Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) on Thursday said Uttar Pradesh had the potential to grow by 10 per cent during the 12th Plan and investment to the tune of Rs 15,00,000 crore was feasible during the period.

Industry confident of massive private investment in UP

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Indonesia is exploring trade ties with Uttar Pradesh in the fields of agriculture, education and medical research.

Indonesia makes moves to boost trade ties with UP

Even though there is a severe shortage of silo bags, Uttar Pradesh has clocked almost two million tonnes (mt) in wheat procurement this season.

UP procures 2 mt wheat

The Uttar Pradesh government has demanded that the centre instituted an infra-structure gap balancing fund for backward states.

UP wants funds to meet infrastructure needs

Uttar Pradesh is zeroing in on investment zones in the state, which would integrate with the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) and Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC).

UP zeroing in on investment zones of DMIC

Even as Uttar Pradesh targets 10 per cent growth during the 12th Plan (2012-17), the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has offered to partner the state government in promoting &lsquo;Brand UP&rsquo;.

CII to promote 'Brand UP'

Uttar Pradesh is bracing up for the mammoth religious congregation of Kumbh Mela 2013 in Allahabad.

Uttar Pradesh braces up for 'Kumbh Mela 2013'

The Uttar Pradesh government has allowed agents to procure wheat, while also favouring bulk purchase by private companies to maximise farmers&rsquo; income and check any distress sale.

Agents in UP to boost wheat procurement

Sugarcane farmers in Uttar Pradesh witnessed a 40 per cent rise in their income at Rs 18,206 crore in the 2012 sugar season, from Rs 13,000 crore last year. This means an increase of approximately Rs 5,200 crore which would eventually result in more disposable income in the hands of agriculturists, farmers and farmhands. It would, thus, boost the rural economy in UP by creating demand for consumer goods, farm equipment/inputs and other discretionary spending.

UP sugarcane farmers' income rises 40% in FY12 sugar season

Uttar Pradesh&rsquo;s Information Technology (IT) policy will promote the use of Hindi and Urdu applications to increase outreach to common man.

UP IT policy bats for Hindi, Urdu apps

A public interest application on Thursday urged Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) to dismiss rollout plan of Torrent Power for its power distribution franchisee in Agra.

UPERC urged to dismiss Torrent's Agra rollout plan

Uttar Pradesh sugarcane societies have grown richer by almost Rs 335 crore, thanks to the 2011-12 crushing season, which is now in its fag end.

UP sugarcane societies grow richer by Rs 335 cr

Taking forward its agenda of promoting Lucknow as a major industrial hub, Uttar Pradesh has planned a Mega Food Park spread over 100 acres in the state capital.

Rs 150-cr Mega Food Park over 100 acres to come up in Lucknow

With the change of guard in Uttar Pradesh last month, the industry has been showing greater confidence in the government headed by the IT-savvy and young Chief Minister, Akhilesh Yadav.

Lucknow to host industry conclave in May

The one-month-old Akhilesh Yadav government has started to work on its pre-poll promise to promote the information technology (IT) sector in the state, with Uttar Pradesh mulling a 100-acre &lsquo;IT City&rsquo; in Lucknow.

UP plans to build 100-acre 'IT city'

The online sales have more than tripled for Amway, India&rsquo;s largest direct selling FMCG company, in the last two years.

Online sales have tripled for Amway in two years

The job market may be giving freshers a tough time, but demand for experienced hands is still robust. Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow&rsquo;s (IIM-L) Noida campus explains this by placing its International Programme in Management for Executives (IPMX) batch.

IIM-L Noida campus scores in lateral placements

Samsung Electronics, which aims to retain its leadership position in flat panel TV portfolio, is invigorating its sub-dealer network, especially in smaller towns.

Samsung dives into smaller towns for higher growth

Uttar Pradesh state power utility UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) is looking to cut its losses by Rs 4,300 crore in the current financial year.

UP Power Corporation to cut losses by Rs 4,300 cr this year

The Lucknow Industrial Development Authority (LIDA) has received 351 proposals from entrepreneurs for setting up units at the proposed IT Park, spread over 25 acres near Lucknow airport.

Lucknow to get IT park, disaster mgmt unit

A public interest application on Wednesday urged Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) to dismiss the rollout plan of Torrent Power for its power distribution franchisee in Agra.

Virendra Singh Rawat