'MSMEs manufacturing excellence imperative for global competitiveness'
Manufacturing excellence and quality upgradation of Indian micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are imperative for MSMEs aspiring to attain global competitiveness, Minister of State for MSMEs Haribhai Parthabhai Chaudhary said.
Feb 04, 2017, 23:51 PM IST
Budget 2017: Privatise 100 PSUs, develop 50 stations via PPP model by end of 2017: CII
In the wish-list to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley before budget, CII has asked for Privatisation of 100 PSUs, including sale of Air India and Ashoka Hotel, and developing 50 train stations with private participation by 2017-end.
Jan 30, 2017, 19:59 PM IST
Digital advertising in India to surpass Rs 255 billion mark in 2020
Growing at CAGR of 33.5 percent, digital advertising in India is all set to surpass the Rs 255 billion mark in 2020, a CII-KPMG report said.
Jan 30, 2017, 18:09 PM IST
Budget 2017: CII calls for smooth tax dispute settlement proviso
Industry chamber CII said on Sunday that the upcoming budget should provide for an effective and smooth taxation dispute settlement mechanism towards minimising disputes and reducing unnecessary litigation.
Jan 29, 2017, 18:55 PM IST
Budget 2017: CII Eastern Region expects FM Jaitley to step up capital expenditure
Ahead of the Union Budget on February 1, CII Eastern Region on Saturday hoped that the government would increase its capital expenditure substantially and overhaul tax structure to cope with the emerging situation.
Jan 28, 2017, 23:12 PM IST
Indian companies very much part of American fabric: CII
Industry body CII on Saturday said Indian companies are very much part of the fabric of America and stand ready to work with US President Donald Trump going forward.
Jan 21, 2017, 23:48 PM IST
Mining sector can add $70 bn to India's GDP in next 15 yrs:CII
A vibrant mining sector has the capacity to spur growth and add up to USD 70 billion to the country's economy as well as generate 60-70 lakh jobs, a report by industry body CII said.
Nov 20, 2016, 22:56 PM IST
Expect Cairn-Vedanta merger by this fiscal-end: Anil Agarwal
Mining mogul Anil Agarwal on Thursday said the merger of his group's cash-rich oil subsidiary Cairn India with parent firm Vedanta is likely to be completed by the end of this fiscal.
Oct 06, 2016, 18:53 PM IST
MP CM Chouhan rolls out red carpet for US firms
Chouhan, who is currently on a five-day visit to the US, addressed business leaders, executives and analysts in New York.
Aug 31, 2016, 11:09 AM IST
CM Chouhan in US to woo investors, says MP 'ideal' for investment
Describing Madhya Pradesh as an "ideal investment destination", CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said he would seek investment from US companies.
Aug 29, 2016, 13:07 PM IST
India Inc hails passage of GST Bill in Rajya Sabha
Cheering the passage of the GST Bill in Rajya Sabha, India Inc Wednesday said roll out of the much-awaited indirect tax reform will contribute significantly to the growth of the economy and bring down the overall cost of goods and services.
Aug 03, 2016, 23:03 PM IST
Almost 75% of startups globally will fail: Kris Gopalakrishnan
Infosys Co-Founder and former CII President Kris Gopalakrishnan Tuesday said almost seventy percent of startups globally will fail and only five to ten percent will become large and scale up.
Jul 19, 2016, 17:07 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
CII lauds opening up of FDI, says it will encourage global brands
Welcoming the landmark decision to open up the FDI regime during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Monday said the relaxation of local sourcing norms under single brand retail trading for advanced technology products would encourage global brands to build up their participation in the country.
Jun 20, 2016, 18:25 PM IST
India's foreign policy change opens new avenues for businesses
Washington: Change in India's foreign policy has not only opened up "new avenues" for Indian businesses globally, but also allowed them to shed the earlier "defensive outlook", a leading Indian trade body has said.
Jun 07, 2016, 13:55 PM IST
'Govt needs to speed up reforms to push economic growth'
Government needs to speed up implementation of GST, address the issue of cheap imports and improve investment climate as majority of sectors are witnessing 'moderate' growth, says a CII survey.
Jun 05, 2016, 10:37 AM IST
Industry lauds 7.6% GDP growth; wants more in current fiscal
After an impressive 7.6 percent GDP growth in 2015-16, industry Wednesday said the economy should expand at even a faster pace in the current fiscal on various reform measures and on expectations for a good monsoon.
May 31, 2016, 22:34 PM IST
GST deadlock: Weight of directly elected house must always be maintained, says FM Jaitley
Jaitley, who in May last year stated that Indian democracy faced a serious challenge with an 'indirectly elected' Upper House questioning the wisdom of 'directly elected' Lok Sabha, today said he will again be speaking to the Congress on the GST bill.
Apr 07, 2016, 13:45 PM IST
GDP calculation method imprecise, India to grow at 8%: CII
Terming the GDP calculation methodology an "imprecise science", CII today pegged the country's economic growth at around 8 per cent for the current fiscal, higher than the RBI's projection of 7.6 percent.
Apr 06, 2016, 18:03 PM IST
FM Jaitley pitches for interest rate cut ahead of RBI policy
The finance minister also stressed that the debate on crucial economic issues, like interest rates, should move in the right direction in India, which is a "large and noisy democracy".
Apr 04, 2016, 11:35 AM IST
