FICCI : Industry's Voice for Policy Change

United News of India | Feb 23, 2021

Punjab to hold 12th National Livestock Expo Championship & Expo on Diversification of Livestock Farming

Buzzing Chandigarh | Jun 28, 2020

Industry-Academia Dives into Remote Leadership & Development in GST in FICCI Online Session

Initiating a dialogue on adaptation of remote work and long-distance team management, FICCI organized an online session on ‘Remote Leadership for Business Success During COVID-19’ followed by an advanced briefing on Development & Challenges in GST on June 27, 2020 at 15:30Hrs. Ms. Shifa Joshi, HR Consultant and CS Sanjay Malhotra, Practicing Company Secretary joined aboard as experts for the themes respectively. Corporate work structures stand altered in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. Work-from-Home (WFH) has risen as an acceptable practice across sectors, both as a social distancing measure and means to cut overhead cost. Understanding that this trend is here to stay, companies have gone as far as incorporating remote work policy in their frameworks. Apparently, while this happening, questions are being raised on WFH outcomes and its potential to drive growth. A recent survey on WFH has found that only 0.02% of Indian workforce is able to showcase high productivity attributes, rest 99.8% is yet to adapt to remote work. This poses as a challenge for managers who are now tasked with supporting their employees as they face COVID-19 scares while not compromising on productivity. Taking a cue from it, this online session focused discussion around effective leadership in this time of crisis.

Ms. Shifa Joshi, HR Consultant guided the participants through nuances of remote leadership. Performance measurement in remote team management, she highlighted, shall be more about outcomes than processes. Equipped with case studies and real-time examples, she emphasized on need of a human touch while managing remote employees. On growth aspect, she encouraged companies to take this time for pursuing innovation and creativity. “Leadership of adaptation is imperative to tide over managerial concerns during COVID-19. Managers need to communicate often, pick up on employee concerns and show them that they care,” she concluded.

CS Sanjay Malhotra, Practicing Company Secretary & Indirect Tax Expert followed with his advanced session on Development & Challenges in GST. GSTR-3B Returns (Late Fee Waiver for Non-Filers), e-way bill extension for issuance on/before 24.03.2020, GST R1 & GST R3B return time-frame as amended on 03.04.2020, GST amendments as on 24.06.2020 were some of the sub-themes that he intricately covered in his session. Further in pursuit to support industry, he comprehensively explained and offered way ahead to companies on their tax related queries/questions in Q&A round.

Industry and academic stakeholders from across States and sectors appreciated the initiative. Mr. GB Singh, Regional Head, FICCI thanked attendees for joining the session and welcomed them to be a part of next session on GST as scheduled for mid-July.

The Pioneer | May 13, 2020

FICCI raises GST issue during COVID-19

FICCI organized an online panel session with Sanjay Malhotra, Practicing Company Secretary and Baljit Singh Khara, IRS, Assistant Director- NACIN. The session was organised to enabling industry a platform to raise issues pertaining to Goods & Services Tax (GST) and discuss developments during COVID-19. GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B return due date, extension of certain compliances and actions, interest rate applicability, GST rates on job work, declaration for composition scheme were some of the topics that were simplified before Malhotra went over industry issues and explained the intricacies one at a time. GB Singh, Regional Head-FICCI pointed out GST refund as a critical concern for industry and shared that a number of requests were submitted to FICCI, especially by MSME, for taking the matter with Government authorities for resolution.

Buzzing Chandigarh | May 13, 2020

FICCI raises Industry Challenges & Development in GST during COVID-19

FICCI organized an online panel session with Mr. Sanjay Malhotra, Practicing Company Secretary and Dr. Baljit Singh Khara, IRS, Assistant Director- NACIN. The session was organised to enabling industry a platform to raise issues pertaining to Goods & Services Tax (GST) and discuss developments during COVID-19.

Goods & Services Tax (GST) has witnessed various developments during the course of COVID-19. The panel session covered various aspects and received participation of business-owners, finance/accounts/GST heads and consultants from various industrial sectors across India.

Mr. Sanjay Malhotra, Practicing Company Secretary followed with his insight rich presentation on recent developments. GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B return due date, extension of certain compliances and actions, interest rate applicability, GST rates on job work, declaration for composition scheme were some of the topics that were simplified before Mr. Malhotra meticulously went over industry issues and explained the intricacies one at a time.

Mr. GB Singh, Regional Head-FICCI opened the session by welcoming the participants and apprising them on the agenda. He pointed out GST refund as a critical concern for industry and shared that a number of requests were submitted to FICCI, especially by MSME, for taking the matter with Government authorities for resolution.

Dr. Baljit Singh Khara, IRS, Assistant Director-NACIN assured industry that changes were been constantly made in the tax framework for best interest of stakeholders.

Face2News | May 12, 2020

FICCI raises Industry Challenges & Development in GST during COVID-19

Dr. Baljit Singh Khara, IRS, Assistant Director-NACIN assured industry that changes were been constantly made in the tax framework for best interest of stakeholders.

Chandigarh City News | May 12, 2020

FICCI raises Industry Challenges & Development in GST during COVID-19

Dr. Baljit Singh Khara, IRS, Assistant Director-NACIN assured industry that changes were been constantly made in the tax framework for best interest of stakeholders.

Mangla Times | May 12, 2020

FICCI raises Industry Challenges & Development in GST during COVID-19

Goods & Services Tax (GST) has witnessed various developments during the course of COVID-19. The panel session covered various aspects and received participation of business-owners, finance/accounts/ GST heads and consultants from various industrial sectors across India.

Dr. Baljit Singh Khara, IRS, Assistant Director-NACIN assured industry that changes were been constantly made in the tax framework for best interest of stakeholders.

Punjab, Haryana & Himachal Pradesh Regional Advisory Council

FICCI's Engagement

Timeline

Jun, 2020

FICCI Online Session Remote Leadership for Business Success During COVID-19

May, 2020

Panel Session on Challenges in Goods & Service Tax (GST) during COVID-19

Webinar on Invest in Haryana: Developing Inward Investment Ecosystem

Training Session on Health & De-Stressing during COVID-19

Apr, 2020

Webinar on India Market Update during COVID-19 (for Australian Exporters)

Haryana an Ideal Investment Destination for US Companies, - puts HSIIDC in FICCI Roundtable

Feb, 2020

Innovative Technologies for Resilient Infrastructure Find Voice in 3rd International Conference for Clean and Sustainable Development

Live Screening of Union Budget 2020-21 & Interaction on TDS

Jan, 2020

Livelihood Forum: Integrated Farming System (IFS) for Doubling Farmers' Income by 2022

Dec, 2019

North India Agri-Conclave 2019: Roadmap for Crop Diversification with Maize in Punjab

Oct, 2019

Workshop on ATA Carnet: As easy tool for Doing Business in India and Abroad

Sep, 2019

Factory-Visit Organized to Bolster Industry-Academia Connect

Aug, 2019

Decoding New GST Returns and LDS 2019 with Knowledge Series on GST

Jul, 2019

Interaction with Scottish Chambers of Commerce

Jun, 2019

Education Delegation to UK

Interaction with Mr. Frank Le, Trade Commissioner of Canada to India

Apr, 2019

Interaction with Vietnam Ambassador and his Team

FICCI Facilitates Industry-Academic Interface with Placement Drives

Mar, 2019

Buyer Seller Meet for SC/ST Entrepreneur

Sustainable Energy Conclave

Sep, 2018

FICCI-NICE (North India Convention on Entertainment)

FICCI-NICHE (North India Convention on Higher Education)

Jul, 2018

North India Logistics Conclave

May, 2018

Knowledge Series on GST- E-Waybill, Valuation, Export Refunds, ITC, Time & Place of Supply

3rd FICCI Golf Tour

Mar, 2018

Roving Seminar on the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)

Feb, 2018

International Conference on Clean Technologies & Sustainable Development

Jan, 2018

International Symposium On "Competitiveness Of North Indian States To Achieve Inclusive Growth"

International Symposium on Competitiveness of North Indian States to Achieve Inclusive Growth

Dec, 2017

Agri & Livestock Expo & 10th National Livestock Championship

Sep, 2017

Educational Conclave - Emerging Trends in Technical Education

Jul, 2017

Czech Republic Ambassador Mr. Milan Hovorka Visits FICCI Regional Office

Seminar on Empowering Farmers on Scientific use of Crop Protection Chemicals – Pesticides for Maximization of Yield

May, 2017

Google I Growth Driver for Indian SMB's : Digital Unlocked

Apr, 2017

North India Skill Summit - Round table on Consolidation and Networking with Sector Skill Councils for Skilling India

Conference on Potential of Plastics Industry in Northern India with special focus to Plasticulture and Packaging

Mar, 2017

Delegation On "Recommendations On Categorization Of Hotel Accommodation Services under 5% GST structure"

Feb, 2017

Untangle Union Budget 2017-18

Jan, 2017

2nd FICCI Golf Tour

Dec, 2016

Seminar on Heart of Asia and Connectivity

Agri & Livestock Expo

May, 2016

Chemical (Industrial) Disaster Management Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction Measures in Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Industry

Jan, 2016

India-France Business Summit

8th National Livestock Championship and Expo 2016

Jul, 2015

MoU Signing: "Call to Action" - Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

Jun, 2015