CII inks MoU with Russian counterpart to boost eco ties

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 19:31

The chamber also said that during their interaction with Sitharaman, industry leaders raised the issue of possibility of Rupee-Rouble trade, financing for oil trade and barter trade in commodities.

Ease of doing business: DIPP initiates extensive survey in states

Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2015, 19:29

The questionnaire also include queries on land banks available for industrial use, digitised land records at local municipality office and provision for e-filing for commercial disputes at district courts, among others.

Vodafone India's $1.5 bn investment biggest in Apr-Feb FY15

Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2015, 19:18

As per the data available with Commerce and Industry Ministry for April-February period, Vodafone India's USD 1.5 billion investment in May 2014 was the biggest by any multinational company.

'No Board of Trade meeting before FTP'

Last Updated: Sunday, March 29, 2015, 11:12

"There will be no such meeting this time. All the work is over for the FTP. The ministry has consulted all the stakeholders for the policy," a senior official told PTI.

FDI in November dips 6% to $1.53 bn

Last Updated: Sunday, January 18, 2015, 11:34

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into India declined by over 6 percent year-on-year in November 2014 to USD 1.53 billion.

IPR policy: Think tank to hold meetings on Feb 5

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 19:19

A think tank on intellectual property rights (IPR), constituted by the Commerce and Industry Ministry, would hold meetings with stakeholders on February 5 on its first draft report.

Next edition of consolidated FDI policy to come out on Mar 31

Last Updated: Friday, January 2, 2015, 16:01

The Commerce and Industry Ministry plans to release the next edition of its consolidated FDI policy document on March 31, incorporating all the changes made over the past year.

FDI equity inflows rise 24% in Jan-Sep period

Last Updated: Thursday, January 1, 2015, 18:10

The Ministry also said total FDI into India, since April 2000 and September 2014, including equity inflows, reinvested earnings and other capital, stood at USD 345.29 billion.

Let enough credit flow to productive sectors: Sharma

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 23:29

Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma Wednesday said policymaking should prop up investment cycle to create jobs rather than unduly squeezing capital flows to the productive sectors.

Govt may do away with inverted duty structure in Budget

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 15:39

The government is considering doing away with inverted duty structure, under which finished goods are taxed at lower rates than raw material, for certain items in chemicals-related sectors, with a view to boosting manufacturing, sources said.

Govt may do away with inverted duty structure in Budget

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 15:39

The government is considering doing away with inverted duty structure, under which finished goods are taxed at lower rates than raw material, for certain items in chemicals-related sectors, with a view to boosting manufacturing, sources said.

Com Min to hold consultations on TADF for manufacturing zones

Last Updated: Friday, August 31, 2012, 14:37

The Commerce and Industry Ministry will hold consultations by middle of next month on setting up of a technology acquisition and development fund for the proposed national investment and manufacturing zones (NMIZs).