Adani Group seeks licence to manufacture warships

Last Updated: Thursday, September 3, 2015, 11:08

The group is also evaluating options to set up a greenfield shipyard in Gujarat, besides leveraging its significant land holding for a defence manufacturing park.

DIPP may announce states' ranking on ease of doing biz this week

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 23:26

The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) is expected to release the ranking of states on 'ease of doing business' this week.

Ease of doing biz: Cos bat for single-window clearance

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 23:10

Top companies, including Tata Steel, Hindustan Unilever, ONGC and industry chambers have called for a single window clearance, simplification of regulatory mechanisms and tax structures, among others, to improve ease of doing business in India.

FDI in services sector dips 14% in April-June quarter

Last Updated: Sunday, August 30, 2015, 10:39

The (services) sector contributes about 60 percent to the India's economic growth. In FY 2013-14, foreign investment in the sector increased to USD 3.25 billion from USD 2.22 billion in the preceding fiscal.

FDI up 6.5% to $2.05 bn in June

Last Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2015, 17:46

The Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country increased by about 6.5 per cent to USD 2.05 billion in June this year, according to official data.

Ranking states on ease of doing biz: DIPP gets 25 responses

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 16:30

The DIPP has received response from 25 states and union territories including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Rajasthan.

Adidas seeks permission to run company-owned stores in India

Last Updated: Thursday, July 16, 2015, 17:38

At present, Adidas -- which globally manufactures and sells sports shoes, apparels and accessories -- is selling its range of products through its network of franchisees.

Ranking states on 'ease of doing biz': DIPP gets 18 responses

Last Updated: Sunday, July 12, 2015, 11:27

"We are expecting that more states will send their response. If we will not get, then the DIPP will start the process. By month end we will start doing that," a senior official said.

FDI soars 48% after 'Make in India' campaign, says Secy

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 22:58

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into India during October 2014-April 2015 period rose by 48 per cent year-on-year after the launch of 'Make in India' initiative, a senior government official said on Friday.

Commerce Ministry seeks feedback to sort out FDI issues in e-commerce

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 20:22

According to sources, Kant first met officials of various public sector banks on issues over payment mechanism of e-commerce.

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.

FDI in services sector up 46% in 2014-15

Last Updated: Sunday, June 14, 2015, 11:46

The services sector, which includes banking, insurance, outsourcing, R&D, courier and technology testing, had received foreign direct investment (FDI) worth USD 2.22 billion in 2013-14.