WTC Mumbai celebrates 78th Independence Day with Consular Corps “On the occasion of the 78th Independence Day, I pay rich tribute to all our national heroes who sacrificed their life to attain freedom. In these 78 years, India has rapidly progressed across all sectors. The country has a[…]

“Fintech has revolutionized financial services sector and it has the potential to support MSMEs and startup sectors. Government of Maharashtra will provide red carpet to MSME and startup projects, on par with the treatment given to ultra mega projects as micro, small and medium enterprises are the pillars[…]

Comment by Dr. Vijay Kalantri, President, All India Association of Industries (AIAI) and Chairman, WTC Mumbai on Union Budget 2024-25 “I congratulate Hon’ble Finance Minister for presenting the budget for the 7th consecutive term, a rare distinction for India’s finance ministers. I welcome the budget for taking holistic approach[…]

By Dr. Vijay Kalantri, President – All India Association of Industries (AIAI) and Chairman, MVIRDC WTC Mumbai Survey shows balanced and commendable growth Deregulation of MSME sector can provide fresh fillip to this growth The Economic Survey 2023-24 paints an optimistic picture of the Indian economy by forecasting GDP growth of 6.5-7.0% for this year. We expect the growth to exceed 7% for[…]

Fintech can bridge USD 20 trillion MSME credit gap and boost their share in GDP to 40% 9th GES to foster global alliance for innovation, entrepreneurship, investment and skilling in Fintech industry 9th GES to foster Mumbai’s strategic alliance with ASEAN & African fintech ecosystem At a time when[…]

“Russia is offering 5-year tax holiday for foreign investors for reviving industrial activity in the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Lugansk People’s Republic, Kherson, Zaporozhye and Crimea, which became part of the Russian Federation in the last decade. These are safe regions for business investment and we are rebuilding[…]

      Mr. Willy Bett, the High Commissioner of the Republic of Kenya, while visiting the vaccination centre of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) at World Trade Center, Mumbai appreciated the arrangements and the facilities created to vaccinate citizens of the area. Mr. Bett was also[…]

“The economically fast growing India and Uzbekistan, which is the most populous country of Central Asia, should collaborate to promote connectivity of central and South Asian regions. I am confident that the forthcoming international conference on “Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity – Challenges and Opportunities”, which is[…]

More than 187 countries to participate at the 109th Session of International Labour Conference of International Labour Organisation (ILO) comprising of Employers Group/Employee /Government representatives from June 03-19, 2021 and November 25- December 11, 2021(Virtual).   Ms. Sangeeta Jain, Sr. Director, All India Association of Industries (AIAI) has[…]

All India Association of Industries (AIAI) welcomes the RBI’s move to launch a Rs. 50,000 crore liquidity window for banks to lend to the healthcare sector. We feel that the move will improve flow of credit to hospitals, pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturers, oxygen cylinder producers and other entities[…]