21 Nov 2019 A land of verdant, undulating hills and plains with a variety of flora and fauna, the North East Region (NER) of India comprises of 8 states: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, each fascinating and beautiful in its own way. This region today…
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Staying out of RCEP gives India a chance to reflect on its competitiveness
18 Nov 2019 -Vikram Kirloskar President, CII Earlier this month, India pulled out of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and rightly so. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to stay out of the regional free trade agreement (FTA) is based on views expressed by a wide spectrum of stakeholders. Industry…
Recommendations for Chemicals and Petrochemicals industry
17 Nov 2019 ndia is the sixth largest producer of chemicals globally. The sector is at present valued at $150-155 billion and is growing at 8-10% annually. It provides employment to 7.5 lakh people, and accounts for a little over 2% to India’s GDP. CII has identified certain key issues…
Recommendations for boost Mining industry
16 Nov 2019 Mining is one of the core sectors of the Indian economy and is a lifeline for many industries, which thrive on raw materials. The mining sector’s contribution to the country’s GDP has come down from 3% to 2.2% in the last 5 years. In 2017- 18, the…
India a Heritage to the World – 10 UNESCO sites in West India
15 Nov 2019 India has an impressive history. Home to one of the ancient civilisations of the world, a diverse mix of religions and cultures thrives in the country today. Its history of rulers and empires can be traced through a range of monuments dotting the country. Each of them…
Beyond RCEP: India must now focus on boosting exports
13 Nov 2019 – Vikram Kirloskar President, CII Joining the RCEP may be possible down the line. For now, India should reinforce and deepen agreements with its current trade partners, as well as look to enter new markets with globally competitive products Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to opt out…
Diwali – Lighting Up the Indian Economy
26 Oct 2019 The festive spirit is palpable as Diwali, the festival of lights, approaches. Houses are re-painted, flowers, traditional lights – diyas – and sparkling lights used to adorn them, and one can almost smell the aroma of sweets and other goodies as people prepare to celebrate Diwali. The joy and…
Boosting Exploration
06 Sep 2019 Minerals: A Backbone Industry As India races to achieve the target of a US$5 trillion economy by 2024-25, the minerals and mining industry (referred to as the ‘minerals industry’ hereinafter), which serves as the basis for nearly all manufacturing sectors, will be a critical growth driver. Despite…
Stimulus package is a well-designed boost for economy
03 Sep 2019 Given that the economy had been suffering from a complex set of problems, the finance minister (FM) did well to announce an array of measures to bring relief. The interventions were well thought out, as they addressed key concerns in the economy. Further, the measures did not…
A roadmap to boost growth, investments in J&K, Ladakh
17 Aug 2019 The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) region has immense potential for development and is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in India and across the world. Endowed with abundant natural resources and a rich labour pool, the J&K region has potential to grow. With a population of…