Swachh Bharat: CII to help build 10,000 toilets in schools
The Mission - Sanitation of Schools (SoS) is aimed at strengthening Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet project -- a nationwide Swachh Bharat campaign.
Oct 02, 2014, 12:00 PM IST
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: TCS, Bharti, Vedanta, L&T to build toilets on PM Modi’s call
Industry body CII will also work with companies to help mobilise construction of 10,000 toilets in schools across the country by FY 2015-16.
Oct 02, 2014, 10:55 AM IST
Affordable housing will drive growth in realty sector: Govt
Housing policies for affordable housing will be the driver of reviving growth in the realty sector, a senior government official said on Wednesday.
Sep 24, 2014, 23:38 PM IST
Indian industry sees green shoots of manufacturing growth
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday said that green shoots have started to appear in the manufacturing sector, with a majority of segments likely to post higher output.
Aug 10, 2014, 21:49 PM IST
CII seeks PM's intervention over drug price fixing
Industry chamber CII has sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention over "unilateral fixing" of drug prices by NPPA saying the exercise based on "an inequitable formula" has done collateral damage to indigenous industry.
Jul 28, 2014, 18:00 PM IST
Tremendous mood swing, positivity on Modi govt: Indian CEOs
There is a tremendous mood swing and positivity in the country, a visiting delegation of Indian CEOs from CII said describing its maiden budget as visionary.
Jul 26, 2014, 12:55 PM IST
India Inc gives thumps up to Rail Budget
Terming the rail budget as growth- oriented, India Inc on Tuesday said the emphasis on forging public-private-partnerships and attracting FDI will give a boost to infrastructure development and generate jobs.
Jul 08, 2014, 19:59 PM IST
CII on Budget: Help restore higher domestic savings rate
The first Budget of the Narendra Modi government would do well to initiate steps that would restore domestic savings rate level to at least 35 percent of GDP through tax incentives, says industry body CII.
Jul 06, 2014, 18:00 PM IST
CII hails govt move to extend validity of industrial licence
Industry body CII on Wednesday said the government's decision to extend validity period of industrial licence to three years sends a strong signal that it is committed to enhance the ease of doing business in India.
Jul 02, 2014, 21:05 PM IST
India Inc's biz confidence up post new govt formation: CII
The CII Business Confidence Index for the April-June quarter inched up to 53.7 from 49.9 in the previous quarter.
Jun 29, 2014, 12:52 PM IST
Govt willing to address difficulties in Cos Act implementation
Industry groups - CII, Ficci, Assocham and PHDCCI - emphasised upon the need to ensure progression and development of business, and avoid unintended negative outcomes.
Jun 21, 2014, 23:06 PM IST
Union Budget 2014 should create an enabling environment and revive growth: CII
CII underscored the importance of augmenting revenue by creative interventions which would provide fiscal maneuverability to incur expenditure.
Jun 21, 2014, 22:06 PM IST
Focus on innovation to boost manufacturing sector: NMCC
NMCC was set up by the government to suggest ways to enhance competitiveness in the manufacturing sector of the country.
Jun 20, 2014, 13:42 PM IST
CII suggests action plan for revival of NBFCs
Industry body CII has suggested a five-point agenda to breathe life into the country's NBFCs, which are grappling with a steep rise in NPAs, slow loan growth and elevated funding costs amidst a stringent regulatory environment.
Jun 15, 2014, 20:19 PM IST
'Women take Rs 6.21 lakh cr loan for business'
As per an IFC report, 90 percent of women are meeting their financial requirements from the informal sector.
Jun 13, 2014, 18:49 PM IST
Declare mining as infrastructure sector: CII to Govt
Industry body CII has asked the government to declare mining as a strategic and infrastructure sector which is critical for the manufacturing growth of the nation.
Jun 10, 2014, 17:53 PM IST
Govt's agenda is insightful, praiseworthy: India Inc
The agenda of the new government chalked out by President Pranab Mukherjee in Parliament is insightful and praiseworthy, India Inc said.
Jun 09, 2014, 20:55 PM IST
