Tag: ficci
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Germany’s Thuringia state invites Indian investment
New Delhi : With trade relations between countries being actualised at the state or regional levels, a Minister of the German state of Thuringia on Monday called for greater cooperation with Indian industry for the benefit of both. Speaking at an Indian industry chamber Ficci organised business interaction here, Thuringia’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Science…
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Industry lobbies tie up with NITI Aayog for ‘women entrepreneurship platform’
New Delhi : Industry lobbies like the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) and the National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) on Thursday announced tie-ups with NITI Aayog for the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) initiative. The NITI Aayog’s WEC initiative aims to promote and support established as well as aspiring…
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Significant scope to expand distribution, cut cost of health insurance: Ficci
New Delhi : With health insurance remaining underpenetrated but considered expensive by the consumers, there is still significant opportunity to expand distribution and reduce cost of acquisition and services, a Ficci report said on Monday. The report, prepared by Ficci and EY, ‘Distribution 2.0-Improving Distribution in Health Insurance’ was released by Insurance Regulatory and Development…
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Prime Minister Modi to deliver inaugural address at Ficci’s 90th AGM
New Delhi : Industry body Ficci on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will give the inaugural address at its 90th annual general meeting (AGM) which will held from December 13 to 14, 2017. According to Ficci, this will be for the first time that Prime Minister Modi will speak at an AGM of…
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Slowdown effect of GST, note ban has played out: Jaitley
Washington : Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said the slowdown effect of demonetisation and GST roll-out on the Indian economy has played out and the country’s growth is now headed towards being more balanced and sustainable. “The Indian economy is poised for strong, sustainable and balanced growth backed by the government’s strong focus on…
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FICCI exploring industrial collaboration with govt in Space projects
By Maeeshat Correspondent, New Delhi, August 1: A delegation of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) met Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh, who has various portfolios including Atomic Energy and Space, here on Monday and discussed with him the possibilities of industrial collaboration in Space projects. The delegation was led…
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FICCI lauds decision to review EPF tax proposals
New Delhi (IANS) Expressing its dismay over the union budget 2016-17 proposal to tax withdrawals from the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) contributions, industry chamber FICCI on Sunday said it was, nevertheless, encouraged by the reports that Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will be reviewing these provisions. “Withdrawals on maturity are proposed to be made partially taxable…