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Fighting coronavirus: The other frontline workers of the pandemic

Across India, grassroots workers engaged in developmental work have taken on the role of keeping rural communities safe

Govt unlikely to grant any package for industry to pay workers' salaries

"The government lacks the fiscal space. It will not be feasible to give grants to the industry to take care of its wage bills," sources said.

MEITY advises states to treat e-commerce delivery as essential service

The Indian e-commerce sector has come to a halt across the country including the supply of essential commodities due to various lockdowns to prevent the spread of Covid-19

CII writes to PM Modi, seeks fiscal stimulus package of Rs 2 trillion

Suggests setting aside 1% of GDP for cash transfer scheme for poor and elderly

As coronavirus asserts itself on the world stage, CII asks for duty cuts

India's imports from China stood at $70 billion in 2018-19, with the neighbouring country being its biggest source of merchandise

CII recommends 12 urgent ways to decriminalise business offences

CII has backed the introduction of Deferred Prosecution Agreements in the dispute settlement process - with certain exceptions

Manufacturing goods tackle minefield of restrictions to reach China

The last of a three-part series on rising non-tariff barriers to Indian exports explores how manufacturing shipments are trying but failing to enter China

Infra spend has to grow, fiscal deficit can be raised: CII prez Kirloskar

When it comes to putting equity in business versus putting debt, equity should be more important, he said

Need more regional trade deals, tax exemption for SEZs: CII report

The report has suggested full income tax exemption for 10 years be provided to units in Special Economic Zones, lower cost of credit for exporters, and fast-paced growth in high-tech shipments

RCEP meet: Despite concerns of dumping by China, CII bats for deal

Not being part of the RCEP will hinder investments from many countries, thus halting its efforts to increase its integration into regional and global chains, CII said.

'Existential issue': India Inc seeks clarity on PM Modi's plastics ban

CII seek exemptions, but environmentalists say govt's move will help battle plastics pollution.

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Most Indian cos working in China say trade war has had no impact: Survey

Moreover, the number of IT and BPO companies that plan to make additional investments in China in 2019, has increased over the previous year

Govt to review CSR criminal penal provisions: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Less than 1% of large corporates pays corporation tax at 30%, with the rest at 25%

India Inc sees J&K in new light after govt scraps provisions of Article 370

The region to hold its first investors' summit in October; many look at opportunities in the FMCG sector

Economy in high gear, industry to start investing soon: CII President

The effects of demonetisation and the GST were felt in 2016-17 and 2017-18, says CII President

Strengthen policy reforms, create jobs: CII to govt

PM's Independence Day speech has outlined vision for prosperous nation by 2022

Shortage of skilled manpower

Addressing the annual summit of the Confederation of Indian Industry on Monday, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, minister of state for skill development and entrepreneurship (independent charge), highlighted the pitiable state of skilled manpower in India by citing various examples. He said some months back he received a letter from the Peruvian ambassador to India. The ambassador wanted to know why India was issuing visas to Peruvian nationals to come all the way from the Latin American country to work as drillers in India. Rudy said he inquired into the matter and found out that there were not enough trained drillers in India; that was why Hindustan Zinc Limited was hiring drillers from overseas to work in Rajasthan. These included drillers from Peru, who travelled 17,000 km and across continents, to come to work in India.