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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

'Economy is constantly on PM's mind'

'Economy is constantly on PM's mind'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'I would like to convey the message to your readers that the prime minister himself is directly seized of the situation on the ground. He periodically reviews the situation on the ground and how it is moving forward, taking inputs from economists, business leaders, chambers of commerce.'

'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.

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.

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.

Trump may suspend H1B, other visas to stem unemployment

Trump may suspend H1B, other visas to stem unemployment

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

US President Donald Trump is considering suspending a number of employment visas including the H-1B, most sought-after among Indian IT professionals, in view of the massive unemployment in America due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a media report. The proposed suspension could extend into the government's new fiscal year beginning October 1, when many new visas are issued, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, quoting unnamed administration officials.

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.

Strike called over death of 7 civilians disrupts life in Valley

Strike called over death of 7 civilians disrupts life in Valley

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The strike affected attendance in government offices and banks, the officials said.

'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.

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.

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.

10 Tips to SUCCEED in the Gig Economy

10 Tips to SUCCEED in the Gig Economy

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

You have to make yourself visible and create opportunities for yourself, advises Gaurav Goyal, co-founder, Scalenut.

CVC not keen to come under Lokpal

CVC not keen to come under Lokpal

Rediff.com3 Sep 2011

The Central Vigilance Commission on Saturday indicated it did not want to come under Lokpal but work closely with the proposed anti-corruption ombudsman.

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.

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.

RBI wants changes in law before new bank licences

RBI wants changes in law before new bank licences

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Draft norms soon, but central bank worried about self-dealing by company promoters.

Now, Suriya supports Anna Hazare

Now, Suriya supports Anna Hazare

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

The actor said that Anna Hazare's credibility cannot be questioned.

Will he be the change West Bengal seeks?

Will he be the change West Bengal seeks?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Trinamool Congress candidate and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce And Industry secretary general Amit Mitra, pitted against Communist Party of India-Marxist candidate and West Bengal Finance minister Ashim Dasgupta, is confident that his party is heading for a victory at the forthcoming Assembly elections.

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.

Biz confidence high despite rise in lending rates

Biz confidence high despite rise in lending rates

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

Ficci's Business Confidence Survey continued to show a robust rise in the second quarter of the ongoing financial year 2010-11 as all three confidence indices -- current conditions index, expectations index and overall business confidence index -- saw an increase in their values.

Ramya episode: All's well that ends well

Ramya episode: All's well that ends well

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

The conflict between reigning actress Ramya and her Dandam Dashagunam producer Ganesh has come to a settlement.