Cotton prices to rule firm as growers hold on to produce for better returns

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WTO farm talks: India demands withdrawal of ‘unbalanced’ draft text

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Gold & Silver

Broker’s call: Maruti Suzuki (Buy)

Broker’s call: IndiaMart (Buy)

Sensex down 581 pts at closing, Nifty closes below 17,200

Sensex down 1175 pts intraday, Nifty below 17,000

Imagine Marketing Ltd files for IPO to raise upto Rs 2000 crore

Go long on crude oil futures

Global steel production up 3.6 per cent in 2021 despite three per cent drop in Chinese output

Crude oil, natural gas futures up on MCX

Aluminium industry wants import duty increased to 10 pc

Nickel futures: Use dips to go long

Rupee falls 41 paise to 75.19 against US dollar in early trade

Rupee falls 9 paise to 74.52 against US dollar in early trade

Rupee falls 18 paise to 74.43 against US dollar in early trade

Rupee nears a key hurdle

Rupee gains 18 paise against US dollar in early trade

Go long on crude oil futures

Global steel production up 3.6 per cent in 2021 despite three per cent drop in Chinese output

Crude oil, natural gas futures up on MCX

Aluminium industry wants import duty increased to 10 pc

Nickel futures: Use dips to go long

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Unifying India on the platform of progress

Hitachi Is Putting India On Next-Gen Info Tech Roadmap

Brightcom Group registers 168 pc growth in net profit; declares 2:3 bonus shares

SRF Q3 net up 56 per cent at ₹506 crore

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Economy

`Reducing import tariffs on inputs under India-UK FTA can help attract more UK investments’

`Reducing import tariffs on inputs under India-UK FTA can help attract more UK investments’

Mutual recognition agreements can facilitate movement of professionals, says UKIBC MD Kevin McCole

Dr NTTPS Power Plant: Coal Min panel favours transfer of 3 MTPA coal linkage to Singreni from MCL

Dr NTTPS Power Plant: Coal Min panel favours transfer of 3 MTPA coal linkage to Singreni from MCL

This will help the Vijayawada plant save ₹180 crore annually

Brighter sun! Solar power adds its highest-ever new capacity in 2021

Brighter sun! Solar power adds its highest-ever new capacity in 2021

Renewables account for 27% of total installed power capacity

West Bengal has potential to draw investments, may need some incentives to boost industrial growth

West Bengal has potential to draw investments, may need some incentives to boost industrial growth

Economist Abhirup Sarkar says the State may be in a tough spot as it does not enjoy a favourable equation with the Centre

Agri Business

Cotton prices to rule firm as growers hold on to produce for better returns

Faarms partners Reliance General to offer insurance to farmers

Innoterra to help Konkan Alphonso growers take their mangoes global this season

Rubber dealers seek MSP for natural rubber

Fictitious farmers’ groups may affect credibility of Indian organic exports

Agritech startup Our Food raises $6 mn for expansion

India’s wheat exports to reach record high this fiscal on rising demand

Money & Banking

Future Enterprises to sell 25 per cent stake in general insurance JV to Generali for Rs 1,252.96 cr

Future Enterprises to sell 25 per cent stake in general insurance JV to Generali for Rs 1,252.96 cr

Future Enterprises had also received offers from potential buyers for its remaining 24.91 per cent interest in the general insurer.

Indian millennials step up wealth-management strategy to prepare for future: Report

Indian millennials step up wealth-management strategy to prepare for future: Report

Opt for savings schemes, health and life policies and large investments to protect themselves from future shock

Crypto industry’s revised guidelines might add NFT start-ups and expand on customer protection norms

Crypto industry’s revised guidelines might add NFT start-ups and expand on customer protection norms

BACC will look for possible mention of cryptocurrencies and clarity on tax categorisations for this sector

Homemakers: Max Life, Policybazaar join hands to offer independent term insurance cover

Homemakers: Max Life, Policybazaar join hands to offer independent term insurance cover

Offers ‘Max Life Smart Secure Plus Plan’ as an independent cover on Policybazaar to homemakers

Govt notifies PMC Bank’s merger with USFB

Govt notifies PMC Bank’s merger with USFB

Retail depositors with balances over Rs 5 lakh will be disappointed with the provisions of the Scheme.

GoI and RBI should review Scheme of Amalgamation of PMC Bank with Unity SFB: Sahakar Bharati

GoI and RBI should review Scheme of Amalgamation of PMC Bank with Unity SFB: Sahakar Bharati

Sahakar Bharati, a representative body of co-operatives, said the scheme is loaded against PMC Bank depositors

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Dealing with invasion of locusts

Even as we battle Covid-19, we can’t afford to ignore this latest problem that was reported recently in Rajasthan

Unifying India on the platform of progress

Hitachi Is Putting India On Next-Gen Info Tech Roadmap

Brightcom Group registers 168 pc growth in net profit; declares 2:3 bonus shares

SRF Q3 net up 56 per cent at ₹506 crore

Unifying India on the platform of progress

Hitachi Is Putting India On Next-Gen Info Tech Roadmap

Brightcom Group registers 168 pc growth in net profit; declares 2:3 bonus shares

SRF Q3 net up 56 per cent at ₹506 crore

Unifying India on the platform of progress

Hitachi Is Putting India On Next-Gen Info Tech Roadmap

Brightcom Group registers 168 pc growth in net profit; declares 2:3 bonus shares

SRF Q3 net up 56 per cent at ₹506 crore

Editor's pick

Six million electric cars forecast to be shipped in 2022: Gartner

Six million electric cars forecast to be shipped in 2022: Gartner

Electric cars to represent 95 per cent of total EV shipments in 2022, and the remainder split between buses, vans and heavy trucks: Gartner

Tatas take first step in Air India, to introduce ‘enhanced meal service’ in 4 flights on Thursday

Tatas take first step in Air India, to introduce ‘enhanced meal service’ in 4 flights on Thursday

Devised by the Tata Group officials, the service will be expanded to more flights in a staggered and phased manner

Live learning platform Growth School raises $5 million in seed fund, led by Sequoia Capital India, Owl Ventures

Live learning platform Growth School raises $5 million in seed fund, led by Sequoia Capital India, Owl Ventures

Funding led by Sequoia Capital India, Owl Ventures

Faarms partners Reliance General to offer insurance to farmers

Faarms partners Reliance General to offer insurance to farmers

Premium cycles have been structured around the harvest season for the convenience of farmers

Heavy Industries ministry notifies Phase II of the Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector sch

Heavy Industries ministry notifies Phase II of the Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector sch

The second phase objective is to expand and enlarge the impact created by Phase I providing impetus to technology development and infrastructure creat

Sensex down 1175 pts intraday, Nifty below 17,000

Sensex down 1175 pts intraday, Nifty below 17,000

IT, realty, consumer durables drag; Broader market under pressure

Simple Energy partners with Siemens to boost EV mobility solutions

Simple Energy partners with Siemens to boost EV mobility solutions

Simple Energy has also roped in Siemens’ technology partner PROLIM

IMGC and Muthoot Homefin enter into tie-up for offering mortgage guarantee backed home loans

IMGC and Muthoot Homefin enter into tie-up for offering mortgage guarantee backed home loans

The home loan programme has been designed to address the needs of wide range of customers through varied products

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Companies

Future Enterprises to sell 25 pc stake in general insurance JV to partner Generali for Rs 1,253 Cr

Future Enterprises to sell 25 pc stake in general insurance JV to partner Generali for Rs 1,253 Cr

Generali will also purchase 16 per cent stake held by Industrial Investment Trust Limited

Dr NTTPS Power Plant: Coal Min panel favours transfer of 3 MTPA coal linkage to Singreni from MCL

Dr NTTPS Power Plant: Coal Min panel favours transfer of 3 MTPA coal linkage to Singreni from MCL

This will help the Vijayawada plant save ₹180 crore annually

Carmakers hope to sustain export growth amid production challenges

Carmakers hope to sustain export growth amid production challenges

Chip issue may not hit exports much

Satya Nadella: Man who made Microsoft re-discover its Mojo

Satya Nadella: Man who made Microsoft re-discover its Mojo

The company’s market cap has shot up to $2 trillion, which was a little over $300 billion when he took over

Over a third of top 500 firms yet to split post of Chairman, MD/CEO

Over a third of top 500 firms yet to split post of Chairman, MD/CEO

Almost half the companies yet to comply with full SEBI provisions

Brightcom Group registers 168% growth in net profit; declares 2:3 bonus shares

Brightcom Group registers 168% growth in net profit; declares 2:3 bonus shares

Revenues grow 130 per cent at ₹2,021 crore

Info-tech

Micron to shut DRAM chip design operations in Shanghai - SCMP

Micron to shut DRAM chip design operations in Shanghai - SCMP

Semiconductors have been at the heart of U.S.-China tensions.

Make in India trends reverse, as the electronic trade deficit with China rises again

Make in India trends reverse, as the electronic trade deficit with China rises again

India’s electronic trade deficit hits three-year high at $44.3 billion

Google introduces Topics API for ads to replace its FLoC proposal as it moves to phase out third-party cookies

Google introduces Topics API for ads to replace its FLoC proposal as it moves to phase out third-party cookies

The announcement comes as Google is moving to phase out third-party cookies by 2023

Focused on expanding YouTube ecosystem to help creators capitalise on emerging technologies, including NFTs: YouTube CEO

Focused on expanding YouTube ecosystem to help creators capitalise on emerging technologies, including NFTs: YouTube CEO

Video sharing platform looks to Web3 for future innovation

LinkedIn shutdowns LinkedIn Lite from January 27

LinkedIn shutdowns LinkedIn Lite from January 27

The app will get delisted from Android app stores on Jan 27

How Chennai volunteers developed free digital apps to fight Covid

How Chennai volunteers developed free digital apps to fight Covid

The all-in-one site has useful contact details, essential information for city residents

Portfolio

4 things to do after filing your tax returns

4 things to do after filing your tax returns

Are you sitting back relaxed, having beaten the December 31 deadline to file income tax returns? Wait, there’s more to do!

Sensex and Nifty 50 sees a strong turn-around

Sensex and Nifty 50 sees a strong turn-around

Inability to break the crucial resistances keeps alive the broader bearish view

Bullion Cues: Bulls gaining momentum

Bullion Cues: Bulls gaining momentum

While gold is yet to break out, silver cracks a key resistance

Technology Funds Review - Wait for a refresh

Technology Funds Review - Wait for a refresh

The case for exposure to this sector is very high, but at cheaper valuations

Going active on small caps and passive on midcaps looks rewarding

Going active on small caps and passive on midcaps looks rewarding

Unlike actively managed small cap funds, their midcap counterparts have underperformed their index over longer periods

Russia-Ukraine Tensions: Are your market investments at risk?

Russia-Ukraine Tensions: Are your market investments at risk?

The chance of global investors shifting to risk-off mode is much higher this time

Videos from BusinessLine on Campus

Shiv Shivakumar's spirited lessons for MBAs entering corporate life

Shiv Shivakumar's spirited lessons for MBAs entering corporate life

Speaking at the grand finale of BLoC Boardroom Challenge 2021, he offers six insights to B-schoolers.

Masterclass on how to solve a business case by Vishwadeep Kuila

Masterclass on how to solve a business case by Vishwadeep Kuila

Speaking at the grand finale of BLoC Boardroom Challenge 2021, Kuila offers realistic advice to crack a case.

'Thinking about the future will help'

'Thinking about the future will help'

Mohammed Thaysir of Chennai Business School, says students shouldn't be stuck on just getting a job

Is your job a 100-metre dash or a marathon?

Is your job a 100-metre dash or a marathon?

Treat the first three years of your job as an extension of your management programme

'For an interview, prepare thoroughly about yourself'

'For an interview, prepare thoroughly about yourself'

Great Lakes Institute of Management student, Akanksha Ahuja gives you a few tips on acing interviews

'Don't ask the interviewer irrelevant questions'

'Don't ask the interviewer irrelevant questions'

Bharath Prasad, a graduate of GLIM, says it's better to not ask questions than asking half-baked ones

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BL Budget 2022: Reforms are the need of the hour in Agriculture

BL Budget 2022: Reforms are the need of the hour in Agriculture

Resources

Aug 18, 2017

Full text of Vishal Sikka's resignation letter

Feb 28, 2015

Budget Highlights (Key features)

Jul 10, 2014

Budget 2014: At a glance

Sense and Sensibilities in India's Political Discourse

Chips Ahoy!

The EV race looks set to be a high voltage thriller with brands that have no history of car-making entering the fray. Will access to cells and chips b

Chip shortage: Buyers go for new Creta variants with lesser features

Buyers opt for the Creta models with lower number of semiconductors to avoid the long waiting period

Alt energy How dirty coal power is taking a beating

Coal is certainly on its way out with 326 GW of coal-fired power plants scrapped since 2015, and no announcements of new plants

4 things to do after filing your tax returns

Are you sitting back relaxed, having beaten the December 31 deadline to file income tax returns? Wait, there’s more to do!

Index Outlook: Will Sensex and Nifty 50 see a strong turnaround?

Inability to break the crucial resistances keeps alive the broader bearish view

Bullion Cues: Bulls gaining momentum

While gold is yet to break out, silver cracks a key resistance

Auroville: An utopian search for a better world

Akash Kapur’s ‘Better to Have Gone’ traces what happens when we believe deeply in a quest and give up everything in its pursuit

Lady doctors and the rocky path to healing

A handbook on India’s first women doctors holds up a mirror to the social and political realities of the 19th and early 20th century

Conquering Everest: A compelling account of how an impossible dream was achieved

Jim Davidson dwells in detail on the failure to make it in the first attempt and the harrowing return to physically and emotionally draining climb up