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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. …

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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”. …

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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 …

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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 …

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Points raised by Shri Sidharth Birla, President FICCI, in the meeting with the Hon’ble Finance Minister, Shri Arun Jaitley on June 6, 2014

Points raised by Shri Sidharth Birla, President FICCI, in the meeting with the Hon’ble Finance Minister, Shri Arun Jaitley on June 6, 2014   ·         Conducive Tax Environment There is too much pressure on the tax officers to maximise revenue collections leading to arbitrary adjustments/additions, denial/delay in refunds/drawback, disputes and pointless litigation. Revenue generation is …

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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 …

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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 …

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FICCI backs Nepal Investment Summit in India

New Delhi, May 28, 2014: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has warmly welcomed the invitation of Mr Sushil Koirala, Hon’ble Prime Minister of Nepal, to the private sector in India to positively look at investments in hydropower and transmission sector in Nepal. The FICCI leadership led by Mr Sidharth Birla, …

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