23 Sep 2019 Nominate the next Changemaker In many villages across India, access to basic facilities like healthcare, clean water, education and energy resources is still a big challenge for women. However, despite all odds, there are women who show tremendous courage and have been constantly striving to close the…
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India US Trade and Investment Partnership
19 Sep 2019 India enjoys a long-standing partnership with the US, based on common principles of democracy and shared interests of promoting peace and economic prosperity through trade and investment ties. The bilateral relationship between the two countries that received an impetus starting with the visit of President Clinton…
FDI easing, other steps may help revive growth
16 Sep 2019 A multitude of prompt economic measures were announced by the government recently to jumpstart investments and bring the economy back on a solid growth track. These measures will infuse greater investor confidence and encourage investments in the economy. Industry is greatly heartened by the fact that the…
CII Foundation adopts villages in Punjab to make them stubble burning free
11 Sep 2019 Industry members help farmers adopt sustainable farm practices, reduce air pollution, improve yield and more. Air quality in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) is a major concern due to its severe impact on human health. Tons of paddy straw burnt every year in North Western states, not…
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…
Movie Merchandising is a Potential Hit
26 Aug 2019 Movie merchandising – products and commodities based on a movie’s theme, character, location, etc – is a tool meant to promote a film. Though producers/film studios perceive merchandising as a hook to supplement their box-office fortunes, its full potential has not been explored in India. Remember the…
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…
The Evolution of the Indian Economy since Independence
15 Aug 2019 India celebrates its 73rd Independence Day on 15th August 2019. Its development journey over the last 72 years has been marked by significant milestones and reforms that enabled it to achieve substantial progress in many areas including rise in income levels, growth, literacy, life expectancy and a wide variety…
Celebrating Volunteerism!
14 Aug 2019 The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. – Mahatma Gandhi India is known for its historical tradition of giving or volunteering. While many anecdotal references can be found in the ancient religious scriptures and texts, India’s most recent and…