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TRAI Guidelines Leave Activists Happy, Telcos Disappointed
TRAI ruled against differential pricing for Internet services in February, and said it would ask service providers to withdraw such tariff TRAI ruled against differential pricing for Internet services in February, and said it would ask service providers to withdraw such tariff
Indian Tyres Under US Scanner
The US voted to continue its investigations on certain new pneumatic off-the-road tyres being imported from India and Sri Lanka, while terminating a similar investigation on tyres from China The US voted to continue its investigations on certain new pneumatic off-the-road tyres being imported from India and Sri Lanka, while terminating a similar investigation on tyres from China
Indian Automakers Unite to Make Electric Vehicles
Three of India’s biggest automakers have come together to develop electric vehicle technology Three of India’s biggest automakers have come together to develop electric vehicle technology
DGCA to Review Airlines’ Call Signs
DGCA has decided to review call signs given by air traffic controllers to all airlines in order to prevent confusion in the air DGCA has decided to review call signs given by air traffic controllers to all airlines in order to prevent confusion in the air
ArcelorMittal to Raise $3 bn Capital
ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steel maker, announced plans to raise $3 bn in fresh capital in a bid to reduce debt in the face of weakness in the steel and mining sectors ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steel maker, announced plans to raise $3 bn in fresh capital in a bid to reduce debt in the face of weakness in the steel and mining sectors
Bengal’s Amit Mitra to Chair states’ GST Committee
West Bengal FM Amit Mitra was unanimously elected as the new chairman of the Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers on GST West Bengal FM Amit Mitra was unanimously elected as the new chairman of the Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers on GST
Govt Launches ‘Startup India’ to Kickstart Entrepreneurism
The government in January announced ‘StartUp India’ The government in January announced ‘StartUp India’
SBI Rolls Out Start-Up Focussed Branches
Now, even banks have started helping entrepreneurs Now, even banks have started helping entrepreneurs
Rs 30,000 Cr Burnt in a Day Due to Security Flaws
The India Security Press (ISP) recently had to burn Rs 30,000 crore of rupee notes in one day because the notes were faulty The India Security Press (ISP) recently had to burn Rs 30,000 crore of rupee notes in one day because the notes were faulty
IRDA Approves e-Motor Insurance Policy
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDA) has approved ‘e-Vahan Bima’ The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDA) has approved ‘e-Vahan Bima’
NPS Trust to Review the Performance of Pension Funds
The National Pension Scheme (NPS) trust is planning to appoint a consultant to review the pension funds The National Pension Scheme (NPS) trust is planning to appoint a consultant to review the pension funds
Govt Withdraws 10-Year NSCs, Five-Year Certificates to Continue
The government has decided to discontinue the IXth scheme of National Savings Certificates (NSCs) The government has decided to discontinue the IXth scheme of National Savings Certificates (NSCs)
RBI Discloses Guidelines For New Base Rate
In the year 2015, banks have just passed on rate cut of 60 to 70 bps to end consumer. In the year 2015, banks have just passed on rate cut of 60 to 70 bps to end consumer.
US Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates
The US Fed increased the policy rates by 25 bps in line with expectations. The US Fed increased the policy rates by 25 bps in line with expectations.
Crude Oil Prices Are On Downward Spiral
Crude prices have slumped almost by 60% since July, 2014. Crude prices have slumped almost by 60% since July, 2014.
Anoop Bhaskar Quits UTI MF
Anoop Bhaskar the head of equities of UTI Mutual Fund House, has recently put in his papers. Anoop Bhaskar the head of equities of UTI Mutual Fund House, has recently put in his papers.
Mahindra Acquires Automotive Design Firm Pininfarina
Tech Mahindra and M&M will purchase 76.06% of Pininfarina shares from Pincar. Tech Mahindra and M&M will purchase 76.06% of Pininfarina shares from Pincar.
Snapdeal Mobile App Goes Multilingual
Snapdeal’s mobile app has recently started user interface in Hindi and Telugu languages. Snapdeal’s mobile app has recently started user interface in Hindi and Telugu languages.
Ramdev’s Noodles in Instant Trouble
Baba Ramdev’s FMCG venture Patanjali recently launched its own brand of instant noodles and ran into trouble immediately after its launch Baba Ramdev’s FMCG venture Patanjali recently launched its own brand of instant noodles and ran into trouble immediately after its launch
Volkswagen Crisis Hits India Too
Earlier Volkswagen was hit by the emission scandal in Europe and US markets. Now, the crisis has extended to India Earlier Volkswagen was hit by the emission scandal in Europe and US markets. Now, the crisis has extended to India
Solar Tariffs Record All-time Low
US-based SunEdison has offered a tariff of Rs 4.63/ kWh (kilowatt-hour) for a 500 mw solar power project US-based SunEdison has offered a tariff of Rs 4.63/ kWh (kilowatt-hour) for a 500 mw solar power project
Cabinet go-ahead to Coal India stake sale
The union cabinet has approved a 10% disinvestment in Coal India from holding of 79.65% The union cabinet has approved a 10% disinvestment in Coal India from holding of 79.65%
ICICI Bank sells 6% stake in I-Pru Life
ICICI Bank sold 6% stake in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, a joint venture with Prudential PLC of UK ICICI Bank sold 6% stake in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, a joint venture with Prudential PLC of UK
e-Sahyog Launched to Resolve Income Tax Discrepancy
FM Arun Jaitley initiated the ‘e-Sahyog’ project of the IT department FM Arun Jaitley initiated the ‘e-Sahyog’ project of the IT department
India - The Youngest Startup Nation In The World
‘Startup India – Momentous Rise of the Indian Startup Ecosystem’- NASSCOM ‘Startup India – Momentous Rise of the Indian Startup Ecosystem’- NASSCOM
Foreign AMCs Exit On A Rise In India
There has been a rise in exits by foreign asset management companies (AMCs) from India. There has been a rise in exits by foreign asset management companies (AMCs) from India.
RBI’s Guidelines For Gold Monetisation Scheme
The much-awaited Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) will be launched in November 2015. The much-awaited Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) will be launched in November 2015.
SEBI Tells AMCs To Merge Similar Schemes
SEBI has urged the AMCs to merge schemes that have fundamentally similar features. SEBI has urged the AMCs to merge schemes that have fundamentally similar features.
SEBI May Allow Sale Of Mutual Funds On E-commerce Websites
SEBI is considering sale of mutual funds on e-commerce platforms to capture untapped market. SEBI is considering sale of mutual funds on e-commerce platforms to capture untapped market.
EPF Settlements Within 3 Hours Of Receiving Application
EPFO with over five crore subscribers has been working on launching an online settlement facility for PF claims. EPFO with over five crore subscribers has been working on launching an online settlement facility for PF claims.
Saha Fund For Women Entrepreneurs Only
Great news for women entrepreneurs! Great news for women entrepreneurs!
‘Where Indians Invest’ Survey on the Anvil
SEBI will soon conduct a nation-wide investor survey. SEBI will soon conduct a nation-wide investor survey.
Mahindra Enters Online Market with M2All.com
Mahindra Group has entered the e-commerce space M2ALL.com, a portal from where consumers can buy all Mahindra products and other allied products. Mahindra Group has entered the e-commerce space M2ALL.com, a portal from where consumers can buy all Mahindra products and other allied products.
SEBI Slaps Biggest Fine Ever on Realty Firm
The Securities and Exchanges Board of India (SEBI) has slapped the biggest fine ever of Rs 7,269 crore on PACL, a real estate major in Jaipur. The Securities and Exchanges Board of India (SEBI) has slapped the biggest fine ever of Rs 7,269 crore on PACL, a real estate major in Jaipur.
GOI Introduces New Product for Gold Investors
Gold investors only had an option to invest in funds of mutual funds. Gold investors only had an option to invest in funds of mutual funds.
Large Insurers Must Go Public
In a bid to increase transparency, the IRDAI said it will make it compulsory. In a bid to increase transparency, the IRDAI said it will make it compulsory.
Payment Banks To Aid Last Mile Financial Inclusion
The RBI governor Raghuram Rajan seems a fan of the payemnt banks believes they will act as an important instrument of financial inclusion The RBI governor Raghuram Rajan seems a fan of the payemnt banks believes they will act as an important instrument of financial inclusion
Not In 2-Minutes, But Maggi Gets Relief From Courts
The Bombay High Court quashed the ban orders from Maggi noodles in India stating that the laboratories where tests performed were not authorised The Bombay High Court quashed the ban orders from Maggi noodles in India stating that the laboratories where tests performed were not authorised
Birla Corp Penetrates Into East India
Birla Corporation recently acquired two cement plants from the French cement manufacturer Lafarge Birla Corporation recently acquired two cement plants from the French cement manufacturer Lafarge
Google’s New Indian Face
Google made an announcement of appointing Chennai-born Sundar Pichai, 43, as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Google made an announcement of appointing Chennai-born Sundar Pichai, 43, as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
SBI Enters Fast Growing Mobile Wallet Business
SBI launched a mobile wallet application known as “SBI Buddy” for Android handset users SBI launched a mobile wallet application known as “SBI Buddy” for Android handset users
Startup Storyteller Lands Bluechip Investor
YourStory, the Bangalore based online media publication for entrepreneurs is to share their stories YourStory, the Bangalore based online media publication for entrepreneurs is to share their stories
It’s Private Equity Season On Deal Street
Private equity (PE) deal activity has seen substantial growth in terms of volume and value Private equity (PE) deal activity has seen substantial growth in terms of volume and value
PSUs Turn To Tax Free Bonds For Rs 40k Cr Mop Up
CBDT gave approval to seven PSUs for raising Rs 40k cr in FY16 by issuing tax free bonds CBDT gave approval to seven PSUs for raising Rs 40k cr in FY16 by issuing tax free bonds
Lost Money In The Markets? Don’t Complain To Consumer Court
Usually, when equity markets zoom, small investors flock herdlike, often mistiming the entry Usually, when equity markets zoom, small investors flock herdlike, often mistiming the entry
Govt Plans To Introduce Raksha Bandhan Yojana
The govt is proposing a FD scheme as a gift for your beloved sister on the auspicious festival of Raksha Bandhan The govt is proposing a FD scheme as a gift for your beloved sister on the auspicious festival of Raksha Bandhan
Controversial Housing.com CEO Finally Sacked
Housing.com sacked its CEO and co-founder of the company Rahul Yadav with immediate effect as on 1st July, 2015 Housing.com sacked its CEO and co-founder of the company Rahul Yadav with immediate effect as on 1st July, 2015
Iran’s Nuclear Deal Win-win For India Inc
Iran and six global powerful countries sealed a historic deal to restrain it from making a nuclear weapon Iran and six global powerful countries sealed a historic deal to restrain it from making a nuclear weapon
Clickbait for Plastic Money Users
The finance ministry has prepared a draft discussion paper proposing tax benefits for electronic transactions (e-transactions) The finance ministry has prepared a draft discussion paper proposing tax benefits for electronic transactions (e-transactions)
In Pursuit Of Simplicity
In a bid to simplify the tax filing process, the govt has introduced a three page new form to file ITR for Assessment Year 2015-16 replacing the controversial 14 pg In a bid to simplify the tax filing process, the govt has introduced a three page new form to file ITR for Assessment Year 2015-16 replacing the controversial 14 pg
Big-hearted Jain’s Parting Gift To Deutsche Bank
In mid-June Deutsche Bank co-CEO Anshu Jain made a surprise announcement of stepping down from his role as he had failed to meet the expectations of investors In mid-June Deutsche Bank co-CEO Anshu Jain made a surprise announcement of stepping down from his role as he had failed to meet the expectations of investors
‘The Mid-Cap Mogul’ Exits IDFC AMC
Kenneth Andrade the CIO of IDFC AMC has recently put in his papers to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities in investment management Kenneth Andrade the CIO of IDFC AMC has recently put in his papers to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities in investment management
Bandhan Bank Ready To Roll
Kolkata-based Bandhan Financial Services got the final nod from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to start full-fledged commercial banking operations from August this year Kolkata-based Bandhan Financial Services got the final nod from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to start full-fledged commercial banking operations from August this year
A Tweak In NPS To Push Popularity
The Union Budget had announced tax exemption under Sec 80CCD for investment amount of Rs50K over and above tax benefit of Rs1.5L The Union Budget had announced tax exemption under Sec 80CCD for investment amount of Rs50K over and above tax benefit of Rs1.5L
No Pay Hike For Mukesh Ambani, Yet Again
Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani has capped his salary at Rs 15 crore for the seventh year in a row since 2008-09 Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani has capped his salary at Rs 15 crore for the seventh year in a row since 2008-09
Bank Biggies In Forex Fixing Soup
Citigroup Inc, JPMorgan Chase & Co, Barclays Plc, Royal Bank of Scotland Plc pleaded guilty of trying to manipulate foreign exchange rates and were fined nearly $6 bn Citigroup Inc, JPMorgan Chase & Co, Barclays Plc, Royal Bank of Scotland Plc pleaded guilty of trying to manipulate foreign exchange rates and were fined nearly $6 bn
Modi’s Pro-Poor Schemes To Fight ‘Suit-Boot’ Jibes
On 28th February, 2015 while presenting the Budget for 2015-16 in the Lok Sabha, FM Arun Jaitley had announced low-cost pension and insurance schemes On 28th February, 2015 while presenting the Budget for 2015-16 in the Lok Sabha, FM Arun Jaitley had announced low-cost pension and insurance schemes
Now It’s Big B Turn To Buy Into Startups
Bollywood’s leading family, the Bachchans, have picked up a minority stake in Singapore based Meridian Tech which owns the file sharing portal Ziddu.com Bollywood’s leading family, the Bachchans, have picked up a minority stake in Singapore based Meridian Tech which owns the file sharing portal Ziddu.com
Will The New Recommendations Help NPS Gain Popularity?
The committee under G.N. Bajpai gave their recommendations on NPS to make this an attractive investment avenue for saving tax and build retirement corpus The committee under G.N. Bajpai gave their recommendations on NPS to make this an attractive investment avenue for saving tax and build retirement corpus
SEBI Replaces MF Colour Codes With A ‘Riskometer’
In consultation with Mutual Fund Advisory Committee, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) reviewed the system of product labeling (coding) in mutual funds and introduced ‘Riskometer’ In consultation with Mutual Fund Advisory Committee, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) reviewed the system of product labeling (coding) in mutual funds and introduced ‘Riskometer’
Beware Commodity Shocks: S&P
After the cautiously optimistic thumbs up from Moody’s which upgraded the rating outlook for India After the cautiously optimistic thumbs up from Moody’s which upgraded the rating outlook for India
Videocon d2h Debuts On Nasdaq
Consumer electronics-to-energy conglomerate Videocon has managed to list its direct-to-home Consumer electronics-to-energy conglomerate Videocon has managed to list its direct-to-home
Anil Ambani Courts Koreans and Japanese
Anil Ambani –promoted Reliance Capital’s asset management division has entered into a strategic alliance with Samsung Anil Ambani –promoted Reliance Capital’s asset management division has entered into a strategic alliance with Samsung
Ratan Tata Bites Into Chinese Apple
Fabled Indian business leaders are fast turning global venture capitalists Fabled Indian business leaders are fast turning global venture capitalists
IDFC To Commence Banking Ops By October
IDFC’s shareholders have approved the demerger of the Financial Services business into IDFC Bank IDFC’s shareholders have approved the demerger of the Financial Services business into IDFC Bank
USL and Mallya Set For Messy Divorce
With Diageo Plc, the majority stakeholder in United Spirits Ltd (USL), seeking ouster of UB Group chairman Vijay Mallya With Diageo Plc, the majority stakeholder in United Spirits Ltd (USL), seeking ouster of UB Group chairman Vijay Mallya
Spectrum Bonanza
The recently concluded telecom spectrum auctions have yielded for the government a massive Rs 1.1 lakh crore The recently concluded telecom spectrum auctions have yielded for the government a massive Rs 1.1 lakh crore
Paving A New Highway
NHAI will adopt new funding model to build highways in India, according to Pon Radhakrishnan NHAI will adopt new funding model to build highways in India, according to Pon Radhakrishnan
Deserted Sahara And Phantom Loans
The embattled Sahara Group’s efforts to raise the money Supreme Court has stipulated to secure the release of its promoter Subrata Roy is getting bizarre by the day The embattled Sahara Group’s efforts to raise the money Supreme Court has stipulated to secure the release of its promoter Subrata Roy is getting bizarre by the day
I-Giver Cook
Inspired by the likes of Warren Buffet and Bill Gates, Tim Cook, the CEO of the richest company on earth, Apple Inc., too has signalled his intention to pledge some $785 million of his net worth to charity Inspired by the likes of Warren Buffet and Bill Gates, Tim Cook, the CEO of the richest company on earth, Apple Inc., too has signalled his intention to pledge some $785 million of his net worth to charity
Finally, Insurance Bill Passes
The Insurance Bill for increasing the FDI limit in insurance sector to 49% from 26% has been passed in the Rajya Sabha The Insurance Bill for increasing the FDI limit in insurance sector to 49% from 26% has been passed in the Rajya Sabha
The NFO Rush
Just three months into 2015, mutual fund houses have filed draft offers with market regulator Sebi to launch as many as 53 new NFO Just three months into 2015, mutual fund houses have filed draft offers with market regulator Sebi to launch as many as 53 new NFO
New GDP Formula: How Credible?
Since January 2010, national accounts such as GDP, per capita income and inflation was being calculated and compared off a base year of 2004-05 Since January 2010, national accounts such as GDP, per capita income and inflation was being calculated and compared off a base year of 2004-05
Slips And Cuts
There is no respite from the languishing oil prices that have slipped back under $50 per barrel after an initial spurt to $61 for the first time in 2015. The black gold has plummeted almost 60% There is no respite from the languishing oil prices that have slipped back under $50 per barrel after an initial spurt to $61 for the first time in 2015. The black gold has plummeted almost 60%
Infy Returns To Deal Street
IT major Infosys has announced acquisition of US-based start-up Panaya, an enterprise resource planning automater that is a privately held company backed by venture capital firms such as Benchmark Capital IT major Infosys has announced acquisition of US-based start-up Panaya, an enterprise resource planning automater that is a privately held company backed by venture capital firms such as Benchmark Capital
Suzlon’s Second Wind
Suzlon Group, world’s fifth largest wind turbine manufacturer has recently announced signing of definitive agreements with Dilip Shanghvi Family and Associates (DSA) for equity investments of Rs 1,800 cr in Suzlon Energy Ltd Suzlon Group, world’s fifth largest wind turbine manufacturer has recently announced signing of definitive agreements with Dilip Shanghvi Family and Associates (DSA) for equity investments of Rs 1,800 cr in Suzlon Energy Ltd
India-Israel: Natural Allies
With the new Govt in power, conscious efforts have been made to improve relationships with the Middle-Eastern country With the new Govt in power, conscious efforts have been made to improve relationships with the Middle-Eastern country
Different Tunes
India Inc is getting impatient since the business environment has not improved much even after the completion of 9 months of Modi Govt India Inc is getting impatient since the business environment has not improved much even after the completion of 9 months of Modi Govt
Oil Is Well
After the surprise rate cut by RBI, here is another sliver of joy After the surprise rate cut by RBI, here is another sliver of joy
Green Signal
SEBI has accorded its approval to MCX-SX to launch fresh contracts SEBI has accorded its approval to MCX-SX to launch fresh contracts
Jet Lag
Jet Airways’ chairman Naresh Goyal has pledged the entire 51% of his shareholding in the carrier to state-run Punjab National Bank Jet Airways’ chairman Naresh Goyal has pledged the entire 51% of his shareholding in the carrier to state-run Punjab National Bank
Yesterday Once More
The 7th edition of Vibrant Gujarat kicked off at Gandhinagar in full glory and colour in the presence of PM The 7th edition of Vibrant Gujarat kicked off at Gandhinagar in full glory and colour in the presence of PM
Goodbye Planning, Hello NITI
The New Year sees a new dawn in the planning process to turn India into an economic superpower The New Year sees a new dawn in the planning process to turn India into an economic superpower
The Rich Are Richer
The wealth held by individuals in financial assets has grown by 84% in the past five years, a CAGR of 13% The wealth held by individuals in financial assets has grown by 84% in the past five years, a CAGR of 13%
5 Reasons Why Rajan Maintained Status Quo
Raghuram Rajan kept the rates unchanged in December too. Here is why he may have held his stance Raghuram Rajan kept the rates unchanged in December too. Here is why he may have held his stance
12 Technologies That Can Transform India
McKinsey puts out a list of technologies which could impact India by $550 bn-1 tn a year in 2025 McKinsey puts out a list of technologies which could impact India by $550 bn-1 tn a year in 2025
Inflation Cools, IIP Disappoints
India’s inflation number fell for the 4th consecutive month to 4.3% while IIP slipped to 3Y low of -4.2% India’s inflation number fell for the 4th consecutive month to 4.3% while IIP slipped to 3Y low of -4.2%
Anti-Corruption: Misplaced Focus?
Corporates are forging ahead with anti-bribery/anti-corruption activities but employees are unaware of the efforts Corporates are forging ahead with anti-bribery/anti-corruption activities but employees are unaware of the efforts
Jhunjhunwala’s Spicy Pick
Jhunjhunwala may have the last laugh The low-cost carrier, SpiceJet, is flying very turbulent times financially Jhunjhunwala may have the last laugh The low-cost carrier, SpiceJet, is flying very turbulent times financially
Coming Soon: A New Infosys
The IT major Infosys’ annual analyst day was marked by its focus on newer businesses such as digital technologies The IT major Infosys’ annual analyst day was marked by its focus on newer businesses such as digital technologies
Out Of Gas
Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley says the government may soon do away with LPG subsidy for the well-off Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley says the government may soon do away with LPG subsidy for the well-off
Modi-fied Risk
The single biggest risk to the Indian market is if something happens to Mr Modi The single biggest risk to the Indian market is if something happens to Mr Modi
Penny-pinching
According to a survey, more than half of Indian workers are living pay cheque to pay cheque According to a survey, more than half of Indian workers are living pay cheque to pay cheque
Tie-up
State Bank of India has entered a MoU with the Adani Group for $1 billion loan State Bank of India has entered a MoU with the Adani Group for $1 billion loan
India Clicks Its Way
What was the first thing you did when you wanted to buy or rent a new home? What was the first thing you did when you wanted to buy or rent a new home?
The Big Deal
Mega wedding in the banking sector, between Kotak Mahindra Bank and ING Vysya Bank Mega wedding in the banking sector, between Kotak Mahindra Bank and ING Vysya Bank
Red Ink
The country’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $14.2 billion in September from $10.8 billion in the previous month The country’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $14.2 billion in September from $10.8 billion in the previous month
The Exodus
FTIL has completed the sale of 15% equity stake in MCX to KMBL, for a consideration of Rs 459 crore FTIL has completed the sale of 15% equity stake in MCX to KMBL, for a consideration of Rs 459 crore
Number One
A good piece of news for mobile users. The Telecom Commission has ordered the implementation of nationwide number portability by March 31 A good piece of news for mobile users. The Telecom Commission has ordered the implementation of nationwide number portability by March 31
Off To Work
The Indian job market is touching new highs with the IT/Telecom industry writing its strongest growth story with a 20% increase in jobs in just one month The Indian job market is touching new highs with the IT/Telecom industry writing its strongest growth story with a 20% increase in jobs in just one month
One For Two
HP has announced to separate into two new publicly traded Fortune 50 companies HP has announced to separate into two new publicly traded Fortune 50 companies
Brownie Points
Corporate India’s credit quality is showing early signs of recovery Corporate India’s credit quality is showing early signs of recovery
Good Times Abound
Cement stocks have outperformed the Sensex over the last one year on account of recovery in the demand cycle Cement stocks have outperformed the Sensex over the last one year on account of recovery in the demand cycle
Lost Oomph
Diesel cars have been smoking hot in the last couple of years because of a wide differential in the price of fuel in India driven by disparities in excise duty and sales tax Diesel cars have been smoking hot in the last couple of years because of a wide differential in the price of fuel in India driven by disparities in excise duty and sales tax
Big Bite
Apple has sold over 10 million new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models, a new record, just three days after the launch on September 19 Apple has sold over 10 million new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models, a new record, just three days after the launch on September 19
Roll Up
Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) has announced the acquisition of healthcare IT software and service provider Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) has announced the acquisition of healthcare IT software and service provider
New Generation, New Ideas
More than 70% organizations in India believe that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a powerful engagement tool for Generation Y More than 70% organizations in India believe that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a powerful engagement tool for Generation Y
Getting Back On Its Feet
The core or non-oil non-gold imports, an indicator of domestic demand in the economy, continued to grow for the fourth consecutive month in August The core or non-oil non-gold imports, an indicator of domestic demand in the economy, continued to grow for the fourth consecutive month in August
Judgment Day
The special bench of the Supreme Court has declared all coal block allocations between 1993 and 2010 as illegal. The special bench of the Supreme Court has declared all coal block allocations between 1993 and 2010 as illegal.
Easing Pain
The prices of crude oil, thermal coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) in India are expected to be under pressure The prices of crude oil, thermal coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) in India are expected to be under pressure
Sweet Pill
India’s top 20 pharma companies are set to crank up capital expenditure by around 40% to over Rs 50,000 crore India’s top 20 pharma companies are set to crank up capital expenditure by around 40% to over Rs 50,000 crore
Grand Brand
HDFC Bank has been ranked as India’s most valuable brand, with a value of $9.4bn, according to the first ever BrandZ HDFC Bank has been ranked as India’s most valuable brand, with a value of $9.4bn, according to the first ever BrandZ
Up For Grabs
ndia Inc. has stepped up hiring and it’s raining jobs across major industries, locations and functional areas ndia Inc. has stepped up hiring and it’s raining jobs across major industries, locations and functional areas
City Lights
There’s been the drop in demand for affordable properties (budget range of up to Rs 20 lakh) which remained significantly low There’s been the drop in demand for affordable properties (budget range of up to Rs 20 lakh) which remained significantly low
Limited Impact
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has permitted banks to raise long term funds for lending to infrastructure sector Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has permitted banks to raise long term funds for lending to infrastructure sector
Stake Sale
Financial Technologies (India) Limited (FTIL) has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to sell 15% stake in MCX Financial Technologies (India) Limited (FTIL) has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to sell 15% stake in MCX
Stop The Churn
At least 50% employees in India Inc are satisfied with their current pay package At least 50% employees in India Inc are satisfied with their current pay package
Pole Position
India has reclaimed the top consumer confidence score ranking of 60 countries India has reclaimed the top consumer confidence score ranking of 60 countries
Roll Back
Titan Industries has put an end to its popular gold deposit schemes called ‘Golden Harvest’ Titan Industries has put an end to its popular gold deposit schemes called ‘Golden Harvest’
Missing Link
Of the six hundred thousand engineers that graduate annually, only 18.43% are employable Of the six hundred thousand engineers that graduate annually, only 18.43% are employable
Behind Numbers
The hike in passenger fare and freight rates are believed to have different impact on different sectors The hike in passenger fare and freight rates are believed to have different impact on different sectors
Dovish Mint Street
The RBI has kept CRR unchanged at 4% as well as kept policy repo rate under LAF unchanged at 8% The RBI has kept CRR unchanged at 4% as well as kept policy repo rate under LAF unchanged at 8%
Bleeding Money
Accumulated losses of food retailers are estimated to have crossed Rs 13,000 crore in the last fiscal according to CRISIL Accumulated losses of food retailers are estimated to have crossed Rs 13,000 crore in the last fiscal according to CRISIL
What’s Your Address
You need to submit only one documentary proof of address — either current or permanent — while opening a bank account You need to submit only one documentary proof of address — either current or permanent — while opening a bank account
Tougher Norms
In a bid to protect insurance customers’ interest, IRDA has tightened life insurance replacement norms for insurance agents In a bid to protect insurance customers’ interest, IRDA has tightened life insurance replacement norms for insurance agents
Woes Persist
PSU Banks continue to face asset quality concerns despite the drop in NPLs, according to Fitch PSU Banks continue to face asset quality concerns despite the drop in NPLs, according to Fitch
Firms Take It On The Chin
Top Asian companies reported a bullish outlook in Q2 2014, according to ThomsonReuters/INSEAD Asia Business Sentiment Survey Top Asian companies reported a bullish outlook in Q2 2014, according to ThomsonReuters/INSEAD Asia Business Sentiment Survey
Go East
Only 10 of India's educational institutions have figured in the top 100 universities of Asia by the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2014 Only 10 of India's educational institutions have figured in the top 100 universities of Asia by the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2014
Rush Hour
The landslide victory of Narendra Modi is expected to boost the country’s sluggish IPO market as many companies are mulling new share sale worth billions of dollars in the coming months The landslide victory of Narendra Modi is expected to boost the country’s sluggish IPO market as many companies are mulling new share sale worth billions of dollars in the coming months
Bansal, Bansal And Bansal Ltd
Flipkart, the country’s biggest e-commerce company, has acquired rival Myntra, India’s biggest fashion retail portal. The move is seen as a step towards consolidation in the competitive online retail business Flipkart, the country’s biggest e-commerce company, has acquired rival Myntra, India’s biggest fashion retail portal. The move is seen as a step towards consolidation in the competitive online retail business
No Duck Soup
The BJP-led government led by Narandra Modi will face hurdles in sustaining growth in the medium to long term and the challenge for the next government is to regain fiscal prudence in a sustainable way, cautions Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P) The BJP-led government led by Narandra Modi will face hurdles in sustaining growth in the medium to long term and the challenge for the next government is to regain fiscal prudence in a sustainable way, cautions Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P)
Back To Table
Coming on the heels of the new Modi-led government assuming office, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) permitted ‘star trading houses’ that include big import and export companies (which were not allowed to import gold since July 2013) to resume import gold Coming on the heels of the new Modi-led government assuming office, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) permitted ‘star trading houses’ that include big import and export companies (which were not allowed to import gold since July 2013) to resume import gold
End Of The Road?
Hindustan Motors, the maker of India’s iconic Ambassador cars, popular for its ruggedness and style, has suspended the production of the car till further notice Hindustan Motors, the maker of India’s iconic Ambassador cars, popular for its ruggedness and style, has suspended the production of the car till further notice
Achilles’ Heel
The financial position of public sector banks is fragile and capital is significantly eroded with the proportion of stressed assets rising rapidly, cautions the report of an RBI-appointed committee The financial position of public sector banks is fragile and capital is significantly eroded with the proportion of stressed assets rising rapidly, cautions the report of an RBI-appointed committee
One Step Up
In a bid to attract more retail investor participation, market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has raised cash investment limit per mutual fund, per financial year from Rs20,000 to Rs 50,000 In a bid to attract more retail investor participation, market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has raised cash investment limit per mutual fund, per financial year from Rs20,000 to Rs 50,000
Ease Up
Curbs on gold imports perhaps did more harm than good to the economy as around 50 tonnes or 20-25% of the country’s total gold demand managed to sneak into the country through smuggling in the first quarter of this year, as per World Gold Council (WGC). Curbs on gold imports perhaps did more harm than good to the economy as around 50 tonnes or 20-25% of the country’s total gold demand managed to sneak into the country through smuggling in the first quarter of this year, as per World Gold Council (WGC).
Done Deal
Birla Sun Life AMC, a part of Aditya Birla Group, has taken over all mutual fund schemes and portfolio management accounts of ING Investment Management, the Indian AMC of the Dutch financial services firm ING Birla Sun Life AMC, a part of Aditya Birla Group, has taken over all mutual fund schemes and portfolio management accounts of ING Investment Management, the Indian AMC of the Dutch financial services firm ING
Dry Up
The economic slowdown, stalling of new projects and investors’ apathy towards several key sectors like infrastructure, hotels, financial services, realty and retail have led to drying of job opportunities for a large numbers of students from the B-categor The economic slowdown, stalling of new projects and investors’ apathy towards several key sectors like infrastructure, hotels, financial services, realty and retail have led to drying of job opportunities for a large numbers of students from the B-categor
Click On Top
The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) the industry body representing the country’s online and mobile VAS industry, has estimated that nearly 1 million large and small retailers make use of online marketplaces to reach out to their customers The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) the industry body representing the country’s online and mobile VAS industry, has estimated that nearly 1 million large and small retailers make use of online marketplaces to reach out to their customers
Card To Come By
RBI has asked banks to make credit card charges reasonable for users. In credit card accounts, the amount spent is billed to the card users through a monthly statement with a definite due date for repayment RBI has asked banks to make credit card charges reasonable for users. In credit card accounts, the amount spent is billed to the card users through a monthly statement with a definite due date for repayment
Fewer Job Cuts
Hiring activity in the country will grow in 2014, according to ‘Hiring Outlook Survey’, a bi-annual study conducted by Naukri.com. Hiring activity in the country will grow in 2014, according to ‘Hiring Outlook Survey’, a bi-annual study conducted by Naukri.com.
Training Young Guns
In a bid to encourage young students keen to pursue finance as a career, the market regulator SEBI has called for capital/financial markets as a subject to be included in school curriculum In a bid to encourage young students keen to pursue finance as a career, the market regulator SEBI has called for capital/financial markets as a subject to be included in school curriculum
Small Is Big
This year, while the Sensex and the Nifty are touching new all-time highs, there’s been quite a significant run-up in the mid-cap and small-cap stocks too on the BSE and the NSE. This year, while the Sensex and the Nifty are touching new all-time highs, there’s been quite a significant run-up in the mid-cap and small-cap stocks too on the BSE and the NSE.
Taxing The Rich
The Ministry of Finance has proposed significant changes in the revised Direct Taxes Code (DTC) — one of them being 35% tax rate for individual/ HUF having income exceeding Rs 10 crore The Ministry of Finance has proposed significant changes in the revised Direct Taxes Code (DTC) — one of them being 35% tax rate for individual/ HUF having income exceeding Rs 10 crore
Absolute Zero
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has pitched for doing away with banks imposing penalty on customers who don’t maintain minimum balance in their savings bank account. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has pitched for doing away with banks imposing penalty on customers who don’t maintain minimum balance in their savings bank account.
Tightening The Noose
SEBI has released revised guidelines for corporate governance norms for listed companies having provisions for whistle blower policy, independent audit committee, and stricter disclosures and protection of shareholders’ rights, among others SEBI has released revised guidelines for corporate governance norms for listed companies having provisions for whistle blower policy, independent audit committee, and stricter disclosures and protection of shareholders’ rights, among others
No Longer Westward Bound
The prolonged economic uncertainty the world over has definitely made moving abroad in search of employment a lost cause. A large number of employees and those seeking employment are increasingly reluctant to move to other countries due to a lack of worth The prolonged economic uncertainty the world over has definitely made moving abroad in search of employment a lost cause. A large number of employees and those seeking employment are increasingly reluctant to move to other countries due to a lack of worth
Setting Standard
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India recently introduced a new, standard form for all products, in both the life and general insurance categories The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India recently introduced a new, standard form for all products, in both the life and general insurance categories
File First, Questions Later
The I-T Department of India is cracking down on those who have not filed their Income Tax Returns boosting personal income tax collection unlike corporate taxes that which fell due to the economic slowdow The I-T Department of India is cracking down on those who have not filed their Income Tax Returns boosting personal income tax collection unlike corporate taxes that which fell due to the economic slowdow
Bit By Bit
Globally, today there are a greater number of bitcoins, the digital currency than recognized sovereign currencies issued by countries Globally, today there are a greater number of bitcoins, the digital currency than recognized sovereign currencies issued by countries
Tightening Norms
A new directive released by the Securities and Exchanges Bureau of India (SEBI) asks all 45 mutual fund houses in India to disclose the assets managed by them on a monthly basis, due in part to a new policy being implemented for the long-term slated to go A new directive released by the Securities and Exchanges Bureau of India (SEBI) asks all 45 mutual fund houses in India to disclose the assets managed by them on a monthly basis, due in part to a new policy being implemented for the long-term slated to go
Last Woman Standing
The Bombay High Court recently upheld a family court ruling that financially independent women cannot claim maintenance after a petition challenging the ruling was filed. The Bombay High Court recently upheld a family court ruling that financially independent women cannot claim maintenance after a petition challenging the ruling was filed.
CAD Worries
The government’s measures in curbing gold imports have finally borne fruit, pushing the CAD to an eight-year low. The government’s measures in curbing gold imports have finally borne fruit, pushing the CAD to an eight-year low.
Bad For Business
A study conducted by SPAG Asia, a marketing firm, shows India placed as the worst country to do business in A study conducted by SPAG Asia, a marketing firm, shows India placed as the worst country to do business in
Pay Attention
A survey conducted by Aon Hewitt, a global human resources firm, suggests that salary hikes in India for 2014 could be at their lowest levels in a decade, averaging at just 10%. A survey conducted by Aon Hewitt, a global human resources firm, suggests that salary hikes in India for 2014 could be at their lowest levels in a decade, averaging at just 10%.
Money Rush
Youth in the country seem to be increasingly scrambling for loan. This is revealed by the latest report by the Credit Information Bureau of India (CIBIL). Youth in the country seem to be increasingly scrambling for loan. This is revealed by the latest report by the Credit Information Bureau of India (CIBIL).
Hello Plastic
After years of dillydallying, RBI looks set to usher in the era of plastic money in the truest sense. RBI is reportedly ready to test waters by releasing polymer currency notes of the Rs 10 denomination After years of dillydallying, RBI looks set to usher in the era of plastic money in the truest sense. RBI is reportedly ready to test waters by releasing polymer currency notes of the Rs 10 denomination
No Sign Of A Lift
Moody's, saying that, despite growing optimism for the economy in the run-up to the election, the situation might not improve even if Narendra Modi is elected as prime minister. Moody's, saying that, despite growing optimism for the economy in the run-up to the election, the situation might not improve even if Narendra Modi is elected as prime minister.
Loan Ranger
Banks in India are finding it hard to cope with the rising pile of bad loans. As per a study, listed banks saw the amount of bad loans rising precipitously over the last three quarters of 2013 Banks in India are finding it hard to cope with the rising pile of bad loans. As per a study, listed banks saw the amount of bad loans rising precipitously over the last three quarters of 2013
Haves And Have-nots: The Gap Widens
Income inequality is increasing dangerously globally, warned the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde, citing US and India. Income inequality is increasing dangerously globally, warned the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde, citing US and India.
Call Me Back
A new service introduced by HDFC Bank,involves a variety of banking services available through nothing more than just a missed call. A new service introduced by HDFC Bank,involves a variety of banking services available through nothing more than just a missed call.
Beating Competition
To attract customers, especially those who've already availed of loans from other banks, the SBI is offering lower rates on home loans To attract customers, especially those who've already availed of loans from other banks, the SBI is offering lower rates on home loans
Cutting The Flab
IBM has started an aggressive job-cutting exercise this year, cutting around 13,000 employees from its global workforce IBM has started an aggressive job-cutting exercise this year, cutting around 13,000 employees from its global workforce
Fast Cash
A new payment system has been introduced by the RBI to ease cash transfers between two parties using ATMs. A new payment system has been introduced by the RBI to ease cash transfers between two parties using ATMs.
Deadline Extension
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for submitting the ITR-V form to March 31, providing relief to taxpayers seeking refunds The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for submitting the ITR-V form to March 31, providing relief to taxpayers seeking refunds
Premium Shock
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) plans to increase third-party auto insurance premium for both private cars and two-wheelers from April 1 The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) plans to increase third-party auto insurance premium for both private cars and two-wheelers from April 1
MCX Slashes Transaction Charges
In order to reduce cost of trading for agri commodities, Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) has substantially reduced transaction charges on these commodities with effect from February 26, 2014. In order to reduce cost of trading for agri commodities, Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) has substantially reduced transaction charges on these commodities with effect from February 26, 2014.
India’s Stagflation Problem: Are Monetary Tools Enough?
In the wake of India’s high inflation and slow growth, analysts say the country is witnessing classic signs of stagflation, which is not only destroying the current growth but corroding the future growth as well. In the wake of India’s high inflation and slow growth, analysts say the country is witnessing classic signs of stagflation, which is not only destroying the current growth but corroding the future growth as well.
Weeding Out Dirty Money
Black Money and counterfeit notes will soon come under fire, with the RBI calling for the withdrawal of higher-denomination currency notes issued prior to 2005 Black Money and counterfeit notes will soon come under fire, with the RBI calling for the withdrawal of higher-denomination currency notes issued prior to 2005
No More Taxing Times?
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is planning to phase out the compulsory submission of ITR-V forms to the board’s Central Processing Centre in Bangalore The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is planning to phase out the compulsory submission of ITR-V forms to the board’s Central Processing Centre in Bangalore
Debt Woes
The ratings agency Moody’s recently released a statement that said India’s weak growth compared to the high inflation rate that has been prevailing for a while now could affect the debt status of the country The ratings agency Moody’s recently released a statement that said India’s weak growth compared to the high inflation rate that has been prevailing for a while now could affect the debt status of the country
Number Game
A study conducted at the Princeton University shows that Facebook could lose almost 80% of its users between 2015 and 2017. Facebook, on the other hand, has debunked the study. A study conducted at the Princeton University shows that Facebook could lose almost 80% of its users between 2015 and 2017. Facebook, on the other hand, has debunked the study.
Back To The Field
A report by CRISIL shows that the economic slowdown has led to a reversal of the migration pattern, with labourers moving back to farms from 2013-2019 A report by CRISIL shows that the economic slowdown has led to a reversal of the migration pattern, with labourers moving back to farms from 2013-2019
IPO Blues
In 2013, the volatility in the equity markets pushed fundraising through IPOs to a 12-year low. Compared to the Rs 37, 535 cr in 2010, 2013’s Rs 1619 cr seems almost pitiful In 2013, the volatility in the equity markets pushed fundraising through IPOs to a 12-year low. Compared to the Rs 37, 535 cr in 2010, 2013’s Rs 1619 cr seems almost pitiful
New Kid On The Block
Interest rate futures debuted on the National Stock Exchange on 22nd January, with first day trade reaching a whopping Rs 3000 crore Interest rate futures debuted on the National Stock Exchange on 22nd January, with first day trade reaching a whopping Rs 3000 crore
Bonanza For Salaried Staff
The EPFO raised the interest rates on provident fund deposits to 8.75% for 2013-14 on Monday, the 13th of January compared to last year’s 8.5% interest rate The EPFO raised the interest rates on provident fund deposits to 8.75% for 2013-14 on Monday, the 13th of January compared to last year’s 8.5% interest rate
New Norms
The RBI has released a new directive, standardizing the lending limit of gold loans to 75% of the value of gold used as collateral by capping the Loan-To-Value (LTV) ratio The RBI has released a new directive, standardizing the lending limit of gold loans to 75% of the value of gold used as collateral by capping the Loan-To-Value (LTV) ratio
The Coffers Are Thinning
Forex Reserves depleted by $10.4bn in Q2FY14, sharpest decline in last seven quarters, mainly due to decline in capital account balance Forex Reserves depleted by $10.4bn in Q2FY14, sharpest decline in last seven quarters, mainly due to decline in capital account balance
On A Slippery Slope
Carmakers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Toyota, General Motors and others are set to hike vehicle prices by around 1% effective from January 1, 2014 Carmakers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Toyota, General Motors and others are set to hike vehicle prices by around 1% effective from January 1, 2014
RBI's Action Plan
RBI has released a discussion paper on ‘Early Recognition of Financial Distress, Prompt Steps for Resolution and Fair Recovery for Lenders: Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy’. RBI has released a discussion paper on ‘Early Recognition of Financial Distress, Prompt Steps for Resolution and Fair Recovery for Lenders: Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy’.
Loan Reprieve
A few days after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) surprised market by holding key policy rates in December, leading banks and housing finance companies started slashing interests on home loan. A few days after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) surprised market by holding key policy rates in December, leading banks and housing finance companies started slashing interests on home loan.
Tesco Comes Calling
Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket chain, is planning to invest $110 million in India as part of its move to enter Indian retail market through partnership with Trent Hypermarket, part of Tata Group. Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket chain, is planning to invest $110 million in India as part of its move to enter Indian retail market through partnership with Trent Hypermarket, part of Tata Group.
Morgan Stanley Quits India
In the latest instance of a foreign asset management company exiting India, Morgan Stanley has sold off its Indian mutual fund business to HDFC mutual fund, the country’s biggest fund manager. In the latest instance of a foreign asset management company exiting India, Morgan Stanley has sold off its Indian mutual fund business to HDFC mutual fund, the country’s biggest fund manager.
Fall In Oct IIP Dampens Growth Outlook
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for October 2013 declined 1.8% The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for October 2013 declined 1.8%
Crisis on the Mutual Fund Horizon
The mutual fund industry has been hit hard over the last four years due to declining interest in equity investing The mutual fund industry has been hit hard over the last four years due to declining interest in equity investing
Downgrade Warning
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has affirmed the ‘BBB-’ long-term sovereign credit ratings on India, while keeping the outlook on the long-term rating negative. Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has affirmed the ‘BBB-’ long-term sovereign credit ratings on India, while keeping the outlook on the long-term rating negative.
EMI Pain
Major banks have started hardening their lending rates following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) policy actions to raise repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 7.75% on October 28. Major banks have started hardening their lending rates following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) policy actions to raise repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 7.75% on October 28.
Twitter's Opening Bell
Twitter recently went public, holding its IPO on Nov 7, opening up the company to buyers and trading on the stock markets. Twitter recently went public, holding its IPO on Nov 7, opening up the company to buyers and trading on the stock markets.
Three in CBI’s net
Three individuals have been named in a CBI investigation into a corruption case in the State Bank of India. Three individuals have been named in a CBI investigation into a corruption case in the State Bank of India.
Bad Pay Day?
A recent survey conducted by myhiringclub.com shows that India is near 24th on the list, or among the 10 lowest paying countries. A recent survey conducted by myhiringclub.com shows that India is near 24th on the list, or among the 10 lowest paying countries.
Oil Slides
The London-based Brent saw crude oil prices falling as a consequence of the deal the US struck with Iran to curtail its nuclear program. The London-based Brent saw crude oil prices falling as a consequence of the deal the US struck with Iran to curtail its nuclear program.
Bitter Medicine
The Indian pharmaceutical industry has taken a hit during the recent economic slowdown. The Indian pharmaceutical industry has taken a hit during the recent economic slowdown.
Downward Sales
Consumer goods sales have recently taken a hit, aided by the rampant inflation, the shaky position of the rupee and the slowdown in the GDP’s growth rate. Consumer goods sales have recently taken a hit, aided by the rampant inflation, the shaky position of the rupee and the slowdown in the GDP’s growth rate.
Rays Of Hope
Insurance regulator (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority) IRDA has asked all life insurance companies to put-in place Board approved underwriting policy with respect to life insurance products for People Living with HIV/AIDS Insurance regulator (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority) IRDA has asked all life insurance companies to put-in place Board approved underwriting policy with respect to life insurance products for People Living with HIV/AIDS
RBI’s Repo Rate Hike: No Good News On Inflation In Sight
The central bank’s policy actions don’t address supply side issues The central bank’s policy actions don’t address supply side issues
Reliance Industries’ Earnings Up Driven By Stronger
RIL reported strong operating performance on the back of robust output from refining and petchem units and weaker rupee RIL reported strong operating performance on the back of robust output from refining and petchem units and weaker rupee
Climbing Mount 21k
After weeks of flirting around the 21,000 mark, the S&P BSE Sensex, riding high on FII money and good Q2 results, finally managed to cross it on Oct 24 After weeks of flirting around the 21,000 mark, the S&P BSE Sensex, riding high on FII money and good Q2 results, finally managed to cross it on Oct 24
No Googly For Bouncer
The Supreme Court has directed the courts that they cannot impose a fine more than twice the amount in bounced cheques. The Supreme Court has directed the courts that they cannot impose a fine more than twice the amount in bounced cheques.
HRA Blues
A tenant of a residential house is now required to furnish PAN number of his landlord, if he is paying an annual rent exceeding Rs 1 lakh. A tenant of a residential house is now required to furnish PAN number of his landlord, if he is paying an annual rent exceeding Rs 1 lakh.
Bangalore Tops
Bangalore tops the list in a new study published by the Global Initiative for Restructuring Environment and DTZ Bangalore tops the list in a new study published by the Global Initiative for Restructuring Environment and DTZ
Refresh Your Resume
It is perhaps the right time to dust off your CV and plan your next career move! Or so the latest job numbers indicate. It is perhaps the right time to dust off your CV and plan your next career move! Or so the latest job numbers indicate.
Will The Sensex Touch 21000 Again?
Is the market waiting for an action redux or is it close to peaking out? Is the market waiting for an action redux or is it close to peaking out?
RBI’s Measures To Improve Banks’ Profitability
RBI's measures to improve liquidity are expected to yield positive impact RBI's measures to improve liquidity are expected to yield positive impact
Power Push: Cabinet Committee on Investment Lifts Hurdles For 92 Major Projects
The Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI) , the panel set up in January 2013 has resolved bureaucratic hurdles that had held up 92 major investment projects worth around Rs 3.5 lakh crore. The Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI) , the panel set up in January 2013 has resolved bureaucratic hurdles that had held up 92 major investment projects worth around Rs 3.5 lakh crore.
Tata Motors On Fast Track: JLR Records Yearly Growth Of 35.6%
Tata Motors-owned JLR has recorded a volume growth of 35.6% Y/Y and 16% M/M to 35,874 units as against analysts’ estimates of 35,000 units for the month of September 2013 Tata Motors-owned JLR has recorded a volume growth of 35.6% Y/Y and 16% M/M to 35,874 units as against analysts’ estimates of 35,000 units for the month of September 2013
Consolidation To Reinforce India’s Cement Industry
Consolidation in the Indian cement Industry would rise as many regional and non-core cement manufacturers would sell-off/ merge with the large cement companies in India Consolidation in the Indian cement Industry would rise as many regional and non-core cement manufacturers would sell-off/ merge with the large cement companies in India
Inflation Hits 7-month High: Is A Rate Hike Imminent?
India’s headline WPI spiked 7-month high to 6.46% Y/Y in Sept – as against analysts’ expectation of 6% India’s headline WPI spiked 7-month high to 6.46% Y/Y in Sept – as against analysts’ expectation of 6%
Reliance Industries’ Earnings Up Driven By Stronger Operating performance And A Weaker rupee
Reliance Industries Ltd reported strong operating performance on the back of robust output from refining and petchem units and weaker rupee Reliance Industries Ltd reported strong operating performance on the back of robust output from refining and petchem units and weaker rupee
Facebook Banking
ICICI Bank has launched an app enabling its customers to carry out a slew of banking services on the social media site, Facebook ICICI Bank has launched an app enabling its customers to carry out a slew of banking services on the social media site, Facebook
Goodbye Easy Credit
the RBI has asked banks to desist from offering home loan products such as 80:20 and 75:25 schemes to builders/developers without linking the disbursals to various stages of construction of the housing project the loan is sanctioned for the RBI has asked banks to desist from offering home loan products such as 80:20 and 75:25 schemes to builders/developers without linking the disbursals to various stages of construction of the housing project the loan is sanctioned for
Aadhaar’s Foundations Rocked
The Supreme Court ruled that the Aadhaar card should not be made mandatory to avail of government services. The Supreme Court ruled that the Aadhaar card should not be made mandatory to avail of government services.
Banking Woes
S&P’s has forecast gloomier days ahead for the Indian banking sector that is unlikely to recover in the next 18-24 months S&P’s has forecast gloomier days ahead for the Indian banking sector that is unlikely to recover in the next 18-24 months
Cash For Votes?
The PM has approved the constitution of 7th Pay Commission, expected to benefit about 80 lakh central government employees The PM has approved the constitution of 7th Pay Commission, expected to benefit about 80 lakh central government employees
Crackdown On 0%
The Reserve Bank of India is discouraging banks from offering 0% EMI schemes through credit card by retailers The Reserve Bank of India is discouraging banks from offering 0% EMI schemes through credit card by retailers
Gold Loan Squeeze
The Reserve Bank of India has come down hard on lending against the collateral of gold jewelry by NBFCs The Reserve Bank of India has come down hard on lending against the collateral of gold jewelry by NBFCs
Lingering Pain
The USFDA has banned imports from Ranbaxy’s Mohali plant on grounds of the company’s inability to meet ‘good manufacturing practices’ The USFDA has banned imports from Ranbaxy’s Mohali plant on grounds of the company’s inability to meet ‘good manufacturing practices’
The New Blackberry Boy
Fairfax Financial, a holding company and Investment Vehicle for Prem Watsa, a Hyderabad-born entrepreneur, is planning a take-over of the Blackberry Limited Fairfax Financial, a holding company and Investment Vehicle for Prem Watsa, a Hyderabad-born entrepreneur, is planning a take-over of the Blackberry Limited
Gold Lust
Despite government’s move to restrain gold consumption in the country, Indians’ appetite for gold refuses to wane Despite government’s move to restrain gold consumption in the country, Indians’ appetite for gold refuses to wane
Walking The Extra Mile
Foreign direct investment in organized retail is quickly turning into a horse that the UPA is determined to endlessly flog Foreign direct investment in organized retail is quickly turning into a horse that the UPA is determined to endlessly flog
IT’s Happening
The finance ministry is working over key projects that would upgrade the income tax department’s efficiency The finance ministry is working over key projects that would upgrade the income tax department’s efficiency
India Losing Ground
In what can be seen as yet another pointer to the poor state of higher education and research in the country In what can be seen as yet another pointer to the poor state of higher education and research in the country
An App to Track Stocks
BSE,India’s leading exchange groups, has launched a mobile application-BSE India on Mobile BSE,India’s leading exchange groups, has launched a mobile application-BSE India on Mobile
Fitch’s Warning Shot
Fitch has warned of a possible downgrade if the government fails to arrest the falling investor confidence Fitch has warned of a possible downgrade if the government fails to arrest the falling investor confidence
Black Friday as Sensex Crashes Over 760 points
Friday proved to be the day when bears ruled on the Dalal Street indefatigably Friday proved to be the day when bears ruled on the Dalal Street indefatigably
Raghuram Rajan in RBI Hotseat
Raghuram Rajan, the Chief Economic Advisor, has been appointed as the next RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan, the Chief Economic Advisor, has been appointed as the next RBI Governor
Big Squeeze
RBI has imposed restrictions on the import of various forms of gold by banks and nominated agencies RBI has imposed restrictions on the import of various forms of gold by banks and nominated agencies
Credit Boost
Credit card spend in the country is showing an upward trend, zooming 42% in the last two years Credit card spend in the country is showing an upward trend, zooming 42% in the last two years
Moody Blues
Moody’s Analytics has slashed India’s GDP growth to 5.5% for 2013 and 6% for 2014 Moody’s Analytics has slashed India’s GDP growth to 5.5% for 2013 and 6% for 2014
Taxman's Helping Hand
A unique acknowledgement number with an assurance to resolve tax-related grievances has been introduced A unique acknowledgement number with an assurance to resolve tax-related grievances has been introduced
Think Before You Sign
Banks are not only naming and shaming the loan defaulters but their guarantors too to recover dues Banks are not only naming and shaming the loan defaulters but their guarantors too to recover dues
The IPO Trickle
Fundraising through IPOs is expected to gather some momentum in the coming months Fundraising through IPOs is expected to gather some momentum in the coming months
The Quadrillion Dollar Mistake
What would you do if you became the world’s first quadrillionaire What would you do if you became the world’s first quadrillionaire
Donald’s Trump Card
Donald Trump, chairman and president of Trump Organization has announced his foray into the Indian realty market Donald Trump, chairman and president of Trump Organization has announced his foray into the Indian realty market
KYC Norms for E-insurance
Information from e-KYC process can be considered by insurers issuing e-insurance policies Information from e-KYC process can be considered by insurers issuing e-insurance policies
More Teeth to Bite
The central government has approved SEBI Act granting more powers to market regulator The central government has approved SEBI Act granting more powers to market regulator
Fundamentals Do Matter
Companies with strong fundamentals have outperformed the broader markets. Companies with strong fundamentals have outperformed the broader markets.
Cheques And Balances
The Negotiable Instruments Act is going to be amended soon. The Negotiable Instruments Act is going to be amended soon.
Will He, Won't He
RBI has retained the key policy rates citing high food inflation, rupee depreciation and uncertainty over foreign fund inflows. RBI has retained the key policy rates citing high food inflation, rupee depreciation and uncertainty over foreign fund inflows.
Belling The Cat
The much awaited Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, seeking to regulate and make real estate sector more transparent has been approved by the Cabinet The much awaited Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, seeking to regulate and make real estate sector more transparent has been approved by the Cabinet
Metro Mess
Air quality and ground water in metros have worsened. Air quality and ground water in metros have worsened.
Debt Boost
Mutual fund AuM rose to an all-time high in May. Mutual fund AuM rose to an all-time high in May.
Let Them Eat Cake
India’s inflation rate for May based on wholesale price index (WPI) fell more than what analysts had expected. India’s inflation rate for May based on wholesale price index (WPI) fell more than what analysts had expected.
Price Shocker for City
Urban people have suffered more while dealing with inflation Urban people have suffered more while dealing with inflation
Mumbai’s Sheen Intact
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