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NEW DELHI: The Indian Army plans to induct tens of thousands of locally-made unmanned aerial systems and loitering munitions over the next five years to boost its battlefield capabilities, given the growing impact of these systems on military operations and how they have reshaped modern warfare as visible in ongoing global conflicts including the US-Israel war with Iran, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday. The army's requirement spans 80 different types of unmanned systems for specif ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The conflict in the Middle East is pushing India, which imports 80 percent of its oil and gas, to accelerate its shift to renewables, but the country is also dependent on imports for the minerals and rare earth metals needed to power its green transition. India aims to install 500 gigawatts of green energy capacity including solar, wind and hydropower by 2030, alongside expanding battery storage and electric transport. The country's latest climate goals, announced last month, also ai ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7, 2026 (ANI): Founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank, Uday Kotak said, "In many ways, FICCI represents the independence movement of India...FICCI is on the right track to transform the nation as we go forward...I'm not getting into politics, I'm just repeating facts from the speech of Donald Trump in the White House. He made two points which clearly identified that we are in a very different world. One, he said, whoever wins the war keeps the spoils and two, if we get control of the state ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Uday Kotak, Founder and Non-Executive Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank, on Tuesday warned that the world may be entering a phase of structural geopolitical change and said India must invest more in research, innovation and manufacturing to truly achieve self-reliance. Speaking at the FICCI Foundation Day - Celebrating the Spirit of Entrepreneurship organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Kotak said the current global situation -- ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Uday Kotak, Founder and Non-Executive Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank, on Tuesday warned that the world may be entering a phase of structural geopolitical change and said India must invest more in research, innovation and manufacturing to truly achieve self-reliance. Speaking at the FICCI Foundation Day - Celebrating the Spirit of Entrepreneurship organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Kotak said the current global situation -- ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) Finance industry veteran Uday Kotak on Tuesday cautioned that the West Asia conflict triggered by the US-Israel attack on Iran portends a return of colonialism. Kotak, a non-independent director and founder of private sector lender Kotak Mahindra Bank, said this phase was last seen in the early years of the 20th century. "We are at a very important cusp of what I call as return of global colonialism, something which Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FI ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Thursday released a consultation paper seeking public comments on a proposal to re-introduce buy-back of shares through the open market via stock exchanges as an additional method under the SEBI (Buy-Back of Securities) Regulations, 2018. The proposal aims to address the issues of the earlier open market buy-back route, which was discontinued from April 1, 2025, following concerns related to equita ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Thursday released a consultation paper seeking public comments on a proposal to re-introduce buy-back of shares through the open market via stock exchanges as an additional method under the SEBI (Buy-Back of Securities) Regulations, 2018. The proposal aims to address the issues of the earlier open market buy-back route, which was discontinued from April 1, 2025, following concerns related to equita ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday proposed reintroducing buyback of shares from the open market through stock exchanges as an additional method for companies to repurchase shares, following changes in the taxation framework. This mechanism was discontinued effective April 1, 2025, due to concerns regarding the equitable treatment of shareholders and implications arising from the then-prevailing taxation framework. "The reintroduction of this method of buy-back would pro ...Read More >
Led by National President Poonam Sharma, the event highlighted women's crucial role in India's economic future. Discussions focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, digital transformation, and inclusive growth, aiming to foster collaboration and actionable insights for women's empowerment. The FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), the women's wing of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), hosted the inaugural day of its 42nd Annual Session on 29 March 2026 at FICCI, Federa ...Read More >
JAMMU, Mar 31: Varuna Anand today was appointed as the National Initiative Head for Textiles, Handlooms & Handicrafts and a National Governing Body (GB) Member of FICCI FLO for the term 2026-2027. She will work under the dynamic and visionary leadership of the 43rd national president, Puja Garg. This prestigious appointment underscores Varuna Anand's continued commitment to advancing India's rich textile heritage while fostering sustainable livelihoods and strengthening women-led enterprises. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): India's Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) is expanding into states and strengthening its public-private partnership model to boost women-led development, as it builds on its original mandate of bridging information gaps and moves into emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, Anna Roy, Principal Economic Advisor to NITI Aayog and Mission Director of WEP told ANI on Wednesday. "When it was established and launched on the International Women's Day ( ...Read More >
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday chaired the first pre-Budget consultation meeting with country's leading economists in New Delhi in connection with the upcoming Union Budget 2026-27. New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday chaired the first pre-Budget consultation meeting with country's leading economists in New Delhi in connection with the upcoming Union Budget 2026-27. Th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: 'The Splendor of Kashmir' by Varuna Anand hosted an elegant showcase of its handcrafted Kashmiri Pashmina shawls at Le Meridien, New Delhi, celebrating the artistry of Kashmir while expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister of India for the reduction in GST on handicrafts from 12% to 5% - a request long championed by FICCI FLO in 2023-24. The exhibition was graced by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Science & Technology, GOI, as Chief Guest, al ...Read More >
At the FICCI Frames Silver Jubilee Edition, Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra announced plans to make Delhi a hub for films, tourism, and live entertainment. The government will revive film and events policies, launch the Delhi International Film Festival. Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra attended the FICCI Frames Silver Jubilee Edition, which focused on turning the spotlight on the national capital. He highlighted making Delhi a hub of events and boosting the tourism industry. The roundtable, titled 'Mad ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8 (ANI): Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra attended the FICCI Frames Silver Jubilee Edition on Wednesday, where he interacted with several well-known film personalities, including Anil Kapoor, Divya Dutta, Pratik Gandhi, and Rajat Kapoor. Mishra took to his X account to share moments from the event along with a couple of pictures. One of the pictures showed him posing with actor Anil Kapoor. Along with the photos, he wrote, Today at #FICCIFrames2025, I had a pos ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8 (ANI): Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra attended the FICCI Frames Silver Jubilee Edition on Wednesday, where he interacted with several well-known film personalities, including Anil Kapoor, Divya Dutta, Pratik Gandhi, and Rajat Kapoor. Mishra took to his X account to share moments from the event along with a couple of pictures. One of the pictures showed him posing with actor Anil Kapoor. Also Read | Paris Fashion Week 2025: Janhvi Kapoor Pays Homage to Britn ...Read More >
New Delhi: For leap.club founder Ragini Das, life has come full circle. Das has been appointed as the Head of Google for Startups, India, a company where she could not make it in 2013. Announcing the news on LinkedIn, Das described the moment as a "full-circle" professional milestone. "Life has come full circle, and I'm excited to share that I've joined Google as Head of Google for Startups - India," she wrote. Landing role at Google Sharing her journey, Das said that in 2013 she interviewed ...Read More >
Mumbai: With the government enforcing a nationwide ban on real-money gaming (RMG) and unveiling draft rules for the broader online gaming sector, industry players are urging policymakers to redirect attention toward nurturing legitimate video gaming and esports in India. Executives say that with RMG-based platforms now outlawed, the next phase of policy action should prioritise building sustainable, non-monetary gaming ecosystems through fiscal incentives, infrastructure investment, and clearer ...Read More >
Air Marshal Bharti stressed the importance of self-reliance in the defence sector. New Delhi: Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, on Tuesday stressed that India's defence sector is making significant strides towards self-reliance, with the Indian Air Force (IAF) actively pursuing indigenous projects. Air Marshal Bharti emphasised the importance of indigenous engine production, stating that within the next 10-12 years, India aims to develop its own engine. This am ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) A non-resident Indian based in Shanghai is among 56 NRIs currently using the government's e-Jagriti platform to resolve consumer complaints related to properties and services in India, demonstrating how technology is making consumer justice accessible across continents. The digital initiative has enabled consumers living abroad to fight cases in India without requiring physical presence or legal representation, Consumer Affairs Ministry Secretary Nidhi Khare said at a Fe ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The government is working with a clear vision to position Telangana as the 'Aerospace Capital of India', said IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu on Friday. The minister chaired a brainstorming session with leading aerospace entrepreneurs and experts at the Secretariat, organised in collaboration with the FICCI Telangana Aerospace and Defence Committee. Discussions focused on strengthening the state's aerospace ecosystem, strategies for future growth, and policy measures to cap ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 26 (ANI): The Ministry of Coal on Friday successfully organised the 2nd roadshow on Coal Gasification - Surface and Underground Technologies in collaboration with FICCI in New Delhi. Building upon the success of the first edition held in Mumbai, the event focused on promoting India's cleaner and more sustainable coal utilisation technologies, according to a release from the Ministry of Coal. Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal and Sanoj ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): The Telangana government is working with a clear vision to position the State as the 'Aerospace Capital of India', said IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu on Friday. According to a release, the Minister chaired a brainstorming session with leading aerospace entrepreneurs and experts at the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat, organised in collaboration with the FICCI Telangana Aerospace and Defence Committee. The discussions fo ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): The Telangana government is working with a clear vision to position the State as the 'Aerospace Capital of India', said IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu on Friday. According to a release, the Minister chaired a brainstorming session with leading aerospace entrepreneurs and experts at the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat, organised in collaboration with the FICCI Telangana Aerospace and Defence Committee. The discussions fo ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): The Telangana government is working with a clear vision to position the State as the Aerospace Capital of India, said IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu on Friday. According to a release, the Minister chaired a brainstorming session with leading aerospace entrepreneurs and experts at the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat, organised in collaboration with the FICCI Telangana Aerospace and Defence Committee. The discussions focu ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Indian households are set to benefit from tax savings of up to 27 to 30 per cent under the new GST 2.0 regime, according to a report released by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry's Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy (FICCI CASCADE) along with the Thought Arbitrage Research Institute (TARI). The joint report, titled "Decoding the Journey of GST Reforms: GST and Its Effect on Economy, Bus ...Read More >
India's leading video game developers and publishers, including Nazara Technologies, Ludo King maker Gametion, and FAU-G: Domination creator nCore Games, are setting up a new industry body for greater representation, after the Centre introduced the new gaming legislation earlier this month. The Indian Game Publishers and Developers Association (IGPDA) will aim to provide a unified voice for India's interactive entertainment industry, focusing on innovation, collaboration and policy inputs. The ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday said that the central bank's focus on price stability has played a key role in strengthening India's macroeconomic fundamentals. Speaking at 'FIBAC 2025', organised jointly by FICCI and IBA, he added that while price stability remains the primary objective of monetary policy, growth has never been lost sight of. "We will continue to conduct monetary policy with the primary objective of price stabilit ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, 20 August 2025: Dr Vinod K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog today stated that rare diseases are estimated to collectively affect close to 90 million Indians, making them both a health and societal challenge. He emphasized that with only a fraction of the 7,000 rare diseases having approved therapies, indigenous manufacturing, stronger registries, and multi‑ministerial coordination must be prioritized. Addressing the National conference on 'Rare Diseases', organized by FICCI, jointly ...Read More >
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