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SICCI sees TPP benefits for members The Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) plans to work with its local Chinese counterpart on China's One Belt One Road Initiative (BRI). "SICCI will work very clossely with the Chinese Chamber...

BAE Systems' guns in Rs.3,687 crore acquisition The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by the Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, approved Capital Acquisition Proposals of the Services valued at over Rs.3,687 crore. In a boost to indigenisation and in realisation of...

Minister wants e-cargo community development Minister Prabhu (file picture). Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu has made it clear that top priority will be accorded to safety and security among aircraft and aviation equipment manufacturers. He stressed on creating a world...

Members call for expeditious BIMSTEC FTA BIMSTEC Secretary General Shahidul Islam. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has made far-reaching recommendations for the creation of a new ‘BIMSTEC’ by strengthening infrastructure linkages. It is deepening regional...

Vineyard plans expansion into tourism Wines from Grover Zampa. Backed by an NRI-led investor group, one of India's leading wine makers, Grover Zampa Vineyards Ltd, is working on expansion plans, including hospitality services near Mumbai. "We have backing of a...

Acquisition adds a global sales and marketing engine   MPS Limited (MPS) and Tata Industries Limited (TIL) have entered into definitive agreements for the acquisition of TIL’s enterprise e-Learning business. Through this acquisition, MPS will acquire Tata Interactive Systems India...

Cruise operators work on Indian destination itineraries Some of India's new port developers are already in talks with international consultants for setting up cruise terminals to support estimated 200,000 passengers a year travelling out of the country. "I known that...

Plans for 10 lakh affordable houses CM Fadnavis cutting ribbon (file picture). The Government’s approval on the long-pending Mumbai DP 2034 is a welcome move. The Development Plan (DP) is likely to spur real estate activity in the city and...

National Biopharma Mission programme progresses   The World Bank has signed an agreeent with Indian Government to provide 50% of the US$250 million for a five-year programme to make India a hub for design and development of novel, affordable and...

SME convention signs 23 agreements Dr. Arun Kumar Panda, Secretary MSME presenting “friend of India” plaque to delegate from Malawi.   A Digital Trade Desk at the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) will be set to promote...