Tag: Confederation of Indian Industry

Confederation of Indian Industry lauds corporate tax cut

CII is thankful to the Finance Minister.

September 21, 2019

North Bengal planters upset as Union budget skips tea industry

“No good news for north Bengal from this budget,” Mr Bihani said.

July 6, 2019

Siliguri marks Digital India anniversary

The 4th anniversary of Digital India was celebrated amid a programme in Siliguri.

July 2, 2019

Talking ‘Employability skills’

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), North Bengal Zone, in association some other organizations, made arrangements for students to interact with industry stakeholders on 'Employability Skill' in Siliguri recently.

June 19, 2019

Tea Tree Oil is actually different

TTO comes from leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, which is known as the Tea Tree, and it should not be confused with plants which produce green tea leaves, industry experts say.

June 19, 2019

GST cut in realty sector: Mixed reactions from industry experts

It is a buyer-centric move. Developers will be burdened with GST payments to vendors, suppliers, agencies and contractors and it will increase the cost further amid the already shrinking margin due to the dynamic policies of the government.

February 25, 2019

Iranian Foreign Minister to visit India next week to discuss Chabahar, Afghanistan

Zarif’s visit is taking place close on the heels of India taking over operations at the Chabahar port that provides New Delhi a critical link to Afghanistan and Central Asia, bypassing Pakistan.

January 3, 2019

CII launches Innovative Club on 4 campuses

In an attempt to support, handhold, incubate, mentor startups in Odisha, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) launched the Innovation Club on four leading campuses of the state on Friday. “Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), National Institute of Science and Technology, Silicon Institute of Technology, Temple City Institute of Technology and Engineering Knowledge Campus …

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April 14, 2018

Odisha Investors’ Summit to display state’s potential in agricultural space

In an attempt to maximize Odisha’s “innate and in-built potential” in the agri space, encourage farmers to embrace mechanization, diversify crops and attract investments, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is teaming up with the Department of Agriculture, Government of Odisha, to organize Krushi Odisha 2018 and Odisha Investors’ Summit – Opportunities in Agriculture and …

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March 6, 2018

Empower users with data for problem-solving: Nilekani

Calling for unlocking public data for free access, technocrat Nandan Nilekani on Tuesday said the government should empower users with data for solving the country's hard problems. "Data is empowering when it is in the hands of the people. We must invert data to ensure freedom of choice as it defends privacy, enables completion and …

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August 9, 2017

New industrial policy needed for India: CII

There is a need for a new industrial policy in place of the current one drafted in the 1990s said the first woman President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Shobana Kamineni here on Monday. She also said private sector investments would kick in once investment in infrastructure is done by the government and …

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July 17, 2017

CII innovation summit to focus on intellectual capital

The 13th edition of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) innovation summit in this tech hub on July 13-14 will be on the intellectual capital as the new wealth of nations, said India Inc's lobby on Friday. "The two-day summit will focus on strengthening the spirit of India to build an ecosystem that fosters and …

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July 8, 2017

Domestic manufacturing to be given preference: DIPP Secretary

The government is considering a proposal to give preference to domestic manufacturing in public procurement, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion Secretary Ramesh Abhishek said on Saturday. "The government is considering a proposal to give preference to domestic manufacturing in public procurement. The Make in India Campaign has propelled significant changes in policies to strengthen …

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April 30, 2017

Globalisation under attack, world needs reality check: Sitharaman

At a time when globalisation is under attack as seen from recent voter preferences in the Western world, India has urged the world community to do a "reality check", even as the country remains on track to grow its trade and economy at faster pace. At an event on the sidelines of the World Economic …

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January 19, 2017

Demonetisation paves way for cut in corporate tax: CII

Demonetisation of high value currency notes has paved the way for cutting corporate income tax in the forthcoming union budget 2017-18, industry chamber said on Sunday. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said this in a statement following expiry of the deadline to deposit old Rs.500 and 1,000 notes in banks. "With a larger share …

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January 1, 2017