The Corporation Bank has bagged the Best MSME Bank Award 2016 instituted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). The bank’s Managing Director and CEO Jai Kumar Garg received the award from Union Minister of State for MSME Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary at the 4th S…
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Telemedicine start-ups give gateway to rural women for providing medical help
When Pooja Rathore, 23, was brought to Karma Health care’s clinic in Jaisamand in Rajasthan, she was in a critical condition. The doctors ordered a blood test, found that her haemoglobin level was as low as 2.1 and ordered an immediate transfusion to save her life. All within minutes and fr…
Demonetisation will promote transparency in SME ecosystem | ASSOCHAM Regional Director Perminder Jeet Kaur
Demonetisation and GST are in currency. The impact of these two key economic policy decisions on business in general and small businesses in particular is a matter of debate. Leading industry chambers are seized of the opportunities and challenges that lay ahead in view of initiation of these two…
TN likely to come out with Defence Manufacturing Policy to encourage investments
From an automobile and allied industries manufacturing hub, Tamil Nadu is evolving into a knowledge hub as it focuses on drawing investments in R&D, design, aerospace and defence sectors, according to MS Shanmugam, Additional Secretary (Industries Department), Tamil Nadu government. At an int…
Assocham urges govt to ease cash limits for logistic fleet operators
As India Inc supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s battle against black money, the ASSOCHAM has urged the government to consider among other relief measures, increasing the cash withdrawal limits for logistic and transport fleet owners since they need hard cash for meeting expenses for crew mem…
Govt eyes niche markets to boost handloom, handicraft exports
Textiles Ministry is eyeing niche overseas markets to boost domestic handloom and handicraft exports as many global companies are willing to tie up with Indian weavers and artisans, a top official said today. “There is a huge scope for promoting Indian handloom and handicraft products in th…
Full FTA with India to give an impetus to two-way trade says Israeli President
Reuven Ruvi Rivlin, President of the State of Israel, today expressed his firm commitment he and the Israeli business delegation accompanying him “are here to make in India and make with India” and hoped that his visit will open the way for a full Free Trade Agreement between the two …
Currency Ban Impact | India Inc supporting Modi’s strike, seeks immediate relief for SMEs
Assuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India Inc’s full support in the fight against black money and corruption, the ASSOCHAM on November 17 said though the short-term hardship will lead to long-term cleaning up of the economy, some immediate relief should be considered for the industry, …
FoIJ demands establishment of Food Park for MSME sector
Jammu: Federation of Industries Jammu (FoIJ) has demanded establishment of Food Park for the MSME sector in the State. Chairman, of the Federation of Industries, Jammu Lalit Mahajan along with Ajay Langer, General Secretary, BBIA and Viraaj Malhotra Secretary/ Treasurer, BBIA attended one day “Co…
Odisha lines up sectoral policy launches before ‘Make in Odisha’ meet
The Odisha government has lined up policies launches prior to ‘Make in Odisha’ conclave to be held on December 1 and 2, aimed at attracting investments to the state. The sector specific policies to be launched are: Textiles and Apparel policy, Pharmaceuticals policy, Biotechnology pol…