News for 'Confederation of Indian Industry'

Nokia's India story motivates Finnish cos

Nokia's India story motivates Finnish cos

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

Success of Nokia in India has motivated Finnish companies to look at the country as an attractive investment destination, especially its lucrative telecom sector.

India Inc seeks core sector reforms

India Inc seeks core sector reforms

Rediff.com10 Feb 2003

Outsourcing Bill may not be passed: US Congressman

Outsourcing Bill may not be passed: US Congressman

Rediff.com29 May 2003

US Senate may not pass the new bill, which sought to prevent Indian companies from posting their employees on clients' location in that country, according to Congressman Jay Inslee.

VSNL wants Trai to scrap access deficit charge

VSNL wants Trai to scrap access deficit charge

Rediff.com7 May 2004

International long distance carrier Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited on Friday urged the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to scrap the access deficit charge as it was leading to smuggling of international calls.

CEO mission to UK from June 19

CEO mission to UK from June 19

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

With a view to further strengthen Indo-British trade linkages, CII is taking a CEO's mission to the UK from June 19-22.

Farm yield to grow 3%: CII

Farm yield to grow 3%: CII

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

Corporate tax: Are we paying enough?

Corporate tax: Are we paying enough?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2004

Since we Indians, always look to the west for inspiration, we tried to fish out how India Inc. compares with the US corporations in terms of taxes paid.

Firms ready for professional help

Firms ready for professional help

Rediff.com12 Apr 2004

'Indians should continue to buy gold'

'Indians should continue to buy gold'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Gold stocks in India are estimated to be over 20,000 tonnes at present.

Medical tourism: Rs 100 billion by 2012

Medical tourism: Rs 100 billion by 2012

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

Medical tourism can contribute Rs 5,000-10,000 crore (Rs 50-100 billion) additional revenue to upmarket tertiary hospitals by 2012, according to the CII-McKinsey study on healthcare.

India to face wheat shortage soon

India to face wheat shortage soon

Rediff.com17 May 2005

India may become a wheat importing country with a lower than expected output forecast for this year at a time when domestic consumption has already outpaced production, a commodity expert said on Tuesday.\n\n

EU for greater cooperation in IT sector

EU for greater cooperation in IT sector

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

Seeking stronger trade and economic cooperation, the European Commission on Friday said there was a need to formulate an information technology policy to promote the competitiveness of the economy.

IBM to add $50 mn to global worklife fund

IBM to add $50 mn to global worklife fund

Rediff.com3 May 2006

The Indian arm hopes to get a piece of the pie.

7 myths about reservation

7 myths about reservation

Rediff.com28 Apr 2006

Should India ease trade restrictions further?

Should India ease trade restrictions further?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2004

Reciprocity of tariff restrictions will help fair trade, but a country's trade policy should be driven by national interest.

Ford has big plans for Mayapur

Ford has big plans for Mayapur

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

Alfred B Ford, senior trustee of Ford Motor Company Fund, said on Friday that he was talking to several strategic partners for setting up a Vedic Cosmological Project at Mayapur, West Bengal.

Can India and China cooperate?

Can India and China cooperate?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

Now Bharti plans retail foray

Now Bharti plans retail foray

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

Bharti Tele Ventures on Tuesday said the groups' foray into the retail segment, through a joint venture, would be finalised in the next three-four months.

Chinese app ban: Indian start-ups face a major hurdle

Chinese app ban: Indian start-ups face a major hurdle

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

According to experts, the banning of the apps has created negative sentiments and reduced the confidence among the Chinese investors to invest in India.

Prolonged war in Iraq may pare GDP growth: CII

Prolonged war in Iraq may pare GDP growth: CII

Rediff.com11 Feb 2003

India can withstand a possible short war over Iraq but a prolonged conflict may dampen growth prospects, says a Confederation of Indian Industry study.

Maharashtra to focus on biotechnology

Maharashtra to focus on biotechnology

Rediff.com1 Dec 2003

Maharashtra government will focus on biotechnology and building a brand image for the state, even as it is planning to increase the information technology infrastructure to bridge the digital divide.

CII plans another Pak visit

CII plans another Pak visit

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

RBI must introspect its role in lower growth, says Goyal

RBI must introspect its role in lower growth, says Goyal

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Piyush Goyal, who held the post of finance minister when Arun Jaitley was undergoing treatment, told the Confederation of Indian Industry's annual session: "All stakeholders, including the RBI, should introspect on their respective roles (on low economic growth)."

GDP at 8.1%? India Inc differs

GDP at 8.1%? India Inc differs

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

GDP at 8.1%? India Inc differs

GDP at 8.1%? India Inc differs

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

Fake stamp papers to be legalised

Fake stamp papers to be legalised

Rediff.com23 Nov 2003

Divestment is still on: Jaswant

Divestment is still on: Jaswant

Rediff.com23 Nov 2003

Focussed branding key, say experts

Focussed branding key, say experts

Rediff.com20 Nov 2003