News for 'Federation of Chamber of Industries'

Mumbai, Bangalore get nod for metro rail

Mumbai, Bangalore get nod for metro rail

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

The Cabinet has cleared the proposal for metro rail in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Bangalore, Union Minister for Urban Development Minister Jaipal Reddy said on Friday.

Saudi to invest $80 bn to raise oil output

Saudi to invest $80 bn to raise oil output

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Saudi Arabia, the world's leading oil producer, is planning to invest $80 billion to increase its oil output to 12.5 million barrels per day (bpd) and expand its refining capacity by 43 per cent to six million bpd within the next few years.

Rural India back on politicians' itinerary

Rural India back on politicians' itinerary

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

The farm sector's contribution to Indian economy is just around 20 per cent and rural India is in a shambles.

Need to streamline biotech courses

Need to streamline biotech courses

Rediff.com5 May 2005

Govt turns down FDI in retail e-commerce

Govt turns down FDI in retail e-commerce

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Ecommerce firms will have it tough as govt turns down FDI proposal.

Defence equipment: To lease or not to lease?

Defence equipment: To lease or not to lease?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Admiral describes it as 'a path-breaking change'; defence ministry official disagrees.

Indo-Thai trade to touch $10 bn in 3 yrs

Indo-Thai trade to touch $10 bn in 3 yrs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

Bilateral trade between India and Thailand was expected to touch $10 billion in the next three years from the current $3.4 billion, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trade of Thailand Somkiat Anuras said on Monday.

Infosys in pact with Australian Co

Infosys in pact with Australian Co

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

Information Technology major Infosys on Tuesday signed an agreement with Australian company Smart Internet Technology CRC to partner in research and development projects.

A star spangled evening

A star spangled evening

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

Shift in energy strategy sought

Shift in energy strategy sought

Rediff.com30 May 2005

FBT will hit investments: Ficci

FBT will hit investments: Ficci

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

Federation of India Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Friday warned that the new taxes on the corporate sector like Fringe Benefit Tax would severely hit the tottering savings and investments.

FICCI team to visit Pak in May

FICCI team to visit Pak in May

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

To reap the benefits following India and Pakistan governments' decision to further bilateral trade ties, a high-powered 70-member delegation of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry

India Inc disappointed over RBI holding rates

India Inc disappointed over RBI holding rates

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

RBI has cut the rates thrice so far in 2015 by 25 bps each.

FTA: India awaits ASEAN response

FTA: India awaits ASEAN response

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

The Centre said on Wednesday it had made a good offer for the proposed Free Trade Agreement with the Association of South East Asian Nation and is awaiting ASEAN's reactions to it.

How to do labour reform

How to do labour reform

Rediff.com4 Jan 2006

India, China trade to touch $20 bn

India, China trade to touch $20 bn

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

China said on Monday the bilateral trade between the communist nation and India would touch $20 billion in the current year. \n\n

Equal opportunity priority: Montek

Equal opportunity priority: Montek

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

India, Pak discuss opening of bank branches

India, Pak discuss opening of bank branches

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

Reserve Bank of India and State Bank of Pakistan are working on modalities for opening branches of each other's banks in both the countries.

Consumers rejected CAS: Kunal Dasgupta

Consumers rejected CAS: Kunal Dasgupta

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

Customers have rejected the conditional access system, which if implemented would be a boon for consumers, multi-system operators and broadcasters, according to Kunal Dasgupta, chief executive officer of Sony Entertainment Television India Pvt Ltd.

The curious case of $100 billion from China that never came

The curious case of $100 billion from China that never came

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Ahead of the visit, Chinese embassy officials briefed Indian scholars that investment promised would be $100 billion. How this figure came down to $20 billion is a mystery.

Draft of domestic violence bill ready: NCW

Draft of domestic violence bill ready: NCW

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

She added that the Centre had already reviewed the harassment bill and had consulted them while studying the domestic violence bill.

'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.

Most MNCs plan expansion, higher FDI: Survey

Most MNCs plan expansion, higher FDI: Survey

Rediff.com29 May 2003

Majority of foreign companies plan expansions and perceive 'opportunities' for higher investment provided bottlenecks in infrastructure, legal and labour laws are removed, a survey by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry said.

London, India's natural trade partner

London, India's natural trade partner

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

By virtue of its position as a global repository of international financial expertise

'New markets key to high growth'

'New markets key to high growth'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

Ficci wants reforms to continue

Ficci wants reforms to continue

Rediff.com13 May 2004

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Thursday said it was not averse to a change of guard at the Centre but wanted the new government to continue the reforms process and provide stability.

Shekhar Kapur at FRAMES 2003

Shekhar Kapur at FRAMES 2003

Rediff.com17 Mar 2003

FICCI's 14-pt Budget agenda for FM

FICCI's 14-pt Budget agenda for FM

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

In order to give Corporate India the much-needed boost in its quest for growth and competitiveness, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Thursday presented the finance minister a 14-point fiscal correction agenda.

Allow IFC, ADB to invest in DFIs: FICCI

Allow IFC, ADB to invest in DFIs: FICCI

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

Highlighting India Inc's drive for fresh investments, FICCI on Thursday called for the revival of development finance institutions by allowing agencies like IFC and ADB to play strategic roles in DFIs.

Indo-UK trade to boom: Scindia

Indo-UK trade to boom: Scindia

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

There is tremendous potential for increasing the Indo-British trade from the current $12 billion to $25 billion in the next couple of years, according to leading Indian parliamentarians and businessmen.

Don't subsidise IIMs: FICCI

Don't subsidise IIMs: FICCI

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004