Assocham

Many women want to quit jobs due to gender bias, odd hours: ASSOCHAM

About one-fourth working women in the private sector wish to quit their jobs due to several reasons such as inconvenient working hours, gender bias, safety issues, workplace harassment, among others, an Assocham survey said today.

Mar 07, 2016, 17:28 PM IST

Jat reservation row: Why are protesters putting public at an inconvenience? - Part IV

Zee News is the highly popular Hindi News channel of India’s largest television network ZMCL.

Feb 21, 2016, 18:51 PM IST

Jat reservation row: Why are protesters putting public at an inconvenience? - Part III

Zee News is the highly popular Hindi News channel of India’s largest television network ZMCL.

Feb 21, 2016, 18:50 PM IST

Jat reservation row: Why are protesters putting public at an inconvenience? - Part II

Political Quirky may be actually Active behind unresolved issue of Jat reservation Fight.

Feb 21, 2016, 18:48 PM IST

Jat reservation row: Why are protesters putting public at an inconvenience?

The Shocking Reports from ASSOCHAM doubts hidden forces may actually be active behind Nationwide quirky of Jat Reservation.

Feb 21, 2016, 18:47 PM IST

'Kerala only state to record growth in investment proposals'

The growth rate is to the tune of 315 percent, the industry body said in its study titled 'Realising economic growth potential in Kerala'.

Feb 16, 2016, 20:06 PM IST

Arun Jaitley should announce woman-friendly Budget: ASSOCHAM

In order to help salaried income households and encourage more women to join the work force, the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley should announce a ten-fold increase in children education allowance and tax exemption for creche facility in the Budget, the ASSOCHAM has said.

Feb 07, 2016, 18:27 PM IST

Economy to improve, private investment a concern: Assocham

The Indian economy is expected to improve in six months but private sector investments will be a matter for concern due to sluggish capacity utilisation and pressure on corporate earnings, the Assocham said on Sunday.

Jan 24, 2016, 21:01 PM IST

Excess chromium in supplements causes cancer: Doctors

Earlier this month, a study by University of Sydney also came up with the conclusion that high intake of chromium through nutrition supplements makes consumers prone to cancer.

Jan 17, 2016, 21:04 PM IST

Let rupee slide to help exports remain competitive: Assocham

Asserting that the slide of the rupee was a good sign for India, Assocham Sunday said the country must allow the currency to depreciate to help exports remain competitive.

Jan 17, 2016, 16:35 PM IST

76 percent kids below age 13 hooked to YouTube: Assocham

Despite the government's strict norms that prohibit children under 13 from joining mobile sharing platforms, nearly 76 percent of children aged 7-13 years visit video-streaming website YouTube daily, a new Associated Chambers of Commerce of India (Assocham) survey found.

Dec 21, 2015, 18:12 PM IST

IIP growth a morale booster for economy: India Inc

Cheering the spurt in industrial output which grew by 9.8 percent in October, India Inc Friday termed it as a booster for the economy, hoping that the strong growth trend would continue on the back of reforms.

Dec 11, 2015, 23:56 PM IST

ASSOCHAM welcomes CEA-led committee's suggestions on GST rate

Apex industry body ASSOCHAM has welcomed the report of Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Arvind Subramanian- led panel recommending standard GST rate of 18 percent and lower rate of 12 percent on specified goods.

Dec 05, 2015, 16:32 PM IST

Chennai floods: Financial loss may exceed Rs 15,000 crore

Industry body Assocham on Wednesday estimated the financial loss in Chennai floods to exceed Rs 15,000 crore even as insurance companies are anticipating claims of at least Rs 500 crore.

Dec 02, 2015, 22:21 PM IST

Sunil Kanoria takes over as Assocham president

SREI Infrastructure Finance vice-chairman Sunil Kanoria Wednesday assumed charge as president of industry body Assocham.

Nov 25, 2015, 20:12 PM IST

Indian film industry stands for Make in India: Shah Rukh Khan

 Superstar Shah Rukh Khan says Indian film industry is an colourful example of 'Make in India' initiative, as it crosses borders and takes the culture to every part of the world.

Nov 24, 2015, 14:32 PM IST

Watch: Top 25 News @10:00 am

Watch top 25 news of the day:

-Stock Market crashes down by 180 points after Bihar election Results.

-RJD supporter killed by mob while he was celebrating Bihar election results.

Nov 09, 2015, 10:53 AM IST

Bihar will reach new economic development level under Nitish Kumar: ASSOCHAM

Congratulating Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the leadership of the Grand Alliance for an impressive victory in Bihar Assembly elections, ASSOCHAM today said India Inc looks forward to a new beginning in the state which needs a renewed vigour for economic development.

Nov 09, 2015, 07:55 AM IST

Economy to improve though no change in last 6 months: Assocham

Majority of Indian businesses are optimistic about the state of the economy improving in the next two quarters, although the last six months have not witnessed much of a change at the ground level, said an Assocham survey on Sunday. 

Nov 09, 2015, 03:06 AM IST

Corporate India extends hand of support to new Bihar govt

 India Inc today pledged its support to the Nitish Kumar-led group, which swept the Bihar elections, saying it will work closely with the new government to ensure investments and execution of big-ticket projects.

Nov 08, 2015, 19:34 PM IST