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SEZs are zamindaris, says CITU leader

SEZs are zamindaris, says CITU leader

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

The Special Economic Zone concept represents another form of "Zamindari" system, Kali Ghosh, general secretary, CITU West Bengal Committee, said on Monday.

Salman's Hollywood film may finally release

Salman's Hollywood film may finally release

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Marigold has been in the making for a long time.

Ficci, WIPO to launch anti-piracy campaign

Ficci, WIPO to launch anti-piracy campaign

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry has partnered with the World Intellectual Property Organisation to launch an anti-piracy and counterfeit campaign next month.

West Bengal CM rebuffs Wal-Mart

West Bengal CM rebuffs Wal-Mart

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

West Bengal CM rebuffs Wal-Mart

US crisis could spill into 2010

US crisis could spill into 2010

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

The subprime crisis and the ongoing financial crisis and the economic downturn may get worse before it gets any better in the American economy and the effect might as well spill over to 2010, warned American economist James R Barth.

Nodal trade office to be set up in Singapore: Mamata

Nodal trade office to be set up in Singapore: Mamata

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

It would operate round the clock and seven days a week, said the Chief Minister, adding 'you can reach us on a telephone call, within a short time'.

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.

Plan for insurance regulator mooted

Plan for insurance regulator mooted

Rediff.com6 Jun 2006

Leading public sector general insurers have mooted the idea for a regulator to standardise the costs of medical treatment across the country.

VSNL looks into Flag's $460 m claim

VSNL looks into Flag's $460 m claim

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd said on Tuesday it is studying FLAG Telecom's claim of a monetary relief of about 406 million dollar and will file its response with the Tribunal in due course.

Saudi plans multiple-entry visas for businessmen

Saudi plans multiple-entry visas for businessmen

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

The visas will be granted by the Saudi embassies abroad and immigration authorities at the country's airports, without the applicant producing an invitation or recommendation letter from a Saudi company or the chamber of commerce and industry.

Piracy: India among top 3 offenders

Piracy: India among top 3 offenders

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

India, China and Russia are the three worst offenders in allowing product piracy and counterfeiting in the world, a survey of 48 major business companies has found.

Ficci slams FM's comment

Ficci slams FM's comment

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

Reacting to Finance Minister P Chidamabaram's statement that a section of industry is artificially pushing up prices, Habil Khorakiwala, the new president of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry said there was no evidence

'Can you imagine Ronaldo and Messi catching COVID-19?'

'Can you imagine Ronaldo and Messi catching COVID-19?'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Leander Paes is ready to unleash his 'new version' when the sport resumes but the veteran tennis star fears that the organisers may not be able to pull off Tokyo Games and the legacy he wants to create by playing his eighth successive Olympics could remain an unrealised dream. Paes, who turned 47 on Wednesday, had announced that 2020 would be his last season and Tokyo Games was expected to be his swansong event but the COVID-19 pandemic upset his plans.

French firms to invest $10 billion in India

French firms to invest $10 billion in India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

French companies have invested more than $1 billion per year in India.

I cannot tell Ratan Tata to go back: Bengal CM

I cannot tell Ratan Tata to go back: Bengal CM

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

"I cannot tell Ratan Tata to go back", the West Bengal chief minister said while speaking at the annual general meeting of Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Kolkata.

Maharashtra attracts most FDI: survey

Maharashtra attracts most FDI: survey

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Maharashtra topped the chart in terms of attractiveness at sub-national level in a weighted index calculated on the basis of individual ranking provided by participants of Ficci FDI Survey 2006.

Advani likes Manmohan, but only as FM

Advani likes Manmohan, but only as FM

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Addressing the annual meeting of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the BJP leader slammed the Manmohan Singh government as 'non-functional' and 'internally paralysed' and claimed that 'people are already looking beyond' it.

Indo-Russian bilateral trade to double

Indo-Russian bilateral trade to double

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

India and Russia have agreed to double bilateral trade within 3 years to $10 billion.

Australia bullish over trade with India

Australia bullish over trade with India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Wednesday said the regional governments in his country were "notoriously bad" in running businesses and "delinquent" in handling commercial enterprises

Worst may be over for manufacturing: Industry

Worst may be over for manufacturing: Industry

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

A survey by the Confederation of Indian Industry and Ascon for the April-June quarter reveals that almost half of the respondent companies recorded a growth rate in excess of 10 per cent. A study by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry projected a growth rate of 9.5 per cent for the sector in 2008-09.

Tamil Nadu rakes in Rs 19,083 cr investment in 10 months

Tamil Nadu rakes in Rs 19,083 cr investment in 10 months

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

At a time when investors are taking a "wait and watch" approach on fresh investment, Tamil Nadu in the past 10 months has signed 63 MoUs, enabling investment worth Rs 19,083 crore. After Palaniswami took over as chief minister in February 2017, cumulative FDI rose by Rs 46,427 crore from Rs 133 trillion (April 2000 to March 2017) to Rs 180 trillion by June this year. Thanks to the Tamil Nadu Business Facilitation Act, 2018, and the single window for applying and getting clearance for doing business, the ease of business issue has been addressed.

India tops ODA list

India tops ODA list

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

India will remain on top in Japan's ODA list and is expected to strengthen its relations with Japan.

Beat the copy-cats at their own game

Beat the copy-cats at their own game

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Pirates won't have it easy any more as the organised market gets savvy.

Pak to resume Delhi-Lahore bus from July 11

Pak to resume Delhi-Lahore bus from July 11

Rediff.com7 Jul 2003

New Delhi had suggested this date for resuming the service.

Sensex may cross 25,000-mark in 2 years: FICCI

Sensex may cross 25,000-mark in 2 years: FICCI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

According to a majority of respondents in a survey conducted by FICCI, the BSE barometer's new achievement is likely despite the overall business confidence dipping to a five-year low and GDP growth slowing down to 8.9 per cent.

A capital 'G' can get you prosecuted!

A capital 'G' can get you prosecuted!

Rediff.com4 May 2007

As per the Weights and Measurement Act, weight must be mention as 'g' and not 'gms' and this should always be in small 'g'. A capital 'G' can get you into trouble.

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.

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.

Nandigram a national issue: India Inc

Nandigram a national issue: India Inc

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

Nandigram may have turned into a war zone once more but the industry feels that the issue is national. Despite the current crisis being a turf war between the political parties, the genesis of the issue is land acquisition for a chemical hub project. Harsh K Jha, president, Indian Chamber of Commerce and MD of Tata Metaliks, said Nandigram per se may be a state issue but it has affected the investment climate and land acquisition across the country.

Indo-US summit from Nov 16

Indo-US summit from Nov 16

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

India Inc against quota

India Inc against quota

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

'US wants to open its doors to Indian students'

'US wants to open its doors to Indian students'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

The purpose of the delegation is to concretise relationships between the private sector in India and US universities, in hopes of a mutually beneficial partnership.

RBI hits pause button: Demand revival key, says industry bodies

RBI hits pause button: Demand revival key, says industry bodies

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Reversal in the declining economic growth trajectory is clearly the need of the hour and all steps should be taken to bring about this change.

Economist Rajiv Kumar named as new VC of NITI Aayog

Economist Rajiv Kumar named as new VC of NITI Aayog

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

The government also appointed Dr Vinod Paul, a pediatrician at the AIIMS, as a member of the NITI Aayog

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

Shinde, Power secy set to woo Japanese investors

Shinde, Power secy set to woo Japanese investors

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

After visits to the US and Europe, a power ministry delegation is headed for Japan, Singapore and Malaysia for conducting roadshows to attract foreign investors in the country's power sector.

Lockdowns cost insurers Rs 45,000 crore in premiums

Lockdowns cost insurers Rs 45,000 crore in premiums

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

However, the number of renewals has grown by only 0.4 per cent, which means only high value and ticket size renewals are coming.