WTO should capitalise on success of Bali meeting: Sharma

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 21:53

India wants the WTO to capitalise on the success of the ministerial meeting in Bali and move ahead with the Doha development agenda for a global trade deal.

AAP surge just a localised storm, says Anand Sharma

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 16:17

Terming the Aam Aadmi Party's upsurge in Delhi a "localised storm", Union Minister Anand Sharma has said it was following a populist agenda that was pushing the society towards anarchy.

Qnet scam complainant arrested for assaulting father

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 02:23

The Mumbai police on Thursday arrested the complainant in the multi-crore Qnet scam for allegedly assaulting his 68-year-old father with an iron rod.

WEF 2014: 'India's growth story intact; investors curious about elections'

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 00:13

Indian leaders on Thursday reiterated that the country's growth story remains intact even as the rich and powerful at the WEF appeared to be curious about the outcome of upcoming polls especially with advent of Aam Aadmi Party.

India's growth story intact, investors reposing confidence, says Sharma

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 20:15

Foreign investors continue to remain bullish on India and the government's measures to fast track project clearances have given a major boost to the country's growth story, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said Thursday.

WEF 2014: India to create 100 mn jobs in manufacturing, says Sharma

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 15:50

India is looking to create as many as 100 million skilled jobs in the manufacturing sector by raising its share of GDP to 25 percent from 16 percent, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said.

Anand Sharma calls Narendra Modi a `demagogue`, devoid of any vision

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 22:45

Dubbing BJP`s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi a "demagogue" with hollow vision, Union Minister Anand Sharma today said he would never become the Prime Minister of the country.

Multibrand retail FDI policy is not a revolving door: Sharma

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 21:32

Policy instability would confuse foreign investors, he said, adding the Commerce and Industry Ministry may seek legal opinion on whether a state can opt out of the policy.

Govt to expedite clearances to $12 bn Posco project: Sharma

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 17:34

Government is working to expedite clearances to USD 12 billion project of steel major Posco in Odisha that was awarded environment clearance last week, Commerce and Indutry Minister Anand Sharma said Wednesday.

Govt extends special package for Himachal, Uttarakhand: Sharma

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 16:22

The Centre today extended the special package for Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand till March 2017, a move that will help accelerate industrial growth of both the hilly states.

Fin Min examining DIPP's proposal for curbs on royalty payments

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 14:48

The Finance Ministry is examining a proposal of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) to re-introduce restrictions on royalty payments by Indian arms of foreign companies.

Devyani Khobragade row: India, US have maturity to handle sensitive issues, says Sharma

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 18:16

Regarding Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, Commerce and Industries Minister Anand Sharma on Friday said both India and the US had the "wisdom" and "maturity" to handle such "sensitive" issues.