Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI): News
58% of Indian employees suffering from high burnout rates: Survey
A recent study has revealed that at least 58% of Indian employees are experiencing high burnout rates.
India's manufacturing sector to sustain growth momentum for 6-9mths: Survey
The Indian economy is set to witness steady growth as most domestic manufacturers are confident about sustaining growth momentum in the coming six-nine months despite global headwinds like supply chain issues amid the Russia-Ukraine war, a FICCI survey showed.
UGC clears 'much-awaited' professor of practice post; PhD not mandatory
The University Grants Commission (UGC) approved Professor of Practice, the industrial experience-based faculty post in higher education institutions for which formal academic qualifications such as a Ph.D. are not required, said the official guidelines announced on Friday.
Government working to save lives, livelihood: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that she has taken inputs from various industry chambers on concerns of India Inc about the management of the COVID-19 pandemic and the government would continue to work with state governments to save lives and livelihood.
Agricultural reforms will increase farmers' income, says PM amid protests
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the new farm laws passed by the central government this year will help remove barriers between the agricultural and associated sectors.
What Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz said about India's COVID-19 fight
Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz on Tuesday criticized the Indian administration over its poor handling of the COVID-19 crisis and its impact on the economy.
#Lockdown2: Industry bodies want package of nearly Rs. 16L crore
As India's lockdown was extended for another nineteen days on Tuesday, several industry bodies asked the government to release a financial package to help them and revive growth in various sectors.
India's five most influential and successful women in finance
The world of finance used to be seen as an industry only for men for the longest time. However, that has changed in the last few years.
#CareerBytes: Five famous Chartered Accountants in India to know about
In India, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after and toughest professional courses.
Famous Chartered Accountants in India to know about
Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the hardest and most in-demand professional courses in India.
PMO holds meeting to discuss affirmative action in private sector
In the wake of nationwide caste protests by Dalits, Marathas, Jats, and upper-caste groups, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), for the first time, has held a meeting to discuss affirmative action in the private sector.
6,000 railway stations will be WiFi-enabled in 6 months: Goyal
Around 6,000 railway stations will be WiFi-enabled in the next 6-8 months, Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal said today.
Gambling, Sports betting should be legal in India: Law Commission
If the Law Commission of India has its way, sports betting will soon undergo a complete overhaul.
Indian, Chinese filmmakers to co-produce 'Operation Wild'
Filmmakers from India and China have joined hands to produce a movie that will showcase the emotional bond and cultural values shared by the people of both the countries.
Construction of toilets under Swachh-Bharat to be completed before schedule
Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri today said the government would meet the target of constructing 67 lakh household and 5 lakh public toilets in urban areas under the Swachh Bharat Mission a year ahead of the schedule of 2 Oct'19.
Crisis of credibility for politicians, 'vast-difference' in words, deeds: Rajnath
Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said there was a "crisis of credibility" for politicians in the country due to the perception that there was a vast difference in their "words and deeds".
Gujarat: Certification program launched to make workplace safe for women
An organization in Ahmedabad has launched a certification program for companies to help in making the workplace safe for women employees.
#DecodingBudget: What does India Inc think of Budget 2018?
At 11am, India Inc tuned in to watch FM Arun Jaitley present the government's last full-fledged Budget before 2019.
PM Modi: UPA government responsible for banking sector crisis
PM Narendra Modi slammed the UPA government and big industry for the banking sector crisis. He asked "When some in the government pressured banks to give loans to a select few industrialists, where were organizations like FICCI then?"
Railways to introduce bio-toilets on all trains by 2018
Lack of cleanliness on Indian trains, particularly in the toilets, has always been a huge issue. Passengers often complain about the extremely dirty and unhygienic toilets.
India to soon draft a policy to boost medical tourism
The government might soon draft a policy to popularize India as a major haven for medical tourists.
Looming job threats? 21% Indians set to face job loss
With the onset of artificial intelligence and automation, nearly 21% of India's workforce is set to face job threats by 2022, FICCI said in a report.
BJP Chief raps India Inc for their negative attitude
Barely a fortnight after India's dismal growth figures were released, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Amit Shah, speaking at a Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) event, said that industry majors should stop complaining about the reforms that are being undertaken by the NDA government
E-commerce sellers will pay 2% tax at source in GST
E-commerce giants like Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal are trying to convince the government to scrap from the final Goods and Services Tax draft, the 2% tax that e-commerce marketplaces collect from sellers on their platform.
261 held in Gujarat liquor raid
Late Thursday night, the Gujarat police raided a high-profile pre-wedding party at a farmhouse in the city's outskirts, Sevasi.
Report predicts boom in Indian music industry
Consultancy firm KPMG and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) released a report based on information provided by the Indian music business sources predicting a boom in the industry.
India and Pakistan regain cross-border trading
On 9th August, cross-border trading between India and Pakistan resumed after being halted due to widespread discontent in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).