News for 'Confederation of Indian Industry'

France opens its doors to pharma, IT

France opens its doors to pharma, IT

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

France has eased the norms for mobility of employees to the country.

Merger mania hits textile industry

Merger mania hits textile industry

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

Amit Goyal, president, Confederation of Indian Apparel Exporters, plans to reduce the number of companies his group Sarju International

When Kiran Rao was mistaken for a stuggling actress

When Kiran Rao was mistaken for a stuggling actress

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

From inspiring stories of women who have carved a niche in their career to differently-abled women who fought against social and psychological barriers, the CII event was an eye-opener to the fact that India still has a long way to go towards women empowerment

India Inc against quota

India Inc against quota

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

Only Indian-American lawmaker in Congress to travel with Obama to India

Only Indian-American lawmaker in Congress to travel with Obama to India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Congressman Ami Bera, the only Indian-American lawmaker in the current Congress, has been invited by President Barack Obama to travel with him to India on Air Force One.

100 Indian companies invest $15 bn in US, create 91K jobs

100 Indian companies invest $15 bn in US, create 91K jobs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The study draws attention to the contribution of the Indian industry

Farmland use splits chambers

Farmland use splits chambers

Rediff.com30 Sep 2006

IT to drive entertainment sector

IT to drive entertainment sector

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

Growth, investment: Sombre outlook of India Inc CEOs

Growth, investment: Sombre outlook of India Inc CEOs

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

India Inc's investment spirit is down. A majority of leading CEOs expect domestic investments and money infusion abroad by Indian companies to grow by less than 10 per cent or to decline during 2012, in view of the current economic slowdown.

Outward investments: Monthly data soon

Outward investments: Monthly data soon

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is closely working with the Reserve Bank of India, DIPP's joint secretary Gopal Krishna told reporters in New Delhi at a Confederation of Indian Industry function.

PBD 2012: India seeks investors for solar energy projects

PBD 2012: India seeks investors for solar energy projects

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

On the first day of the 10th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Jaipur, India sought investors to fulfill its goals in the field of solar energy, report Priyanka

18,000-km expressways to cost $100 billion

18,000-km expressways to cost $100 billion

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

The construction of the proposed network of 18,637 km of expressways in the country would cost more than $100 billion, according to a senior transport ministry official.

Corporate India warms up to adoption of ITIs

Corporate India warms up to adoption of ITIs

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Last year, over 200 companies adopted 300 ITIs in the country and the involvement is gaining pace.

Congress brushes aside Rahul, Modi comparison

Congress brushes aside Rahul, Modi comparison

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

The Congress on Thursday brushed aside comparisons between Rahul Gandhi with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi saying only those interested in propping up the Bharatiya Janata Party leader indulged in such acts.

Congress brushes aside Rahul, Modi comparison

Congress brushes aside Rahul, Modi comparison

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

The Congress on Thursday brushed aside comparisons between Rahul Gandhi with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi saying only those interested in propping up the Bharatiya Janata Party leader indulged in such acts.

Confused leader spoke on confused ideology: BJP on Rahul

Confused leader spoke on confused ideology: BJP on Rahul

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday described Rahul Gandhi's speech at a Confederation of Indian Industry programme as that of a "confused leader" which reflected the fear of the emergence of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in national politics.

5% economic growth disappointing: PM

5% economic growth disappointing: PM

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Returning to 8 per cent growth needs speedy, decisive government action, the Prime Minister added.

CII for changes in the Land Acquisition Bill

CII for changes in the Land Acquisition Bill

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

It has suggested a provision for setting up land bank corporations to facilitate acquisition and disbursement of land for industrial use.

India's FDI policy in aviation to hurt: IATA

India's FDI policy in aviation to hurt: IATA

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

The government has imposed a service tax of 10.3 per cent on the gross value of tickets of all classes on the domestic flights and economy class on international routes.

Budget is growth oriented, says Adi Godrej

Budget is growth oriented, says Adi Godrej

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Raising the taxes on the super-rich will not solve the fiscal consolidation problem, but will definitely help.

Sebi didn't dilute NSE orders, acted as per remit: Tyagi

Sebi didn't dilute NSE orders, acted as per remit: Tyagi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Days after the government went public with its intent to examine a Sebi order in the NSE matter, its outgoing chairman Ajay Tyagi on Wednesday made it clear that the markets regulator did not "dilute" any of the quasi-judicial verdicts. The comments assume significance as they come after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, as per reports, recently said the government is examining if Sebi has taken "necessary punitive" action in the case. In a media interview, the FM had said the government was analysing if there had been "enough application of mind in dealing with this" and if after applying its mind, Sebi took adequate corrective steps.

S Korea asks India to sort out Posco tangle

S Korea asks India to sort out Posco tangle

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Sharma agrees to expedite the Odisha project; offers clarity to Tesco on sourcing norms; to meet Etihad delegation.

Satyam directors feel the heat

Satyam directors feel the heat

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Independent directors of Satyam Computers, who agreed to the company's proposal of buying out two promoter-related companies, failed to be independent in 'spirit', industry captains said.

CII to adopt 15 ITIs in Rajasthan

CII to adopt 15 ITIs in Rajasthan

Rediff.com25 Dec 2007

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will adopt 15 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) to convert them into centres of excellence.

CII's 5-point plan to counter rising prices, scanty rainfall

CII's 5-point plan to counter rising prices, scanty rainfall

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

The CII has suggested a 5-point agenda on the measures that need to be undertaken by central and state governments to stave off the adverse effects of a deficient monsoon. Let's find out what this agenda is. . .

WB, CII to form 'India Wildlife Business Council'

WB, CII to form 'India Wildlife Business Council'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Signing a memorandum of understanding in this regard with Confederation of Indian Industry's deputy director general Indrani Kar, World Bank President Robert Zoellick said the India Wildlife Business Council would lead the efforts to save tiger from becoming extinct.

Infosys' Kris Gopalakrishnan praises Modi

Infosys' Kris Gopalakrishnan praises Modi

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Infosys executive co-chairman and president of the Confederation of Indian Industries Kris Gopalakrishnan on Friday heaped praise on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as 'a global leader'.

CII to set up offices in SA, Italy and Brazil

CII to set up offices in SA, Italy and Brazil

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

The Confederation of Indian Industry is expanding its presence abroad in line with India Inc's rising global aspirations.

Manufacturing beats IT, pharma in returns

Manufacturing beats IT, pharma in returns

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

Three manufacturing sectors (engineering and construction, industrial commodities and materials and commodities) created more value for its shareholders in last five years than IT or pharmaceutical companies. Engineering and construction companies, led by Larsen & Toubro and BHEL, posted a total shareholder return of 81 per cent in the last five years trailing March 31, 2007, the BCG-CII study showed.

Japanese investors face land, infra hurdles in India

Japanese investors face land, infra hurdles in India

Rediff.com23 May 2012

The report, to be released in Japan at the India-Japan Business Summit on the completion of 60 years of diplomatic relations, has termed infrastructure as the biggest bottleneck that has threatened the sustainability of India's economic growth.

Focus on ease of doing business: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Focus on ease of doing business: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Raising the share of manufacturing from about 17 per cent to 25 per cent of GDP is necessary, says S Gopalakrishnan.

India's 20 amazing green corporate offices

India's 20 amazing green corporate offices

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

A green building movement was initiated in India in 2001 by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), a part of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to promote eco friendly buildings.

Rahul Gandhi's enigma variations

Rahul Gandhi's enigma variations

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Is he a hard-nosed prime ministerial aspirant or an earnest visionary?

Rahul's buzzwords: People, ideas, poor, energy

Rahul's buzzwords: People, ideas, poor, energy

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

What were the words that Rahul used the most in his speech at the annual general meeting of industry body Confederation of Indian Industry

How Rahul Gandhi came to CII

How Rahul Gandhi came to CII

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Gandhi was especially excited when CII requested him to present the Women's Exemplars award.

CII asks PM to fast-track economic reforms

CII asks PM to fast-track economic reforms

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

Confederation of Indian Industry has asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to fast track economic reforms, which in turn would boost investments and accelerate growth, chamber's new president Adi Godrej said on Thursday.

CII calls for 'transparent' political donations

CII calls for 'transparent' political donations

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

As campaigning picks up for the Lok Sabha elections, the newly elected President of industry body CII, Venu Srinivasan, has said he will promote a transparent way of donations to political parties by business houses.

Textile projects: AP tops in investment

Textile projects: AP tops in investment

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Andhra Pradesh ranked No.1 with regard to the total number of investments made in textile projects this year, a study conducted by Confederation of Indian Industry-Southern region said.

Indo-Pak: CII pushes for healthcare, IT, entertainment sectors

Indo-Pak: CII pushes for healthcare, IT, entertainment sectors

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Ahead of the five-day visit from tomorrow of Pakistan's commerce minister, Makhdoom M Amin Fahim, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday recommended that bilateral economic cooperation be promoted through a focus on healthcare, information technology and entertainment sectors.