Diwali 2016: Cash, coupons most sought after gifts, says ASSOCHAM study
While 45 per cent of office workers want cash or gift coupons or vouchers, 35 per cent prefer gadgets, electronic items, home appliances, utensils and other such things for personal use or for their households.
Oct 25, 2016, 10:30 AM IST
Warned on likelihood of bank card fraud: Assocham
Following the unprecedented security breach reported earlier this week that has "compromised" card data of many private and state-run banks, industry body Assocham on Sunday said it had earlier cautioned about such frauds.
Oct 23, 2016, 20:23 PM IST
Consumer demand to hike by 40% this festive season: ASSOCHAM
Riding high on an uptick in the economy and improving perception of job prospects, coupled with steady lowering of interest rates, consumer demand may soar 40 percent in the ongoing festive season, according to an Assocham report.
Oct 16, 2016, 19:15 PM IST
Gold prices could touch Rs 33,500/10 gm on global risk factors: Assocham
Gold prices are likely to stay firm in the range of Rs 30,500-Rs 33,500 per 10 grams in the backdrop of global political and financial risks, says a study by industry body Assocham.
Oct 11, 2016, 21:15 PM IST
Disappointed with contracted IIP data, India Inc pitches for sops to boost consumption-driven demand
Disappointed with the 0.7 per cent contraction in industrial output, India Inc has pitched for incentives to boost consumption-driven demand for attracting fresh investments.
Oct 10, 2016, 20:58 PM IST
'Gold demand likely to fall to 750 ton in 2016 on high price'
India's gold demand is likely to fall to around 750-800 tonnes in 2016, as against 860 tonnes last year, mainly due to sharp rise in prices and jewellers' strike following new regulations, World Gold Council has said.
Sep 29, 2016, 18:35 PM IST
Army's surgical strike in Pakistan: India Inc shows full faith in PM Modi's leadership
India Inc. is completely with Prime Minister Narendra Modi who has been showing ideal leadership qualities in dealing with situations of heightened tensions with Pakistan, apex industry body ASSOCHAM said Thursday after India conducted surgical strikes against Pakistani terrorists` launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC).
Sep 29, 2016, 16:36 PM IST
Vegetables may soar further as peak production season ends: Report
In a "most worrying" sign for consumers, the prices of vegetables in retail markets are likely to shoot up further in coming months as the 'peak production season' came to an end, says a report.
Aug 14, 2016, 10:22 AM IST
Govt, Opposition must join hands for GST breakthrough: Assocham
Government and the main opposition party should get the long-stalled Constitutional Amendment Bill on GST passed in the Rajya Sabha in first few days of the monsoon session of Parliament, industry body Assocham has said.
Jul 17, 2016, 10:14 AM IST
ASSOCHAM appeals political parties to come on board for GST Bill
Amidst positive indications for a consensus building among the major political parties, including the Congress, the ASSOCHAM has made a strong plea both to the Government as also the principal Opposition party to get the long pending Constitutional Amendment Bill on GST passed in the Rajya Sabha within the first few days of the Monsoon session of Parliament, beginning July 18.
Jul 16, 2016, 13:45 PM IST
Enthusiasm in social networking may earn you a job: ASSOCHAM report
Activeness in Social networking sites now may lend you a popular job. Watch complete news story of Aap Ki Khabar for getting detailed updates!
Jun 27, 2016, 16:58 PM IST
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to meet industry chambers, CAs on black money window
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will meet industry associations tomorrow to clear doubts about the four-month window provided to holders of undeclared wealth to come clean.
Jun 27, 2016, 13:58 PM IST
'India should be ready with contingency plan on Brexit'
Government must put in place a contingency plan to fight off the volatility arising out of the referendum on 'Brexit' slated for Thursday as it is bound to unnerve the global financial markets, an industry body said Tuesday.
Jun 21, 2016, 16:21 PM IST
'Telemedicine market may touch Rs 200 crore-mark by 2020'
The country's telemedicine sector is expected to double to USD 32 million (about Rs 210 crore) by 2020, industry body Assocham has said.
Jun 05, 2016, 10:32 AM IST
India's steel demand indicators giving mixed signals: Analysts
Even as analysts are upbeat over the expected above normal monsoon and higher GDP growth, they have raised concerns over the slow pace of public and private sector projects and funding constraints, which they feel can have an adverse impact on the steel demand in India.
Jun 05, 2016, 10:27 AM IST
Delhi-NCR emerges leader in job creation among 8 cities
In the latest study conducted by ASSOCHAM, Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) has been selected as the leader in job creation during the fourth quarter of the last fiscal.
May 28, 2016, 20:48 PM IST
India emerges as 5th largest producer of e-waste in world, says study
A new study revealed that India has emerged as the fifth largest producer of e-waste in the world by discarding roughly 18.5 lakh metric tonnes of electronic waste every year.
May 25, 2016, 23:30 PM IST
India's B-schools disaster: Only 7 percent graduates employable, says Assocham
The report by Assocham expresses concern over the decay in the standards of B-schools.
Apr 28, 2016, 10:26 AM IST
Negotiate with Mallya on dues, cut losses: Assocham to banks
With banks having rejected Rs 4,000 crore offer made by 'wilful defaulter' Vijay Mallya to settle dues of over Rs 9,000 crore, industry body Assocham has asked them to be open to negotiations and cut losses.
Apr 10, 2016, 13:33 PM IST
Smartphone sales likely to touch 160 mn units in FY17
Sale of smartphones in the country is likely to touch 160 million units in financial year 2016-17 as compared to last fiscal's 100 million units, according to Assocham.
Mar 23, 2016, 17:08 PM IST
