FDI in multi-brand retail to encourage competition: CCI chief
Coming to the defence of the government facing stiff opposition over opening multi-brand retail to foreign investment, the Competition Commission of India on Sunday said that entry of big players i
Decision on FDI taken by consensus, says Anand Sharma
With several states strongly opposed to FDI in multi-brand retail sector, the Centre on Sunday made it clear the decision was taken by consensus and no state could decide for another or deprive the
Jaya slams UPA second wave of reforms; terms it 'diversionary'
Tearing into the Centre's big ticket reforms, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Saturday described it as 'diversionary' to 'anaesthetise the mammoth corruption charges' against the UPA gover
SC seeks law officers assistance on plea against FDI in retail
The Supreme Court on Friday sought the assistance of top law officers, that of the Attorney General or the Solicitor General, in hearing a petition against the opening of the multi brand retail sector to foreign direct investment (FDI).
Cabinet clears pension, insurance reform for parliament
The cabinet approved bills for foreign investment in insurance and pensions on Thursday in the latest move by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to restore confidence in the flagging economy, but the refor
BJP wants conditions for FDI in insurance, pension
In the wake of reforms announced by the government in insurance and pension sectors, BJP on Thursday said while it is not opposed to more FDI in these areas certain caveats and conditions should be
FDI in retail: Traders in Kerala down shutters
Trading activities came to a virtual halt across Kerala on Wednesday as shop owners downed shutters to protest against the policies of the Central and state governments, including the decision to allo
Mamata to lead TMC demonstration at Jantar Mantar over UPA's reforms
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee will lead a party demonstration at the Jantar Mantar here on Monday to urge the Congress-led UPA Government to withdraw it
PM, Sonia to jointly address rally for FDI in retail
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi will address a rally at the Ramlila Ground on October 28 as part of campaign to explain the benefits of FDI in retail and other reform
Bharti hopeful of 50:50 JV with Walmart for retail stores
Bharti Enterprises has started talks with Wal-Mart and is hoping to form a 50:50 joint venture to roll out retail outlets in India, a top company official has said.
The two companies have an eq