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As Davos meet begins, Oxfam Inequality report recommends taxing “ëxtreme wealth” to fund social sectors

As Davos meet begins, Oxfam Inequality report recommends taxing “ëxtreme wealth” to fund social sectors

One per cent wealth tax on the 98 richest billionaire families in India can finance Ayushman Bharat for more than seven years.

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Sensex gains over 135 pts in early trade; Nifty tests 18,350

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Domestic markets to see lacklustre opening

bl18_mr_Web_blksb Swastika Investmart expects the Budget to remove STT

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Silver set to become a precious industrial metal

Aluminium prices may rule firm on volatile energy market

Lead futures: Fresh trades can wait

Crude oil futures up on MCX

Coal supply to power plants up in Q3 FY22; stocks still below normal levels

Rupee nears a key hurdle

Rupee gains 18 paise against US dollar in early trade

Rupee slips 6 paise to 74.44 against dollar in early trade

Weekly Rupee view: INR might stay flat

Rupee skids against dollar on strength of the US unit overseas

Silver set to become a precious industrial metal

Aluminium prices may rule firm on volatile energy market

Lead futures: Fresh trades can wait

Crude oil futures up on MCX

Coal supply to power plants up in Q3 FY22; stocks still below normal levels

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Pune-based H2e Power to set up 1GW electrolyser plant

Hero MotoCorp invests Rs.420 crore in Ather

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Power Ministry clears Leh-Kaithal green energy transmission corridor

Power Ministry clears Leh-Kaithal green energy transmission corridor

The project will provide 76 per cent utilisation of transmission capacity and will help evacuate 13 GW of RE generation

Modi called for common thinking among nations to fight challenges from crypto

Modi called for common thinking among nations to fight challenges from crypto

PM was addressing World Economic Forum

Budget 2022-23: Centre considering restoration of duty free import entitlement scheme for labour-intensive exports

Budget 2022-23: Centre considering restoration of duty free import entitlement scheme for labour-intensive exports

Department of Revenue in discussion with Commerce Ministry, exporters on the matter

Day temperatures dip as dense fog envelops North-West India

Day temperatures dip as dense fog envelops North-West India

Active incoming western disturbance may reverse conditions from Friday

Agri Business

Potato production in West Bengal likely to be impacted by delayed sowing, untimely rains

Faarms partners GB Pant varsity to sell seeds, inputs on its app

FSSAI extends deadline to submit feedback on GM foods norms

Sugar exports jump 277 per cent to 17 lakh tonnes in Oct-Dec 2021-22 season

New sowing trends emerge as wheat farmers switch to other crops

Agriculture scored well on value addition, budget expects to boost it further

New sowing trends emerge as wheat farmers switch to other crops

Money & Banking

G-Sec yields on the rise

G-Sec yields on the rise

Amid high retail inflation, govt borrowing programme and rising US Treasury yields

Banking frauds will increase over next two years: Deloitte India banking fraud survey

Banking frauds will increase over next two years: Deloitte India banking fraud survey

Suggests banks reimagine their fraud risk management framework.

Union budget 2022: Startups pitch for further booster dose via fiscal incentives

Union budget 2022: Startups pitch for further booster dose via fiscal incentives

Seeks government to ensure liquidity support measures reach MSMEs’ bottom of the pyramid.

How co-lending can help banking sector

How co-lending can help banking sector

Top bankers and NBFC chiefs say the co-lending model is a win-win proposition for banks, NBFCs and their customers

Kotak Mahindra Bank introduces Same Day Settlement feature for merchants

Kotak Mahindra Bank introduces Same Day Settlement feature for merchants

With digital payments soaring, the SDS facility would be helpful for businesses with immediate cash flow requirements.

How co-lending can help banking sector

How co-lending can help banking sector

Top bankers and NBFC chiefs say the co-lending model is a win-win proposition for banks, NBFCs and their customers

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FSSAI extends deadline to submit feedback on GM foods norms

FSSAI extends deadline to submit feedback on GM foods norms

People can now submit opinions till February 5

Flipkart opens applications for the second cohort of its startup accelerator program

Flipkart opens applications for the second cohort of its startup accelerator program

Flipkart Leap has been expanded into two new programmes - Flipkart Leap Ahead (FLA) and Flipkart Leap Innovation Network

UltraTech Cement net up 8 pc on tax write-back

UltraTech Cement net up 8 pc on tax write-back

Revenue from operation was up 6 per cent while it had repaid ₹3,459 crore loan through internal accruals and reduced exposure to the floating intere

Budget 2022-23: Centre considering restoration of duty free import entitlement scheme for labour-intensive exports

Budget 2022-23: Centre considering restoration of duty free import entitlement scheme for labour-intensive exports

Department of Revenue in discussion with Commerce Ministry, exporters on the matter

Agriculture scored well on value addition, budget expects to boost it further

Agriculture scored well on value addition, budget expects to boost it further

Experts expect medium to long term policy for agriculture

COVID-19: India’s pace of new cases slows, test positivity jumps to 20%

COVID-19: India’s pace of new cases slows, test positivity jumps to 20%

2.58 lakh cases added in 24 hours, lowest addition in four days

Maruti Suzuki launches new Celerio in S-CNG at Rs.6.58 lakh

Maruti Suzuki launches new Celerio in S-CNG at Rs.6.58 lakh

Gives a mileage of 35.60 km/kg and is available in VXi variant

EC postpones Punjab polls

EC postpones Punjab polls

The panel received requests to change the date so that devotees can reach Varanasi to participate in Guru Ravidas Jayanti celebrations

Multimedia

Companies

Jindal Pipes makes counter-offer for ISMT

Jindal Pipes makes counter-offer for ISMT

Kirloskar Ferrous Industries has already agreed to pay ₹477 cr and make open offer for ₹240 cr

NTPC taps foreign markets to raise Rs 5,500 crore for power, RE projects

NTPC taps foreign markets to raise Rs 5,500 crore for power, RE projects

NTPC has been raising funds from the international markets in the form of term loans and Reg-S bonds under ECB guidelines of RBI

Scientists, Minister warned Centre against CEL sale

Scientists, Minister warned Centre against CEL sale

The Centre announced last week that the decision to privatise the CEL is put on hold considering the grievances of the workers

The SC’s decision to uphold the winding down order of Devas, means it can’t sustain anywhere in the world says Antrix

The SC’s decision to uphold the winding down order of Devas, means it can’t sustain anywhere in the world says Antrix

The apex court upheld the winding down decision of the NCLT, NCLAT for Devas Multimedia

UltraTech Cement net up 8 pc on tax write-back

UltraTech Cement net up 8 pc on tax write-back

Revenue from operation was up 6 per cent while it had repaid ₹3,459 crore loan through internal accruals and reduced exposure to the floating intere

Mahindra Truck and bus extends mileage promise to entire range

Mahindra Truck and bus extends mileage promise to entire range

The mileage guarantee labelled ‘Get More Mileage or Give Truck Back’, which was first offered on the Blazo range in 2016

Info-tech

Telegram resolved issues after temporary global outage

Telegram resolved issues after temporary global outage

Users were unable to access the platform, seeing error messages such as “updating” or “connecting”

Nasscom and Telcos lock horns over earmarking spectrum for private 5G networks

Nasscom and Telcos lock horns over earmarking spectrum for private 5G networks

Nasscom pushes for direct licensing even as telcos say they are best suited to set up private networks

Tech Mahindra acquires Com Tec Co IT Ltd to boost insurance industry transformational capabilities

Tech Mahindra acquires Com Tec Co IT Ltd to boost insurance industry transformational capabilities

Through these investments, the IT major wants to accelerate the digital transformation in the insurance, reinsurance, and financial services

Saankhya Labs Interview

Saankhya Labs Interview

Parag Naik, Co-founder and CEO, Saankhya Labs, on how the semiconductor manufacturing space is likely to shape up and why the PLI announced might be t

Sonata Software reports 93% QoQ growth in revenue to ₹1858 Cr

Sonata Software reports 93% QoQ growth in revenue to ₹1858 Cr

Year on Year revenue grew by 33 per cent

Flipkart opens applications for the second cohort of its startup accelerator program

Flipkart opens applications for the second cohort of its startup accelerator program

Flipkart Leap has been expanded into two new programmes - Flipkart Leap Ahead (FLA) and Flipkart Leap Innovation Network

Portfolio

Portfolio: Getting into the details of Market Rally

Portfolio: Getting into the details of Market Rally

The Nifty 50 is on a high, and how! Here, we shortlist and analyse the top four sectors that contributed to the gains. Will the rally sustain? Read on

Indian indices poised at crucial levels

Indian indices poised at crucial levels

A sustained rise from here can negate our broader bearish view

PORTFOLIO COURSERA

PORTFOLIO COURSERA

The company is levered for structural shifts happening in the field of education

Portfolio: DIY Screener for banking stocks

Portfolio: DIY Screener for banking stocks

We shortlist lenders based on their NIMs, GNPA and other metrics

Portfolio Sunday Safe Investing page lead How zone-based health insurance premium works

Portfolio Sunday Safe Investing page lead How zone-based health insurance premium works

Zonal premiums make health insurance affordable to the middle class

Consider a calendar bull-call spread on IRCTC

Consider a calendar bull-call spread on IRCTC

Maximum risk at ₹23.55 per contract with high profit potential

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Masterclass on how to solve a business case by Vishwadeep Kuila

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Podcast | In conversation with Suresh Narayanan, Chairman and MD, Nestle India

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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

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

Portfolio: Getting into the details of Market Rally

The Nifty 50 is on a high, and how! Here, we shortlist and analyse the top four sectors that contributed to the gains. Will the rally sustain? Read on

Indian indices poised at crucial levels

A sustained rise from here can negate our broader bearish view

PORTFOLIO COURSERA

The company is levered for structural shifts happening in the field of education

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