India offers $250 bn investment opportunity in infrastructure
India needs $250 billion in next 20 years for basic urban infrastructure and this offers huge investment opportunities to international investors, said country`s Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu.
Oct 07, 2014, 12:37 PM IST
Modi, Obama target five-fold jump in Indo-US trade to $500 billion
The two leaders, who met for the first time, agreed on boosting two-way trade to USD 500 billion from USD 100 billion.
Oct 01, 2014, 13:00 PM IST
Come soon before it's too late, Modi tells US businesses
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has exhorted top US corporates to establish and expand their base in India before it is too late.
Oct 01, 2014, 10:49 AM IST
Modi, Obama to discuss ways to boost strategic partnership
Narendra Modi and Barack Obama would discuss a range of issues, including ways to accelerate economic growth and bolster security cooperation.
Sep 30, 2014, 09:30 AM IST
Nikki Haley meets Modi, discusses economic development
Modi is the first foreign leader that Haley has met after becoming the Governor of the State in 2011. She is seeking her re-election in November.
Sep 29, 2014, 12:50 PM IST
Govt focussed on putting economy on upward trajectory: Modi
Modi said his government is focussed on the manufacturing sector. In manufacturing sector there needs to be creation of small jobs.
Sep 29, 2014, 12:42 PM IST
Modi leaves for breakfast meeting with CEOs of 11 top US companies
Modi will spend around 15-20 minutes with each CEO during the one-on-one.
Sep 29, 2014, 09:14 AM IST
Modi woos Indian-Americans with slew of visa sops
He announced that PIO card holders staying in India on long-term basis will no longer have to report to the local police station.
Sep 29, 2014, 08:48 AM IST
Obama to work with Modi, will fulfil promise of strategic partnership
The White House declared that it highly valued the India-US partnership and President Barack Obama looked forward to working with Modi to fulfil its promise.
Sep 27, 2014, 13:20 PM IST
Anil Agarwal of Vedanta to donate 75% of fortune to charity
According to Forbes, Anil Agarwal is worth USD 3.5 billion and is one of the richest man in India.
Sep 26, 2014, 08:55 AM IST
Translate good intentions into actions: Vodafone
World's second largest telecom firm Vodafone Plc today said investor sentiment in India has improved with the BJP coming to power but good intentions must now translate into actions.
Sep 24, 2014, 15:31 PM IST
Indian investment in US growing at faster rate: US official
With more Indian companies showing interest in opening or expanding their business in the US, the Indian investment there is picking up further momentum, said a top American official.
Sep 19, 2014, 21:08 PM IST
Australian investments in India grew 13.7%: Report
The investments by Australian companies in India grew 13.7 percent in 2013, while the outlay of Indian firms in Australia remained flat last year as compared to 2012, according to a government report here.
Sep 19, 2014, 19:01 PM IST
India to be the world's fastest growing exporter
India is likely to become the world's fastest growing exporter and UAE's top export and import destination by 2030, according to a study.
Sep 17, 2014, 14:52 PM IST
Crony capitalism killing transparency, competition: CAG
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Sashi Kant Sharma today made a strong case for effective dealing with the menace of crony capitalism, saying that it adversely impacts competition and transparency.
Sep 12, 2014, 22:24 PM IST
Biz confidence up on economy boost, investment climate: NCAER
The index rose by 17 percent in June 2014 over April 2014 this year, the think-tank said.
Aug 29, 2014, 19:02 PM IST
India and Canada should work for better trade relations
The friendship between Canada and India was stronger than ever before and both nations should continue to work to remove the barriers that hinder bilateral trade and investment, Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said.
Aug 13, 2014, 23:35 PM IST
Facebook in process of monetising in India: Sheryl Sandberg
India has the second-largest user base for Facebook, after the US.
Jul 02, 2014, 16:16 PM IST
