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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

7 of 10 MF schemes beat benchmarks over 5 years

7 of 10 MF schemes beat benchmarks over 5 years

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Of the 280-odd equity schemes that have been in existence for five years or more, 190 funds or about 70 per cent of those funds have outperformed their respective benchmark indices.

British PM Theresa May likely to visit India in November

British PM Theresa May likely to visit India in November

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

May's visit is likely to coincide with the India-United Kingdom Tech Summit in New Delhi between November 7 and 9

Trump is not all bad news for India Inc

Trump is not all bad news for India Inc

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Indian firms feared they would lose business if US ratified the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement with 11 other countries.

'Nod to 49% FDI in insurance to drive capital infusion'

'Nod to 49% FDI in insurance to drive capital infusion'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The Cabinet on Thursday approved 49 per cent foreign investment in insurance companies through the Foreign Investment Promotion Board route ensuring management control in the hands of Indian promoters.

SERVe: An amazing solar car designed by Indian students

SERVe: An amazing solar car designed by Indian students

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The car which has a 30 kmph cruising speed, can travel a distance of 150 kms on a fully charged battery.

India Inc wants rate cut, says inflation likely to remain low

India Inc wants rate cut, says inflation likely to remain low

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Reversing a six month declining trend, WPI inflation moved up marginally to 0.11 per cent in December mainly because of increase in prices of food items.

Govt may divest stake in 9 firms

Govt may divest stake in 9 firms

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The government is keen to divest stake in PSU firms .

Maharashtra govt unhappy over ease of doing business ranking

Maharashtra govt unhappy over ease of doing business ranking

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

The govt plans to seek Centre's help for a re-assessment by the World Bank.

No merit in news about massive layoffs in IT sector: Kris Gopalakrishnan

No merit in news about massive layoffs in IT sector: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

IT industry always looks for talent with right technical capability, says Gopalakrishnan

South Carolina seeks investment from India

South Carolina seeks investment from India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

This is South Carolina's first trade and investment mission to India.

Why status quo by RBI disappoints India Inc

Why status quo by RBI disappoints India Inc

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

The rate cut, the industry chambers argued, could have given a positive signal to the manufacturing sector, which is undergoing difficult times.

Kanhaiya never said he is not proud to be Indian: Tharoor

Kanhaiya never said he is not proud to be Indian: Tharoor

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Tharoor had last week kicked up a controversy comparing Kanhaiya with freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, drawing strong criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party while Congress distanced itself from his remarks.

CSR norms: Is India moving back to Inspector Raj?

CSR norms: Is India moving back to Inspector Raj?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

According to experts by making CSR spending mandatory, the government has made it into a statutory due like tax but with none of its democratic quality.

Soon, filing income tax returns may get easier

Soon, filing income tax returns may get easier

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The forms might soon come "pre-filled" and taxpayers won't have to fill details such as income, income sources, and personal details

'China has caught us by the neck and we have no way to escape'

'China has caught us by the neck and we have no way to escape'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'Indian entrepreneurs became traders for Chinese goods rather than producers of goods.'

ITC chairman Y C Deveshwar passes away

ITC chairman Y C Deveshwar passes away

Rediff.com11 May 2019

His vision drove ITC to pursue business models that today support over 6 million livelihoods, many amongst the weakest in society.

Indo-Pak ballet: Trade talks hit by NSA imbroglio

Indo-Pak ballet: Trade talks hit by NSA imbroglio

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

The talks for normalising trade had begun in November 2011.

Entire neighbourhood 'minus one' has been good: EAM

Entire neighbourhood 'minus one' has been good: EAM

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Asked if the impasse with 'minus one' would continue, he said he hopes that someday even the 'minus one' comes around to regional cooperation.

AIFF backs ISL as domestic turmoil continues

AIFF backs ISL as domestic turmoil continues

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Openly backing the ISL as the country's elite competition for the first time, the Indian FA (AIFF) said its recommendation was based on the Master Rights Agreement it signed in 2010 with its commercial partners Football Sports Development Limited.

CII calls on UK for business-friendly visa regime

CII calls on UK for business-friendly visa regime

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

As unemployment has gone up, countries have tightened their visas. We need to make sure there is no long-term impact, said CII.

WEF 2019: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana take rivalry to Davos

WEF 2019: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana take rivalry to Davos

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Stronger the pitch of various states, the better for India as a country. The two states plan to showcase their improved 'ease of doing business rankings'.

Setback for Patnaik govt as CII pulls out from Make in Odisha 2.0

Setback for Patnaik govt as CII pulls out from Make in Odisha 2.0

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

CII, in a communication with the state industries department, cited it had a packed schedule for the year and the dates frozen for the Make in Odisha conclave clashed with a major national summit hosted by the industry body.

India's Rs 15 trillion solution to boost economy

India's Rs 15 trillion solution to boost economy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

India will need an annual investment of Rs 15 trillion in infrastructure over the next five years, says Chandrajit Banerjee, DG, CII.

Odisha rolls out first-ever mobile app for investment

Odisha rolls out first-ever mobile app for investment

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The 'Invest Odisha' mobile app is currently available on the Android platform.

Global economy grim, it's hurting India's exports: Jaitley

Global economy grim, it's hurting India's exports: Jaitley

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Jaitley said each of the regions in the world is trying to do its best.

Govt appoints Tata Sons as knowledge partner

Govt appoints Tata Sons as knowledge partner

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

The labour ministry on Friday appointed Tata Sons, promoter of the major operating companies of the Tata group, a knowledge partner for enhancing employability and entrepreneurship among the youth.

Poll results will help expedite economic reforms: India Inc

Poll results will help expedite economic reforms: India Inc

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The mandate will help further the development agenda in these states, with good governance and policy reforms taking centrestage