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How FDI in retail will help consumers, farmers, economy

How FDI in retail will help consumers, farmers, economy

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

The recent Cabinet decision to allow 51 per cent foreign direct investment in the multi-brand retail sector in India has deeply divided the nation's political, social and trading classes.

India's long-term story remains intact, says Kidwai

India's long-term story remains intact, says Kidwai

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Indians want to have a little more clarity and certainty before they invest, says Naina Lal Kidwai, Executive Director, HSBC Limited and Country Head, HSBC India.

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.

End 'decision-making paralysis': Industry to UPA

End 'decision-making paralysis': Industry to UPA

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Reminding the UPA-II government about the need to reverse the negative perception of a 'decision-making paralysis', industry body Assocham has made a pitch for second-generation reforms in various sectors, including finance, banking, taxation and agriculture.

'Would Modi return to power in his own state?'

'Would Modi return to power in his own state?'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Taking a jibe at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks that the National DemocratiC Alliance would come to power in the next general elections, Corporate Affairs Minister Veerappa Moily on Tuesday wondered whether the Bharatiya Janata leader would return to power in his own state.

AmFest: Destination India

AmFest: Destination India

Rediff.com18 May 2004

Blasts not to hit economic growth

Blasts not to hit economic growth

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

Industry chambers on Monday said though the stock markets dipped heavily, the fundamentals of the economy would remain unaffected and there was no need for panic following the two bomb explosions in Mumbai.

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.

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.

Indian IT to power ahead, despite BPO backlash

Indian IT to power ahead, despite BPO backlash

Rediff.com3 Mar 2004

the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday said the country's IT industry is slated to grow by 26 per cent this year driven by strong economic performance.

States may have separate labour laws

States may have separate labour laws

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

The Union government is considering a proposal to empower the states to frame separate labour laws in certain specific locations to attract investments, Union Commerce and Industries Minister Kamal Nath said on Friday.

Pakistan looking to boost trade ties with India

Pakistan looking to boost trade ties with India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

At present, economic relations are restricted to the merchandise trade of just about $2.65 billion.

FICCI asks US to restore GSP on Indian exports

FICCI asks US to restore GSP on Indian exports

Rediff.com21 May 2003

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday asked the US to restore the Generalised System of Preferences for Indian exports of chemicals and allied products.\n\n\n\n

Why US should invest in India's power sector

Why US should invest in India's power sector

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Shinde said the average plant load factor of Indian generation units improved to 77.5 per cent during 2009-10 from 73.6 per cent in 2006.

Why reopening LoC trade routes remain a pipedream for Kashmir traders

Why reopening LoC trade routes remain a pipedream for Kashmir traders

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The chances of the posts opening remain slim, with security agencies recently identifying 10 suspects who smuggled in weapons, narcotics and fake currency.

As Yaas rolls in, fishermen rue absence of insurance scheme

As Yaas rolls in, fishermen rue absence of insurance scheme

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The cover provided under the Centre's Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, which is a vital safety net for them, ended almost a year back on May 31, 2020. Ever since, there hasn't been much progress on the higher insurance coverage of Rs 5 lakh promised under the newly launched Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

No political instability in Pak: Envoy to India

No political instability in Pak: Envoy to India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Pakistan High Commissioner in India Shahid Malik on Friday said there is no political instability in his country and trade relations with India are normal.

Over $100mn PE investment in food firms this year

Over $100mn PE investment in food firms this year

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Till the second quarter of 2011, the food sector has attracted more than $100 million investments through PEs," according to the 'Food Franchising Report 2011' brought out by Franchise India and Ficci.

The inspiring story of women's empowerment in rural India

The inspiring story of women's empowerment in rural India

Rediff.com4 May 2012

From spearheading India's first rural bank for women, to running a business school, a women's chamber of commerce, farmer-turned-entrepreneur Chetna Sinha has come a long way. In this interview, she credits her success to the many women in her village who've inspired her all along.

PM's lament unjustified, govt must buck up, says India Inc

PM's lament unjustified, govt must buck up, says India Inc

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Differing with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who feels the corporate sector has been harsh in blaming the government, leading players in India Inc say a policy paralysis in the government and its inability to push reforms have indeed led to an economic slowdown and Singh's criticism is not justified.

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

Don't use onion: B'desh PM told her cook post export ban

Don't use onion: B'desh PM told her cook post export ban

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The Bangladeshi prime minister said that India's sudden decision to stop onion exports has led to a bit of difficulty for her countrymen.

Industrial recovery unlikely soon: Economists

Industrial recovery unlikely soon: Economists

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

This is despite a Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry survey showing more players were optimistic on a recovery in manufacturing in the last quarter of 2011-12.

FM holds pre-Budget talks with film industry team

FM holds pre-Budget talks with film industry team

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Besides, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry secretary general Amit Mitra, L Suresh, vice president of Film Federation of India, UTV Group chief financial officer Rajeev Waghle, chief financial officer of Reliance Big Films Subhashish Sarkar and Zee Tele films chief executive officer Puneet Goenka, among others, were also part of the delegation.

Family biz makes up 25% of Saudi Arabia's GDP

Family biz makes up 25% of Saudi Arabia's GDP

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

There are more than 5,000 family businesses across the Kingdom, of which only 156 are listed on the Saudi bourse, according to Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry chairman Saleh Kamel.

Pak trade body wants air links restored

Pak trade body wants air links restored

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

Pakistan-India Chambers of Commerce and Industry president Ilyas Ahmad Bilour has urged Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to restore air service between the two countries to promote bilateral trade.

PIX: Venkatesh, Ram Charan Teja bid goodbye to MS Narayana

PIX: Venkatesh, Ram Charan Teja bid goodbye to MS Narayana

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Telugu actor-director MS Narayana passes away at 63.

'Unemployment, poverty caused by wrong governance'

'Unemployment, poverty caused by wrong governance'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

The BJP president said that the focus of development should be on agriculture and its allied industries and called for the promotion of PPP model to encourage private entrepreneurs to participate in development projects.

India-China trade to touch USD 100 bn in 4 yrs: Assocham

India-China trade to touch USD 100 bn in 4 yrs: Assocham

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

As per the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India, the two Asian giants can emerge as world's largest trading partners by 2030.

'Left govt's unrestrained borrowing led to the Rs 1.92 lakh-cr debt'

'Left govt's unrestrained borrowing led to the Rs 1.92 lakh-cr debt'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

In a telephonic conversation, Mitra explains to Namrata Acharya how the state is reeling under a huge debt, a 'legacy' of the Left government.

UK biz leaders oppose new immigration curbs

UK biz leaders oppose new immigration curbs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Many British companies employ foreign professionals when the required skills and experience are not available within the United Kingdom or European Union.

Modi has a track record of being a doer: Tata

Modi has a track record of being a doer: Tata

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons Ratan Tata termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'doer' and said he should be given more time.

IT layoffs: Silver Lining for techies

IT layoffs: Silver Lining for techies

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

'The good news is the technology industry is creating a space for you somewhere else.'

Pak business team calls on Jaitley

Pak business team calls on Jaitley

Rediff.com26 Feb 2004

In yet another confidence building measure, a business delegation led by Siraj Kassam Teli, president, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry met Commerce and Industry Minister Arun Jaitley in New Delhi on Thursday.

India-Asean FTA to strengthen trade dependence

India-Asean FTA to strengthen trade dependence

Rediff.com17 May 2011

In fact, India stands to gain in sectors such as textiles, handicrafts, chemicals and pharmaceutical from its trade with the Asean economies.

'Dr Singh's restraint on tackling terror remarkable'

'Dr Singh's restraint on tackling terror remarkable'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

United States Senator Mark Warner, the democratic co-chair of the Senate India Caucus, said Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and India's restraint in the face of continuing terrorist attacks is nothing short of remarkable and keeping with the best traditions of India.

FICCI hopes for breakthrough at Islamabad

FICCI hopes for breakthrough at Islamabad

Rediff.com31 Dec 2003

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry is 'very hopeful' that the seven SAARC nations would be able to clear all roadblocks on the way to signing of Saarc Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) at the Islamabad summit.

12-step plan to boost India's economy

12-step plan to boost India's economy

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

The GDP growth fell to a nine-year low of 5.3 per cent in the first quarter, down from 9.2 per cent the same time last year.

India to be among top 10 pharma markets by 2015

India to be among top 10 pharma markets by 2015

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

India's clinical trials business is expected to reach $1 billion.