Basic customs duty waiver on key electronic parts will deepen value chain, says IT SecretaryThe government has waived basic customs duty on key electronics manufacturing components. This move aims to deepen the value chain and stim...
09 Jul, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Govt has done its part on GCCs via Budget, now industry must invest in skilling and innovation to counter AI risks: CEA NageswaranChief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran urged industry to invest in skilling and innovation. He stated government has supported Global ...
09 Jul, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Rs 3.6 lakh crore sanctioned to states as 50-year interest-free loans: Finance Minister SitharamanThe Central government has sanctioned ₹3.6 lakh crore in interest-free loans to states, incentivizing increased capital expenditure. This i...
17 Sep, 2025, 07.17 PM IST
CII suggests national framework to position India as global headquarters for innovation-driven GCCsConfederation of Indian Industry proposes a National Global Capability Centres Policy. This aims to make India a global innovation center. ...
14 Sep, 2025, 02.10 PM IST
India's trade deficit narrows to $18.78 billion in JuneIndia's June merchandise trade deficit stood at $18.78 billion, lower than economists' expectations. Despite trade tensions, exports to the...
15 Jul, 2025, 02.32 PM IST
India will become $10 trillion economy over next decade, GCCs to contribute $0.5 trillionGlobal Capability Centers have the potential to contribute $0.5 trillion as gross value added to the Indian economy when the country's GDP ...
15 Jul, 2025, 10.39 AM IST
Labour secy urges GCCs to seize job creation opportunityLabour and Employment Secretary Vandana Gurnani on Monday urged Global Capability Centres (GCCs) to actively engage with the government's n...
15 Jul, 2025, 10.34 AM IST
Unlock tier-2 cities to boost growth of GCCs: MeitY joint secretary Secy KK SinghAround 95% of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India are currently concentrated in just six cities, posing a challenge to efforts aimed ...
15 Jul, 2025, 10.26 AM IST
India aims to expand GCC footprint beyond top six cities for greater inclusiveness: MeitYAt the CII GCC Summit, MeitY emphasised expanding India's global capability centres (GCCs) beyond six key hubs to tier-II cities. Industry ...
15 Jul, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
India, US talks for proposed trade pact going on at a very fast pace: Piyush GoyalIndia and the US are accelerating negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement, aiming to finalize the first phase by fall. Simultaneously,...
14 Jul, 2025, 09.44 PM IST
Six lakh villages to get high-speed fibre-based broadband in next 3 yrs: DoT SecyTelecom Secretary Neeraj Mittal announced plans to connect six lakh villages with high-speed broadband in three years under Bharatnet Phase...
14 Jul, 2025, 09.07 PM IST
GCCs should actively participate in the ELI scheme: Labour secretary Vandana GurnaniSpeaking at the GCC Business Summit, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Monday, Gurnani said there are very substan...
14 Jul, 2025, 08.21 PM IST
Discussions on for trade pacts with EU, US: Commerce SecretaryCommerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal announced that India is actively engaged in trade agreement negotiations with the EU and the US, followin...
14 Jul, 2025, 06.06 PM IST
Need to streamline policies to make India GCC hub: OfficialEconomic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur said there needs to be a deliberation on the policies adopted by states like Karnataka, Tamil Na...
14 Jul, 2025, 03.42 PM IST
Ties between India-Israel are built on shared values, friendship: Israel Economy Minister at CII SummitIsrael Economy Minister Nir Barkat emphasizes strengthening trade ties with India, focusing on expanding Israel's exports and capabilities ...
02 Dec, 2024, 07.31 PM IST
Bahrain provides ideal gateway for Indian businessesVivian Jamal, Bahrain's EDB executive director of business development, said India and Bahrain have trade ties stretching back to thousands...
19 Jan, 2015, 02.24 PM IST
SBI to take part in Arab Asia Business Partnership Summit 2014The event is expected to attract participants from more than 12 countries including Ministerial delegations from Sudan and Bangladesh.
08 Dec, 2014, 02.51 PM IST