SEPTEMBER 2020 | ISSUE 1 FICCI THIS WEEK
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INSIDE Gujarat creating a sustainable eco-system to achieve Atmanirbharta • P2
Government is accelerating Ease of Doing Business, Insurance companies must bring Ease of Claims • P2 Self-confidence in Indian defence sector key for a modern and Atmanirbhar Bharat Glimpses from the week • P3 Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi asserted that the Indian defence sector plays a very important role and self- confidence in this sector is key in achieving a modern and Upcoming Events • P4 Atmanirbhar Bharat. Addressing the webinar 'Atmanirbhar Bharat - Defence Government Updates • P4 Industry Outreach', PM Modi said, "We are witnessing a new mentality in the defence sector. For a modern and Atmanirbhar Bharat, self-confidence in the defence sector is #MUSTWATCH very important." Speaking on the recent reforms announced by the government, Mr Modi emphasized that the process of the reforms will not stop but will continue.
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page 1 FICCI THIS WEEK Gujarat creating a sustainable eco-system to achieve Atmanirbharta
Addressing the webinar, 'Gujarat Industrial Policy- Heralding Progress & Sustainability', organized by iNDEXTb, jointly with FICCI as the industry partner, Mr Vijaybhai Rupani, Chief Minister, Gujarat launched the new Gujarat Industrial Policy 2020. He said that Gujarat is one of the first states in India that is creating an ecosystem to attain Atmanirbharta. Mr Rupani further said that India today has become an important part of the global value chain.
Government is accelerating Ease of Doing Business, Insurance companies must bring Ease of Claims
Addressing the 21st edition of the Annual Insurance Conference 'FINCON 2020', organized by FICCI, Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Mr Anurag Thakur said that India has a vibrant insurance industry that has spearheaded the Government's policy of insuring the uninsured. Mr Thakur said that the post COVID world will be very different and India's insurance sector must gear up to seize the moment.
page 2 FICCI THIS WEEK GLIMPSES FROM THE WEEK ASEAN-India Business Council India - US: Partnerships in Global virtual meeting Value Chains
Livelihood Opportunities for Women Women shaping the future of Indian Sports
FLO Eminent Women Series FICCI's 21st Annual Insurance Conference 'FINCON 2020'
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MUST READS FICCI statement on Q1 GDP numbers Sports is a priority sector in Odisha; Continuous efforts key to unlocking states potential: MoS for Sports & Youth Services, Govt of Odisha Need to focus on making India resilient for business opportunities in Africa: Secretary (ER), MEA Media and Entertainment a sunrise sector, skill-based education to create more jobs: Amit Khare GOVERNMENT UPDATES
Updates on COVID-19 Estimates of GDP for the first quarter (April-June) of 2020-21 Auction for Sale (Re-issue) of ‘5.22% GS 2025’, Auction for Sale (Re-issue) of ‘6.19% GS 2034’, and Auction for Sale (Re-issue) of ‘7.16% GS 2050’ Monthly Review of Accounts of Union Government of India upto the month of July, 2020 for the Financial Year 2020-21 Further boost to ‘Make in India’; MoD signs contracts worth Rs 2580 Cr with Indian Companies for supply of Pinaka Regiments to Indian ArmyPosted On: 31 AUG 2020 6:08PM by PIB Delhi
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