News for 'Confederation of Indian Industries'

'India will be global leader in services sector'

'India will be global leader in services sector'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2003

India will emerge as the global leader in the services sector in the next few years not only in the software sector and IT-enabled services but also in health, design, engineering, education and maintenance,

CSFB scales down India's GDP growth for 2002-03

CSFB scales down India's GDP growth for 2002-03

Rediff.com18 Feb 2003

Credit Suisse First Boston, a leading investment banker, has scaled down India's GDP growth from 5.7 per cent to 5.4 per cent for the financial year 2002-03.\n\n\n\n

US-China trade war: How India stands to GAIN!

US-China trade war: How India stands to GAIN!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

China is on the lookout for investment pastures where its money is welcome, safe and earns a decent return. India also needs vast investment - about $1 trillion over the next 10-15 years - in infrastructure, green energy, transportation and heavy industry, says Ravi Bhoothalingam.

US trade team to visit India on Tue

US trade team to visit India on Tue

Rediff.com19 Apr 2004

As part of efforts to boost Indo-US trade ties, a high-level American delegation led by president and CEO of US Chamber of Commerce Thomas J Donahue will visit India on Tuesday for a meeting with the Confederation of Indian Industry.\n\n\n\n

India Inc sees 10% growth

India Inc sees 10% growth

Rediff.com22 Dec 2003

Govt confident of 12% export growth

Govt confident of 12% export growth

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

The government on Wednesday ruled out revising the export growth target downwards in the wake of rupee appreciation and said it was slated to grow at 12 per cent during this fiscal.

RPG group to slash 10,000 jobs

RPG group to slash 10,000 jobs

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

Power panel report by month-end

Power panel report by month-end

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

12 urgent ways to decriminalise business offences

12 urgent ways to decriminalise business offences

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Covering 37 different legislations such as the Partnership Act of 1932, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, and laws on environmental protection, consumer protection and labour interests, the recommendations have been shared with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

How India can be truly Atma Nirbhar

How India can be truly Atma Nirbhar

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'India's future: To manufacture so efficiently that we do not need protection,' says Naushad Forbes.

CII to open Shanghai office in July

CII to open Shanghai office in July

Rediff.com22 May 2003

The Confederation of Indian Industry will start its Shanghai office in July, a senior official of the chamber said.\n\n\n\n

Has India actually jumped 12 spots or 4?

Has India actually jumped 12 spots or 4?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

India was ranked 142 last year, but in the latest report it was revised to 134.

RBI decision to hold policy rates at status quo disappointing: CII

RBI decision to hold policy rates at status quo disappointing: CII

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

CII hopes that the RBI would not wait for the next quarterly review but intervene sooner if the economic condition warrants a mid-course correction.

India's crude import bill jumps 40%

India's crude import bill jumps 40%

Rediff.com23 May 2005

India's crude oil import bill has jumped 40 per cent to Rs 117,032 crore (Rs 1170.32 billion) in 2004-05 on the back of high international oil prices, petroleum secretary S C Tripathi said on Monday.

India's textile and apparel exports outshine pre-Covid numbers

India's textile and apparel exports outshine pre-Covid numbers

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Backed by the China-plus-one policy, India's textile and apparel exports have seen a 53 per cent growth during the April-November period of the current fiscal year at around $26 billion. This compares to the figure of $17 billion during the same period in FY21. According to Wazir Textile Index, all major companies including Welspun, Vardhman, Trident, KPR Mills, Indo Count, RSWM, Filatex, Nahar Spg and Indorama have posted higher sales during the first half of the current fiscal year compared to the pre-pandemic year.

Reforms will help India beat the economic gloom, says Jaitley

Reforms will help India beat the economic gloom, says Jaitley

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

India must carry on structural reforms, the finance minister said.

IITians urged to be job creators rather than job seekers

IITians urged to be job creators rather than job seekers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The youth have to turn into entrepreneurs if India's massive demographic dividend is to be taken advantage of: Smriti Irani.

In a major climbdown, govt now says e-commerce firms can sell pvt labels

In a major climbdown, govt now says e-commerce firms can sell pvt labels

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Private labels remain big business for e-commerce marketplaces. They comprise almost 15 per cent of the total business of such firms.

Credit offtake up 21.2% in FY-03: CII

Credit offtake up 21.2% in FY-03: CII

Rediff.com4 Apr 2003

Scheduled commercial banks have registered a 21.2 per cent growth in credit offtake at Rs 7,14,622 crore (Rs 7.14 trillion) up to March seven of 2002-03 as against Rs 5,89,723 crore (Rs 5.89 trillion) in FY-02.\n\n\n\n

COVID-19 Vaccine: Vial, syringe makers ramp up

COVID-19 Vaccine: Vial, syringe makers ramp up

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

'The government should put the whole road map together for the vaccine and decide how industry can support...' 'They should allow the private sector to vaccinate.'

Summons for Birla: CII warns of uncertainty among investors

Summons for Birla: CII warns of uncertainty among investors

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Birla and former Coal Secretary P C Parakh were summoned.

Union Budget on Feb 29, to focus on reforms, growth

Union Budget on Feb 29, to focus on reforms, growth

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The Indian government will present the annual budget for 2016-17 on February 29.

India Inc seeks ease of doing biz in return for 'Make in India' call

India Inc seeks ease of doing biz in return for 'Make in India' call

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

India Inc is seeking at least quarterly interactions with senior government representatives to establish a channel of communication and help change the opinion at the highest level.

Atma Nirbhar Bharat is way to get growth back: PM Modi

Atma Nirbhar Bharat is way to get growth back: PM Modi

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Speaking at industry association CII's annual session, PM Modi said the government has taken tough steps to fight the coronavirus pandemic and has also taken care of the economy. "On the one hand we have to safe the lives of our people and on the other hand we have to stabilise the economy and speed up the economy," he said. "Yes, we will definitely get our growth back," he asserted.

Shapoorji Pallonji may bag UK's largest theme park deal

Shapoorji Pallonji may bag UK's largest theme park deal

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Pegged at $1.8 billion in construction deal size, The London Resort, which is located 17 minutes outside London, has attracted bids from three other construction majors from across the world.

Exporters unhappy with rupee rally, seek intervention: CII

Exporters unhappy with rupee rally, seek intervention: CII

Rediff.com15 May 2014

The rupee on Thursday gained 39 paise to close at a nearly 10-month high of 59.29 against the US dollar following sustained selling of the American currency by exporters and continued capital inflows, ahead of keenly-waited Lok Sabha poll results to be unveiled on Friday.

Coronavirus: India Inc's 5-point wishlist for Modi

Coronavirus: India Inc's 5-point wishlist for Modi

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Business leaders, among others, ask govt to let go of fiscal target, seek stimulus, and direct cash transfer.

Swaraj to Africa: 'Make in India'

Swaraj to Africa: 'Make in India'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Narendra Modi is to hold summit-level meetings with the heads of more than 50 African nations on Thursday.

Modi arrives in Indonesia on the first leg of his three-nation tour

Modi arrives in Indonesia on the first leg of his three-nation tour

Rediff.com29 May 2018

'This visit will further the convergence of our political, economic and strategic interests,' Modi tweeted.

Gujarat seeks strong economic ties with US

Gujarat seeks strong economic ties with US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

American companies have been called to invest and explore business opportunities in the state

This man will help Modi govt to transform Indian businesses

This man will help Modi govt to transform Indian businesses

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The former McKinsey India head is presently on board of many big Indian conglomerates.

India-Pakistan business council to discuss MFN, visa, Tapi pipeline

India-Pakistan business council to discuss MFN, visa, Tapi pipeline

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Efforts to normalise trading relations expected during the first such meet on Saturday