ASSOCHAM SECRETARY GENERAL
India's exports to Germany could cross $50 billion by 2030: ASSOCHAM
ASSOCHAM said the potential for expanding market access, investment and business partnerships between India and Germany. It said the two countries could use their respective strengths in manufacturing, technology and innovation to deepen economic ties and create new growth opportunities.
India business confidence rises 8% in September despite global headwinds: ASSOCHAM
India's business landscape showed remarkable resilience as confidence levels surged by 5.6% in the first half of FY27 according to the ASSOCHAM Business Confidence Index. Spanning from April to September 2026, the index illustrates notable growth even in the face of persistent challenges like inflation and rupee depreciation, especially in July, August, and September.
PLI scheme attracts Rs 2.40 lakh crore investments across 14 sectors, enhancing manufacturing capacity: Report
The ASSOCHAM report indicates that the Production Linked Incentive Scheme has attracted significant investment across various sectors. It emphasizes the need for better implementation, compliance, and incentive disbursement processes.
Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai hold 62% of total office space portfolio owned by listed REITs
Indian cities are showing a strong trend in real estate investment, with four major locations accounting for sixty-two percent of all listed REITs' office spaces. Bengaluru tops the chart with twenty-seven percent of its office area under REITs. Hyderabad and Mumbai also exhibit notable levels of REIT activity. Additionally, retail and warehousing REITs are broadening the scope of institutional ownership, signifying the vital role real estate plays in India's growth.
Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai hold 62pc of total office space portfolio owned by listed REITs
In India, four key cities dominate the REIT office landscape, accounting for sixty-two percent of total listed space. Bengaluru stands out with twenty-seven percent of its office assets in REITs, while Hyderabad and Mumbai also showcase substantial REIT-supported office inventory. Furthermore, retail and warehousing REITs are broadening the scope of institutional real estate investments, indicating that real estate is increasingly pivotal to India's growth trajectory.
Gujarat likely to attract Rs 75,000 crore investments this year: ASSOCHAM Secy Gen
Gujarat is expected to attract investments of over Rs 75,000 crore this year as the state continues to encourage businesses to set up operations, create products and boost exports, said Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary General of ASSOCHAM.
- Go To Page 1

Strike call: Estimated loss to economy pegged at Rs 25,000 crore, says Assocham
"Worst affected would be the poor daily wage earners whose plight cannot be assessed in monetary terms," added Mr Rawat.

Troubles in China may impact Indian steel sector: Assocham
The troubles in China are expected to spell disaster for the Indian steel industry as desperate Chinese manufacturers would aggressively dump their products abroad.

Fiscal loss from fraud smaller problem than image dent: Study
The financial loss resulting from an actual or attempted payments fraud is a smaller problem as compared to the damage caused to the company's image.

Corporates not too optimistic about economic recovery: Assocham
As for the present scenario, 61.5 per cent of the respondents felt that the situation is more or less same vis-a-vis six months ago.

Less than 20% farmers take crop insurance: Study
There are about 32 million farmers who have been enrolled in various crop insurance schemes across India.

Vegetable prices likely to climb 20-25%: Assocham
According to the joint study by Assocham-Skymet Weather, at least 25-30 per cent of ready-to-harvest crop has been damaged, impacting wheat procurements that generally begin from April.

Designer kids wear market to hit Rs 95,000 crore by 2016: Study
Assocham shows that the country's kids apparel market has been growing at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 20 per annum.

PM Narendra Modi's interaction with school students a pioneering initiative: Assocham
PM interacted with school children saying girl education is his top priority & initiative to ensure toilets in all schools was part of this endeavour.

100 entities waiting to apply for small, payment banks: Assocham
These interested firms are awaiting final guidelines which will provide more clarity to firm up their plan to apply for the 'differentiated bank' licence.

Roll-out delay hikes manufacturing projects cost by Rs 4.5 lakh crore: Assocham study
"New investments in the manufacturing sector have declined at an annual negative average rate of 21.5 per cent since 2009-10,"

Taxpayers want inflation to be factored in for IT exemption: Assocham survey
The limit on premium paid on medical insurance under Section 80D should be revised as it has not kept pace with the changed ground realities, it added.

Mangoes may cost more this year as production seen down by 20 per cent
Mangoes are likely to be expensive this year as country's overall production is estimated to come down by upto 20 per cent because of crop damage in some states.

Most Delhiites reschedule holiday plans to cast vote in Lok Sabha polls: Assocham
Most offices are likely to be closed on Tuesday, April 8, due to Ram Navami, and on Thursday, April 10, when polling is scheduled in Delhi.

Govt of parties with conflicting ideologies bad for growth: Assocham
Assocham today said governments at the Centre and the states formed by parties with conflicting ideologies would hit the country's economic prospects.

Health insurance premium may cross Rs 32K crore by 2016-17: Study
Increase in healthcare costs, rising per-capita income, burden of new diseases have contributed towards growth of health insurance market in India.

Green shoots hardly visible; industry still in trouble: Study
Unless we see clear signs of revival in the capital goods sector, the investment in manufacturing cannot be visible, the study pointed out.

Just one of ten MBA graduates get suitable jobs, claims study
Merely 10 per cent of graduates from business schools manage to get "suitable" jobs in the country as MBA courses are not adequately designed to meet the skill-set.
'Delhilites cut holiday budget by 40% this New Year season'
'Around 82 per cent of surveyed people said Jaipur is their 1st priority followed by Agra, Shimla & Nainital on the list of favoured holiday destinations.'
'After the brutal rape case, working women confidence shaken'
The survey said those who use the Delhi Metro feel relatively secure as long as they are within the premises of the metro stations.
FMCG sales likely to fall by 15% due to high prices in 2012
Prices of regular items like biscuits, coffee, tea, toiletries and personal care are likely to be raised by about 10 per cent or more.
Organic farming to generate over 27 lakh jobs: ASSOCHAM
Talking to reporters, D S Rawat said organic farming also has the potential to generate over 20 lakh jobs in the state.
ASSOCHAM advocates soil fertility index to secure agriculture sector Industry chamber
ASSOCHAM today called for evolving a soil fertility index for agro regions across the country to secure agriculture sector.
Indian companies look overseas for investments: Assocham
Majority of Indian corporates, surveyed by industry body Assocham, are looking at overseas destinations for investment in view of high inflation.
Load More