Latest PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry News & Updates

Guwahati, Jan 16 (IANS) The GI Mahotsav, an initiative of the Union government’s Ministry of MSME, is emerging as a key platform to promote India’s rich cultural heritage through Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged products, while opening new market opportunities for artisans, farmers and small producers, organisers said on Friday. Organised in Guwahati by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the four-day exhibition brings together GI product holders from across the country, with a spec…

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The launch of the Market Access Support Intervention scheme under the Export Promotion Mission by the government marks a strategic shift in country’s export strategy, aimed at strengthening international market access for India’s exporters, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and first-time exporters, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) said on Wednesday.The Market Access Support Intervention (MAS) addresses structural constraints …

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Healthy gains in manufacturing and mining suggest that underlying industrial momentum is strengthening in India, potentially supporting broader economic performance in the near to medium term, industry leaders and economists said on Monday.The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) registered a record high growth of 6.7 per cent (quick estimate) in November, compared to 5 per cent in the same month last year, “driven by notable deceleration in the manufacturing and mining …

Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) India’s capital market has reached a historic milestone in 2025 by surpassing the United States in the number of IPO listings, reflecting deep investor trust in the country’s overall economic and regulatory ecosystem, Dr. Ranjeet Mehta, CEO and Secretary General of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) said on Thursday. Speaking to IANS, Dr. Mehta said that the strong IPO performance in 2025 clearly shows the confidence investors have in India’s growth sto…

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS): The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Monday welcomed the signing of the India–New Zealand free trade agreement as “a game-changer for Indian exporters”, which will significantly enhance the country’s integration with global value chains.FIEO President S.C. Ralhan said that the conclusion of the India–New Zealand FTA in such a short span reflects the strong political will and shared economic vision of both countries.The zero-duty access for Indian …