Economy

It also aims to weed out floating frauds, says Chaudhary Ministry of Corporate Affairs' Investors Awareness Programmes (IAPs) is creating awareness amongst the investor about fraudulent schemes and facilitating informed investment decisions. IAPs is partnership with the three Professional Institutes,...

Digital scheme and portal launched   The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) envisions a vibrant MSME Sector by promoting growth and development of industries such as Khadi, Village and Coir Industries. It aims to carry this out...

Funding for market-driven vocational training India has signed a financing agreement with the World Bank for IDA Credit of USD 125 million (equivalent) for the “Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement Operation (STRIVE) Project”. The Financing Agreement was signed by...

Minister calls on industry to identify markets   A strategy to boost the share of services in the export basket of the country is being formulated, said Commerce and Industry Suresh Prabhu at the Services Conclave: “Serve India and the...

Minister calls for India to increase share of global trade Prabhu with new FICCI president Rashesh Shah. Immediately on his return from the World Trade Organisation (WTO) ministerial conference in Buenos Aires, Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu has briefed members...

Further investment promotion reforms required   India can achieve an 8% economic growth rate for the next two decades if it unleashes the next set of reforms that could help it in realising its full potential, said a UN official....

Overall manufacturers less optimistic Auto, Capital Goods, Metal and Metal Products are expecting higher growth for the current third quarter, compared to Q2, according to a survey by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). Chemicals and...

Govt urged to provide incentives for insurance IRDAI's Vijayan calls for simplified products. In order to ensure Macro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) continued success, the key imperatives are to ensure ease of doing business, infrastructure upgradation, skilling and ensuring...

Gupta sees headwinds; protectionist measures   The Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO) has welcomed the strong export performance in November, saying the global demand has surprised with its strength. FIEO President Ganesh Kumar Gupta noted that the major export...

Call for regime to check on defaulters The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board (IBBI) has sought for special regulatory regime for Public Private Partnerships (PPP), said Dr. Mukulita Vijayawargiya, Whole Time Member, IBBI. She was speaking in New Delhi 15 Dec...