Air pollution presents a challenge for Modi in second term
Anil Ambani in talks to divest stake in radio unit for ₹1,200 cr
To sell 24 per cent stake to Music Broadcast, a unit of Jagran Prakashan
India’s mobile internet speeds dip in April
India recorded a dip in mobile internet speeds with an average download speed of 10.71 MBPS in April, while its global ranking also falling to 121.Operating margins of IT firms to shrink yet again, due to H1-B visa curbs: Report
Swift rise in banks' lending rates less likely: Kotak ...
Swift rise in banks' lending rates less likely: Kotak ...
With deposit rates expected to remain stable over the near term, a swift rise in MCLR (marginal cost of funds ...
Bitcoin climbs to highest in a year amid cryptocurrency ...
Bitcoin climbs to highest in a year amid cryptocurrency ...
The largest cryptocurrency climbed as much as 10 per cent
Opinion
Modi appeal cuts across caste, communities
Thanks to welfare programmes and improved internal security, there’s a general sense of well-being among the ...
Britain after May
Theresa May’s resignation over Brexit is likely to deepen political and economic turmoil
Green quotient ignored
No party focussed on crucial environment issues this election
Fine-tuning GST
The govt must make it a Good and Simple Tax
Something to sleep over
With ample anecdotal evidence, this book provides valuable insights into the significance of sleep
PMO pile-up
Now that the general elections are behind us, all eyes are now on the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Reason: ...
How #Chowkidar became a brand
Lessons the Opposition could have picked up from the marketing world to mount an effective poll campaign
economy
India’s GDP to grow at 6.9 per cent in FY19, says Ind-Ra
India’s GDP growth during the fiscal 2018-19 is expected at 6.9 per cent, marginally lower than CSO’s advance ...
CBDT eyes 20% jump in tax revenue
CBDT eyes 20% jump in tax revenue
Sets target of ₹13.80 lakh crore for current fiscal year
GST standard rates may not be merged any time soon
GST standard rates may not be merged any time soon
Clubbing 12% and 18% rates may cause an annual revenue loss of ₹1 lakh cr: official
China proposes ASEAN+3 mega free trade agreement sans ...
China proposes ASEAN+3 mega free trade agreement sans ...
Commerce Ministry officials feel move may be aimed at extracting concessions in RCEP talks
money-and-banking
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das meets Jaitley
His tweet came amid speculations in some media on the state of Jaitley’s health
Delhi High Court stays trial court proceedings against bank ...
Delhi High Court stays trial court proceedings against bank ...
Directs RBI to respond in 2 weeks
Top-level appointments to NHB, IIFCL expected soon
Top-level appointments to NHB, IIFCL expected soon
With the new government taking charge this week, top-level and senior appointments to financial institutions ...
NBFC crisis not a ‘systemic risk’: UBS
NBFC crisis not a ‘systemic risk’: UBS
Despite investors being wary of the worsening liquidity crisis in the NBFC sector, analysts feel it may not ...
Corporation Bank launches ‘Corp SME Suvidha’ for MSMEs
Corporation Bank launches ‘Corp SME Suvidha’ for MSMEs
Corporation Bank has launched ‘Corp SME Suvidha’, a product for GST-registered MSMEs.A press release said ...
RBI to purchase govt securities under OMO
RBI to purchase govt securities under OMO
The Reserve Bank of India on Friday said that it will conduct an auction on June 13 to purchase government ...
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Sensex, Nifty hit record highs
Sensex closed at an all-time high of 39,683.29
Monsoon resumes journey in Bay after week-long break
The monsoon has managed to break out of a week-long gridlock after a timely onset in the extreme South-East Bay of Bengal, and is now expected to ...
Google invests $670 million to expand its data centre in Finland
The expansion in Finland comes as Google is pushing into video gaming with its new streaming service Stadia
Interglobe's profit rises fivefold in Q4, sees strong year ahead
Interglobe Aviation, the owner of India's largest airline by market share, IndiGo, forecast a strong year ahead on Monday, after reporting a fivefold ...
Brexit impact: Main UK parties suffer big losses in European elections
The ruling Conservative party won only 9 per cent of the votes, while the main opposition party Labour won 14 per cent.
The numbers on the Carmichael project don’t stack up
Is the world’s most bitterly contested coal mine finally getting the go-ahead?
India’s GDP to grow at 6.9 per cent in FY19, says Ind-Ra
India’s GDP growth during the fiscal 2018-19 is expected at 6.9 per cent, marginally lower than CSO’s advance estimate of 7 per cent, rating agency ...
BHEL Q4 results: Net profit jumps 50 per cent at ₹682.7 crore
The company’s board recommends 60 per cent dividend.
Sonia, Rahul Gandhi pay homage to Jawaharlal Nehru on his 55th death anniversary
Congress president Rahul Gandhi and his mother Sonia Gandhi paid homage to former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his 55th death anniversary.
Colgate-Palmolive Q4 net up 4.7% to Rs 197.50 cr
FMCG major Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd (CPIL) on Monday reported a 4.67 per cent increase in net profit at Rs 197.59 crore for the fourth quarter ...
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A pictorial tour of Karaikudi palaces
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In pictures: The first global science exhibition in Mumbai
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In Pictures: Celebrating hard work, celebrating May Day
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In pictures: Temples of Thanjavur
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companies
Emami’s net profit for Q4 FY19 down six per cent to Rs 56 ...
Domestic business grew by three per cent during the quarter due to muted growth of summer brands
OYO joins hands with China’s Ctrip
OYO joins hands with China’s Ctrip
Both companies will collaborate across multiple areas of business
Google invests $670 million to expand its data centre in ...
Google invests $670 million to expand its data centre in ...
The expansion in Finland comes as Google is pushing into video gaming with its new streaming service Stadia
GAIL standalone net up 20 per cent in Q4
GAIL standalone net up 20 per cent in Q4
Board recommends 1:1 bonus and 17.70 per cent pre-bonus dividend
BHEL Q4 results: Net profit jumps 50 per cent at ₹682.7 ...
BHEL Q4 results: Net profit jumps 50 per cent at ₹682.7 ...
The company’s board recommends 60 per cent dividend.
Colgate-Palmolive Q4 net up 4.7% to Rs 197.50 cr
Colgate-Palmolive Q4 net up 4.7% to Rs 197.50 cr
FMCG major Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd (CPIL) on Monday reported a 4.67 per cent increase in net profit at Rs ...
info-tech
Operating margins of IT firms to shrink yet again, due to ...
Facing all time low margins, India's IT services companies could be staring at a further shirking of margins, ...
Google invests $670 million to expand its data centre in ...
Google invests $670 million to expand its data centre in ...
The expansion in Finland comes as Google is pushing into video gaming with its new streaming service Stadia
Bengaluru, Gurugram top five tech cities in Asia Pacific ...
Bengaluru, Gurugram top five tech cities in Asia Pacific ...
In 2018, Asia Pacific companies accounted for 43 per cent of the revenue generated by the world’s top 100 ...
Anil Ambani in talks to divest stake in radio unit for ...
Anil Ambani in talks to divest stake in radio unit for ...
To sell 24 per cent stake to Music Broadcast, a unit of Jagran Prakashan
Confident of disbursing May salary on time, says BSNL chief
Confident of disbursing May salary on time, says BSNL chief
Ties up with SBI for a ₹ 1,500 crore loan to meet its working capital requirements
Warren Buffett charity lunch auction opens on Ebay with ...
Warren Buffett charity lunch auction opens on Ebay with ...
The twentieth annual auction would need to raise around $3.46 million to beat the record set by an anonymous ...
portfolio
Gold recovers on weak equities and dollar
The yellow metal will continue to consolidate between $1,265 and $1,300
US-China Trade War: What, Why, How
US-China Trade War: What, Why, How
The US President kicked off a trade war with China as the country's trade deficit with China hit record highs.
Modi returns, What next?
Modi returns, What next?
With the election frenzy dying down and the incumbent government winning comfortably, four fund managers share ...
Index Outlook: Indices poised at new highs
Index Outlook: Indices poised at new highs
The Sensex and the Nifty regained bullish momentum. The uptrend may continue
HCL Technologies: Well-guided
HCL Technologies: Well-guided
Robust traction in many verticals and large-sized client additions are key positives for the company
SBI Equity Hybrid: The right blend of equity and debt
SBI Equity Hybrid: The right blend of equity and debt
The fund has delivered annualised returns of 13% in the past 10 years
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Coalition politics: How to win friends and influence voters
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Quiz on automobiles
Quiz on automobiles
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Verdict in, now for the tough part
Verdict in, now for the tough part
As a new government waits to settle into office, it has its task cut out — to pull Industry out of the deep end ...
Turbulent times in Jet Airways
Turbulent times in Jet Airways
Elections over, all eyes are on government formation. Meanwhile, the fate of an entire airline hangs in balance ...
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A pictorial tour of Karaikudi palaces
The isolated life of the Bondas
In pictures: The first global science exhibition in Mumbai
Come and see the life on the streets
In Pictures: Celebrating hard work, celebrating May Day
Art carnival in Kumartuli
In Pictures: Jet Airways' employees hold silent protest in Kolkata
In pictures: Temples of Thanjavur
Gudi Padwa: Marathi New Year celebrations in pictures
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Tobacco kills one person every four seconds and every year the World Health Organization (WHO) and global ...
Care under ayushman bharat
NHA, Cancer Grid in tie-upThe National Health Authority (NHA) and the National Cancer Grid (NCG) have signed a ...
Caution sounded on unauthorised diabetes management systems
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned on the risks associated with the use of ...
E-cigarette is injurious to your health
Manufacture and sale of unapproved harmful products must be prohibited in India, globally
Gold recovers on weak equities and dollar
The yellow metal will continue to consolidate between $1,265 and $1,300
US-China Trade War: What, Why, How
The US President kicked off a trade war with China as the country's trade deficit with China hit record highs.
Modi returns, What next?
With the election frenzy dying down and the incumbent government winning comfortably, four fund managers share ...
Index Outlook: Indices poised at new highs
The Sensex and the Nifty regained bullish momentum. The uptrend may continue
Coalition politics: How to win friends and influence voters
From tea parties to dinner diplomacy, coalition politics goes the whole hog to find and retain trusty allies ...
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The future of packaging
As Tetra Pak unveils its future factory plans, it hopes the carton you drink out of will get smarter, more ...
‘Maker Districts has the most potential for India’
American futurist Thomas Frey, founder of consulting, networking firm and think tank DaVinci institute, ...
Google’s ad overdrive
Google properties are opening up for advertisers like never before. On Tuesday, at Google’s Marketing Live ...
How weather data is changing the game
From cricket to shipping, weather insights are helping enterprises stay one step ahead
Just voters, not leaders
Many prove their leadership mettle but find their way barred by male domination
Caste, a double blow
Dalit and other backward women at panchayat levels face more discrimination. “The caste system is very much ...
More women in fray, to what effect?
A woman’s temperament and patience might just serve as the right recipe to address political violence if ...
‘My vote not dictated by husband, father’
Forty-one year old Kanak Lata Haldar, a domestic help, claims she has not missed casting her vote in any ...