Davos gets snowfall; Delegates rush for chai-samosa

Last Updated: Friday, January 23, 2015, 19:54

As this ski resort town got a fresh coat of snow -- the first in four days since the annual WEF summit began on Tuesday -- it was a mad rush for masala chai and hot Indian snacks at 'Make In India' lounge.

After Jan Dhan, India eyes renewal energy world record

Last Updated: Friday, January 23, 2015, 14:36

Having set a world record with fastest roll-out of its financial inclusion scheme 'Jan Dhan', the government expects its ambitious power sector programme to create more such records, including by making India the world's largest destination for renewable energy.

Naidu woos investors at World Economic Forum Summit

Last Updated: Thursday, January 22, 2015, 17:32

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who is in Davos to attend the ongoing World Economic Forum Summit, met several top corporate heads there to attract investments in the state.

End red tapism or Europe 'will be finished': Italian PM

Last Updated: Thursday, January 22, 2015, 11:40

Striking a note of caution, Italy's Prime Minister Matteo Renzi today said Europe needs to eliminate red tapism "or it will be finished".

'Emerging markets need to rely less on outside finance': Report

Last Updated: Thursday, January 22, 2015, 11:36

Emerging markets need to reduce their dependence on external financing and push through internal reforms to differentiate themselves from others, says a report.

CEOs need to develop flexible workforce: Manpower

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 21, 2015, 12:19

As companies find it challenging to find right talent, global human resource major ManpowerGroup has suggested they develop a flexible workforce and identify 'under-utilised' talent pools.

Davos elite gather in shadow of attacks

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 21, 2015, 11:59

The world`s political and business elite gather for their annual meeting in the glitzy Swiss ski resort of Davos from Wednesday, with the shadow of recent attacks in France and ongoing global conflicts looming large.

India Adda makes way for 'Make in India'

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 20:50

It is a 'Make in India' lounge here at Davos for this year's WEF annual summit, in place of the famous 'India Adda' that has been frequented by Indian and other leaders to savour desi delicacies and do some networking.

Oil slump to help global growth; India looks promising: Study

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 16:03

A sharp plunge in oil prices is likely to transfer USD 1.5 trillion of wealth to consumers, bringing the US back as global growth engine while India is the most promising story among emerging markets, says a study.

WEF Davos: From medical tourism to skiing to economic talk fest

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 15:01

In a sea-change at the highest town of Europe, black business suits and orange-and-blue army dress have now become a common sight in Davos, as the world of business takes over this Alpine resort for the next five days beginning today, from the usual skiing enthusiasts.

WEF Davos meet next week; Jaitley, Goyal to participate

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 17:34

The annual congregation of rich and powerful people at the high profile WEF annual meeting at Davos next week will see over 2,500 corporate and political leaders, including Finance Minister Arun Jaitley as also 40 heads of states and governments from across the world.

WEF 2014: UK proud of Indian investments driving JLR success, says Cameron

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 16:53

Pitching Britain as an attractive destination for investors, Prime Minister David Cameron on Friday said he was proud that Indian investments were driving the success story of Jaguar Land Rover.