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FICCI applauds the launch of web portal by the Ministry of Environment &Forests for online submission of proposals for forest clearance

New Delhi, 15 July, 2014: “We commend the Ministry of Environment and Forests for the timely launch of the web portal for online submission of proposals for forest clearances. This is a remarkable step towards bringing about transparency, accountability and effectiveness in the forest clearance process. This will ensure that the process becomes time-bound and will reduce delays to critical projects. …

FICCI on Union Budget 2014-15

New Delhi, July 10, 2014: Commenting on the Union Budget 2014-15 announced today, Mr. Sidharth Birla, President, FICCI said “Through this budget the Finance Minister has set the ground for repair of the economy. There has been a mix of both short term and long term measures geared towards boosting confidence of all key constituents”. …

FICCI PUSHES FOR EARLY ANNOUNCEMENT OF NATIONAL TEXTILES POLICY

FICCI delegation meets Santosh Gangwar, Minister for Textiles New Delhi, 2 July 2014: FICCI delegation which met Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Hon’ble Minister for Textiles (Independent Charge) today presented FICCI’s Vision for the industry and urged him to announce the new National Textiles Policy at the earliest. Mr Shishir Jaipuria, Chairman, FICCI Textiles Committee who was part of the …

FICCI comments on the notification of Companies Rules by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs

New Delhi, July 1, 2014: FICCI welcomes the notification of the eagerly awaited Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. This is a positive step in the overall implementation of the Companies Act, 2013. “We are pleased to note the Rules are in sync with realities of our economy and …

FICCI welcomes the Labour Ministry’s new initiative for devising a web-portal to file compliance returns

New Delhi, 30 June, 2019: FICCI welcomes the Labour Ministry’s new initiative for devising a web-portal where enterprises can file their compliance returns for 16 of the 44 central labour laws in the country. This was informed today by the Labour Secretary Smt. Gauri Kumar at a meeting held with the Employers Representatives under the Chairmanship …

FICCI, Kyukeiren of Japan sign cooperation MoU

NEW DELHI, June 30, 2014. India’s strategic and economic relations with Japan can be stepped up significantly if the presence of Japanese companies is raised from the present 1000 to 10,000 companies in the next five years, said Mr. Amitabh Kant, Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, at FICCI’s ‘Kyushu-India Investment Seminar’. To further …

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 welcomes the roadmap of the new government laid out by Hon’ble President Pranab Mukherjee.

New Delhi, June 09, 2014. “FICCI welcomes the roadmap of the new government as highlighted by Hon’ble President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee in the joint sitting of Parliament today. We are delighted to note government’s commitment towards achievement of high economic growth, with equity and human development”, said Mr. Sidharth Birla, President, FICCI. Welcoming government’s plan …

On-line environment clearance mechanism, a path breaking step by the new Government

“Need for road map for integrating and digitizing all projects” – Sidharth Birla, President, FICCI New Delhi, 6 June, 2014: Welcoming the launch of on-line environment clearance mechanism, FICCI President Mr Sidharth Birla said “This is a path breaking step by the Government as it would bring transparency and objectivity to the process of clearance and ensure timely implementation …

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board introduces e-licensing system to speed up filing and registration of radio diagnostic equipment

NEW DELHI, June 5, 2014. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has initiated the process of e-licensing system, eLORA, to speed up the process of filing applications and grant of licenses and registration for the medical fraternity. This was stated here today by Dr. S.S. Bajaj, Chairman, AERB, at a FICCI conference on ‘Radiation Safety …