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PM Modi's US Visit Takes Bilateral Ties To Greater Heights: Assocham

Modi left for Egypt on Saturday after concluding his US State visit during which he held talks with President Joe Biden and addressed the Joint Session of Congress. 

Jun 24, 2023, 14:01 PM IST

Budget 2022: Healthcare likely to receive top priority - Assocham survey

Assocham survey said that the healthcare sector is likely to receive the highest priority in the upcoming Union Budget 2022-23.

Jan 20, 2022, 17:58 PM IST

Budget 2022: Assocham pitches for permanent refinance window for NBFC sector

The government will present the Budget for fiscal 2022-23 on February 1.

Jan 09, 2022, 19:23 PM IST

RBI's move to keep interest rates low to boost business confidence: India Inc

PHDCCI President Sanjay Aggarwal said the central bank maintained the status quo, despite the high inflation stoked by a few products.

Aug 06, 2021, 18:34 PM IST

PM Modi delivered keynote address at ASSOCHAM Foundation week 2020

PM Modi delivered keynote address at ASSOCHAM Foundation week 2020 and said that the world has confidence in Indian economy.

Dec 19, 2020, 12:10 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to deliver key address at ASSOCHAM foundation week

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address industry leaders at an ASSOCAM Foundation Week programme

Dec 19, 2020, 07:54 AM IST

News bulletin Dec 19: Amit Shah's mega rally in Midnapore, last phase of DDC poll in J&K today and other top news

Read the top news headlines and other major updates from across the country to start your day.

Dec 19, 2020, 07:28 AM IST

We are moving towards faceless tax administration, say PM Modi

Attending the inaugural session of '100 years of ASSOCHAM, PM Modi said, "We have tried to formalise most of the sectors of the economy. We are also moving forward by using technology to modernize and speed-up the economy."

Dec 20, 2019, 13:21 PM IST

Photos: Bank strike across India on May 30, 2018

Banking operations in the country were hit on Wednesday as 10 lakh employees, primarily from PSU banks, went on 2-day strike to protest against a 'meagre' 2 percent salary hike offered by Indian Banks Association (IBA) - the management body.

May 30, 2018, 22:27 PM IST

Bank strike may affect customer transactions worth Rs 20,000 crore: Assocham

The UFBU, an umbrella body of nine bank unions, has gone on strike against the proposed wage hike of 2 percent as against 15 percent given last time.

May 30, 2018, 20:14 PM IST

PNB fraud overreaction may hugely hurt credit flow: Assocham

Last month, Assocham had said that the PNB fraud that has rocked the banking system should not halt the process of corporate lending.

Mar 11, 2018, 17:04 PM IST

Smoking on rise among young Indian women: Assocham

More and more young working women across metropolitan cities in India are resorting to smoking.

Mar 09, 2018, 17:50 PM IST

Demanding targets make employees sleep less than 6 hours: Assocham

Findings of the report pointed out that sleep deprivation costs $150 billion a year due to higher stress and reduced workplace productivity.

Feb 26, 2018, 18:09 PM IST

PNB fraud: After ASSOCHAM, now FICCI joins chorus for privatising state-run banks

FICCI called state-run banks privatisation is in the interest of creating 'a dynamic banking sector' in India.

Feb 19, 2018, 17:35 PM IST

PNB fraud: Assocham urges Centre to cut stake in banks to below 50%

The industry body said that PSBs have to function on the lines of private sector lenders with a full sense of accountability to their shareholders.

Feb 18, 2018, 16:26 PM IST

Assocham seeks 10% import duty on chemical pulp

The industry body has also sought policy measures to facilitate private sector participation in plantation development programmes.

Jan 16, 2018, 17:03 PM IST

Don't resort to knee-jerk reaction: Assocham to govt on GST slip

Industry body Assocham has cautioned the government against resorting to a "knee-jerk" reaction to deal with slippage in GST collections, and said those revenues would pick up once the glitches in the system are addressed.

Jan 08, 2018, 15:59 PM IST

Bangladesh poses security threat besides Pakistan, China: Union Minister Hansraj Ahir

Bangladesh, the "so-called friend" of India, also poses a security threat to the country besides China and Pakistan, Union minister Hansraj Ahir said on Thursday

Nov 16, 2017, 23:27 PM IST

Assocham seeks government's help for exporters under GST regime

In the pre-GST regime, the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) and Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) scrips were allowed to be used to pay excise duty/ service tax on the procurements. 

Nov 07, 2017, 16:41 PM IST

'Streamlining taxation will help India reach top 50 in ease of doing business'

Lauding the government`s efforts in attracting a record $60 billion worth of FDI in a single year, he invited the domestic and global investors to reap dividends by investing in the infrastructure and logistics sector that provide huge scope.

Nov 02, 2017, 17:52 PM IST