Govt gets ₹28,000-cr interim dividend from RBI
The RBI on Monday announced an interim dividend of ₹28,000 crore for the Centre. The dividend amount has always been a contentious issue between the ...Mutual fund houses push sell button on auto and construction sectors
But stock up on IT scrips amid redemption pressure
With talks in a standstill, Maharashtra’s farmers to march again
Farmers to walk from Nashik to Mumbai starting February 20
Apex court says no to reopening of Sterlite copper plant in TN
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to allow reopening of Vedanta’s Sterlite plant in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district, which was at the centre of ...Promoters divest 10% in Emami for ₹1,600 cr
‘Transaction price for REC-PFC merger being finalised’

‘Transaction price for REC-PFC merger being finalised’
PFC confident of meeting 15% minimum capital adequacy required by the RBI, says MD
Farmers in Parbhani want Reliance General to pay up

Farmers in Parbhani want Reliance General to pay up
The insurer has not given any reason for non-settlement of claims for Kharif 2017; there is no redressal ...
Opinion
Power policy needs a comprehensive review

The absence of a legal framework in dealing with PPP contracts is resulting in a lot of stress in the infra ...
Sons-of-the-soil politics

Quotas based on ethnicity cannot be welcomed, but their motivations need to be understood
Chennai’s water scarcity is self-inflicted

Poor upkeep of the numerous water bodies and chaotic water management practices are keeping the city ...
GST: The set-off scare

Puzzling order on utilisation of input tax credit
All you wanted to know about promoter pledging

In recent weeks, stock market investors have been hit by sharp swings in prices after news of high promoter ...
The Pulwama tragedy raises more questions

Though Pakistan is being justifiably condemned for the tragedy, are we doing enough to keep our soldiers safe? ...
The tax rebate proposal promotes inequity

The interim Budget’s tax proposals have led to certain anomalies, that must be corrected in the full Budget
Rise in imported API costs may lead to hike in drug prices

Of the 3.10-lakh tonne APIs imported by India in 2018, China's share was over 60 per cent
India-built ships to get priority moving impex cargo for ...

India-built ships to get priority moving impex cargo for ...
Poll-bound NDA govt tweaks cargo support policy to boost local shipbuilding
India capable of meeting Argentina’s need for affordable, ...

India capable of meeting Argentina’s need for affordable, ...
India is capable of supplying high quality generic drugs at affordable prices to meet the needs of Argentina’s ...
Centre confident that Gujarat will offer land to wind ...

Centre confident that Gujarat will offer land to wind ...
Developers allege State was not leasing land for projects auctioned by Central agencies
Bengal stares at a potato glut again
New ‘low’ set to bring in more rough weather for North India this week
Farmers in Parbhani want Reliance General to pay up
With talks in a standstill, Maharashtra’s farmers to march again
Tea Board to restrict auction of teas priced below ₹60/kg to ensure quality
To revive black tiger shrimp farming, Mpeda supplies 1 lakh seeds
Govt gets ₹28,000-cr interim dividend from RBI

The RBI on Monday announced an interim dividend of ₹28,000 crore for the Centre. The dividend amount has always ...
India needs fewer and mega banks: Jaitley

India needs fewer and mega banks: Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said India needs fewer and mega banks to achieve economies of scale in ...
Beware of the Any Desk app, warns RBI

Beware of the Any Desk app, warns RBI
If you get any pop-up to download an app called ‘Any Desk’ to your mobile from Play store or App store, beware.
RBI to nudge bank chiefs on rate cut transmission

RBI to nudge bank chiefs on rate cut transmission
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will meet the chiefs of public and private sector banks on Thursday to discuss ...
Bankers suggest measures for fast resolution of IBC cases

Bankers suggest measures for fast resolution of IBC cases
They call for a mechanism to reduce unwanted litigations, strict adherence to timelines under IBC
HDFC Bank has no plans to cut down on branch expansion: MD

HDFC Bank has no plans to cut down on branch expansion: MD
Opens 5,000th branch in Andheri in Mumbai
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Kulbhushan Jadhav case: On Day 1, India flays Pakistan for flouting Vienna Convention

India urges ICJ to annul Pakistan military court verdict
India-built ships to get priority moving impex cargo for PSUs

Poll-bound NDA govt tweaks cargo support policy to boost local shipbuilding
Oil keeps rupee under pressure

Currency likely to fall further in the short term
Beware of the Any Desk app, warns RBI

If you get any pop-up to download an app called ‘Any Desk’ to your mobile from Play store or App store, beware. It could be a fraud to rob you off ...
Coffee farmers betting on blockchain to boost business

On a bustling street near the shiny new international airport in Ethiopia's capital is a small coffee roastery with big dreams.Nearly 40 Ethiopians — ...
Prince Charles’ advice: Turn to therapeutic yoga

The heir to Britain’s throne, Prince Charles, has spoken out in favour of wider use of yoga by the UK’s state-funded National Health Service (NHS) ...
How quantum physics keeps ‘moving’ data safe

QuNu technology allows secure transmission of data in networks using an encryption key
China’s dream: The first solar power station in space

Following its successful and world-beating trip to the far side of the moon, China is preparing to build a solar power station in space, as the ...
RBI to nudge bank chiefs on rate cut transmission

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will meet the chiefs of public and private sector banks on Thursday to discuss transmission of policy rate cuts ...
‘Ask Nestle’ to clarify nutrition myths in India

In a bid to bust myths and counter fake news regarding nutrition, Nestle India plans to launch a chat-bot enabled consumer website called Ask Nestle ...
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‘Transaction price for REC-PFC merger being finalised’

PFC confident of meeting 15% minimum capital adequacy required by the RBI, says MD
Promoters divest 10% in Emami for ₹1,600 cr

Promoters divest 10% in Emami for ₹1,600 cr
Proceeds will be used to pare Group’s debt
Kone India to commission expanded facility this year

Kone India to commission expanded facility this year
The company is upbeat as India emerges second larget market, exports also to grow
Intel buys Ineda Systems for undisclosed sum

Intel buys Ineda Systems for undisclosed sum
Chip-maker Intel has acquired a substantial part of the workforce and ‘knowledge’ of the Hyderabad-based ...
IndianOil signs $1.5 bn contract to import 3 MT of US crude ...

IndianOil signs $1.5 bn contract to import 3 MT of US crude ...
Crude oil imports from US during April-December 2018 tripled to 4.58 million tonne
L&T arm secures over Rs 7,000-cr order for airport ...

L&T arm secures over Rs 7,000-cr order for airport ...
L&T Construction has secured a contract worth over Rs 7,000 crore for design and construction of a major ...
Unicorn classifieds’ start-up, Quikr all set to step ...

The verticalisation strategy of unicorn classifieds’ start-up, Quikr is paying off with three of its five ...
Consumers, cable operators grapple with transition to new ...

Consumers, cable operators grapple with transition to new ...
Operators stuck with migration; consumers with selection, budget
T-Hub’s maiden Lab32 start-up programme raises ₹112 crore

T-Hub’s maiden Lab32 start-up programme raises ₹112 crore
Calls for entries for the second edition
Beware of the Any Desk app, warns RBI

Beware of the Any Desk app, warns RBI
If you get any pop-up to download an app called ‘Any Desk’ to your mobile from Play store or App store, beware.
Aircel-Maxis case: Protection from arrest to Chidambaram, ...

Aircel-Maxis case: Protection from arrest to Chidambaram, ...
A Delhi court on Monday extended till March 8 the interim protection from arrest granted to former Union ...
US fintech firm Cardlytics opens centre in Vizag

US fintech firm Cardlytics opens centre in Vizag
Ch RS Sarma Cardlytics, an Atlanta-based IT company, opened its first centre in Asia on the hill near ...
Gold gears up for a fresh rally

The yellow metal is likely to target $1,360 on a break above $1,325
2019 hasn’t come bearing gifts for zinc

2019 hasn’t come bearing gifts for zinc
The outlook is clouded by economic growth uncertainties and trade friction
Outlook for the rupee

Outlook for the rupee
The currency can stabilise between 68 and 74 until the elections, before resuming the downtrend
HDFC Life’s Cancer Care plan: A goodback-up choice

HDFC Life’s Cancer Care plan: A goodback-up choice
Cancer Care has closed a few old gaps, but indemnity plans still give better benefits
Now, an ombudsman for digital transactions

Now, an ombudsman for digital transactions
This scheme is for grievances relating to service given by entities other than banks
A fresh coat of paint

A fresh coat of paint
Painting your home is not all black-and-white;knowing a few nuances can save money
Domestic woke force

There’s a newly assertive ‘bai’ in town and she’s taking down her oppressors, one laugh at a time. Whether in ...
Cards on the table

Cards on the table
Indians are in the grip of a poker frenzy. A host of websites dedicated to the card game and gala tournaments ...
In the long run

In the long run
Running helps Mansi Madan Tripathy clear her mind and keeps her energetic through the day
100 years of Grandma

100 years of Grandma
A centenarian walks us through her life and experiences
Quiz on discoveries

Quiz on discoveries
On February 16, 1923, Howard Carter first opened the doorway to King Tutankhamun’s burial chamber. This quiz, ...
Making room for the little readers

Making room for the little readers
Maria Russo, the children’s books editor at The New York Times, on the wisdom behind giving children’s ...
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Podcast: Triveni Engineering & Industries (₹47.8)

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The ‘other half’ isn’t really doing so well
There’s a long way to go for India, stuck in the middling development category on all key indicators
‘Reservation for upper-caste poor is a sleight of hand’
Sociologist Dipankar Gupta discusses the dynamics of political mobilisation and the politics of reservation.
₹70-cr funding for Country Delight
Matrix Partners India has led a ₹70-crore ($10 million) investment round in Country Delight, a direct-to-home, ...
Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare gets ₹270 cr from Temasek
Chennai-headquartered Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare Ltd, which specialises in eye care, has raised ₹270 crore from ...
Gold gears up for a fresh rally
The yellow metal is likely to target $1,360 on a break above $1,325
2019 hasn’t come bearing gifts for zinc
The outlook is clouded by economic growth uncertainties and trade friction
Outlook for the rupee
The currency can stabilise between 68 and 74 until the elections, before resuming the downtrend
HDFC Life’s Cancer Care plan: A goodback-up choice
Cancer Care has closed a few old gaps, but indemnity plans still give better benefits
Domestic woke force
There’s a newly assertive ‘bai’ in town and she’s taking down her oppressors, one laugh at a time. Whether in ...
Cards on the table
Indians are in the grip of a poker frenzy. A host of websites dedicated to the card game and gala tournaments ...
In the long run
Running helps Mansi Madan Tripathy clear her mind and keeps her energetic through the day
100 years of Grandma
A centenarian walks us through her life and experiences
The sting in the e-tail
E-tail is different from e-commerce and the sooner the policymakers realise it the better
Reinventing hospitality, the Ibis way
How the hotel brand is designing better customer experiences
A measurement conundrum
How can marketers work out the ROI on their digital campaigns? Here are some answers
Nuggets: Ogilvy’s desi vibes
When WPP’s Ogilvy group recently launched 82.5 Communications, an “India-specific” creative agency that it ...
The BEST four-wheeler for our cities
The promotion of metros as a favoured mode of mass rapid transit seems to have led to a policy neglect of ...
Excluded from public transport
For the working poor in cities, commuting is an extremely costly affair
In Mangaluru, it’s private buses all the way
If you happen to be at Hampankatta (the central business district of Mangaluru) and want to visit the famous ...
Did you notice the return of libraries?
...as a part of a social movement in Kerala