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FICCI report cites learnings from UK to create successful innovation ecosy
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, [India], Feb. 22 (ANI): A report on the vibrancy of the startup ecosystem in the UK and its lessons for India's developing startup scene was launched on Tuesday.
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FICCI President highlights an increase in inflation
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb. 14 (ANI): Commenting on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation numbers that was released on Tuesday, Pankaj Patel, President, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) revealed that there has been an increase in inflation, primarily due t
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Tax collection at source within ambit of Model GST law, says FICCI
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi,[India] Feb.9 (ANI): The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) organized a press meet today to highlight the concerns of the e-commerce sector pertaining to the clause of "Tax Collection at Source" (Section - 56) proposed under the Model GST Law i
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Budget is progressive, pragmatic and people-oriented: Finance Secretary
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb. 4 (ANI): The Budget 2017-18 charts a story that is consistent with the policies of government in the last couple of years, predictable in its approach and is shorn of unnecessary surprises for the industry and society, said Ashok Lavasa, Finance and Expenditure Secret
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FICCI welcomes Ministry of Coal's announcement to introduce commercia
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New Delhi [India], Feb.4 (ANI): "FICCI welcomes Ministry of Coal's announcement to introduce commercial mining of coal and sees it as a positive policy direction towards development of a market-based economy that will be supporting the growth of industrial sectors dependent on coal
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Union Budget 2017-18 will strengthen the economic muscle of the country, s
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 1 (ANI): Commenting on the Union Budget 2017-18, Pankaj Patel, President FICCI said, "This budget would tremendously strengthen the economic muscle of the country. It is directionally correct, fiscally prudent and strengthens the governance fabric of the nation. F
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FICCI comments on Economic Survey 2016-17
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan.31 (ANI): Commenting on the Economic Survey 2016-17 tabled in the Parliament today, Pankaj Patel, President, FICCI said "The survey clearly lays out the challenges and opportunities that India faces at the present juncture. FICCI agrees with the need to overcome t
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Ahead of Budget 2017-18, FICCI survey says corporate India's business
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan.31 (ANI): According to results of FICCI's latest Business Confidence Survey, the Overall Business Confidence Index (OBCI) slipped to a four quarter low of 58.2 vis-a-vis 67.3 in the last round. The fall in overall index value was largely on account of the weakness
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Economy to grow five-fold by 2040, quotes FICCI representation on reforms
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 19 (ANI): Indian economy is poised to grow five-fold by the year 2040. Hydrocarbons will continue to play an important role in this growth story. This is also important that we increase our domestic oil and gas production to reduce overdependence on oil imports.
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Union Budget should focus on driving consumption, investment and job creat
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New Delhi [India], Jan.16 (ANI): The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has said that this year's union budget should focus on driving consumption, investment and job creation.
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FICCI Delegation with Power Minister visits Masdar Smart City in Abu Dhabi
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), Jan.16 (ANI): FICCI is leading a high-level Business Delegation accompanying Mr. Piyush Goyal, Minister of Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy & Mines to the World Future Energy Summit at Abu Dhabi during 15-18 January 2017.
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FICCI comments on advance estimates of GDP
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi,[India] Jan.7 (ANI):"The advance estimates for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as well as Gross Value Added (GVA) growth for FY17 released today are in line with the estimates of the RBI, pointing towards slow growth " said Mr. Pankaj Patel, President, FICCI.
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