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27 Sep

CHCC–DISIA MOU OPENS NEW FRONT FOR CANADA-NIGERIA TRADE AND INVESTMENT

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada, CHCC, commerce, diaspora, DISIA, investment, MoU, Nigeria, Trade

New York (Rajeev Sharma): The Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) has strengthened Canada-Nigeria economic ties through a strategic partnership with Diaspora Investment for Sustainable Impact in Africa (DISIA), aimed at expanding trade, investment and diaspora-driven business opportunities. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Yasharth Verma, Vice President of CHCC, and Dr. Angela, President and Chair of DISIA, during a high-level Nigeria-Diaspora Trade and Investment Engagement at the Consulate General of Nigeria in New York. The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation in trade and investment, food security, job creation, economic inclusion, technology, innovation,…

09 Sep

Haryana Partners With Australia To Boost Education, Global Skilling, And Clean Energy Investment

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAustralia, Clean energy, Education, Haryana, investment, Nayab Saini, Philip Green, Skilling

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini led high-level bilateral discussions with an Australian delegation headed by High Commissioner Philip Green on Wednesday, identifying substantial avenues for strategic cooperation across higher education, vocational skilling, innovation, sustainable agriculture, and clean energy. The talks focused on translating the broader Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Australia into tangible regional benefits for Haryana’s workforce, farming communities, and burgeoning industrial sector. The high-level meeting brought together key administrative and foreign cooperation officials, alongside representatives from the Australia-India Business Council, to examine ways to deepen business-to-business linkages and attract direct foreign investment…

28 May

India Exits Top-15 Global FDI Destinations, Cheema Slams BJP’s ‘Amrit Kaal’ Claims

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabEconomy, FDI, Finance, Harpal Singh Cheema, investment, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday said that India’s removal from the list of the world’s Top-15 economies for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) confidence reflects the deepening crisis of investor trust under the BJP-led Central Government. Referring to the latest FDI Confidence Index rankings, The Finance Minister stated that while India was ranked among the world’s Top-10 investment destinations in 2016, it has now slipped completely out of the Top-15 list in 2026. Citing the global rankings, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the development exposes the stark gap between the BJP Government’s publicity-driven claims…

07 Mar

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Unveils ‘Industrial & Business Development Policy 2026’ to Make State Top Investment Hub

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, PunjabBhagwant Mann, Industrial Policy 2026, investment, Ludhiana, Punjab, Udyog Kranti

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday unveiled the landmark Industrial & Business Development Policy 2026 in Ludhiana, asserting that his government is determined to make Punjab the No. 1 investment destination in the country through bold reforms and a flexible incentive framework designed around the needs of industry. The Chief Minister asserted the Punjab Government has fundamentally restructured its industrial policy to accelerate industrial growth, attract large-scale investment and generate employment across Punjab. Highlighting that Punjab is already witnessing record investment, the Chief Minister said the new policy allows investors to choose up to…

04 Dec

CM Mann Proposes Investment to Yamaha, Honda, and Aisan Industry to Boost Punjab’s Industrial Sector

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Bhagwant Mann, Industrial sector, investment, Punjab government

Chandigarh, December 4, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today presented the state as the most preferred investment destination to leading industrialists in Japan, inviting them to invest in Punjab for their business expansion.On the first day of his Japan tour, the Chief Minister interacted with representatives from J.B.I.C., Aisin Industry, Yamaha, Honda Motor, the Director-General of J.I.C.A. South Asia Department, Toray Industries, the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry (M.E.T.I.), and Fujitsu Limited. During the discussions, Bhagwant Singh Mann expressed the desire to enhance strategic cooperation with Japan in key sectors such as advanced manufacturing, mobility, electronics,…

16 Oct

Jobs Guaranteed! New ₹1,600 Cr Textile Hub Solidifies Punjab’s ‘Thread of Prosperity’ with Permanent Work

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, investment, Jobs, Punjab

Chandigarh, October 16, 2025: The impact of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's investment-friendly policies is now clearly visible. Punjab is rapidly becoming a new hub for industry and employment. Over the last two and a half years, the state has attracted investments worth ₹86,541 crore, generating over 4 lakh jobs. Specifically, the textile and apparel sector has seen a significant investment of ₹5,754 crore, showcasing Punjab's growing strength. The most prominent example of this growth is Sanathan Polycot Private Limited's ₹1,600 crore Technical Textile Hub in Wazirabad, Fatehgarh Sahib. This massive factory is steering Punjab towards reclaiming its title as the…