Confederation of Indian Industry

India-Qatar business forum eyes growth in tech, diversification beyond energy

The India-Qatar Joint Business Forum was held on Tuesday in New Delhi, coinciding with the visit of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Amir of Qatar. Organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the forum focused on expanding economic collaboration between the two nations. Union Minister Piyush Goyal, in his address at the inaugural session, outlined India's ambition to become a USD 30-...

July 30, 2024 5:18 PM

PM Modi asks India Inc to compete with the government in creating jobs and investments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed leaders of Indian industry at a post-budget conference organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi. In his speech, PM Modi highlighted the economic achievements of his government over the past decade and urged the private sector to step up its efforts in job creation and investment. PM Modi said, "When in 2013-14 the last budget of Dr Manmohan Singh's government was presented, it was Rs 16 lakh crore. Today, in our gover...