FDI in retail would help farmers, boost economy: Vayalar Ravi

Last Updated: Monday, September 17, 2012, 16:28

"The claim that FDI will harm farmers and small traders is not correct.In fact, it has boosted the economy and their quality of services," Ravi

FDI in retail would help farmers, boost economy: Vayalar Ravi

Last Updated: Monday, September 17, 2012, 16:19

The minister gave an example of how in Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala, there are shopping complexes and retail stores, but the blooming of such stores had no negative impact on the farmers and traders.

‘Cong will try to persuade Mamata to give up FDI opp`

Last Updated: Saturday, September 15, 2012, 17:34

The Minister of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Overseas Indian Affairs refused to buy the argument of some of the UPA allies.

India received $66.13 billion in remittances in 2011-12

Last Updated: Friday, September 7, 2012, 21:23

India received over USD 66.13 billion in remittances in the year 2011-12 as compared to USD 55.62 billion in the previous, a hike of 19 percent.

CAG trying to be ‘super government’: Vayalar Ravi

Last Updated: Monday, August 27, 2012, 21:46

Union Minister Vayalar Ravi hit-out at the CAG accusing it of having crossed its Constitutional mandate and "trying to become a super government."

Vayalar Ravi assumes charge as S&T Minister

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 22:44

Vayalar Ravi became the fifth person to assume charge as Minister for Science and Technology in three years since UPA returned to power in 2009.

IKEA not at the cost of domestic artisans: Govt

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 18:09

Swedish furniture maker IKEA will not be permitted relaxation in rules for FDI in single-brand retail if it affects interest of the domestic small and tiny units, new Minister for MSME Vayalar Ravi, said on Tuesday.

Vayalar Ravi likely to meet AP Cong leaders soon

Last Updated: Monday, August 13, 2012, 15:16

Union Minister Vayalar Ravi, who has been involved in managing Congress affairs in Andhra Pradesh to improve the party`s sagging popularity, may hold consultations with party leaders soon.

Vayalar Ravi given additional charge of Science and Technology

Last Updated: Friday, August 10, 2012, 21:28

Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi was on Friday given additional charge of ministries of Science and Technology.

Vayalar Ravi gets critically ill Deshmukh`s portfolio

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 21:15

Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi has been given additional charge of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Ministry.

Time report deliberate attempt to attack PM: Ravi

Last Updated: Monday, July 9, 2012, 20:08

On Foreign Direct Investment in the Retail sector, Vayalar Ravi said government would not take any steps to jeopardise the domestic retail sector.

Rating agencies trying to tarnish India's image: Vayalar Ravi

Last Updated: Friday, June 22, 2012, 21:13

Union Minister for Overseas Indian affairs Vayalar Ravi on Friday alleged international rating agencies are deliberately trying to downgrade the country's economic outlook to 'tarnish' its image at global fora.