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Ban iron ore export from NMDC to boost domestic iron & steel production: ASSOCHAM plea to FinMin Apex industry body ASSOCHAM has apprehended that sudden Supreme Court order for temporary closure of about 26 mainstream mines in Odisha, which has created severe crisis for domestic iron and steel industry may result in significant fall in …
1. The backdrop The slow down of economic performance since 2011-12 fiscal has emerged as the single most important concern to the nation. While all the estimates of GDP growth indicate the economy registering a sub 5 percent growth in the 2013-14 fiscal, further projections for 2014-15 indicate the GDP growth would remain subdued and …
In order to ensure secure, reliable and adequate long-term supply of raw materials for the domestic gems and jewellery industry, there is an urgent need for India to engage directly with producer countries through diplomatic channels such as free trade agreements (FTAs) with countries possessing key raw materials, an ASSOCHAM study said today. “Securing raw …
Malaria claims about 50K lives in India each year As about 50,000 people in India and about one crore across the world die of mosquito-borne diseases every year, apex industry body ASSOCHAM under the aegis of its CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Foundation has planned to launch an awareness campaign with an aim to spread information …
STAINLESS STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS’ IMPORTS FROM CHINA HAVE GROWN BY 690% DURING LAST 5 YEARS Apex industry body ASSOCHAM has urged the government to extend anti-dumping duty to imports of stainless steel flat products from China in all grades, widths, shapes and sizes including the hot rolled stainless steel flat products and stainless steel circles …
CHEAPER LOANS TO REVIVE CONSUMER DURABLES DEMAND THIS DIWALI The advent of festive season has brought mixed results for corporate sector as the net profit of India Inc. surged by 15 per cent in the second quarter (Q2) i.e. during July-September of the ongoing financial year 2013-14 (FY14), according to a just-concluded ASSOCHAM study on …
MALLS SEE 35% DECLINE IN FOOTFALLS: MALLS MAGIC SEEMS TO HAVE DISAPPEARED THIS FESTIVE SEASON! Shopping malls which are already suffering from large vacant space is expected to see a sharp decline of 35-40 per cent in footfalls in the ongoing festive season as economic slowdown, high interest and job uncertainties have dampened the shopping …
Darjeeling the ‘Queen of Hills’ is one of the most popular tourist destinations in northeast India. Situated at an altitude of 2134m, Darjeeling, with its exquisite scenic beauty, attracts travelers of varied interest. Darjeeling is the abode of Lord Shiva and offers spectacular views of Kanchenjunga and the hospitality of colorful Himalayan people. Darjeeling’s tea …
21 – 22 October 2013 The Imperial, New Delhi Chief Guest: Dr. Parthasarathi Shome, Adviser to Finance Minister ASSOCHAM has always aimed to enhance awareness of topical issues that confront today’s business enterprises. Issues such as the effects of the current tax regimes on levels of foreign investment, the problems involved in integrating domestic …
The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh addressed the 92nd Annual General Meeting of ASSOCHAM in New Delhi today. Following is the text of the Prime Minister’s address on the occasion: “I am delighted to be with you today to inaugurate the ASSOCHAM’s AGM, 2013. ASSOCHAM has, over the years, provided valuable inputs from time to …