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The Print
22-06-2025
- Business
- The Print
Delhi businesses will no longer need police licence for running operations
Businesses will now be exempted from having to obtain a 'no-objection' certificate from police. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the reform is a direct reflection of the government's 'visionary approach' and in line with the Centre's Maximum Governance-Minimum Government' and Ease of Doing Business policy. New Delhi, Jun 22 (PTI) Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has relieved Delhi Police from the responsibility for issuing licences for business activities such as hotels, motels, guest houses, according to an official order. The exemption encompasses entities such as hotels, motels, guest houses, restaurants (eating houses), swimming pools, auditoriums, video game parlours, discotheques, and amusement parks. The licensing power will now be transferred to local bodies such as the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, New Delhi Municipal Council, or Delhi Cantonment Board. Gupta said Union Home Minister Amit Shah has categorically said that police force should be relieved from non-core duties so that their energy and resources can be focused on law and order, security, and crime control. The subject of policing in the national capital lies under the Union Home Ministry. 'We want to make Delhi not only the political capital of India but also a model of good governance. That is the mission of our double-engine government,' Gupta said. PTI SLB VN VN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hi Dubai
03-06-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Chambers Strengthens Thai Ties as Investments Hit $626 Million
Direct Thai investments in Dubai have reached around $626 million over the past five years, according to Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, who reaffirmed the Emirate's growing economic ties with Thailand during a recent trade mission to Southeast Asia. Speaking at the 'Doing Business with Thailand' forum in Bangkok on May 29, Lootah announced the launch of a new Dubai International Chamber office in the Thai capital. The move, part of Dubai Chambers' 'New Horizons' initiative, aims to deepen collaboration with Thailand's private sector and open new avenues for trade and investment. Thailand is already one of Dubai's key trading partners in the ASEAN region. Non-oil trade between the two reached $6.5 billion in 2024, marking a 23% rise from $5.3 billion in 2023. Lootah highlighted this growth as a clear sign of the strengthening economic momentum between the two sides. The opening of the Bangkok office coincided with a broader trade mission involving 20 Emirati companies exploring market opportunities in Thailand. The initiative is part of Dubai Chambers' wider plan to establish 50 international representative offices by 2030 to support the global expansion of UAE businesses and bolster Dubai's position as a commercial hub. Lootah underscored the chamber's commitment to empowering local companies to access international markets, forge strategic partnerships, and contribute to Dubai's long-term economic goals. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Hans India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Innovation-led ecosystem to unlock full potential of industry in states: Assocham
Unlocking the full potential of Indian enterprises demands a cohesive, innovation-led ecosystem that fosters competitiveness, reduces compliance burdens, and supports scale, according to an Assocham paper released on Friday. Highlighting the crucial role of MSMEs in India's economic architecture and the importance of co-ordinated efforts between Centre and states to help them thrive, the top industry body has released a knowledge paper, titled 'Ease of Doing Business in the Indian States'. The paper recognises the need to address operational challenges and incorporating best practices from across the globe. A key recommendation in the knowledge paper stresses on the role of third-party private professionals in the approval process of building and construction, labour and factory approvals and fire approvals. Specific recommendations for streamlining process and rationalising 'No Objection Certificates' and import/export regulations have also been highlighted. 'To achieve the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat, policymaking at the Central government needs to be complimented by implementation in the states. The in-depth consultation with stakeholders across states, review of policy framework and analysis of issues in on-ground implementation laid the ground-work for this knowledge paper,' said Manish Singhal, Secretary General, Assocham. The paper decodes state-specific issues and calls for tailored interventions that reflect the unique governance models and economic conditions of each region, he added. Some states are changing and are showing the way to others with smart reforms. Gujarat plans to recycle 100 per cent of treated wastewater by 2030, a perfect example of business growth meeting environmental responsibility. Maharashtra is making life easier for food and drug manufacturers by offering five-year licenses instead of forcing them to renew every year, according to the paper. West Bengal is cutting logistics costs by allowing bigger container trucks near ports. Jharkhand is supporting startups to get loans without collateral and helping them supply goods to the government. 'There are more such best practices mentioned in this report, which serve as replicable models for others to follow,' said Assocham in its 52-page comprehensive knowledge paper prepared with technical inputs and analytical guidance of The Convergence Foundation identified key priority areas.
