Over a third of top-500 firms yet to split chair-and-MD post

Almost half the companies yet to comply with full SEBI provisions

Republic Day Parade 2022: A quick glimpse

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BL Budget: What are the Centre’s priorities?

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

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What should you do with the Bajaj Auto stock now?

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Simply Put: Mean reversion

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Fund Query: Are these mutual funds suited for retirement needs?

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Nickel futures: Make use of dips to go long

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December quarter witnesses highest TV ad volumes since 2019: BARC

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

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EMERGING MARKETS-Asian shares gain as investors brace for Fed policy outcome

ADVISORY-Indian markets closed on Wednesday for holiday

Market Music: Ace investor’s catchy jingle on the exchange acquired by BSE

Sebi to allow only accredited entities to provide ESG Rating

Birla MF net up 27 pc on higher income

Aluminium industry wants import duty increased to 10 pc

Nickel futures: Use dips to go long

Crude oil futures up on geo-political tensions

EXPLAINER: Why are oil prices high, and any relief in sight?

Not duty cut, but greater transparency will boost gold business

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

Rupee slips 6 paise to 74.44 against dollar in early trade

Aluminium industry wants import duty increased to 10 pc

Nickel futures: Use dips to go long

Crude oil futures up on geo-political tensions

EXPLAINER: Why are oil prices high, and any relief in sight?

Not duty cut, but greater transparency will boost gold business

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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

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

Govt proposes steep hike in registration fees of chemical pesticides to promote bio-pesticides

Finance as the meta need of India’s agri value chain

Budget 2022: Here’s the wish list of agri-business stakeholders

AgriBazaar diversifies into crop advisory, intelligent data

Money & Banking

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

Can Fin Homes Q3FY22 net profit declines 12% yoy

Can Fin Homes Q3FY22 net profit declines 12% yoy

Disbursements jump 123 per cent yoy

State set for reverse repo normalisation: SBI Ecowrap

State set for reverse repo normalisation: SBI Ecowrap

Normalisation means raising the reverse repo rate in one or two stages.

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Is the BSNL management right in deciding to restructure the organisation?

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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

Looking for a car that is comfortable and stylish? NEXA XL6 is what you need

Unifying India on the platform of progress

Bajaj Auto takes pot-shots at Ola Electric again

Hitachi Is Putting India On Next-Gen Info Tech Roadmap

Looking for a car that is comfortable and stylish? NEXA XL6 is what you need

Unifying India on the platform of progress

Bajaj Auto takes pot-shots at Ola Electric again

Hitachi Is Putting India On Next-Gen Info Tech Roadmap

Looking for a car that is comfortable and stylish? NEXA XL6 is what you need

Unifying India on the platform of progress

Bajaj Auto takes pot-shots at Ola Electric again

Hitachi Is Putting India On Next-Gen Info Tech Roadmap

Editor's pick

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

Flypast of 75 aircrafts, Indian education system’s transition from Vedas to metaverse : Republic Day Parade

Flypast of 75 aircrafts, Indian education system’s transition from Vedas to metaverse : Republic Day Parade

The parade featured glimpses of India’s development, from military to culture, from Vedas to metaverse

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

Aluminium industry wants import duty increased to 10 pc

Aluminium industry wants import duty increased to 10 pc

The basic custom duty on aluminium and aluminium scrap is not in line with other non-ferrous metals, says industry body

NMPT handles 27.46 mt of traffic

NMPT handles 27.46 mt of traffic

The port will be starting integrated container operations at berth no 14

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

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

Data Focus: STT collections already 57% higher than full-year budget estimate

Data Focus: STT collections already 57% higher than full-year budget estimate

The surge was largely due to dramatic increase in turnover on the exchanges

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Companies

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

Future Retail’s independent directors have rejected Amazon’s offer; accuses it for playing ‘a game of smoke and mirrors’

Future Retail’s independent directors have rejected Amazon’s offer; accuses it for playing ‘a game of smoke and mirrors’

Say Amazon not serious about funding FRL

Info-tech

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

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

Samsung to host its next Unpacked event on February 9

Samsung to host its next Unpacked event on February 9

Expected to launch Galaxy S22 series of smartphones

Vivo launches Y21A smartphone in India

Vivo launches Y21A smartphone in India

The device is priced at ₹13,990 for the 4GB+64GB model

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

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.

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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