Railways account for 28-30% of freight movement, well below global benchmarks: ASSOCHAMIndian Railways is transforming to boost freight movement. The sector aims for 3,000 million tonnes capacity by 2030. Initiatives like Dedi...
08 Apr, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
23% Indian business implemented AI, 73% to adopt artificial intelligence tech in 2025The Business Technology Report 2024, is highlighted that 60% of surveyed Indian businesses plan to strengthen cybersecurity, outpacing the ...
02 Feb, 2025, 05.35 PM IST
Strengthen Capital markets to help GDP hit $40 trillion by 2047: AssochamIn a report titled 'Indian Capital Markets: Driver of Growth During Amrit Kaal' released on Monday, Assocham recommended easier market norm...
28 Feb, 2023, 01.02 AM IST
Bulk tea industry likely to face another challenging year in FY22: ReportAs labour wage has been increased effective end-February 2021, production returning to largely normal levels has led to pressure on prices.
09 Dec, 2021, 06.11 PM IST
Rs 11.79 lakh cr Indian tobacco sector employs 4.5 cr peopleThe study said the figures were arrived at by measuring the total cumulative intrinsic economic value generated by the sector over the year...
05 Jun, 2019, 05.24 PM IST
'Recession-proof' Ganeshotsav is a Rs 20,000 crore grosser, report saysThe festival is also "recession-proof", with economic turbulence failing to make much impact on the scale of celebrations.
15 Sep, 2015, 08.48 PM IST
There should not be any witch hunting: Assocham on Kumar Mangalam Birla caseIn view of the CBI filing a case against Kumar Mangalam Birla in coalgate, industry body Assocham today said there should not be any "witch...
25 Oct, 2013, 06.21 PM IST
Bandh proves more damaging to economy, losses may mount to Rs 26,000 cr: ASSOCHAMASSOCHAM fears that the loss to the GDP would be more than its initial estimates as almost 50% of the economic activity has been hampered b...
20 Feb, 2013, 05.15 PM IST
- Government keen on speeding up reforms: FM P Chidambaram to India Inc
FM today informed India Inc that the govt is keen on speeding up reforms and hoped legislation for raising FDI in insurance sector will be ...
03 Oct, 2012, 08.05 PM IST
CAG reports over allocation of 57 coal blocks create suspicion and distrust: AssochamCAG's conclusion over allocation of 57 coal blocks reached without taking full facts into account has created an environment of "suspicion ...
24 Aug, 2012, 05.35 PM IST
Assocham proposes 10-point growth strategy for West Bengal"There is an enormous scope for growth and development in West Bengal and the state needs to address certain key challenges on economic, in...
22 Aug, 2012, 07.12 PM IST
- Start cutting bank interest rates, Assocham tells Reserve Bank of India
Unless there is a recovery in the euro zone and the United States, the Indian economy will continue to be impacted, Assocham said.
30 Nov, 2011, 04.13 PM IST
- Set up commission to check corruption: Assocham to Govt
Industry body Assocham today suggested setting up an integrity and ethics commission on the lines of the Planning Commission and the Electi...
13 Dec, 2010, 09.31 PM IST
- 30 pc drop in hotel bookings after Mumbai attack: Assocham
Hotel bookings for Christmas and New Year holiday season have come down by about 30 per cent due to economic slowdown and security concerns...
20 Dec, 2008, 06.58 PM IST
- FMCG sector to grow by 25% despite slowdown: Assocham
Despite the global economic slowdown, the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in India will grow at 25 percent and reach $25 billion.
10 Dec, 2008, 08.42 PM IST
- India Inc's investment plans to create 1.6 lakh jobs: ASSOCHAM
India Inc's investment plans announced during first half are expected to generate 1,63,770 jobs, ASSOCHAM said. Invest during inflation? I ...
28 Aug, 2008, 10.32 PM IST
- Assocham urges govt to set up Aviation Economic Regulator
Industry chamber Assocham on Friday urged the government to set up an Aviation Economic Regulator, citing the case of an unprecedented hike...
27 Jun, 2008, 09.20 PM IST