Delaying investment projects may hamper Make in India: AssochamExpressing concern over the delay in implementation of projects related to investments, Assocham said it could adversely impact the 'Make i...
23 Feb, 2016, 01.41 PM IST
Rs 500 notes most in demand, Rs 1,000 notes at second place: Assocham studyWhen it comes to currency notes, Rs 500 bills top the demand charts in India, followed by thousand-rupee notes at the second place.
11 Sep, 2015, 05.14 PM IST
E-commerce to cross business worth $16 billion in India by 2015-end"The greater adoption of Internet and smartphones is the biggest driver of e-commerce in India," ASSOCHAM Secretary General D S Rawat said.
08 Apr, 2015, 09.59 PM IST
Organic farm area rise in Madhya Pradesh didn't benefit farmers: AssochamBesides, the state government has not been able to implement its draft policy for organic farming that was formulated way back in 2010.
02 Apr, 2015, 09.42 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh must emerge as biggest sugar producer in country: AssochamUP lags behind in terms of sugar recovery in the country as Maharashtra had the highest recovery of 11.25 per cent followed by Karnataka an...
15 Dec, 2014, 02.58 PM IST
Domestic edible oil import may touch $15 billion in FY15Edible oil imports are expected to grow over 60% to $15 billion in 2014-15 due to fall in oilseeds' production during kharif season, says a...
07 Nov, 2014, 08.45 PM IST
Inflation in cost of services more than in merchandise: Survey"Rising costs of services which claim bulk of the middle class budgets are going to exert pressure on salaries...," D S Rawat said.
11 Aug, 2014, 05.32 PM IST
Government must review policies governing infrastructure industries: Assocham"The ambiguity associated with the fixing of the price of gas has been affecting the performance of oil and gas sector."
31 Jul, 2014, 09.31 PM IST
Need hi-tech gadgets, more security guards at ATMs: AssochamStressing on the need to install hi-tech gadgets and deploy security guards at all ATMs, industry body Assocham today said a better surveil...
22 Nov, 2013, 05.48 PM IST
- Organic farming to generate Rs 11K Cr wealth in JK: Assocham
Promotion of organic farming can lead to wealth accumulation worth over Rs 10,600 crore and generate exports worth Rs 600 crore in J&K.
14 Mar, 2013, 07.10 PM IST
- Fitch rating is no criteria to assess India's capability: Assocham
"A growth of 6.5 per cent still is one of the fastest in its peers and is on a consolidation mode to strengthen its finances and structural...
18 Jun, 2012, 09.50 PM IST
- Companies of BRIC nations prefer acquisitions within their borders
Knowledge of local market forces and drivers are certain key reasons for which a domestic acquisition remains the most likely option.
15 Jun, 2012, 04.45 PM IST
- Electronics market to reach Rs 20 lakh cr by 2020: Assocham
With continuing growth in local manufacturing, the Indian electronics market is expected to reach Rs 5 lakh crore by this year-end and Rs 2...
15 May, 2012, 03.41 PM IST
- FMCG sales likely to fall by 15% due to high prices in 2012
Prices of regular items like biscuits, coffee, tea, toiletries and personal care are likely to be raised by about 10 per cent or more.
01 Jan, 2012, 05.03 PM IST
- Rationalise taxes on aviation sector, ease FDI norms: ASSOCHAM
With Kingfisher facing serious financial crisis and others making losses, ASSOCHAM said the govt needs to rationalise taxes.
13 Nov, 2011, 11.33 AM IST
- Mobile phones becoming multi-tasking devices: Assocham
Mobile phones are fast moving beyond their primary role of voice communication and becoming multi-tasking devices as the number of subscrib...
30 Oct, 2011, 02.09 PM IST
- Organic farming to generate over 27 lakh jobs: ASSOCHAM
Talking to reporters, D S Rawat said organic farming also has the potential to generate over 20 lakh jobs in the state.
12 Aug, 2011, 03.59 PM IST