rediff.com22 Dec 2003

Showing an encouraging trend, Korea's trade with India grew by as much as 53 per cent during the first ten months of the current year.

India Inc bullish on economy

India Inc bullish on economy

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

India's textile pie to double, post-MFA

India's textile pie to double, post-MFA

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

With the termination of multi-fibre agreement set for January 1 2005, India is poised to double its share in the global textiles and garment market to eight per cent and become a $50 billion sector by 2010, says a PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry

India Inc, Left play comrade-in-arms

India Inc, Left play comrade-in-arms

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

India Inc backs Army action, rules out impact on economy

India Inc backs Army action, rules out impact on economy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

India Inc on Thursday rallied behind the Army's move to conduct surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the Line of Control and said it was the time to act tough while ruling out any negative impact on the country's economy and trade.

Short-term stock market boom foreseen

Short-term stock market boom foreseen

Rediff.com4 Aug 2003

India Inc has found renewed hope in the capital markets for the next six months but has painted a gloomy picture for the long-run due to the uncertainty arising out of impending general elections.

'Bad roads cost India Rs 300 bn a year'

'Bad roads cost India Rs 300 bn a year'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2003

India is incurring an annual loss of Rs 20,000-30,000 crore (Rs 200-300 billion) due to the problems in the road sector, including overloading and poor maintenance, a World Bank expert said on Thursday.

'FMCG on high growth path'

'FMCG on high growth path'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

'India close to achieve 1% share in world trade'

'India close to achieve 1% share in world trade'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2003

India is all set to achieve the target of one per cent share of the world trade in exports well ahead of schedule, Director General of Foreign Trade L Mansingh asserted on Tuesday.

Textile exports to double by 2006: Govt

Textile exports to double by 2006: Govt

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

The government on Tuesday said that the textile exports from India will double from the current levels within a year of the Multi Fibre Agreement coming to an end.

CTV sale set to grow

CTV sale set to grow

Rediff.com2 Jun 2004

Market for colour televisions is expected to show 15 per cent growth in April-September 2004-05 after the segment saw a fall of 10 per cent in volumes in the same period last year, according to a survey.

'SMEs, services will push exports'

'SMEs, services will push exports'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2003

Small and medium enterprises would continue to play a vital role in enhancing India's exports, L Mansingh, the director general of foreign trade, said in New Delhi.

'Iraq war will not to affect India's exports'

'Iraq war will not to affect India's exports'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2003

Exuding confidence that export target of $50 billion could be met this year, the governmet said on Thursday that the Iraq war will not "adversely" affect India even as it added that a final assessment was yet to be made.

FICCI has a plan for 10% growth

FICCI has a plan for 10% growth

Rediff.com10 Apr 2004

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Saturday said that economic growth of 8-10%, as envisioned by the NDA, was quite possible, and it has worked out an action plan in this regard for the next five years.

Australia seeks lower tariff on coal, wool

Australia seeks lower tariff on coal, wool

Rediff.com18 Feb 2003

Australia on Tuesday offered to sell LNG to India even as it said that high tariffs in several areas including coal and wool were proving prohibitive in increasing two-way trade.

FICCI starts diaspora division

FICCI starts diaspora division

Rediff.com17 Feb 2003

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry has set up a 'Diaspora Division' for forging a producive partnership with Indians living abroad as part of its efforts to tap the economic potential of overseas Indians.

Govt all set to woo US investors for agri and SME sectors

Govt all set to woo US investors for agri and SME sectors

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Swadeshi Jagran will be leading the delegation on a multi-city tour, expected to start on September 21. The week-long trip will include meetings with industry bodies and government agencies.