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April 21, 2026 3:54 PM

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates centenary celebrations of FICCI in Ahmedabad

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday inaugurated the centenary celebrations of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Ahmedabad. During the event, he said that as India moves towards celebrating 100 years of independence under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, FICCI’s 100-year milestone, coinciding with the Amrit Kaal, represents a “double bonanza” for the organisation. Addressing the FICCI National Executive Committee meeting, the Chief ...

April 13, 2026 7:36 PM

India Pharma 2026: “India well positioned to emerge as global leader in pharma”: JP Nadda

The 9th edition of India Pharma 2026, the flagship event of the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilisers, commenced today in New Delhi. According to the FICCI release, it was organised in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA). The two-day conference (April 13-14) brings together key stakeholders from across the global pharmaceutical and healthcare ecosystem, with a st...

September 11, 2025 12:41 PM

Green finance backbone of resilient economies, says Bhupender Yadav

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday said green finance is the “backbone of resilient and competitive economies” and called for greater collaboration between governments, industry and financial institutions to tackle climate change while ensuring inclusive growth. Addressing the 4th edition of The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)’s LEADS, Yadav said financing the green transition is not just an economic challenge but also a moral responsibil...

September 10, 2025 3:00 PM

India positioned to benefit from shifting global value chains: FICCI-BCG report

India is fast emerging as a major beneficiary of global supply chain realignments, according to a new report by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report, titled "Evolving Landscape of Global Value Chains," underlined that scale and efficiency, though still crucial, must now be matched by resilience, adaptability, and compliance to withstand shifting trade flows. India is among the biggest beneficiaries of shifting trade fl...

March 18, 2025 6:24 PM

Piyush Goyal supports New Zealand PM’s proposal for FTA signing in 60 days

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has endorsed New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's ambitious proposal to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two nations within 60 days. Speaking at the 'India-New Zealand Economic Forum' organized by FICCI on Tuesday, Goyal expressed confidence in expediting the process, stating that he aims to achieve the agreement "equally fast, maybe even faster." "So we are two aspirational friends working together in a spirit of cooperation, respecting...

February 25, 2025 7:19 PM

Over 1.77 lakh women-owned firms gain GeM advantage

Women entrepreneurs comprise 8 percent of the total seller base on the Government e-marketplace (GeM) with a cumulative 1,77,786 Udyam-verified women micro, and small enterprises (MSEs) registered on the portal, having fulfilled a cumulative order value of Rs. 46,615 crore, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. "At the time of launch of SWAYATT, only about 6,300 women-led enterprises and almost 3400 startups were onboarded on GeM. Since then, the platform has grown manifold," sa...

February 6, 2025 5:24 PM

FICCI and Expo City Dubai Forge Partnership Ahead of 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit

In a significant move to strengthen international urban cooperation, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Expo City Dubai. The agreement, formalized during the Cities in Action Forum 2025, aims to facilitate Indian participation in the upcoming Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) & Mayor’s Forum scheduled for October 2025. The MoU was signed by Nadia Verjee, Executive Director of Expo City Dubai, and Adeeb Ahmad, Cha...

February 4, 2025 8:46 AM

Women-led Indian startups making global mark: Jitendra Singh

Women-led startups in India are making a global impact and hold the promise of realizing the vision of a "Viksit Bharat," said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, on Sunday. Speaking to a delegation of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry - Ladies Organisation (FICCI-FLO), Singh highlighted women's contributions even in traditionally challenging sectors like space exploration. He cited India's solar mission, "Aditya L...

January 31, 2025 1:52 PM

PM-Surya Ghar crosses 8.5 lakh solar rooftop installations as India eyes 1,800 GW green energy by 2047

PM-Surya Ghar, India’s flagship solar energy initiative, has surpassed 8.5 lakh rooftop installations, marking significant progress toward the goal of powering 10 million households with solar energy, according to Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi. Addressing the third India Energy Transition Summit organized by FICCI, Joshi said, “The government aims to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, with a long-term vision of 1,800 GW by 2047. This target wou...

November 21, 2024 5:07 PM

Piyush Goyal urges industry to harness Rs 1 lakh crore ANRF fund for innovation

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday encouraged businesses to utilize the Rs 1 lakh crore Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) fund to foster innovation and create a robust research-driven ecosystem in the country. Speaking at an event organised by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s (FICCI) event in the national capital, Goyal emphasized the need to cultivate a culture of experimentation and idea development among the youth under this i...