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Statement from Mr. Sidharth Birla, President, FICCI on Prime Minister’s swearing in ceremony

New Delhi, May 26, 2014. FICCI congratulates Hon’ble Prime Minister, Sri Narendra Modi and the Hon’ble Ministers who have reaffirmed their commitment to lead the nation towards prosperity through delivery and sustained development. “We look forward to an era of renewed trust and governance that will inspire enterprises and youth in meeting societal needs and …

Green Energy and Resilience Essential to Climate-Smart Growth

Natural disasters such as Typhoon Haiyan are the “new normal” for South-East Asia Promoting economic growth will require more resilient urban planning and clean energy policies Private-sector innovation is needed in insurance, energy storage and urban transport in particular For more information on the World Economic Forum on East Asia 2014: http://wef.ch/ea14    Metro Manila, Philippines …

Geopolitical Stability and Reducing Inequality Essential for ASEAN Economic Growth

Regional peace and stability are essential for ASEAN’s strong macroeconomic outlook and long-term growth Investing in infrastructure and human capital can improve regional integration and economic growth Reducing persistent income inequality will require private-sector innovation as well as structural reforms For more information on the World Economic Forum on East Asia 2014: http://wef.ch/ea14 Metro Manila, Philippines …

Four Game-Changers that Will Revolutionze Travel and Transport by 2025

The World Economic Forum’s Connected World: Hyperconnected Travel and Transportation in Action report describes four solutions that can change travel, transport and trade by 2025 The report describes the benefits of these solutions and how to build the public-private governance models for implementing them Over 50 leading companies from the travel, transportation and ICT industries contributed to …

Newly formed Industry Body i4C Announces Idea Challenge

Pune, INDIA – May 20, 2014: i4C (Inter-Institutional Inclusive Innovations Centre) is a non-profit organization, established to support high potential innovations and make them market ready. i4C is based on a unique Public-Private-People-Media Partnership Model and is a joint effort of multiple individuals, institutes and companies who share a common goal of promoting the culture of …

Franchise India to hold Indian Education Congress 2014 and Awards 2014

May, 2014: Franchise India, the pioneer of franchise sector in India, will be organizing the biggest event for the education industry, the IndianEducation Congress 2014. The aim is to amalgamate the whole Education sector and commemorate all those who have morphed the industry into a leading sector of India. The event will be taking place on 22th May 2014 and 23th May 2014 at the Vivanta by Taj, Surajkund, Delhi.   The awards have been organized to …

World Economic Forum Recognizes 20 Companies from East Asia as Global Growth Companies

Twenty of the region’s fastest-growing companies have been invited to join the World Economic Forum’s Global Growth Companies community Companies are nominated on the strength of their ability to become future global leaders and are drawn from a broad spectrum of sectors, including financial services, retail, media, chemicals and energy The Global Growth Companies community …

FICCI UNVEILS A WISH LIST FOR THE NEW GOVERNMENT

New Delhi, 19 May 2014: “The Nation has very clearly voted for development. FICCI congratulates PM-Elect Sri Narendra Modi for the overwhelming mandate received from the largest elections ever held. Sri Modi has charted a dynamic vision with determination to lead from the front. We look forward to renewed trust, sound governance and decisive actions …