News for 'International Chamber of Commerce India'

India summons Basit after Pak cancelled envoy's event

India summons Basit after Pak cancelled envoy's event

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

On Tuesday, Karachi Chamber of Commerce cancelled an event of Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Gautam Bambawale at the last minute, apparently over his remarks on Pakistan's interference in Kashmir.

India, Indonesia to explore opportunities in oil, gas sectors

India, Indonesia to explore opportunities in oil, gas sectors

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

In a bid to strengthen their bilateral economic ties, India and Indonesia plan to explore opportunities for co-operation in oil and gas, and railway sectors, among other areas.

US court asks ISRO arm Antrix to pay $1.2bn to Devas for cancelled deal

US court asks ISRO arm Antrix to pay $1.2bn to Devas for cancelled deal

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

A US court has asked Antrix Corporation, the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation, to pay a compensation of USD 1.2 billion to a Bengaluru-based startup, Devas Multimedia, for cancelling a satellite deal in 2005.

NSA Ajit Doval leads A-team to US for crucial talks on emerging tech

NSA Ajit Doval leads A-team to US for crucial talks on emerging tech

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will hold crucial talks with the top US leadership, including his counterpart Jake Sullivan, on the first high-level dialogue on Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET).

India-US deal revives WTO and hope of world trade reform

India-US deal revives WTO and hope of world trade reform

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

India and the United States settled a dispute on Thursday that had paralysed the World Trade Organization and risked derailing a $1 trillion package of reforms.

India ranks 40 out of 53 countries in global IP index

India ranks 40 out of 53 countries in global IP index

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

The number one way the Modi administration can demonstrate its commitment to the success of the Atal Innovation Mission, Accelerating Growth for New India's Innovations, Make in India, Digital India, and Startup India is to strengthen its IP framework in ways that promote the legal and regulatory certainty necessary for greater R&D investment, high-value jobs, and greater innovative and creative outputs, the report said.

The importance of trade

The importance of trade

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'We do India great disservice if we continue to perpetuate a flawed narrative on trade, one based on myths rather than facts,' says Hardeep Singh Puri.

Debroy quits; PHDCCI goes head-hunting

Debroy quits; PHDCCI goes head-hunting

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

PHDCCI has begun a head hunt for its new secretary general and deputy secretary general, following resignations of well-known economist Bibek Debroy and Amirulla Khan.

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

India's growth presents a win-win partnership for the country and the US, and American companies have a great opportunity to contribute to that, Modi told the CEOs.

US trade bodies file lawsuit against Trump's visa rule

US trade bodies file lawsuit against Trump's visa rule

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks to overturn these sweeping and unlawful immigration restrictions that are an unequivocal not welcome sign to the engineers, executives, IT experts, doctors, nurses, and other critical workers who help drive the American economy.

The intriguing tale of India's trade with North Korea

The intriguing tale of India's trade with North Korea

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

India remains North Korea's 2nd-largest import source after China, according to several estimates by multilateral bodies, says Subhayan Chakraborty.

India Inc wants 'out-of-box' solution from RBI in Friday policy

India Inc wants 'out-of-box' solution from RBI in Friday policy

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Raghuram Rajan, who took over as RBI Governor on September 4, is scheduled to unveil on Friday mid-quarter monetary policy review, an event keenly awaited by industry and banks.

WOW! A Fashion Show In The Metaverse!

WOW! A Fashion Show In The Metaverse!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'You can choose who you would like as your showstopper.' 'You have the freedom to create your own background -- sun, moon and the stars, which may sometimes not be possible in a physical show.'

Indian-Americans awarded for enhancing Indo-US ties

Indian-Americans awarded for enhancing Indo-US ties

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Nine Indian-Americans were awarded by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston (IACCGH) for their contributions towards enhancing the mutual relationship between India and the United States.

'N-deal can support 250,000 high-tech US jobs'

'N-deal can support 250,000 high-tech US jobs'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

In a statement a couple of days ago, the business chamber said, 'The Indo-US civilian nuclear initiative will bring India into the international nuclear non-proliferation mainstream and enhance the safety of India's civil program. The initiative will also help to revitalize the US nuclear industry and create thousands of high-tech American jobs.'

N-trade to benefit over 600 firms: Ficci

N-trade to benefit over 600 firms: Ficci

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

The recent NSG waiver, which has opened a new window for nuclear commerce in India, will benefit over 600 domestic and international firms and help draw over Rs 180,000 crore (Rs 1,800 billion) in foreign investment over the next 10-15 years, according to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industries (Ficci).

How Walmart, Amazon plan to counter govt's e-com move

How Walmart, Amazon plan to counter govt's e-com move

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

As Amazon India, Flipkart are forced to shut down 60 categories and push out 45 mn products, a new lobby group comprising sellers is in the making to take up e-com concerns.

US businesses urge Biden to press India on concerns

US businesses urge Biden to press India on concerns

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The letter was the latest sign of US frustration about the business environment in India.

Package to remove foreign taxation glitches on anvil

Package to remove foreign taxation glitches on anvil

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Norms for e-commerce likely, arm's-length pricing set for change.

India Inc hails Railway Budget as pro-growth

India Inc hails Railway Budget as pro-growth

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Presenting the Narendra Modi government's maiden Rail Budget, Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda announced setting up of logistic parks and private freight terminals on PPP model.

IPR: Obama govt accused of getting soft on IndiaIPR: Obama govt accused of getting soft on India

IPR: Obama govt accused of getting soft on IndiaIPR: Obama govt accused of getting soft on India

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Failure to recognise the threat of India's IP abuse is a major step back: Congressman Orrin Hatch.

Education fair in Delhi

Education fair in Delhi

Rediff.com18 May 2009

The Ministry of HRD, government of India, Department of Science & Technology, government of India and The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India present the Fifth Education Fair: International Exhibition and Seminar.

Boeing wants air fares to rise 15%

Boeing wants air fares to rise 15%

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Boeing India president says with the rising prices of aviation fuel, the airlines do not have any option but to increase the fares.

Ficci stresses on infrastructure reforms

Ficci stresses on infrastructure reforms

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

Outlining priorities for improving the country's international rating and putting it on a high growth trajectory, the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday suggested massive overhaul of infrastructure and special emphasis

Senators urge Kerry to press India on trade during visit

Senators urge Kerry to press India on trade during visit

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Kerry is scheduled to head to India later this month for the fourth annual US-India Strategic Dialogue.

Right time to improve trade ties with India: US official

Right time to improve trade ties with India: US official

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

India is currently a relatively small market for the US, in terms of total US exports.

Wait for cheaper drugs might get longer

Wait for cheaper drugs might get longer

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Lobby group tells USTR it has got assurance from India on compulsory licensing.

Nokia seeks arbitration to settle Rs 21,000 cr tax dispute

Nokia seeks arbitration to settle Rs 21,000 cr tax dispute

Rediff.com14 May 2014

The arbitration clause is present in almost 95 per cent of corporate agreements, according to tax and audit firm Ernst & Young.

Govt will release draft national retail policy soon

Govt will release draft national retail policy soon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

For months, offline retailers and traders have been lobbying hard for a national retail policy to protect their business from the growing influx of e-commerce.

Cook may seek IPR shield to make in India

Cook may seek IPR shield to make in India

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Narendra Modi might on Saturday ask the Apple CEO to make in India instead of importing and selling refurbished phones

Canada focuses on Indian students to boost ties

Canada focuses on Indian students to boost ties

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Canada has started stressing on education as a trade catalyst with colleges and universities traveling to India and other countries in increasingly large numbers for recruiting students and faculty, signing agreements with foreign universities to work in close partnerships, opening satellite campuses in India, and offering joint degrees.

No movement in WTO's Bali package worries India

No movement in WTO's Bali package worries India

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Agreement 'endorsed' by members and being legally vetted but will be part of the main Doha agenda only after a tenuous process.

Sibal launches mobile phones made by domestic players

Sibal launches mobile phones made by domestic players

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Handset firms Karbonn and Lava International launched their smartphones, while Maxx Mobiles introduced its feature phone targetted at the rural market.

COVID-19: I-League must go on, says AIFF General Secretary Das

COVID-19: I-League must go on, says AIFF General Secretary Das

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

AIFF plans to go ahead with the 2020-21 I-League season even if the clubs' star foreign recruits are unable to make it due to the coronavirus-forced travel restrictions.

Setback for ISRO's Antrix; court orders it to pay $672 million as damages to Devas

Setback for ISRO's Antrix; court orders it to pay $672 million as damages to Devas

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

The International Chamber of Commerce's arbitration body International Court of Arbitration has ruled in our favour in the Antrix-Devas arbitration case and Antrix is liable to pay damages totalling $672 million to it, Devas said on Tuesday.

India third worst in resolving commercial disputes

India third worst in resolving commercial disputes

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

It takes nearly four years on an average to resolve a commercial dispute in India, making the country the world's third worst place on this front.

How difficult is it to do business in India?

How difficult is it to do business in India?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Amid India slipping to 134th spot in the ease of doing business ranking of 189 nations, Planning Commission member Arun Maira on Tuesday said "merely making comparisons" is not enough to improve business conditions.

COVID-19: 'Economic slowdown was like coma'

COVID-19: 'Economic slowdown was like coma'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

There are indications or signs of the economy picking up -- collection of GST and consumption of electricity, said former RBI governor, C Rangarajan.

Modiji, 7 ideas for a new India

Modiji, 7 ideas for a new India

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Now is the time for India to course correct and for the government also to course correct,' says businessman Mangesh Khatri.

US does a U-turn, lauds India's IPR

US does a U-turn, lauds India's IPR

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Dispute over IPR was a bone of contention in bilateral ties till a couple of months ago.