Change in service tax collection for infra consultants: FICCI
Government should change the service tax collection regime for infrastructure consultants, industry body FICCI said Sunday.
Feb 01, 2015, 19:56 PM IST
FICCI president calls for more economic reforms, tax rationalisation
The government needs to continue with economic reforms, rationalise taxes and lower cost of funds to boost investments and lay the foundation for double-digit economic growth, FICCI's new president Jyotsna Suri said.
Jan 25, 2015, 11:47 AM IST
'High interest rates holding back investments'
Blaming high interest rates for the companies holding back investments, leading industry body Ficci's new President Jyotsna Suri on Tuesday said the RBI and the government need to shed their "confrontationist approach" and sit together to address the issue.
Dec 23, 2014, 20:46 PM IST
Taxmen must recover legitimate dues: Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Saturday said revenue department must recover the legitimate dues but there is no point in focusing on unfairly imposed taxes as they only bring "bad name".
Dec 20, 2014, 17:44 PM IST
Electronics sector got proposal worth Rs 18,000 cr: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Government has received investment proposals worth Rs 18,000 crore in last six months in the field of electronic manufacturing, telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Saturday.
Dec 20, 2014, 16:00 PM IST
Jaitley urges India Inc to build public opinion for GST bill
The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government had introduced a Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha towards the introduction of the GST in 2011.
Dec 20, 2014, 15:29 PM IST
Global e-tailers will hit homegrown e-commerce players: Secy
Permitting global e-commerce players like Amazon to do retail trading in the country will "finish" the domestic players like Flipkart, a senior government official said Friday.
Dec 19, 2014, 23:46 PM IST
'Exports must for making India manufacturing hub'
In a veiled criticism of RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's comments on 'Make in India' campaign, top government official Friday said the country can become a manufacturing hub only if exports grow and not just by producing for domestic consumption.
Dec 19, 2014, 23:31 PM IST
Infra consulting companies seek exemption from service tax: FICCI
Infrastructure consulting companies want the government to treat them at par with contractors and concessionaires for exemption from service tax payment, FICCI said Sunday.
Dec 07, 2014, 18:53 PM IST
Govt planning regulator for direct-selling sector: Paswan
Government is considering a regulator for the direct selling sector to safeguard interests of consumers by distinguishing between genuine and fraudulent players, Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said Thursday.
Dec 04, 2014, 20:06 PM IST
Online issuance of cards for cos on the anvil
Government is moving towards online issuance of PAN cards to companies as part of several measures to improve country's investment climate as well as its ranking in the ease of doing business index.
Nov 28, 2014, 23:35 PM IST
Cabinet secy meets officials, industry on ease of doing biz
Secretaries from different departments including DIPP, MSME and Commerce were present at the meeting along with the members of industry body Ficci and exporters.
Nov 28, 2014, 15:56 PM IST
FICCI welcomes AG's stand on Vodafone transfer price case
Industry chamber FICCI Wednesday welcomed Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi asking the Income Tax Department not to file an appeal against the Bombay High Court judgement in the transfer pricing case of Vodafone.
Nov 26, 2014, 23:17 PM IST
Manufacturing growth may moderate in Dec quarter: FICCI
Showing signs of recovery, industrial production grew at a three-month high of 2.5 percent in September on account of better mining and manufacturing output.
Nov 23, 2014, 17:03 PM IST
Housing demand to pick up in 6-8 months: Report
Housing sales have remained lower than expected so far during the current festival season mainly due to high interest rates and the demand is likely to pick up only in the next 6-8 months, according to a report by Knight Frank and Ficci.
Oct 14, 2014, 21:55 PM IST
Invest India sets up cell to facilitate Make in India campaign
Invest India is a not-for-profit joint venture between the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce & Industry; state governments; and industry body Ficci.
Sep 26, 2014, 14:25 PM IST
FICCI-led delegation in US for business opportunity
Just days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s visit to the US, a multi-sectoral delegation is visiting the Silicon Valley to explore business opportunity in that country.
Sep 22, 2014, 15:35 PM IST
US official meets Ficci ahead of Modi visit
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US visit, America's Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics Caroline Atkinson met representatives from industry body Ficci to strengthen ties.
Sep 13, 2014, 23:35 PM IST
FTA to help Indian service providers gain higher market access
India had proposed circulation process for signing the pact with ASEAN.
Sep 09, 2014, 17:23 PM IST
'Economic implications should be considered in coal mine case'
Multiple levels of serious economic implications to the nation, including loss of employment, should be considered while taking a final view on coal block allocations made since 1993 till 2010, industry body Ficci has requested the Supreme Court.
Aug 28, 2014, 18:03 PM IST
