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Ficci wants labour laws shifted to state list
New Delhi, Aug 23 :
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) Friday urged the government to shift labour laws from the concurrent to the state list with a view to attract more investment.
"There is a need to…
India likely to have 7.5 percent GDP growth in 2015-20: D&B
New Delhi, Aug 22 :
India is likely to achieve an average growth rate of around 7.5 percent during financial years 2015-20, global business information provider Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) said in a report Friday.
“India is likely…
Sensex gains 59 points; Nifty hits record high
Mumbai, Aug 22:
A benchmark index of Indian equities markets Friday closed 59.44 points or 0.23 percent up as banking and IT sectors gained.
Good buying was observed in banking and IT sectors, while selling pressure was seen in…
India can increase FII limit in G-Sec: Report
Chennai, Aug 22:
India can easily increase the limits of FIIs in G-Secs by $5-$30 billion to shore up its foreign exchange reserves thus providing a cushion against potential volatility in the global currency markets, an expert report…
Centre to consider Odisha demand for NIMZ at Kalinganagar
Reported by Chinmaya Dehury
Bhubaneswar, Aug 22:
Union minister for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman today said she would examine the request of the Odisha government for according in-principle approval for establishment of…
Changes in Companies Act soon: Sitharaman
Reported by Chinmaya Dehury
Bhubaneswar, Aug 22:
Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman today said some rules of the Companies Act would be amended soon in order to remove hurdles in the way of doing business…
Sensex surges 116 points; Nifty hits record high
Mumbai, Aug 22 :
A benchmark index of Indian equities markets Friday surged 116.17 points or 0.44 percent as banking stocks gain.
Good buying was observed in banking, capital goods and oil and gas sectors, while marginal selling…
Resolution to improve tourism sector adopted
New Delhi, Aug 21 :
Creating a safe environment for tourists and focusing on cleanliness were two of the many areas that states and union territories Thursday agreed to work upon at a conference here Thursday.
The day-long "National…
Acceleration of economy likely this fiscal: RBI
Chennai, Aug 21 :
Standing on the crossroads, the Indian economy could travel down the bumpy lane to a faster highway but for the current fiscal (2014-15), the growth is expected to be around 5.5 percent, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)…
Only five-star hotels to serve liquor in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 21 :
Starting next fiscal, only five-star hotels in Kerala will be serving liquor, while the state will see prohibition in force in 10 years, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said Thursday.
"The 418 bars that were…