PM, business leaders to discuss economic crisis

New Delhi, Nov 1: Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will meet top business and corporate leaders on Monday, Nov 3 to explore the options for limiting the impact of global financial crisis on the Indian economy facing slowdown. According to sources, Industry leaders who are expected to attend the meeting include Ratan Tata, Anand Mahindra, Mukesh Ambani, Anil Ambani, Shashi Ruia, K P Singh and Naresh Goyal.

Presidents of the three apex chambers including the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and he Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) will also participate in the meeting.

As a prelude to the meeting with the Prime Minister, the CII on Friday held a meeting of 16 past Presidents to finalise recommendations for the government.

ANI