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Pollution to cripple NCR economy; tourism to be hit: Assocham
The feedback from tour operators and hoteliers clearly points out a deep concern over the negative impact that the pollution can cause to the economy.
 "Pollution to cripple NCR economy; tourism to be hit: Assocham")
Economy to gain momentum in second half of FY17: Assocham
The finance ministry expects the economy to grow by 7-7.75% in the current financial year, against 7.6% the previous year
 "Economy to gain momentum in second half of FY17: Assocham")
Assocham says it warned on likelihood of bank card fraud
India has become a favourite hunting ground for global hackers and criminals
Fill infrastructural gaps hampering food processing in India: Assocham
It said inefficiencies in the supply chain, an absence of economies of scale, technology up-gradation and quality issues were key challenges
 "Fill infrastructural gaps hampering food processing in India: Assocham")
Govt should focus on filling gaps in infrastructure availability, says Assocham
It has hampered the growth of food processing sector in India
Kerala needs 30 lakh jobs to turn growth into double- digits: Assocham
Kerala recorded a 14 per cent CAGR between 2006-07 and 2015-16, attracting investment worth Rs 3 lakh crore
Online shopping may clock sales worth up to Rs 25,000 crore: Assocham
For e-commerce giants, upcoming festive season which will begin from Oct 1 is likely to register record-breaking sales, revenues, and highest ever
 "Online shopping may clock sales worth up to Rs 25,000 crore: Assocham")
Debt burden mounts as telecom operators get into price war: Assocham-KPMG study
Simplification and rationalisation of tax regime will provide the required financial stability to the Indian telecom industry
 "Debt burden mounts as telecom operators get into price war: Assocham-KPMG study")
India's food packaging industry crosses $50 million mark: Study
The value of food and beverage packaging market in India has risen to around $16 bn in 2015 from $12 bn in 2010
Mergers no quick fix for banking sector issues: Assocham
Report says that the government should at the present juncture look at strengthening the banking system
Loss in exports lead to job losses, says Assocham
Sharp drop in merchandise exports contributed to a loss of 70,000 jobs during the 2nd quarter of 2015
WPI is in line with industry expectations, says ASSOCHAM
India's wholesale prices have risen continuously for the fifth month
India to be amongst top five global pharma innovation hubs by 2020: Assocham
The Indian Government has been very active in boosting growth and investment in Indian pharmaceutical industry
 "India to be amongst top five global pharma innovation hubs by 2020: Assocham")
Assocham for penalty waiver in initial phase of GST rollout
The government wants to roll out GST from April 1, 2017
 "Assocham for penalty waiver in initial phase of GST rollout")
Karnataka got a quarter of all IT investments in India during 2015-16: Assocham
The overall investment the country drew in the sector stood at Rs 2.2 lakh cr
 "Karnataka got a quarter of all IT investments in India during 2015-16: Assocham")
Karnataka attracts 1/4th share in IT investments: Assocham
Gujarat is ranked second in terms of share in investments attracted by the IT sector in India
Veggies may soar further as peak production season ends: Report
Vegetable prices rose up to 100% in the April-July period due to low arrivals of the harvest in mandis, Assocham said
Assocham for up to 20% GST rate
For incuding services of mass consumption
Tobacco farmers should not face discrimination, says Assocham
Assocham said, It is disheartening that the Indian tobacco farmer today is subjected to the worst-ever discrimination
 "Tobacco farmers should not face discrimination, says Assocham")
Tamil Nadu should arrest decline in IT investments: Assocham
The total outstanding investments attracted by state in the IT sector may reach Rs 27,857 crore by 2020