Tamil Nadu to set up technical textiles park in Salem
Tamil Nadu to set up technical textiles park in Salem
Close on the heels of the Government of India announcing a Rs 1,480-crore National Technical Textiles Mission, ...
Bundelkhand expressway will prove to be development ...
Bundelkhand expressway will prove to be development ...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the 296-km-long Bundelkhand expressway ...
Opinion
The ‘personal’ angle to genetic data privacy
People in general will not worry about privacy if the value of research on their anonymised data outweighs the ...
What business ethics is really all about
The Tatas internalised what is now called ‘corporate social responsibility’ much before it became a catch ...
Centre must quickly quell riots in Delhi
Otherwise anxieties over CAA/NRC/NPR would intensify
Trend of ‘conscious capitalism’ is emerging
In a bid to reform the capitalist system businesses are looking beyond profits to become socially, ...
Why aren’t inflation indices in sync?
The recent CPI-U numbers diverge from the corresponding CPI-IW data, pointing to issues in price data ...
Time to revive traditional rice varieties
Nutritional and hardy, many of these have been lost to monoculture. GI tagging can arrest further loss and ...
Corporate governance bar must be raised
Voluntary adoption of ethical and transparent business practices alongside a lighter regulatory environment, ...
economy
India GDP grew 4.7 per cent in Q3
GDP growth for first and second quarters revised upwards
Core sector output up 2.2% in January on higher coal, ...
Core sector output up 2.2% in January on higher coal, ...
The output of eight core industries grew 2.2 per cent in January compared with the same month last year. The ...
Fiscal deficit touches 128.5% of Budget Estimate in ...
Fiscal deficit touches 128.5% of Budget Estimate in ...
India’s fiscal deficit touched 128.5 per cent of the whole-year Budget target in January-end, the Controller ...
Economy has bottomed out, says FinMin
Economy has bottomed out, says FinMin
Q3 GDP growth pegged at 4.7 per cent; first and second quarter GDP growth sharply revised upwards
agri-business
‘Better infrastructure must for farmers at markets’
One nation-one ration card in 20 States from June 1, says Paswan
Slow growth in farm productivity remains a concern: Suresh Pal
‘Awareness, modern technology can cover farmers from agriculture risk’
‘Stringent measures needed to sustain natural rubber industry’
In high premium policies, Centre’s share in crop insurance scheme to be capped
money-and-banking
Bank unions defer 3-day strike call from March 11
The call to defer the strike followed talks with IBA, Bank unions
Rising credit card culture may help SBI Card IPO
Rising credit card culture may help SBI Card IPO
A new report said macro factors are likely to keep the credit card momentum unabated
SBI Cards IPO: Anchor book gets strong response
SBI Cards IPO: Anchor book gets strong response
74 investors get shares worth Rs 2,768.55 crore under anchor investor portion
SBI charts out aggressive strategy for deposit, advances ...
SBI charts out aggressive strategy for deposit, advances ...
Some existing branches to be converted to YONO branches
In high premium policies, Centre’s share in PMFBY to be ...
In high premium policies, Centre’s share in PMFBY to be ...
States may have to shell out more for crop insurance scheme, says Ashish Bhutani
In his new role as CEO, Sumant Kathpalia to face several ...
In his new role as CEO, Sumant Kathpalia to face several ...
The appointment of Sumant Kathpalia as the Managing Director and CEO of IndusInd Bank comes at an interesting ...
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Editor's pick
LinkedIn to soon launch ‘stories’ feature on the platform
Following the footsteps of Snapchat and Facebook, business networking platform LinkedIn is working on adding ‘Stories’ feature to its platform. Pete ...
AGR dues: Bharti Airtel pays ₹3,004 crore as final settlement
The company has also deposited ₹5,000 crore as an ad-hoc payment
Startup Saturday | Episode 4: Defining the target audience
An idea can change your life. Yes, we have heard that a lot, and we know it’s true. But what we don’t know is... how to sell the idea, how to take it ...
CEO Reading List: February 29
Worried you missed some big economy events this week as you were tied up? Here’s a curated reading list of BL’s top stories on the subject to help you ...
One nation-one ration card in 20 States from June 1, says Paswan
Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan offered much food for thought for participants of the BusinessLine Agri ...
New Zealand comes up with solid reply after making 242
Indian batsmen showed intent but their reckless shot selection took them only as far as 242 on an eventful opening day of the second Test against New ...
Rebalancing of global economy in last few decades: MEA S Jaishankar
Trade has never been politically neutral; it is even less so now, Jaishankar said
‘Awareness, modern technology can cover farmers from agriculture risk’
Farmers need to be educated on the use of plant protection mechanisms: Dhanuka Agritech CMD
‘Stringent measures needed to sustain natural rubber industry’
Alternative plantations, rubber clones needed to combat slowdown: KM Mammen
The Instagram way to tapping local talent
The Born on Instagram initiative will offer mentorship and collaboration opportunities to creators who are also called ‘influencers’
Multimedia
Photos of the day: February 29, 2020
Startup Saturday | Episode 4: Defining the target audience
Podcast | In Focus: Trump's India visit and Delhi violence
Photos of the day: February 28, 2020
With a wing and a prayer in Keoladeo
Photos of the day: February 27, 2020
Podcast | Market Watch: Episode 1
In pictures: American presidents who visited India
Race to the White House: Episode 2 - Nevada
Startup Saturday | Episode 3: The ideal concept
companies
Reliance Industries acquires 37.7% equity in Alok Industries ...
Alok Industries allotted 83.33 crore shares to RIL
Harley Davidson President and CEO Matthew Levatich steps ...
Harley Davidson President and CEO Matthew Levatich steps ...
Harley Davidson President and CEO Matthew Levatich on Friday stepped down from both his roles amid leadership ...
Mukesh Ambani meets AP CM YS Jagan, discusses investments
Mukesh Ambani meets AP CM YS Jagan, discusses investments
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani called on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at the ...
Hero MotoCorp inaugurates training centre for women at ...
Hero MotoCorp inaugurates training centre for women at ...
Hero MotoCorp Ltd on Saturday said it has inaugurated the first-ever training centre for women at Industrial ...
NTPC to start commercial operation of Darlipalli Power ...
NTPC to start commercial operation of Darlipalli Power ...
State-run power producer NTPC on Saturday said its 800 MW unit of Darlipalli Super Thermal Power Station in ...
Coronavirus misinformation takes a toll on Corona Beer
Coronavirus misinformation takes a toll on Corona Beer
The coronavirus outbreak is taking its toll on the consumer perception of one of the most popular lager brands ...
info-tech
Jeff Bezos and Narayana Murthy team up to take on Swiggy and ...
Amazon’s food delivery service under JV Prione Business Services could launch in India as soon as March
E-com firms burdened with returned merchandise can take a ...
E-com firms burdened with returned merchandise can take a ...
Coimbatore, February 28While e-commerce companies report resounding response to ‘Big/ Special Day Sale Offers’ ...
Reddit CEO accuses TikTok of being ‘fundamentally parasitic’ ...
Reddit CEO accuses TikTok of being ‘fundamentally parasitic’ ...
TikTok dismisses the allegations as baseless
Here’s all you need to know about the Wi-fi security flaw ...
Here’s all you need to know about the Wi-fi security flaw ...
The vulnerability dubbed Kr00k lets hackers eavesdrop on user activity over Wi-fi
Samsung launches Galaxy S10 Lite 512GB variant in India
Samsung launches Galaxy S10 Lite 512GB variant in India
Samsung, on Friday, launched the 512GB variant of its Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite in India.After announcing the ...
Facebook cancels developer conference amid coronavirus ...
Facebook cancels developer conference amid coronavirus ...
Facebook Inc said on Thursday it would cancel its annual developer conference due to fears over the ...
portfolio
Big Story | How to build a debt fund portfolio
A must-have in one’s investment kitty, debt schemes help balance risk and bring stability in returns. Here’s ...
Index Outlook | Where is the floor for Sensex, Nifty 50?
Index Outlook | Where is the floor for Sensex, Nifty 50?
The indices are close to critical medium-term supports; it needs to be seen if these levels hold
Axis Bluechip Fund: A good bet in uncertain times
Axis Bluechip Fund: A good bet in uncertain times
The fund has a track record of outperformance during market upsides as well as downsides
Why Nifty Next 50 index funds are the next big thing
Why Nifty Next 50 index funds are the next big thing
Nifty Next 50 stocks are more evenly distributed across sectors than Nifty 50 ones
SBI Cards IPO: Should you subscribe?
SBI Cards IPO: Should you subscribe?
Despite steep valuation, robust growth, healthy profitability, and strong focus on open market channel are ...
Why Siemens is a good long-term buy
Why Siemens is a good long-term buy
Strong financials and growing opportunities in digitisation make it an attractive bet
blink
India is sleep deprived
Sleep deprivation is one of the reasons behind the rising incidence of serious illnesses — diabetes, heart ...
[Taylor] Swift and sure
[Taylor] Swift and sure
Miss Americana, a documentary now streaming on Netflix India, is a thoughtful portrait of Taylor Swift, an ...
Quiz on singles and bachelors
Quiz on singles and bachelors
On February 29, Bachelor’s Day in many western countries, traditionally the only day that women could propose ...
Will you be mine, Tarzan?
Will you be mine, Tarzan?
The Irish held that on Leap Day — February 29 — women could propose marriage to men. Here are author and ...
Three cheers for Tiruppur
Three cheers for Tiruppur
The search for Kongunadu food translates into several meals at just one eatery. But the menu has so many items ...
Ain’t no mountain high enough
Ain’t no mountain high enough
A Filipino group makes the great outdoors accessible to senior citizens, parents with toddlers and persons with ...
Videos from BusinessLine on Campus
Can India become a $5-trillion economy by 2025?
In this video, Radhika Merwin, Associate Editor with BL, explains why this may be a distant dream
What is RCEP and why did India stay out of it?
The agreement is important to India because of the sheer size of the proposed bloc
CAT exam: Admission criteria in IIMs
T.I.M.E. Centre Director Arvind Mantry explains the entire process in this video
CAT and the importance of mock examinations
Taking mock examinations every day is not ideal, says T.I.M.E. Centre Director Arvind Mantry
CAT in three weeks, what should be the focus
Do not panic, practice is the answer to everything, says T.I.M.E. Centre Director Arvind Mantry
Stark contrast between semis and finals, say Boardroom ...
'Both the data-rich and open-ended cases were great learning experiences'
Decoding the Union Budget 2020: Facebook Live discussion
Slideshow
Photos of the day: February 29, 2020
Photos of the day: February 28, 2020
With a wing and a prayer in Keoladeo
Photos of the day: February 27, 2020
Photos of the day: February 26, 2020
Photos of the day: February 25, 2020
Photos of the day: February 24, 2020
In pictures: American presidents who visited India
Photos of the day: February 21, 2020
Thrill seekers’ isle at Hanuwantia
Video
Video | Mercedes G 350d review
How has Budget impacted life insurance companies?
Video | How Tai Chi helps executives in decision making
Hyundai Aura Review
Medimix
Budget 2020: Issues the Government must address
Budget 2020: How can the government spur demand?
C Rangarajan presenting the keynote address at the BusinessLine Countdown to Budget 2020
Budget 2020: How will the markets react?
Video | Kia Carnival review
Podcast
Startup Saturday | Episode 4: Defining the target audience
Startup Saturday | Episode 4: Defining the target audience
An idea can change your life. Yes, we have heard that a lot, and we know it’s true. But what we don’t know is... how to sell the idea, how to take it ...
Resources
February 06, 2020
Sixth bi-monthly monetary policy statement 2019-20
February 01, 2020
Memorandum to the Finance Bill 2020
February 01, 2020
Finance Bill 2020
Operation Wuhan, an Air India evacuation like no other
Here’s how the Maharaja ‘rescued’ its citizens from the coronavirus epicentre
Coming Up: Hearing for life
On World Hearing Day (March 3), the WHO will highlight that timely and effective intervention can ensure that ...
Coronavirus update: No travel or trade restrictions
Amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Tourism ...
Safe blood saves lives
The WHO’s new action plan to speed up universal access to safe blood and blood products pulls together ...
Big Story | How to build a debt fund portfolio
A must-have in one’s investment kitty, debt schemes help balance risk and bring stability in returns. Here’s ...
Index Outlook | Where is the floor for Sensex, Nifty 50?
The indices are close to critical medium-term supports; it needs to be seen if these levels hold
Axis Bluechip Fund: A good bet in uncertain times
The fund has a track record of outperformance during market upsides as well as downsides
Why Nifty Next 50 index funds are the next big thing
Nifty Next 50 stocks are more evenly distributed across sectors than Nifty 50 ones
India is sleep deprived
Sleep deprivation is one of the reasons behind the rising incidence of serious illnesses — diabetes, heart ...
[Taylor] Swift and sure
Miss Americana, a documentary now streaming on Netflix India, is a thoughtful portrait of Taylor Swift, an ...
Quiz on singles and bachelors
On February 29, Bachelor’s Day in many western countries, traditionally the only day that women could propose ...
Will you be mine, Tarzan?
The Irish held that on Leap Day — February 29 — women could propose marriage to men. Here are author and ...
Who says cement is grey and stodgy?
Dalmia Bharat’s Craft Béton opens up luxurious possibilities in concrete
The Complete Man dons a new look
Raymond stitches plans for a larger share of the male wardrobe with 3D printed cufflinks, and more
Budget takeaways: How are consumer needs going to change?
In a fluid economic situation, marketers need to zoom in on new pockets of growth
Soon information is going to go completely invisible: CEO of Samsung STAR Labs
Pranav Mistry of Samsung STAR Labs on AI and the positive power of data
Mixed report card
Livelihoods created, but fewer projects completed
Not just a random digging programme
MGNREGS has created assets that have made farming viable. But funds cutback and rural vested interests can ...
‘MGNREGS allocation should be no less than ₹1 lakh crore’
In an email interaction with Businessline, academics Nikhil Dey, Rajendran Narayanan, Rakshita Swamy and ...
Is ‘tax terrorism’ for real?
Arrests and imprisonment over tax offences have increasingly become commonplace, raising questions of official ...