Investors keen on India; Govt restoring confidence: Kochhar
Kochhar said the government has recognised the importance of foreign capital and its role in bringing in technology as well as international linkages.
Jan 21, 2015, 15:51 PM IST
CEOs need to develop flexible workforce: Manpower
As companies find it challenging to find right talent, global human resource major ManpowerGroup has suggested they develop a flexible workforce and identify 'under-utilised' talent pools.
Jan 21, 2015, 12:19 PM IST
Davos elite gather in shadow of attacks
The world`s political and business elite gather for their annual meeting in the glitzy Swiss ski resort of Davos from Wednesday, with the shadow of recent attacks in France and ongoing global conflicts looming large.
Jan 21, 2015, 11:59 AM IST
Indian CEOs most optimistic globally about business, economy
Indian CEOs are the most optimistic lot across the world for their own business as well as for the global economy, even as the overall optimism among business chiefs globally has come down for growth in the next one year.
Jan 20, 2015, 23:16 PM IST
India Adda makes way for 'Make in India'
It is a 'Make in India' lounge here at Davos for this year's WEF annual summit, in place of the famous 'India Adda' that has been frequented by Indian and other leaders to savour desi delicacies and do some networking.
Jan 20, 2015, 20:50 PM IST
India ranks 78th globally in talent competitiveness
Indicating acute shortage of skilled workforce, India has been ranked 78th globally in terms of talent competitiveness of its human capital, while Switzerland has topped the charts.
Jan 20, 2015, 19:59 PM IST
WEF to open six sessions for general public
WEF calls it 'Open Forum Davos' and its six sessions would dwell on current affairs, globalization, immigration, religion, democracy and pandemics.
Jan 20, 2015, 18:32 PM IST
India world's second most trusted nation, says survey
Moving up the ranks, India has emerged as the second most trusted country in the world in terms of faith reposed on its institutions even as globally trust levels have fallen, says a survey.
Jan 20, 2015, 18:04 PM IST
WEF Davos summit begins; global economy, terrorism in focus
The World Economic Forum's five-day annual summit began Tuesday evening amid hopes of recovery in global economy and a time of renewed terror threats after recent strikes in France and other parts of globe.
Jan 20, 2015, 17:44 PM IST
Oil slump to help global growth; India looks promising: Study
A sharp plunge in oil prices is likely to transfer USD 1.5 trillion of wealth to consumers, bringing the US back as global growth engine while India is the most promising story among emerging markets, says a study.
Jan 20, 2015, 16:03 PM IST
WEF Davos: From medical tourism to skiing to economic talk fest
In a sea-change at the highest town of Europe, black business suits and orange-and-blue army dress have now become a common sight in Davos, as the world of business takes over this Alpine resort for the next five days beginning today, from the usual skiing enthusiasts.
Jan 20, 2015, 15:01 PM IST
WEF Davos summit to start today; Jaitley, Goyal to attend
The World Economic Forum's five-day annual jamboree of the global elite will begin Tuesday with presence of over 2,500 political and business leaders.
Jan 19, 2015, 19:09 PM IST
Richest 1% to own more than 99% of people by 2016: Oxfam
The richest 1 percent people in the world will soon have more wealth than the remaining 99 percent of the global population, says a report.
Jan 19, 2015, 19:04 PM IST
India to have strong presence at WEF's Davos meet
The meeting, which would start on January 20 and continue till January 24, will see over 2,500 corporate and political leaders, as also 40 heads of states and governments from across the world.
Jan 18, 2015, 19:38 PM IST
International conflict biggest threat to global stability: WEF
The risk of international conflict poses the "biggest threat" to global stability while likelihood of terrorist attacks has intensified the most since last year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) said Thursday.
Jan 15, 2015, 17:18 PM IST
PM Modi nominates Jaitley, Goyal, Fadnavis for WEF 2015
The 45th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum will take place from January 21-24 in Davos, Switzerland.
Jan 14, 2015, 12:10 PM IST
WTO mini-Ministerial at Davos on January 24
More than 100 members of India Inc including Nirmala Sitharaman and Piyush Goyal would also attend the WEF event scheduled from January 20-24.
Jan 08, 2015, 13:19 PM IST
WEF expects record presence at Davos meet; India Inc gears up
WEF's high-profile annual congregation of the world's rich and powerful at the Swiss ski resort town of Davos will this year host over 300 heads of state and government along with 1,500 business leaders, including more than 100 members of India Inc.
Jan 06, 2015, 19:19 PM IST
Joblessness, inequality top global concerns in 2015: Report
Unemployment and rising income inequality will top concerns for global leaders in 2015, a World Economic Forum (WEF) study said Friday.
Nov 07, 2014, 12:45 PM IST
Govt sees $250 bn investment in energy sector: Goyal
The government hopes to attract USD 250 billion (Rs 15 lakh crore) investment within 4-5 years to give a boost to the energy sector and provide electricity to all, Power Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.
Nov 06, 2014, 10:55 AM IST
