Archive for 2017
August 30, 2017
Maharashtra is the first state to have Integrated Water Plan, says Mr. Bakshi

  “There are six basins in Maharashtra, namely Godavari, Krishna, Tapi, Narmada , Mahanadi and Konkan. While some basins face high water stress, others face low water stress. For instance, Godavari basin faces water stress, especially in the central and eastern parts of the basin. In order to[…]

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August 18, 2017
India – Uzbekistan trade to cross USD 1 billion in 3 years, said Mr. Abdulaziz Kh. KAMILOV, Hon’ble Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is earnestly working to liberalize systems and norms and removing hurdles faced by Indian businessmen, said Mr. Abdulaziz Kh. KAMILOV, Hon’ble Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Uzbekistan. “We are giving high importance to transport and logistics infrastructure to strengthen bilateral ties. This is a long felt[…]

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August 14, 2017
Press Release: Visit Uzbekistan

Mr. Vijay. G. Kalantri, Honorary Consul General of Uzbekistan in Mumbai speaking at “Visit Uzbekistan” at Taj Vivanta, Mumbai, others seen are (L-R) Mr. Anish Arya, Passenger Sales Agency, Aero World Travels, Mr. Tolik Odilov, Managing Director,  STG Travels, Mr. Atabek Atabaev, Country Manager, Uzbekistan Airways, Mr. Avaz[…]

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August 3, 2017
AIAI feels there is a scope for additional repo rate cut to support MSMEs and manufacturing sectors

  The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee today reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.0 %. Consequently the reverse repo rate is reduced to 5.75 %. The reduction in the repo rate is much on expected lines. However AIAI feels that RBI should have reduced the[…]

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July 6, 2017
Timely and adequate finance key to the growth of Indian SMEs

“Micro, small and medium enterprises play a significant role in the economic growth and development of countries. Within ASEAN, MSMEs account for more than 96% of all enterprises, between 52% and 97% of domestic employment and 23% to 58% of the GDP, as well as 10% to 30%[…]

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July 1, 2017
GST a landmark rollout, say Mr. Kalantri

GST a landmark rollout, say Mr. Kalantri Mr. Vijay Kalantri, President, All India Association of Industries (AIAI) said that roll out of GST is a landmark reform initiated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This will go a long way in giving impetus to growth which will[…]

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June 27, 2017
MSME Day celebrated “Small Business Big Impact” says Mr. Kalantri

UN General Assembly while recognizing the importance of micro, small and medium sized enterprises in achieving the global development goals has designated June 27 as the International Day for MSMEs. This day highlights the strong contribution of MSMEs not only in India but worldwide   to livelihood, communities and[…]

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June 17, 2017
MAHARASHTRA TO WORK JOINTLY WITH LATIN AMERICA ON LIVELIHOOD MISSION PROJECTS, SHRI. KESARKAR

The landmark achievement of Latin America and Caribbean countries (LAC) in alleviating poverty from 47% to 25% between 2000 and 2014 holds great lesson for India. Government of Maharashtra is implementing livelihood mission to address the issue of poverty in the state. Maharashtra is keen to learn the[…]

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June 17, 2017
Language and distance no longer barrier for India-LAC Partnership, says Sumit Mullick

Language and distance no longer barrier for India-LAC Partnership, says Sumit Mullick   I strongly believe that India’s bilateral trade with Latin America can easily expand to USD 100 billion in the next five years from the present level of USD 46 billion. Today’s event will lead to[…]

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June 17, 2017
AIAI and WTC Mumbai to host India – Latin America & Caribbean Partnership Conclave: Opportunities to promote Trade and Investment for the first time in Mumbai

AIAI and WTC Mumbai to host India – Latin America & Caribbean Partnership Conclave: Opportunities to promote Trade and Investment for the first time in Mumbai   The All India Association of Industries in association with the World Trade Centre Mumbai and the Group of Latin America &[…]

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