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Comments of Ms. Chanda Kochhar, MD & CEO, ICICI Bank on RBI credit policy (December 2, 2014)

The policy signals RBI’s resolve to firmly contain inflation and inflationary expectations, while responding to positive developments in inflation and fiscal consolidation. The statement that a change in monetary policy stance is likely early next year if the current positive trends continue is very welcome. The economy has already received a tremendous boost in terms …

Outotec comments on market rumors

Outotec notes that there has been speculation in the media this morning concerning a potential bid for Outotec by The Weir Group Plc. Outotec has not been approached or received a bid for a potential combination of the two companies. Should Outotec receive these types of proposals the Board of Directors of Outotec would evaluate …

FICCI comments on WPI data of May 2014

New Delhi, 16 June 2014: The wholesale price index (WPI) inflation rate was reported at 6.01% for May 2014, an increase from 5.2% in April 2014.   “Inflation remains a key impeding factor to the overall growth prospects of the economy. With food and fuel prices being the key driving factors, upside risks to inflation continues. The sub …

FICCI comments on RBI’s Monetary Policy Review

New Delhi, June 3, 2014: “The Reserve Bank of India has maintained status quo on key policy rates. FICCI feels an accommodative stance would have given better encouragement to investments amid early positive sentiments after the new government took charge and is pursuing a growth agenda. After this policy, our hopes are singularly hinged on …

FICCI Comments on Relaxing the Import Curbs on Gold

 New Delhi, 23 May 2014:  FICCI welcomes the RBI’s move to relax the import curbs on Gold by allowing some large private gold importers i.e. star and premier trading houses, to import the yellow metal, although, within 20:80 scheme. This move will help in reduction of gold prices in the domestic market and will also help …