News for 'Chamber of Commerce and Industry'

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.

'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.

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

Assemblies, Parliament meant for debate, not disruption: VP

Assemblies, Parliament meant for debate, not disruption: VP

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Referring to the ugly scenes witnessed in the Rajya Sabha recently and indicating action against those involved, he reminded elected representatives of their responsibilities.

India ranks 40 out of 53 countries in global IP index

India ranks 40 out of 53 countries in global IP index

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

The number one way the Modi administration can demonstrate its commitment to the success of the Atal Innovation Mission, Accelerating Growth for New India's Innovations, Make in India, Digital India, and Startup India is to strengthen its IP framework in ways that promote the legal and regulatory certainty necessary for greater R&D investment, high-value jobs, and greater innovative and creative outputs, the report said.

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.

India Inc in investment mode

India Inc in investment mode

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

NRIs in UAE send $9.5 bn back home

NRIs in UAE send $9.5 bn back home

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

Ready for the Startup India Learning Programme?

Ready for the Startup India Learning Programme?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The 4 week online learning programme is available in English and Hindi, and will soon be offered in some regional languages.

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.

Ratan Tata may be suffering from delusion: Amit Mitra

Ratan Tata may be suffering from delusion: Amit Mitra

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Mitra said that Tata group firm TCS was creating additional 20,000 jobs.

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

'e-RUPI may completely negate pilferage'

'e-RUPI may completely negate pilferage'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The launch of e-RUPI, a person- and purpose-specific digital payment solution, by the government is expected to completely negate any pilferage and will ensure full benefit to intended beneficiaries, India Inc said on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched e-RUPI, which is aimed at improving transparency and targeted delivery of benefits. PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Sanjay Aggarwal said that the move is a significant step to enhance the digitisation process of the country.

India Inc, Left play comrade-in-arms

India Inc, Left play comrade-in-arms

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

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.

'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.

'FMCG on high growth path'

'FMCG on high growth path'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

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.