Specials
December 29, 2015
15 things that went wrong in '15
Here are 15 things that would have made 2015 a great year.
December 28, 2015
How some SC judgements changed the game for corporate India
The 1995 judgment in the Union of India vs Cricket Association of Bengal case emphasised that free speech is essential for a successful democracy and citizens must have a plurality of views and a range of opinions on all public issues, says M J Antony.
2015: A good year for rupee, bad for G-sec
The reason for the stickiness in bond yields can be many, but the most responsible is the liquidity deficit stance taken by RBI, says Anup Roy.
December 24, 2015
Will India's 1st Bullet train manage to stay on track?
The high-speed train line in a region already well-connected by rail, road and airways may have to struggle to stay viable
December 23, 2015
PHOTOS: The stunning Basohli Bridge in Jammu & Kashmir
Strategically important and first of the kind in North India and Jammu and Kashmir, the 592-meter long Basohli Bridge over River Ravi will be fourth of its kind in the country
December 22, 2015
Low oil prices: What impact will it have?
Global supply is staying in excess of demand.
Battle of the billionaires: Mukesh's entry sizzles telecom sector
Ambani's $15 bn bet will upend Indian telecom
December 21, 2015
Delhi is a bigger polluter than Mumbai!
Despite a 187 km, seven-line metro network carrying 2.4 million commuters every day, private vehicles rose 92% over the last 15 years
December 14, 2015
When a typo saved Climate Change summit from the brink of collapse
And the US won the evening
December 08, 2015
Climate change and the unfolding dilemma for Narendra Modi
Some of the World Bank's suggestions to hold back the predicted tide of fresh poverty appear to run counter to the economic policies of Narendra Modi's government
December 07, 2015
Bihar's liquor ban is good politics, bad economics
Several states that imposed prohibition in the past lifted it once revenue loss began to pinch
December 02, 2015
Sassy woman or machine? Tech giants divided over digital assistants
Digital assistants are a gateway to powerful artificial intelligence tools
No rate cut is good news for depositors
Use this window to lock into bank FDs; unless govt cuts small savings rates, banks may not cut deposit rates
December 01, 2015
Paris climate talks: Why it's trouble for the world - and India
COP 21 is about how much carbon space is left and who gets how much of that space
November 25, 2015
Why the gold deposit scheme lacks in shine
In 5 years, the average demand for gold has been 895 tonnes annually.
November 20, 2015
Toilet-building frenzy takes focus off waste management
In India, 173 people defecate in the open for every square km.
Why the 7th Pay panel report made some people unhappy
Currently, an IAS and IFS officer are accorded a pay advantage or financial edge.
November 03, 2015
Chinese imports threaten India's largest non-farm employers
The top 10 in terms of the number of MSMEs is dominated by the larger states with Uttar Pradesh at the top.
October 28, 2015
'India's in a sweet spot, but that's not going to last forever'
India's good fortune, experts in the US feel, is not the result of a fundamentally strong economy, but because it is the best of a bad set of options.
October 15, 2015
Why India's poverty rate has fallen to 12.4%
The World Bank said improved infrastructure, specifically rural electrification, has had far-ranging effects
October 01, 2015
From heroes to bystanders? Central banks' growth challenge
By piling more pressure on governments, central banks risk not accomplishing much and yet provoking a political backlash that could threaten their independence.
September 11, 2015
Indian black money deposits moved out of Switzerland
The Swiss National Bank, the country's central banking authority, has estimated the funds currently held by Indians in Swiss banks at a mere $1.98 billion.
September 10, 2015
Making smart cities 'inclusive' in India
These smart cities should have the capacity to absorb, adapt and provide opportunities for both the poor rural migrants as well as the educated professionals, say Sujit K Pruseth & Sachi Satapathy.
September 07, 2015
Does India's food regulator remind us of the 'inspector raj'?
Regulator's nod assumed more importance after the Maggi issue.
September 04, 2015
How India's tax system helps cigarettes flourish
Cigarette companies have substantial wriggle room thanks to India's complex tax structure, which categorises them by length and filter
September 03, 2015
2 years of Raghuram Rajan: Many hits but some misses, too
We need a change in mindset, says the RBI Governor.
September 01, 2015
Why we should watch out for global market mood swings
A quick bounce back of the Chinese stocks looks improbable now.
August 31, 2015
The curious case of onion prices and Bihar elections
Onion prices have increased 150% over the last few months
August 20, 2015
World's ten richest people under 35
Zuckerberg has a fortune of $41.6 million
August 17, 2015
2nd innings: Yuvraj Singh bats for startups
Yuvraj has switched focus to business.
August 12, 2015
Even as a small boy, he set goals for himself
'I remember him going to school in a cycle rickshaw. Even in the rickshaw, he would be reading some book. He never spoke to the other children who traveled with him in the cycle rickshaw. He was only interested in reading and getting good marks.'
August 05, 2015
Jaipur fast becoming the next start-up hub
What work in Jaipur's favour are lower costs, a good talent pool, better quality of life, and proximity to the Delhi National Capital Region
August 04, 2015
Brand Dhoni on a sticky wicket
Dhoni's track record as captain of the Indian team is formidable.
July 28, 2015
What ails Bengal's economy
The state needs great numbers of new-generation entrepreneurs.
July 17, 2015
Tamil Nadu, Kerala lead surge in financial inclusion
South leads; North-East at bottom but moves ahead, finds out the IndiaSpend Team
Can real estate in India recover from its slump?
A new report joins the dots to bring out the harsh realities of the Indian realty space, and predicts a price correction to clear inventory, finds out Nivedita Mookerji.
4 ways to address the net-neutrality issue
A DoT panel has backed net neutrality and made some recommendations to push the cause
July 15, 2015
How TCS is fighting the slowdown
Technology, not just cost, is key to IT's future.
Start-up diaries: Waging battle in a brave new world
India is witnessing its own tech tsunami, and is poised to become the second largest global startup hub by the end of the decade
July 10, 2015
Why the Rs 322-crore/km Mumbai highway may be a 'disaster'
Govt says coastal road is meant to decongest Mumbai, experts believe it would be counter-productive.
Tracking 140 years' journey of the Bombay Stock Exchange
The exchange moved through many ups and downs through the years.
The brazen story of Sanjay Gandhi's car project
The whole project smacks of cronyism and corruption
July 09, 2015
5 ways China market meltdown can impact India
From smart cities to gold, the fallout of the Chinese meltdown will have far-reaching consequences
July 08, 2015
How inflation impacts India's 'aam aadmi'
Inflation pegs down currency value, re-allocates resources, reduces potential economic growth and leads to the attrition of gross domestic savings.
India to be home to 4.37 lakh millionaires by 2018: Study
Mumbai is the only Indian city in the top 30 cities in the world for multi-millionaires.
It's not Greece, but Portugal who owes the most to IMF
Top 10 debtor countries owe 86% of total IMF loans
In India, 3 of 4 companies adulterating food go unpunished
Adulterated food can cause cancer, insomnia and other neurological problems, and adulteration is a growing concern across India
Etihad beats Gulf rivals to be fastest growing foreign airline
Jet Airways remains the number one airline serving foreign routes.
Fall in Indian markets will be a buying opportunity
It is useful to note that Indian markets have not gone into a tailspin as the Greece crisis has developed, says Devangshu Datta.
6 event risks investors must track this July
In a recent report, BofA-ML suggests investors to track these six event risks in July apart from the Greek drama
July 07, 2015
Defaults, lay-offs take sheen off Surat's diamond sector
Diamond exporters are considering stopping the import of rough diamonds.
Eyeing a slice of Mumbai's smart city pie
Realtors, consultants and foreign universities vie for big share.
Modi's big Make-in-India problem
India Inc is automating and squeezing more output from its workers and so needs fewer of them, finds out IndiaSpend Team.
July 04, 2015
Why education does not interest Delhi's child workers
As many as 82 per cent of child workers in the national capital said that given an opportunity, they would not like to attend school
July 03, 2015
The rise and 'fall' of a brilliant entrepreneur
Yadav may have forgotten that leadership of a larger scaled-up venture requires something more than individual brilliance, says Shyamal Majumdar.
July 02, 2015
JLR launches new variant of XF saloon @ Rs 52 lakh
Jaguar India model range is available at 21 outlets across 19 cities.
Making sense of the real exchange rate of the rupee
If the REER is to be restored to its 2004-05 level, the rupee has to depreciate a lot, says V K
Mistry drives a Tata Safari. Will TCS investors ride in Jaguars?
Does India's most valued company give hope to its investors that they, too, might drive a Jaguar some day?
June 30, 2015
Things other than the new metro that Chennaiites take pride in
Chennaiites are proud that they are a culture-loving people.
All you need to know about the Greek crisis
Will Greece manage to pay euro 1.5 billion to IMF?
June 27, 2015
How Tom Uncle's Maggi Point is surviving the noodles crisis
The popular DU kiosk is losing approximately Rs 2,000 per day, even though they still serve instant noodles
June 26, 2015
Why Flipkart and Snapdeal may still not list in India
Most e-commerce firms with 'Singapore holding structures' would opt out of the new Sebi platform
June 25, 2015
Kishore Biyani's limitless ambitions
He wants to transform his retail-led enterprise into a consumer goods giant, and reach Rs 1 lakh crore in turnover by 2021, but is that feasible?
India among top 10 FDI destinations in 2014
FDI inflows into India were $34 billion in 2014, up 22%.
June 24, 2015
Black money: Truth behind FinMin's 'compliance window'
Clever wordplay does not change the fact that the government is going pretty easy on some tax offenders, says Arup Roychoudhury.
June 23, 2015
UP's free-housing mess a national warning
With nearly a million identified slums, UP urgently requires housing for the poor
Why does a rate cut matter?
With inflation figures expected to be well within RBI's target, there may be room for further rate cut.
June 22, 2015
Monsoon getaways are cheaper on your pocket
A monsoon holiday can be cheaper because of discounts.
June 18, 2015
Kartik Wahi: Lessons from my entrepreneurial journey
In the first of a four-part series, Claro Energy co-founder Kartik Wahi takes you through his entrepreneurial journey
June 15, 2015
Markets keep an ear to the ground
The second half of June could be driven more or less by technical factors triggered by news flow from Greece, the US Federal Reserve and the monsoon. The technical picture seems bearish as of now, says Devangshu Datta.
Softly, softly, India's influence rises in crude oil
Saudis are interested in expanding their relationship with India, given it is becoming the main driver of crude demand growth in Asia
June 12, 2015
From the mud floor to designing algorithms
Tanmoy's story is one of hope in times of despair, courage in times of trouble and confidence in times of adversity. His story is a reminder that no matter what the situation is today, you can hope for a better tomorrow, say Jimmy John and Anoop Khanna.
Top 10 wind power countries
The price of wind power may soon compete with conventional fossil fuels, according to researchers in the United States
June 11, 2015
Sikka finds place in Glassdoor's top 50 CEOs list
Sikka ranks 35th in the list.
Brijmohan Lall Munjal: The people's man who shaped Hero
Brijmohan Lall Munjal, 92, who recently became chairman emeritus of Hero MotoCorp, single-handedly rewrote the rules of the motorcycle business
How Mumbai Metro is building its brand
In a first, a public transport facility is beating its own drum.
Ahmedabad: Two steps forward, one step back
Since many of Modi's urban policies were initiated in Ahmedabad, the city may act as a template to examine what can be expected in a country that is witnessing the biggest migration from rural to urban areas in the world
June 04, 2015
Kalpana Saroj's incredible journey from despair to success
Hers is a rags-to-riches story for the ages, peppered with risks, determination and strokes of luck.
June 02, 2015
This IIT-ian wants to bring changes to the education system
Gunvant Jain chose to take the road less travelled.
May 29, 2015
Why the child labour law SHOULD NOT be amended
The proposed changes to the child labour law to allow children and adolescents to work for their families would be most retrograde and regressive, say Shinzani Jain and Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.
What's behind Delhi's air pollution?
Air toxics emissions are high from older vehicles.
May 28, 2015
Zishaan Hayath: The start-up evangelist
His tryst with investing in start-ups began when his juniors started approaching him for guidance and capital.
May 27, 2015
Nita & Devashish narrate a beautiful story of hope, love, laughter
Nita Doshi and Devashish Sharma share a common goal to help poor patients who cannot afford treatment for cancer.
How IIT Kharagpur researchers are leading a 'green revolution'
The farmers of Khentia are now working in tandem with the IIT team.
May 26, 2015
Abhishek Singhania left a Rs 90K-job to work with farmers
Abhishek Singhania left a career at PwC to work in a food security project as a research fellow.
May 25, 2015
An anti-poverty guide for Modi
A programme that endeavours to graduate the poorest people could have seminal implications for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
May 23, 2015
Modi @ 1: From Assam to Kerala in search of jobs
Modi's name sparks muted enthusiasm, scepticism among youth; people expect better development pace from the prime minister
Modi @ 1: 'This government is good for people with money'
'Promise less, exceed expectations' should be the lesson for the Modi government
May 22, 2015
Nupur Ghuliani gave up a lucrative career to work in rural India
Nupur was able to successfully build a prototype of a biomass briquette, an alternative fuel from waste materials.
May 18, 2015
Zaveri Bazaar, a treasure trove of precious jewels indeed!
The iconinc Zaveri Bazaar in south Mumbai does business of around Rs 3 trillion a year.
Can Modi government defy global challenges?
World trade has been growing slower than world GDP since 2012.
May 15, 2015
Current account worries are back for India
It's time to step on the reforms accelerator.
May 12, 2015
How India is building its oil reserves
India is building its oil reserves in underground rock caverns and tanks
Will the market rally sustain?
There are a few factors that can spoil the party
May 11, 2015
How Mumbai's oldest Ittar market is keeping its business alive
The art of making Ittar (scent) is perhaps as old as civilisation.
Modi and Manmohan: After one year, spot the differences
There are actually great similarities between the two PM
This IIM grad gave up a cushy job to work in rural India
Shuvajit was confident of making a huge difference in the lives of people in rural India.
May 06, 2015
Why Modi deserves the flak he is getting
From lack of big reforms to regressive tax policies, the Modi govt has surrendered its initial momentum, says Shishir Asthana.
May 05, 2015
SPECIAL: Birth of a new super king
CSK is reinventing itself to get rid of the controversies and improve brand value
May 01, 2015
For 'Make in India' to succeed, negative protectionism must go
In part four of a series, Arbind Modi & Arvind Subramanian explain how scrapping the exemptions for the countervailing duty will eliminate the negative protection facing Indian manufacturers
April 29, 2015
Are markets heading for a long-term bear phase?
It's been a roller-coaster ride since 2015 Budget.
April 28, 2015
Ultimate luxury on wheels: The Rs 1.5 cr BMW ActiveHybrid7
ActiveHybrid7 is a full-sized gas-electric luxury sedan, offered in the long wheelbase 740Li trim.
Can Indian elephant take on Chinese dragon? Not in next 20 yrs
'If India and China come together, 40 per cent of the world's people are going to be prosperous'
April 24, 2015
50 years later, will Moore's Law last?
While chips have become ubiquitous, Moore's Law has remained a self-fulfilling prophecy even half a century later. Not bad for an industry where the time scale is not measured in decades and centuries, but in annual quarters, says Shivanand Kanavi.
The Rediff Test Drive: A Bolt out of the blue!
A long-time driver of SUVs from Tata Motors, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com steps on the gas with the Bolt, the new turbocharged petrol hatchback and comes away impressed.
April 22, 2015
Case building up for a weaker rupee
The rupee's strength has had an overall negative effect on merchandise trade
April 21, 2015
Reliance Insurance and the Rs 18 cr windfall from IRDA ex-chief
The CBI is probing whether the former IRDA chief J Hari Narayan had misused his discretionary powers to favour Reliance General Insurance Company, which has admitted that the extra amount collected by it way of premium was not Rs 1.07 crore, as originally believed, but 20 times as much, report Paranjoy Guha Thakurta and Pranati B Mehra.
April 10, 2015
The tragic saga of Satyam
The end of a long, long road is in sight.
April 09, 2015
'Now, I am reduced to nothing'
'I have tutored my family and myself to fight hunger,' the former agent for the disgraced Saradha chit fund says, his eyes welling up.
March 31, 2015
Has Posco's Odisha plan finally hit the wall?
The 2,500-hectares lease included both notified and non-notified areas.
Why India's hunger for petro products at 2-yr high? 10 reasons
The growth, however, may not indicate a major revival of economic activity.
March 30, 2015
The changing face of Kolkata's Kabuliwala
The Kabuliwalas of Kolkata, traditional moneylenders, have seen their numbers shrink.
March 26, 2015
Subrata Roy's saviour firm had capital of Rs 1 lakh, director in a chawl
'A law firm checked credentials of Karan Ajit Judge and Nouam'
March 20, 2015
Old Spice: No longer the mark of a man? 
In India, there is still a long way for Old Spice.
March 18, 2015
Deepak Parekh: The man with a penchant for doing things right
Parekh ensures that he never forgets the importance of correctness.
March 17, 2015
Abid Ali Neemuchwala: A CEO in the making
Appointing Neemuchwala is seen as a big shift for Wipro.
A new challenge for the railways
Mr Prabhu has set the railways on a course of investing big .
March 13, 2015
40 years ago and now: Not just germs, Dettol fights rivals too
Dettol came to India in 1932.
Anil Swarup: Man who can clean up the coal mess
He is known for his paperless style of working.
March 10, 2015
Think tanks: Budget's numbers, fiscal path still suspects
Several speakers noted that Budget carried the weight of expectations.
Jobs for women: Why India does worse than Somalia
Reasons include include dropping out of education, raising children and family pressure
March 09, 2015
Of Welspun, Cyprus and the FEMA conundrum
The sluggish legal system in India makes it extremely difficult for law-enforcing agencies in the ministry of finance to punish violations of foreign exchange laws. Unfortunately, it is not just FEMA. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act too has significant infirmities, say Paranjoy Guha Thakurta and Pranati Mehra.
The bittersweet Budget
Budget was a mild disappointment. Yet, the bull run continues.
March 08, 2015
Lessons from market volatility
Diversification and asset allocation can reduce uncertainty
March 07, 2015
The growing divide between markets and fundamentals
Stock prices is due to valuation expansion
Rohan Murty, the master of many trades
Rahul is fascinated by history and ancient texts
March 03, 2015
What the Budget has for banks and regulators
The proposed IFC disrupts existing regulatory structures.
February 28, 2015
Will the Budget deliver 'Big Bang' reforms?
Market hopes govt will hike capital expenditure.
February 27, 2015
Can less paper counter corporate espionage?
Leaks of documents are neither new nor limited to particular ministries.
February 26, 2015
A something-for-everyone Budget or an epoch-making one a la 1991?
The Budget shouldn't be stuck on fiscal numbers, the PMO apparently said.
February 25, 2015
5 Budget announcements that can stimulate the markets
Fiscal consolidation is keenly awaited.
February 23, 2015
Thoughts for the Budget Day
For growth in export, continuous gain in productivity is essential.
February 19, 2015
A 'successful' Budget won't be an easy task for Jaitley
FM needs to convince Indians to invest more in stocks.
February 12, 2015
Here's how to efficiently recapitalise public sector banks
Public resources are scarce and need to be used well.
February 10, 2015
With Tata's entry,Cardekho.com founders' lives come full circle
The Jain brothers' $300 mn-worth Girnar Software has really humble roots.
February 04, 2015
Faqir Chand Kohli: The original Indian techie
Kohli is a pioneer and a visionary.
February 03, 2015
Chandrakant Sampat: One of India's foremost value investors
He believed in investing in companies with strong cash flows
February 02, 2015
US interest rates: It's about oil prices, stupid!
Unless there is a sharp uptick in oil prices, Fed may push back rate hike
January 31, 2015
Gopichand Katragadda: Tata group's lab-to-market man
Deep down, Katragadda is still that boy who makes as well as sells soap
January 30, 2015
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CIL aims to sell 12.6 mn shares to retail investors
January 28, 2015
US-India bonhomie missing on climate change
Delhi concedes one climate issue on Obama's agenda
January 22, 2015
Can Nikhil Nanda turn around Escorts?
His plan revolves around new products, a renewed thrust on exports and some serious cost savings
January 21, 2015
Why Ratan Tata remains the king of India's corporate world
Ratan Tata was the first one to realise that Indian companies had become a prisoner to tradition and needed to radically innovate.
January 20, 2015
Modi's vision is welcome but what about the crucial gap?
The challenge will be to force the officials of his government to own this vision.
January 19, 2015
Can Obama's visit lift India-US trade ties out of gloom?
Trade enhancement is not about lowering tariff barriers, but dismantling such regulatory barriers.
January 18, 2015
Kolkata's rickshaw pullers stare at a bleak future
The West Bengal government wants to replace hand-pulled rickshaws with battery-operated ones. But the rickshaw pullers are apprehensive that they will lose their livelihood
January 15, 2015
It's 0.25%! Why the RBI cut the repo rate
The muted CPI inflation print at 5% earlier this week, followed by a similar WPI number released Wednesday, seems to have spurred India's central bank into action, is how the economists are reading into Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan's 25 basis point cut in repo rate.
40 years ago and now: Rasna fights to keep the love affair goingRasna was the ubiquitous soft drink served at home and large gatherings from the late-70s to the early-90s. Vibrant Gujarat: Do the numbers add up?
The tall claims that the state administration, particularly Modi's highly charged PR machinery has created to hardsell the state, and in turn Modi himself, are not reinforced by the numbers
January 14, 2015
How Dhirubhai changed the style of doing business in India
During his lifetime and after, Ambani aroused extreme responses in others.
January 13, 2015
IIP figures not so bad: Should we be happy?
In October, the general index had declined by 4.2 per cent, while its manufacturing component went down by an even more alarming 7.6 per cent.
The intricate route from Yojana to NITI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced its imminent replacement in his Independence Day address, but the new name, structure and key personnel became known only a week ago.
January 12, 2015
Is a low Brent crude oil price good for India?
The real benefits can be seen when prices stabilise, preferably at levels acceptable to both consumers and producers.
January 09, 2015
With Vistara, a Tata airline is reborn
An airline's birth is a result of passion and enterprise, often not without its challenges and ordeals. And, Tata-run airlines are no exception
January 07, 2015
Govt's land law revives lost order of sarkar raj 
The ordinance has returned near absolute power of discretion in land acquisition, except in tribal areas, into the hands of the bureaucracy yet again
Yes, crude oil and Sensex do move together
Higher crude oil prices also translate into better corporate earnings for India's top companies
January 02, 2015
Raymond and the many shades of its 'complete man'
Raymond was one of the first to start organised apparel retail in India.
Why splitting banks' CMD post is a half-baked move
Many bankers say the move will have a serious impact on the chain of command of nationalised banks and that it would only enable the government to dish out favours to a few of their own men.
January 01, 2015
Land Acquisition Act: Right step, wrong route
The changes in the ordinance have been made after taking inputs from states suggesting changes to the Act which would make it more industry-friendly
15 things that Indian markets expect in 2015
15 is set for a lot of changes - and some that we would like to happen
December 29, 2014
Why 2015 won't be good for emerging market economies
Hitting GDP growth of more than six per cent will require substantial foreign direct investment, especially if household savings largely continue to remain locked.
December 26, 2014
A wake up call for Indian carmakers
If carmakers don't explore innovations to improve safety, they could be relegated to the garbage heap by new players, says Indrajit Gupta
December 24, 2014
Are India's airlines taking risks with safety?
Commercial aviation is safe because the crew is paid well and trained extensively for contingencies
December 23, 2014
Why is Ajay Singh playing the SpiceJet saviour?
Lessors of SpiceJet have in panic taken back some aircraft but if they see fresh investors coming in and taking charge, they are likely to relent and return the planes.
December 22, 2014
Carry your bank everywhere, literally
The preference for digital banking now cuts across all customer segments.
3 themes that will dominate the markets in 2015
The rise in US interest rates and associated change in the direction of capital flows, the fall in oil prices and the slowdown in China will dominate the markets, say Abheek Barua and Bidisha Ganguly
December 18, 2014
Why RBI wants the rupee to weaken
This will encourage exports and discourage non-essential imports such as precious metals
December 17, 2014
Salboni land issue bears striking resemblance to Singur
Salboni, in West Medinipur district, is where JSW Steel in 2007 said it would be putting up a 10 million tonne a year steel factory, plus a big captive power plant.
December 16, 2014
Why we shouldn't celebrate 0% inflation yetLast week, the Consumer Price Index-based inflation for the month had contracted to 4.4 per cent. The rise, fall & return of Vikram Akula
It might be difficult to repeat the SKS success with VAYA Finserv, say analysts
Are Indian stock markets moving ahead of reality?
Does the rally reflect expectations of improving fundamentals or they are likely to correct?
December 15, 2014
Be a confident market investor: Here's how!
You cannot sow today and reap tomorrow.
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Rohan Murty was speaking at the 50th anniversary symposium of the computer science department at Cornell University.
December 11, 2014
Can Chinese firepower rescue Vimal?
Reliance had been trying to bring the brand back to the forefront recently, after years of lull, through new ad campaigns highlighting a youthful range, called Unformal, in workwear.
December 09, 2014
Battles over biscuits: The winners and losers
Top players, ITC, Britannia and Parle Products, are taking three different routes to compete at the premium end. But soon all three would get on the same path.
December 05, 2014
The Rs 30,000 crore fight over gas
A Texas company will submit a report by June on whether a company controlled by RIL 'stole' natural gas from the wells where ONGC is contracted to operate in the KG basin, as alleged by ONGC.
December 03, 2014
Private stations? Railways must reform first!
The idea of modernising railway stations under a PPP arrangement was aired several years ago by the then railway minister, Lalu Prasad, who visualised attracting Rs 15,000 crore (Rs 150 billion) investment in 22 stations.
Why is the RBI playing it safe?
Credible fiscal consolidation has been a consistent pre-condition to easing the monetary policy stance as far as the RBI is concerned.
December 01, 2014
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If India does not wish to continually violate the WTO rules, it must also continue to push the WTO to either revisit the reference point of 1986-88 prices for calculating subsidies and pitch it at a recent period, or raise the ceiling on subsidies to enable countries like India to stay within the envisaged cap.
November 28, 2014
How the PropTiger team vowed Rupert Murdoch
In just three years, PropTiger.com, an online real estate portal started by friends Dhruv Agarwala, Kartik Varma and Prashan Agarwal, has managed to raise about Rs 270 crore in funding from various sources.
November 20, 2014
Kisan Vikas Patra, gold curbs: Old, bad ideas
The government is doubling down on existing 'temporary' restrictions on the import of gold. Some were introduced under the last administration, and had a transitory effect, reducing gold imports through the official channel.
Why Jan Dhan scheme is keeping bankers worried
Relaxation in KYC guidelines has helped meet the target but this could lead to money laundering and financial malfeasance, it is feared.
November 19, 2014
Is Jan Dhan really a success?
Government's financial inclusion mission is well intentioned, but it may be putting a severe strain on the banking sector.
November 18, 2014
Has India achieved economic recovery? Not yet!
Profits grow, but not because of recovering demand.
November 14, 2014
How Gujarat is luring investors with industrial parks
Companies are drawn to the parks by the infrastructure and ready-to-occupy land.
November 12, 2014
Tough tracks ahead for the new railway minister
Suresh Prabhu must first work to repair damage to railways.
November 11, 2014
Why divestment of Indian PSUs won't be easy
A look into the challenges of selling loss-making public units.
November 06, 2014
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The mascot has gone off air now, but not before helping the Gujarat-based detergent brand script the perfect win for an underdog in the eighties.
India 4th most vacation-deprived country
Employers are less supportive of their employees taking holidays, says a survey.
November 05, 2014
Wockhardt: Recovery not in sight yet
The news that exports to the US will not restart before next year as well as the September quarter performance are sentiment dampeners.
October 31, 2014
The India of 2025: 49 city clusters to drive growth
A new report from McKinsey, titled 'India's economic geography in 2025: states, clusters and cities', looks at how the next decade will unfold.
October 30, 2014
40 years and now: Britannia has crowned many as 'biscuit king'
But their reign has been tumultuous as the company has seen compelling battles for ownership.
October 27, 2014
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From an idea inititated in a hostel room, Hearing Plus went on to become a national chain of hearing treatment clinics.
October 22, 2014
40 years ago and now: How Ranbaxy moved out of family control
Ranbaxy did its maiden public issue in 1973.
October 20, 2014
'For many years, it upset me that I was a businessman'
'I wondered what mistakes I made in my life to be a businessman. Deep down, I still have doubts about it.'
October 16, 2014
40 Years Ago and now: The Liril Girl showed how to target a state of mind
The sight and sound of the Liril Girl set the tone for ads that work at a subliminal level, and captivates viewers even to this day.
October 13, 2014
Practising Reiki to ride the raging bull on Street
As the bull-run in Dalal Street gathers pace, people keen on riding it are looking to arm themselves with new tools and techniques.
Is Fiat Punto better than Hyundai Elite and Volkswagen Polo?
People have embraced these compact cars because they are not only well appointed, but are also more practical, cheaper to own, have higher fuel efficiency, and are easy to park.
October 11, 2014
Amazon's big-week sale begins smoothly
This was only four days after many aggrieved buyers chose social networking sites to attack Flipkart's 'Big Billion Day' discount this Monday (October 6), followed by an apology from the company's co-founders, Sachin and Binny Bansal.
Will the rupee remain steady?
Possible slowdown of FII money into debt and equity markets could add pressure on currency.
October 09, 2014
Why did Nokia suspend manufacturing in India?
While the tax holiday for the factory coming to an end might be a factor, many say the business model of Microsoft (which acquired Nokia's handset division last year), as well as freebies offered by the Vietnamese government, might also have played a role.
October 08, 2014
What's so special in officers of govt-run Dena Bank?
Many from this small lender have made it to other bank boards over the past 5 years
Indo-Pak gas deal is more than hot air
The agreement on pricing last month marks a significant step towards promoting energy security in the region, say .
Reviving Air India: How Rohit Nandan is doing it
The CMD's focus on raising employee morale and cutting costs is paying off. The airline's operating losses have shrunk and earnings are looking up
September 30, 2014
These Business Leaders gave away BILLIONS in charity
India's billionaires are pledging a decent amount of their wealth for the welfare of society.
Nitin Gadkari has many plans for India!
Nitin Gadkari has seven portfolios, but does not seem weighed down at all by the many things on his plate. The minister is brimming with ideas...
Flexible inflation targeting: Here's what Rajan needs to do
CPI-based inflation on a (year-on-year) basis has come down from 8.59 per cent in April 2014 to 7.80 per cent in August 2014.
September 26, 2014
Ambassador's journey: From 'wheels of India' to 'world's best taxi'
The Ambassador was a durable enough brand to outlive the licence raj.
September 22, 2014
Key numbers that RBI will consider for its policy stance
In spite of Governor Raghuram Rajan's repeated concerns about inflation, many think there may still be a loosening of stance.
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Despite the recent imposition of import rule and high duties, the yellow metal continues to attract buyers.
September 15, 2014
Factors that helped Honda's turnaround 
In this industry, a company's strategy needs to be adaptable in order to keep up with the pace of change.
Why time ran out for HMT
Even though HMT has survived for over 50 years, it failed to find a new peg to sell itself even as later entrants captured market share.
September 09, 2014
10 cities in the world with worst traffic jams
The TomTom Traffic Index compares travel time during non-congested hours with travel times in peak hours experienced by passenger vehicles.
September 08, 2014
Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG: Beauty with a beast's heart
The Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG's biggest strength is that despite its uber luxe branding, it can be a car for your daily drive
After Plan Panel revamp, evaluation office to go as well?
Officials said as part of the reorganisation in the Commission, a move is afoot to strengthen the PEO with new roles, powers and jurisdiction.
India's most astute deal maker is now a bankrupt entrepreneur
A look at the life and times of maverick businessman Chinnakannan Sivasankaran
How India can achieve economic redemption
The optimism in global markets could help India as the rebound in GDP is expected to continue and get more broad-based.
September 05, 2014
'New breed' Indian Diaspora has its heart in the right place
Indians all over the US are going beyond being human and are learning to be humanitarian and expand their philanthropy activities finds .
September 04, 2014
Amul: Amazing story of India's most successful brand
The creation of the Amul brand and its famous mascot gave a rural revolution a durable competitive edge.
September 03, 2014
Bright GDP just a small step in long road to sustained revival
Based on the evidence at hand, Modi's goal of scripting a broader, lasting upturn appears some way off, says Rajesh Kumar Singh.
What makes Mallya a 'wilful defaulter'? 
Such classfication brings with a high cost, including closing of formal credit channels, and likely criminal proceedings.
September 02, 2014
The best airline staff in the world
Here are the world's most courteous, friendly, helpful and efficient airline crews from each continent.
Two bogus traders and an innocent exchange
If at all it was some great strategy, the delay has only helped the person they eventually arrested.
August 30, 2014
The story of Marans: Sun King and his brother
The man who led this journey is 50-year-old Kalanithi Maran, chairman and managing director of the Sun Group.
August 29, 2014
Build toilets in the mind firstAccording to the 2011 census, 67 per cent of rural households and 13 per cent of urban households defecate in the open.
August 28, 2014
How small entrepreneurs are making it big on Flipkart, Amazon
The e-commerce story in India has begun to look up.
A daily wage labourer who turned multimillionaire
The 39-year-old, the fifth child of an illiterate labourer couple and only the second of their eight to be educated, now helms various ventures that bring in a turnover of between Rs 75 crore and Rs 90 crore.
August 27, 2014
100 days of Modi Govt: No major decisions yet, but on right path
Most top industrialists rate PM's first 100 days in office as 'good', primarily due to his intentions, not concrete policy measures.
August 26, 2014
India's e-vehicle dream crashes
If the drop in sales over the past two years is anything to go by, India's dream of putting seven million electric vehicles on road by the end of this decade has come a cropper.
It's the population, stupid!
India is poorer than the world average and so naturally has a greater percentage of poor people and a lower percentage of rich people. Yet using absolute numbers, India has more of almost everything, which is misleading, says .
11 countries that can SOON go BANKRUPT
While India is witnessing slowdown, many countries have not yet been able to come off the last decade's financial crisis.
August 25, 2014
Godrej MD reveals how the company beats the blues
Vivek Gambhir revels in his two-city life between the Godrej-owned flagship in Mumbai and his own family in New Delhi.
The RICHEST countries in the world
India loses due to population despite being the 10th largest economy.
August 22, 2014
13 countries that see the BIGGEST migration in the world
According to World Bank some 3.3 million Bangladeshis are living in India.
A daily wage labourer who turned multimillionaire
Authors and documentary makers are chasing the entrepreneur.
August 21, 2014
The curious case of money laundering by Satyam Computers
The Satyam case is unprecedented in the sense it highlights how a sluggish judicial process has thwarted the efforts of a government authority to attach financial assets of a scam-tainted corporate entity, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.
World's most internet addicted countries
India ranks 162.
Corporates invest big to clean up India, build toiletsCorporates have promised to invest in building toilets and improve facilities in rural areas.
August 20, 2014
Can public sectors banks clean up the rot within?
The finance ministry is not only keen to split the roles of CMD, but also wants to appoint them for a fixed tenure of five years.
10 most INFLUENTIAL cities in the world
Mumbai and Delhi comes 31st and 34th respectively.
August 19, 2014
Planning Commission: From glorious days to an untimely end 
The curtains have come down on the organisation that, for 64 years, was responsible for the country's planned development.
BEST investment advice from 15 legendary investors
They researched their companies well, didn't believe in the market chatter and advise to stay invested for long term.
August 18, 2014
The sad business of smuggling red sanders wood
The illegal trade in red sanders wood, which sells for up to Rs 80 lakh a tonne in some Asian countries, involves a complex nexus of smugglers and impoverished woodcutters.
Made in India! 6 mantras to build successful brands
Successful commercial brands with a strong reputation support a positive nation brand.
How India has changed since independence
In its 67 years of independence, India has changed considerably.
August 15, 2014
Bribery, bad loans and India's nationalised banks
The incidence of corruption cases can be checked to a large extent if the suggestions already available with RBI and the government are taken seriously, says .
August 14, 2014
Incredible India! 40 facts to be proud about its economy
Despite India's weaknesses, the economy has grown to become the world's tenth largest by nominal GDP and the third-largest by purchasing power parity (PPP).
August 12, 2014
SpiceJet flies into turbulence, tough days ahead
Over the past month, SpiceJet has been hit by a spate of bad news. As the airline's losses mount and troubles pile up, analysts worry about its prospects.
Leading tea brands in India have toxic pesticides: Greenpeace
Greenpeace says samples of leading brands tested contain unacceptable levels of dangerous chemicals.
Countries with the WORST drivers in the world
India ranks 76.
August 11, 2014
Companies that rules the hearts of Indians
Groups such as Tata, Godrej, HCL, and L&T lead the way
High-profile business wars: Inside story of Bajaj family feud 
Kushagra publicly crossed swords with his uncle, Rahul Bajaj calling him a 'raja' (king) who does not have the time to meet his 'prajas' (subjects).
Life in turmoil for 1,500 Kingfisher Airlines employees 
The defunct Kingfisher Airlines still maintains a big employee roster.
August 08, 2014
Cars celebrities are crazy about
Audi Q7 SUV and Range Rovers are the sought after
August 07, 2014
E-commerce start-ups face battle with Tatas, Reliance in fray
While Flipkart and Amazon go on a fund-raising spree, the real battle will begin once big industrial houses such as the Tatas, Reliance and the Aditya Birla group join the race.
These millionaires' jobs will make you JEALOUS
All they used was their creativity, sill and intelligence.
Top 10 countries with most multi-millionaires, India ranks 8
India is home to the eighth largest group of super rich people in the world, as there are
August 06, 2014
Infosys founders bet big on start-ups
S D Shibulal, former chief executive and managing director of Infosys, has joined the ranks of the company's other founders in nurturing start-ups.
August 05, 2014
Flipkart CEO wanted to be a gamer, Snapdeal chief a food critic
Five founders of e-commerce start-ups, four of them Bansals, say they had alternative ambitions chalked out.
Lessons from China to boost India's telecom sector
The bulk of this money will, however, be spent on buying imported equipment, mainly from Europe and China.
August 04, 2014
Decoding Flipkart: The real picture on investors, earnings 
Sachin and Binny Bansal are the faces of the e-commerce sensation but other investors dominate the board.
August 01, 2014
9 reasons why India's WTO veto shocked the world
India's tough diplomacy blocked a landmark world trade treaty late on Thursday, despite last-ditch talks to rescue what would have been the first global trade reform since the creation of the World Trade Organization 19 years ago.
World's top 10 oil producers, Saudi Arabia is No 1
United States rises to number two just behind Saudi Arabia.
India's 15 best cities to live in, Kolkata tops
Kolkata has been ranked as India's best city to live in the Annual Survey of India's City-Systems 2014.
July 31, 2014
The BEST airline staff in the world
Here are the world's most courteous, friendly, helpful and efficient airline crews from each continent.
Can 6 new airlines survive in the crisis-hit aviation sector? 
Six new airlines, three national and three regional, are set to join the market even as the sector remains dogged by massive losses.
July 30, 2014
8 scams that rattled the Indian stock markets
Investors have not received their hard-earned money back in several high-profile cases.
Shocking! Investing in residential property hardly pays
You may not believe it but data show average real appreciation in residential property in urban India over 2007-14 was zero.
July 28, 2014
A look at P Chidambaram's legacy as finance minister
In Mr Chidambaram's third stint as finance minister, which lasted till his government was voted out in May this year, he had a fairly pressing crisis to deal with.
How much compensation air crash victims can claim
Passengers are entitled to compensation under an international convention.
July 24, 2014
Inside Changi Airport's stunning T4 terminal
Singapore's Changi Airport which has been ranked as the world's best airport over the years will open its fourth terminal in 2017.
July 23, 2014
Is the Modi govt serious about transforming Railways?
While the government's intention is to revamp the country's rail network, a half-hearted attempt at creating a more efficient organisation could derail the whole process.
July 22, 2014
One Indian highway among the world's most dangerous roads
Even the best cars may not help you survive them.
July 21, 2014
Meet India's 10 new dollar billionaires
The number of dollar billionaires in India has risen to 55 this year from 46 last year.
Mumbai among hot-and-happening global cities
Around 30 cities in the world offer best business opportunities and a high standard of living
Smart tips to get the best home loan deal
They do all the running around, including negotiating with the new lender
July 18, 2014
President's guests: 5 innovators who made a big difference 
It was a dream come true for five innovators when they received personal attention and
11 bosses who ordered the biggest layoffs in business history
Satya Nadella announced Microsoft's biggest round of layoffs in company history, saying the company plans to cut 18,000 jobs within the next year.
The AMAZING toys that Richard Branson plays with
Call him flamboyant, but he surely knows how to live life to the fullest.
July 17, 2014
2 Indian cities can SUBMERGE under water by 2070
population of about 2.54 crore will be at risk!
India's overcrowded trains and stations: Will this change?
As Indians eagerly wait to see a makeover, here's a look at trains and stations of world's fourth largest railway network.
July 16, 2014
Amazing images of world's transport systems
Economic growth has always been dependent on increasing the capacity and rationality of transport.
July 14, 2014
How an IITian is helping villagers build their own power plants
An IIT graduate is helping villagers build and operate their own micro-hydro-power plants.
July 12, 2014
Amazing story of an IITian who invented a $1 microscope!
Meet Manu Prakash, the IIT Kanpur alumnus who invented the microscope that costs less than a dollar, dreams of a world where everybody has the right to science
July 11, 2014
Budget views: The good and the bad points
A look at how people from different walks of life analyse the Budget.
How your life will change after Budget 2014
Based on the announcements made in the Budget, here are the changes you will see around you.
July 10, 2014
Amul's witty advertisements on Budget, economy
Taking cues from the current issues, Amul ads present thought provoking ads.
July 09, 2014
17 BEST buildings of 2014
Winners and finalists of Best Tall Buildings Worldwide contest.
Chhattisgarh poorest, Goa richest state in India
Chhattisgarh, Manipur, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar and Assam figure among the poorest states where over 40 per cent of people are below poverty line.
What legacy does Raghav Bahl leave behind?
For some, he is a visionary who grew his one-channel firm into a media giant by the sheer dint of his courage; for others, he is a compulsive risk-taker.
July 08, 2014
Railways to offer faster e-ticketing, Wi-Fi in stations 
The Railway Budget on Tuesday proposed a major revamp of the passenger reservation facility by transforming it into a next generation e-ticketing system, supporting 7,200 tickets per minute and allowing 1.20 lakh users simultaneously.
Budget unveil bolder economic reforms, but no tax changes
India will probably unveil bold reforms in its budget on Thursday in a bid to turn around an economy growing at decade lows.
July 07, 2014
10 stocks to watch out for after Budget
Stocks like L&T, DLF and ITC are likely to offer good returns in medium term.
July 04, 2014
The longest NONSTOP flights in the world
They have a minimum travel time of 14 hours and 55 minutes and cover at least 12,189 kms.
July 03, 2014
5 highest paid Indian IT CEOs
Vishal Sikka, chief executive officer of Infosys has become the highest-paid professional CEO in India.
July 02, 2014
Buy a US town for about $400,000!
In an enticing offer, an entire US town complete with a bar, workshop, three trailers, single house and 6.16 acres of prime prairie real estate, is up for sale for about $400,000.
Does Aadhaar have a bright future?
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Unique Identity (UID) project, or Aadhaar, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is testing a mobile-based payments system linked to this platform.
An open letter to the finance minister 
The sector faces many challenges and calls for prompt corrective action.
July 01, 2014
Top 10 gold exporting countries of the world
In 2013, the world gold exports were $283 billion approximately.
IMAGES: Inside Athens' ghost airport 
For about six decades, Hellenikon was Athens' only airport but it closed down in 2001 to make way for a newer, more modern airport before the city hosted the 2004 Olympic Games.
Why Modi wants to abolish the Planning Commission
Modi stunned buttoned-down members of the commission last year by turning up at a meeting with a video that accused them of high-handedness and hobbling states with one-size-fits-all policies.
June 30, 2014
Why Budget needs to focus on collecting MORE taxes
Here's why India's tax collection has not been able to keep pace with the rise in GDP.
Story of the secretive Swiss money trail
A new strategy of 'layering' through gold and diamond trade has come to light at Swiss banks to thwart any attempt for identification of real beneficiary owners of funds entrusted with them.
15 Indian states with highest poverty rates
One third of the world's poor live in India.
Can Mamata change Kolkata into London?
Riverfront beautification is one of Mamata Banerjee's dream projects.
FM must present a business friendly, politically viable Budget
The record of the new government would be spotless but for the increase in rail fares and the delay in gas price hike
Weak monsoon no dry spell for Sensex
In shortfall years, index's returns have been higher than the 10-year average.
June 27, 2014
Cities that have the most expensive hotels
India metros are travellers' paradise when it comes to accommodation.
Is Air India's turnaround still a dream?
While the latest airline to join the Star Alliance has met its target on occupancy for May, it remains woefully short on several other counts.
June 26, 2014
World's longest road networks, India is No 2 
Interstate Highways, State highways and US highways make the road network in US among the world's best.
30 countries where petrol costs more than India
There are 42 countries where the fuels costs more than India.
Vegflation should be tamed before it kills the economy
Cutting to the chase, the Indian economy will not budge until investors return.
June 25, 2014
India's longest rail-cum-road bridge in a limbo
Originally scheduled to be inaugurated in 2009, Bogibeel Bridge, the country's longest
2 Indian cities among the world's FASTEST growing urban areas
Beijing and Mumbai are directly competing with New York and Los Angeles.
Jaitley's maiden Budget likely to focus on health care
Universal health scheme on the cards; Spend on the sector likely to be raised.
MNC funds a good option
Going by 5-year returns, one can allocate 10-15% to pure schemes or go for a large-cap fund with exposure to these stocks.
June 24, 2014
Budget 2014: Tax woes of multi-national cos likely to end
Budget may allow use of advance-pricing agreements for past cases.
June 23, 2014
How to play the great Indian PSU stake sale
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)'s decision to require a minimum of 25 per cent public shareholding for government companies translates into around Rs 60,000 crore (Rs 600 billion) in divestments in the next three years.
30 billionaires SAVING the planet
Many have pledged billions of dollars to charity.
Best places to visit on a low budget this monsoon!
Packages for this season are 30-40% cheaper than peak season and are for value-conscious travellers.
June 22, 2014
PHOTOS: Take a look at these fascinating toy factories!
Manufacturing toys is a huge business.
June 20, 2014
The dangers of doing business in Uttar Pradesh
Growth and expansion of business has little or no possibility in UP, especially when the government is involved or policy changes are needed.
10 states that make India rich
Maharashtra contributes the maximum to India's exchequer in terms of tax revenues.
June 19, 2014
16 companies that have survived over 100 years in India
From India's struggle for independence to economic liberalisation these firms have stood the test of time.
A solar powered-plane that will go around the world!
The latest Solar Impulse 2 is the only airplane which will be able to fly around the world without a drop of fuel in 2015.
June 17, 2014
This Boeing Jumbo Jet is an amazing hotel!
Here's the world's first hotel built onboard a real Boeing Jumbo Jet.
June 16, 2014
Renault launches Scala special edition @ Rs 10.51 lakh
The Scala is powered by a 1.5 litre diesel engine and 1.5 litre petrol engine.
The amazing success story of Chumbak
Chumbak was started with an initial amount of Rs 45 lakh, which its founders raised by selling their house in 2010.
10 reasons for the bull run
Let us understand where this bull market is coming from.
10 companies that profit MOST from WAR
Despite military spending is in a decline, the business of war remains a good one.
June 13, 2014
The BIGGEST and the most POWERFUL companies in India
Banks and energy firms are the country's shining stars.
Murthy's best gift to Infosys: Vishal Sikka 
Perhaps the greatest positive for Mr Sikka is his job knowledge and career record.
Key issues Sikka will have to tackle at Infosys
This is the first time, perhaps, Infosys has appointed as CEO a person who has never managed P&L or has any experience in managing lakhs of employees.
The ugly side of the flamboyant Richard Branson
Tom Bower's new book offers an alternative view of entrepreneur Richard Branson, drawing attention to the need to dig deeper into business excesses.
Murthy ends second innings with a masterstroke
His detractors now say they're believers again, after Murthy stepped down to allow Sikka to chart his own course.
June 12, 2014
The incredible success story of Vishal Sikka
From humble beginnings in Baroda to a Ph.D. from Stanford University and leading a turnaround at tech giant SAP, Vishal Sikka's zest for knowledge guided his decision to join India's second-largest software services firm Infosys as its next CEO and MD.
4 Indian hotels among world's BEST
All of them are located in Rajasthan.
Interesting facts on Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka
Well known figure among the Silicon Valley elite, Sikka is the first external CEO for Infy.
Tough road ahead for Sikka at Infosys
Team building, lifting the employee morale, stanching attrition rate are a few immediate tasks on his hands.
June 11, 2014
India's pride: Amazing road and railway bridges 
India's infrastructure marvels are its impressive network of road and railway bridges.
June 10, 2014
Top 20 countries most suited for business, India is far behind
Globally, corporate leaders have started pinning high hope on India.
This man lives in a Boeing 727! 
Complete with wings, and landing gear resting on pillars, it is where Campbell spends six months of the year.
Why Mukesh Ambani acquired Network18
Though, RIL did not mention reasons for acquiring Network18, industry watchers have been active in analysing reasons for the takeover.
Prez promises a lot but finding resources a challenge
For any government, achieving those goals would be a tall task, given the current resource constraint the government faces.
Why the Infosys turmoil is likely to continue
Today, staff morale down the line is low, attrition last year scaled a new high, and even clients have expressed concern at the state of things.
June 09, 2014
Mumbai's pride: A swanky Metro rail service 
Giving a major infrastructure boost to Mumbai is the newly launched Metro service.
Do you want to know when it is a bull run? 
It's a bull run when you offer your broker a car each morning so he doesn't need to take the Mumbai local to get to the terminal by 9.19 am.
June 05, 2014
World's 10 most beautiful bank buildings
Building data company Emporis of Hamburg, Germany, recently compiled 12 of the most 'spectacular' buildings in the banking industry.
Countries where you can EARN the MOST for simple jobs
If you are an unskilled worker in Luxembourg or France you will make at least a lakh per month.
How Telangana can become an investment hotspot 
It was felt that while Andhra Pradesh overall and Hyderabad had prospered, too much of that prosperity had been funnelled because of state politics to the influential coastal districts of the state.
June 04, 2014
18 countries struggling with inflation WORSE than India's
In countries such as Venezuela and Syria prices are doubling every year.
Mallya Jr. gives up family business to pursue an acting career
He has shifted to Los Angeles and registered himself as Sid with the Screen Actors Guild.
June 03, 2014
World's 10 most expensive public transportation systemsIn some countries, travelling by public transport can tell upon one's daily budget. Countries with the WIDEST gap between rich and poor
The global economic slowdown that started in 2008 has changed the dynamics of many major economies.
June 02, 2014
9 CEOs with the WORST reputations
Most employees don't like them.
5 things about Vishal Sikka who is likely to head Infosys
A well known figure among the Silicon Valley elite, Sikka recently quit his job at SAP.
Bottoms up! Countries that consume most alcohol
About 250 billion litres of alcohol is consumed all across the world, with European nations leading the pack.
May 30, 2014
The HAPPIEST countries in the world
Switzerland's residents are the most satisfied with their lives.
A Russian train on a unique mission!
This train in Russia is a free consultative and diagnostic medical centre.
May 29, 2014
11 MOST beautiful train stations in the world
The spectacular and culturally significant places will take your breath away.
Countries where politically CONNECTED businessmen prosper
Russia is the worst but India is not too far behind
Will bring back black money in 150 days: Rajnath Singh
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has long spoken of the need to unearth illegal tax-evading accounts held by Indians abroad.
The world's BEST airports for SHOPPING fanatics
Go crazy shopping for your favourite goods from around the world.
20 companies offering the best salaries 
Google continues to remain the favourite company for employees offering the highest salaries and best perks.
May 27, 2014
The BEST bosses in the world
Employees rate their favourite CEOs.
May 26, 2014
High on Modi but will the stocks deliver?
One reason for the spurt, especially in infrastructure-related stocks, has been the expectation of moves to resolve issues such as coal and gas availability, faster approvals and boosting of overall economic growth.
May 23, 2014
Infosys bags Green Oscar for eco-friendly buildings
India's information technology major Infosys bagged the prestigious Ashden Award for Sustainable Buildings, referred to as the Green Oscars.
10 BEST selling products of all time
All-time bestsellers that have transformed industries and defined businesses.
Sensex rally: India among top 10 global marketsIndia overtakes Australia following the election rally; market cap could cross $1.5 trillion in 12 months, close to that of Switzerland.
May 22, 2014
Mumbai eatery delivers pizza using a drone!
The financial capital, notorious for its traffic snarls, has achieved a first in the country after a city-based pizza outlet used an unmanned drone to execute a delivery by taking the aerial route recently.
Inside the world's MOST spectacular gambling den
There is no casino more grand and more famous than the Casino de Monte Carlo in Monaco.
May 21, 2014
How Chanda Kochchar changed the fortunes of ICICI Bank
As she begins her second term as MD & CEO, Chanda Kochhar wants the bank to grow more than the industry not by taking on more risk but by building a strong base of customers and shunning the pell-mell marketing of credit card and personal loans to newcomers.
India's top airlines: IndiGo remains No 1
IndiGo maintained its lead in Indian aviation sector cornering over 30 per cent market share.
This aircraft can put a 5-star hotel to shame
The opulent 'Residence' will feature a living room, double bedroom, separate ensuite shower room, and a trained Butler.
Is Narendra Modi the new hope for gold?
Indian demand fell 26 percent to 190.3 tonnes in the first quarter of 2014 from the same period a year earlier.
10 WORST paid tech CEOs
These include executives from firms such as Google, Facebook and Apple.
May 19, 2014
Money matters: 5 key areas that Modi can bring big changes
Business Standard presents expert views on what changes can help improve the prospects of various asset classes.
May 18, 2014
Captain Nair: A successful hotelier who began his career at 65
Mourning Nair's demise will not only be his family members and thousands of well-wishers and employees of Leela Palace Hotels and Resorts, which he founded at the ripe age of 67.
Seeds of doubt in Gujarat's agriculture growth story
Different economists have arrived at varying figures to assess the state's agricultural growth.
May 17, 2014
Economic revival: India Inc's agenda for the Modi govt
Hailing Narendra Modi's victory, India Inc hopes the incoming government would boost economic growth and create jobs.
May 16, 2014
How Modi managed to capture the fancy of India
His PR and marketing made him a formidable power.
May 15, 2014
The BEST airports in India
With airports in India seeing unprecedented developments, which have caught fancy of the fliers? Find out...
How Modi made Gujarat flourish with funds from Delhi
The author tries to separate the hyperbole from reality in the Gujarat model.
May 14, 2014
MOST expensive billionaire homes; Ambani's Antilia ranks 1
The house has six stories of underground parking, three helicopter pads, and reportedly requires a staff of 600 to keep it running.
May 13, 2014
30 LARGEST and most POWERFUL companies in the world
For the first time, Chinese companies dominate the top slots.
SPECIAL: Is this a hope rally or India's defining moment?
Portfolio churn by foreign institutional investors suggests their confidence in industrial revival.
SPECIAL: The man with a unique taste for Indian wine
Viswanathan, Reliance Capital set to close stake buy in Sula Vineyards.
May 12, 2014
Fundamentals, not hype, will drive stocks after May 16
Sorting infra mess will require a pragmatic approach by the Centre and states. It could take longer than the market expects
3 crucial reforms the new govt is expected to bring about
For a perennially supply-short economy, that's an unquestionable imperative since it otherwise results in productivity languishing at abysmally low levels.
How to make Varanasi fit for the 21st century
Varanasi has a management problem, not an urban design problem.
FTIL chief Jignesh Shah arrested, but why are brokers left free?
Investigating agencies have finally taken Jignesh Shah, promoter of Financial Technologies into custody, ten months after the scam broke out.
May 09, 2014
SPECIAL: The economy's El Nino risk
If the weather phenomenon hits India, impact will be felt across sectors; be cautious on stocks based on rural consumption.
15 crazy jobs that will exist in the future
Jobs that will be commonplace in 2030.
Silicon Valley's next invention may change lives of the ordinary
Inventors are working on projects as varied as drones, improved artificial limbs, smart jewellery and handheld devices for detecting gluten in food.
May 08, 2014
The 10 BEST airports in Asia
Despite spending thousands of crores on swanky terminals, none of the Indian airport feature in the list.
SPECIAL: The past continues to haunt Jignesh Shah
In an interview with Business Standard last week, Shah disclosed plans to exit all his ventures related to stock exchanges.
Which way will the market swing on May 16?
Give some thought to stocks you pick and your appetite for risk as observers are unsure if the market will go up or down.
3 challenges Narendra Modi will face if he becomes the PM
Narendra Modi will have to revive investment cycle if he becomes the next Primie Minister.
May 07, 2014
Small and medium enterprises will create maximum jobs 
Over 40 per cent of MSMEs are owned by entrepreneurs from other backward castes.
What is Gitanjali's MD doing to polish his diamond business
As debts mount, Gitanjali Gems is switching from gold to diamond jewellery besides diversifying into new areas to tide over the restrictions on the gold business.
Take a peek inside Motorola's swanky new headquarters
The company comes back to where it started its journey 90 years back as Galving manufacturing Corporation.
May 06, 2014
Sahara's untold story: What the book reveals
An extract from 's book shows that wrangling with regulators is nothing new for the Sahara group. In the 1990s, too, it had run into the income-tax department and had used similar tactics as it is using against Sebi today to deflect the investigation into its affairs.
New govt must consider economic perils of poor monsoon Dealing with the fallout of the sub-normal monsoon will be the first major challenge for the new government, irrespective of its composition.
World's largest, busiest and highest railway stations
Nagoya Station in Japan has the world's tallest railway station building.
15 most beautiful residential buildings on earth
Best buildings from the world's biggest architecture award programme.
May 05, 2014
As earnings disappoint, doubts grow over Sensex rally
Recent share-price gains would be futile unless operating margins and profits follow.
Can Modi defuse India's jobs time bomb?
Indian economy needs 12 million new jobs every year to absorb a growing workforce and urban migrants
May 02, 2014
Visit two amazing upside-down houses!
One of China's biggest tourist attractions is this upside-down house at Fengjing Ancient Town, Jinshan District, south of Shanghai.
New govt must remove hurdles for big ticket infra projects
Between 2012 and 2014, India dropped in networked readiness from 69th to 83rd out of 144 countries.
May 01, 2014
Why online shopping cos are not making money despite good sales
No one is disputing that the e-commerce market is growing dramatically in India
How election results will impact India's growth, stock markets
The election results wil have a positive or neagtive impact on the economy depending on which party will win the elections.
April 30, 2014
India is the world's third largest economy: World Bank
In a matter of six years, India emerged as the world's third-largest economy in 2011 from
Why Surat's diamond polishing industry lost its sheen
The Surat Rough Diamond Sourcing (India) Ltd (SRDSIL), today seems to have run its course without reaching its objectives.
April 29, 2014
The impressive success story of Amit Burman 
The low-profile Dabur scion has become India's largest restaurateur.
April 28, 2014
Finally, flat buyers win the battle against corrupt builders
For years, buyers have been at the mercy of property developers. But that is beginning to change.
15 most beautiful office buildings on earth
From the world's biggest architecture award programme, we bring you the winners of the best office buildings.
April 25, 2014
Kingdom Tower to be the world's tallest building
Saudi Arabia will soon boast of the world's tallest tower.
Tricks that builders use to lure home buyers
Builders are likely to provide inappropriate details to home buyers.
Supertech's boss: From a broker to realty baron
Supertech's revenues zoomed to Rs 1,874 crore in 2012-13, from Rs 218 crore in 2007-08, on the back of a real estate boom.
April 24, 2014
SPECIAL: Why slowing of Chinese economy causes anxiety
The report comes on the heels of surprisingly poor export data that showed exports slumping by six per cent in February.
Is Shibulal responsible for Infosys' troubles?
His career was marked by more downs than ups, but one thing Shibulal cannot be faulted for is lack of ideas.
Chronicle of Supreme Court proceedings and Reliance gas saga
In the past as well, questions have come up about the manner in which different benches of the apex court were constituted to resolve disputes involving the Reliance group.
April 23, 2014
Sivakasi wants firepower to fight China's rockets
Sivakasi hopes the new government will check the smuggling of Chinese fireworks and remove the higher charges on local units imposed by the UPA government.
Hidden story of the Barmer's property boom
In the past decade, Barmer's rural economy has been transformed by two separate energy projects.
April 22, 2014
RIL's grand plans in telecom: Will it win or lose the battle?
RIL should wait-and-watch before investing in telecom sector.
Is Dilip Shanghvi's big bet worth the risk?
For Sun Pharma, it is an astute purchase that it hopes will not only boost its position in India but also globally.
Manufacturing sector sees second-worst period since 1950
Focusing on low GDP growth in recent years, therefore, masks the deeper crisis facing manufacturing and mining.
April 21, 2014
Saradha scam: 2 more arrests and a few questions
With Lok Sabha elections in progress, arrests of Sen's kin have kicked up a huge political storm both at the regional as well as at the state level.
Brands use missed call service to boost consumer experience
Business houses are using missed called services to improve customer interface.
April 18, 2014
Is Ajay Piramal the Warren Buffett of India?His strategy of acquiring cheap assets and selling at high valuations may not have impressed shareholders, but after the mega deal with Vodafone peers are quick to compare him with the Oracle of Omaha.
April 17, 2014
How a mysterious professor made billions from stocks
Mankekar has significant stakes in USL, Talwalkars, etc, but the worth of his overall holdings isn't known.
Infosys vs TCS: Which company performed better?
On key parameters, TCS appears to be on a better wicket.
15 bizarre buildings around the world
These are the modern architectural wonders of the world.
A Rs 20.4 lakh watch that can control your car!
Jaeger-LeCoultre's latest offering will give the exclusive group of Aston Martin owners a Bond film experience.
April 15, 2014
What Infosys must remember before hiring a new CEO
The new Infosys CEO will be the first non-founder to take over the leadership of the company.
Infosys shares closed 1% up on subdued FY'15 revenue guidance
Infosys management has guided for a seven per cent growth in FY15.
April 14, 2014
Election adds bounce to sugar demand in India
India is the world's second-biggest sugar producer after Brazil and has been looking to offload a surplus in an already well-supplied world market.
7 engineering wonders of the world
Projects that show nothing is impossible for mankind.
Elections: Chartered flights get costly, Rs 2.85 lakh an hour!
Companies running chartered planes are having a field day.
Modi magic: Market cap of these 13 companies have zoomed
Since September 13, 2013, when the Gujarat chief minister was announced as the party's choice for the country's top job, the Indian markets have rallied over 14 per cent, with Sensex companies adding Rs 4.7 lakh crore in value.
April 11, 2014
SPECIAL: The man who changed the game at Marico
Marico is expected to close 2013-14 with a turnover in excess of Rs 4,700-crore (Rs 47 billion).
5 big infrastructure projects to kick-start the economy
Whatever be the political coalition that comes to power at the Centre after May 16, the new government will have five ongoing projects to kick-start a sluggish economy.
April 10, 2014
How a financial centre turned into a 'skyscraper slum'
It boasts a helicopter landing pad, glorious views of the Avila mountain range, and large balconies for weekend barbecues.
April 09, 2014
10 most amazing ice hotels
The fancy of ice hotels are catching up with new hotels coming up every year. We present the best from around the world.
Maharajas' Express: Onboard India's most luxurious train 
Maharajas' Express is the most luxurious train in India offering 5 journeys covering some of the most beautiful and historic destinations.
April 08, 2014
SPECIAL: Brand Ranbaxy may be axed soon
Sun's acquisition of Ranbaxy would create the fifth-largest specialty generics company in the world and the largest Indian pharma company, with an estimated revenue of $4.2 billion.
A look at Ranbaxy's interesting and eventful history
Sun Pharma's acquisition of Ranbaxy has once again revived evaluation of the troubled past of the latter, which had changed hands from the promoters merely five years ago.
Big leap for Sun Pharma, Sunshine for Ranbaxy
Ranbaxy's troubled plants in India could see a turnaround as Sun Pharma has experience in doing so.
Hyderabad: An affordable and well-developed realty hotspot 
Hyderabad evolved as a preferred investment destination during 2007-2008.
April 07, 2014
Engineering marvels: 15 amazing underwater tunnels
Infrastructure projects that transformed the world.
April 05, 2014
Vision 2030: Reforms that can make India a developed nation
Policy reforms in education, agriculture and infra sectors can push India into developed nations' league.
April 04, 2014
SPECIAL: What actually went wrong with Aadhaar?
The government hurried through the scheme, which required a complete re-engineering of welfare delivery, severely challenging its implementation.
Bonanza for travellers: AI, IndiGo, GoAir offer big discounts
Air India launched a short-term 'Monsoon Bonanza' scheme under which tickets on 40 select domestic sectors can be bought till Saturday for travel till September 30.
April 03, 2014
Check these 16 products sold at record-breaking prices!
A violin that costs $45 million, a dress that costs $1.27 million are some of the most expensive collectible
April 02, 2014
Onboard the Airbus' stunning corporate jets
Corporate travel takes a new dimension with these luxurious aircraft.
Elections: Namo, AAP products are selling like hot cakes
Products like Aam Aadmi Party wall clocks and mobile & tablet covers (both BJP and AAP) are also very popular among online buyers.
March 31, 2014
6 stunning undersea hotels
The engineering marvels are once in a lifetime experience.
March 28, 2014
Believe in karma, keep doing right things, says new Marico MD
Innovation and quick decision making are key to growth in business.
How India became a high-priority market for PepsiCo
PepsiCo is trying to dislodge Coca-Cola in drinks, though the gap is still large.
SPECIAL: How DGCA plans to sort out aviation mess
The aviation regulator has taken some good steps lately.
8 start-ups that boast of astonishing valuations
Airbnb, started in 2008, is now a $10 billion company.
March 27, 2014
Meet the best Indian American venture capitalists
WhatsApp was the biggest acquisition on the Midas list since it is the largest venture-backed private exit ever.
9 billionaires who rule their countries' economies
There are billionaires that a country cannot do without. They may not be the Presidents or Prime Ministers of nation but they are considered to be either equally or more important.
March 26, 2014
SPECIAL: How India Post is trying to strike it big 
India Post plans to network 25,000 urban post offices by the end of this year and open 2,800 additional ATMs by March 2015.
The world's 10 most eligible billionaire bachelors
They are straight out of the Mills & Boons novel. Some of them fly their own helicopter, some stay in a castle, and yes, they have all the money in the world.
March 25, 2014
Best performing stocks: Tata Motors, TCS win, RIL falls
The benchmark Sensex has vaulted 2.7 times in five years.
India's impressive railway stations
The Indian Railways has one of the busiest and largest railway networks in the world.
March 24, 2014
Virender Sehwag starts new innings as an entrepreneur
With a sleek new school in Haryana, Virender Sehwag starts his new innings as an education entrepreneur.
March 21, 2014
India's dilemma: Raise subsidy or cut fiscal deficit
India's plan to double gas prices from April threatens to hit government efforts to cut its fiscal deficit.
15 most scenic train journeys in the world
Breathtaking rail rides around the globe.
March 20, 2014
Govt halves divestment target, how will it bridge deficit gap?
If disinvestment is to remain a sham, then at least the government should move onto real reforms on ownership and pricing in the crucial oil and gas sector.
UPA's Aadhar: Should next govt take onus of reviving it?Perhaps the change brought about in the cooking gas economy will not lose its momentum if the next government proves forward-thinking enough to improve on one of the UPA's solid achievements.
World's 10 most dangerous places to work
Global working conditions have worsened in 2014.
March 19, 2014
FIFA World Cup: Why are brands looking beyond sponsorships
Big brands are getting involved with Football that is fast gaining traction in the nation, at lower investments that cricket.
3 Indian airports among the world's best 
The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad has retained its second position for the year 2013 in the 5-15 million passengers category.
March 18, 2014
UPA or BJP: Here's how to invest smartly during elections
Existing investors should not make any drastic changes in their portfolio at the onset of elections, say experts.
March 17, 2014
Heard of poll tourism? Find out what it is all about
Tour operators have gone a step ahead to introduce poll tourism in a bid to cash in on election fever.
12 ways India can revamp its creaky infrastructure
Twelve ways the new government can breathe life into the country's infrastructure agenda.
March 13, 2014
Maruti drives in special edition Swift Dzire
The car is priced at Rs 686,000.
Is India better than other fragile economies?
Among the 'Fragile Five' currencies as defined by Morgan Stanley, the rupee has emerged as the biggest gainer since August 28, 2013.
What went wrong with Tata Motors? 
The company whose sales slumped 37 per cent in the nine months to December hopes to stem the tide with a slew of launches starting with the Zest and Bolt.
Why wealthy Indian maharajas don't make it to billionaires' list
Little-known stories of royal families losing their wealth.
March 12, 2014
SPECIAL: How Yash Birla won one of life's toughest battles
On a Prayer is a book on Birla's journey from a state of oblivion to survival, where his deep belief in spirituality and his faith in true love act as a crutch for him to go on.
World's 15 richest tech billionaires
While Bill Gates tops the billionaire charts, Mark Zuckerberg is this year's biggest gainer.
Debunking the Indian economy machine
The first of a 4-part article on how the Indian economy functions, and the problems it faces.
Reasons behind India's poor show in exports 
The fall in exports is a product of poor policy from the RBI and laziness from the Centre.
March 11, 2014
Why 'Post Bank of India' is not a workable idea
The prospect of India Post turning into a bank sounds like a capital idea, especially since we are talking about inclusive banking.
The 10 most FUTURISTIC cities
Some cities today are using technology to fight crime by installing systems that can detect gun shots and biological weapons.
March 10, 2014
How a Rs 3,70,00,00,00,000 mountain rose against Sahara
That's the amount payable by the Sahara group firms, according to Sebi's latest statement
The 5 FITTEST CEOs in India
Whether it's running a 42- km marathon or a grinding rally drive, these men take exertions in their stride.
March 07, 2014
Women's Day: Jet, GoAir slash prices 
The national carrier Air India is mulling an all-women crew flight.
Reviving the economy: What the next government should do
The new government will have to start by addressing some key policy concerns, says , and draws up a checklist.
How Google plans to encourage more women entrepreneurs
The efforts, a part of '#40 Forward' programme under Google for Entrepreneurs', are aimed at finding new ways to advance female entrepreneurs.
These women CEOs bagged the highest salaries
In the male-dominated corporate world, these brilliant women have proved their mettle and made a big difference.
India Inc's pride: Meet 10 powerful women leaders 
Modern Indian women have come a long way from playing the stereotypical role of a housewife to donning the roles of CEOs in leading Indian and foreign companies.
10 things that even millionaires can't afford to buy
Millionaires would be proud of the money in the bank, but there are a handful of things that are still beyond your reach
The 10 most influential women in tech world
These women may not have founded the current-day tech giants but they surely have made them successful.
Two Indians among world's richest women
Two Indian women - Savitri Jindal and Indu Jain - have made it to the Forbes list of the world's billionaires that saw a record number of women this year.
India's HIGHEST paid women CEOs
Here's a look at some who have made a name for themselves through sheer grit and hard work.
March 06, 2014
Here's a quick fix to resolve RIL's natural gas pricing issue
RIL is keen to hike gas price from April 2014 but due to some technical glitches, it may not be able to pass on burden of high production cost to customers.
March 05, 2014
Warren Buffett tells you how to become rich
New entrepreneurs and investment gurus can never miss out on Buffet's tips on investment.
February 25, 2014
Why Powai is a hotspot for IT start-ups
The locality, home to IIT-Bombay and the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), is steadily attracting fledgling entrepreneurs for purposes of both work and residence.
February 24, 2014
Find out how rural craftsmen can reach out to wider market.
Cooperatives which earlier found it difficult to sell their wares have now found an online market via several e-commerce websites.
Equity outlook: Indian markets set for new highsBarring the two events of elections and the Fed taper, the markets are well poised to show gradual improvement.
World's largest solar power plant has a Google connection
One of the world's largest solar projects, which uses heat from the sun to generate power in California, opened on Thursday but may be the last of its kind in The Golden State.
February 21, 2014
Yash Birla's business in deep trouble 
Court cases, investigations, dwindling sales and fall in market capitalisation could make recovery a tough challenge.
SPECIAL: How to make the agriculture growth story sustainable
There is no doubt that agricultural gross domestic product may grow by 4.6 per cent this year.
This is how iconic bourbon whiskey is made
The Blue Grass region of Kentucky is home to the distilleries, which make about 9 out of every 10 bottles of bourbon.
Will Prem Watsa's magic work in India? 
Hyderabad-born Prem Watsa, the founder, chairman and chief executive of Toronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings, is often called the Warren Buffett of Canada for his ability to spot investment opportunities ahead of others and turn around non-performing enterprises.
February 20, 2014
Amazing rags-to-riches story of WhatsApp founder Jan Koum
With Facebook acquiring WhatsApp, its co-founders - Jan Koum and Brian Acton - have become billionaires and stars of technology world.
World's best cities for young people; Mumbai ranks 16
Youth are at the centre of urbanisation. They add energy, vibrancy, creativity and digital age talent to cities.
Architectural marvels: 13 mind blowing skyscrapers
Buildings that are challenging architectural norms.
February 19, 2014
Auspicious days to buy gold in India
The biggest gold buying festivals are Akshaya Tritiya and Dhanteras.
February 17, 2014
10 best hotel suites in the world
Have more money than you need? Checked out these exclusive abodes of ultra wealthy.
February 13, 2014
SPECIAL: How good is Narendra Modi's business agenda?
Domestic business endorsement for Mr Modi never wavered, not even after 2002.
February 12, 2014
Good news: Railways to run 17 premium AC special trains
Encouraged by the success of a premium AC special train between Delhi and Mumbai, Railways have decided to run 17 more such trains.
SPECIAL: Luxury hotels swap keys in India's economic slump
Slowing economic growth and an oversupply of new hotels conceived during the boom years of 2006 and 2007 have led to falling room and occupancy rates in India.
February 11, 2014
IMAGES: The making of a Boeing 737
Boeing has started building the first Next-Generation 737 at the increased rate of 42 airplanes per month.
February 10, 2014
What is spectrum auction all about?
A primer on the ongoing spectrum auction, its process and how it would impact the companies
February 07, 2014
Is it the END of the road for Aadhaar?
Government's decision to suspend Aadhaar-based cash transfers in LPG has dealt a fresh blow to the project whose utility has always been questioned.
February 03, 2014
Tallest residential towers in the world; India's World One tops
Among the 30 tallest residential buildings in the world, India boasts of five buildings, including World One.
Meet the most successful global CEOs of Indian origin
With Satya Nadella set to become Microsoft CEO, more India-trained professionals are taking top positions in the world.
January 31, 2014
20 best companies you would love to work for
The best companies to work for as ranked by Fortune magazine.
January 30, 2014
UPA faces a new moment of truth
No longer in eye of storm, but uncertainty still abounds over India on several scores.
January 29, 2014
Pvt airlines told to give special privileges to MPs
Protocol to accord such services to MPs have been in existence for over three years now.
Once the preserve of youth, IT staffing enters middle age
The bright youngsters they recruited years earlier have become earnest family types.
January 28, 2014
Karl Slym: A jovial person who won the hearts of many
Karl Slym was affable, gregarious and always motivated. Even in moments of crisis, Slym's sense of humour remained intact.
How postmen may help set India's monetary policy
Post workers are collecting data that determines the level of India's consumer price index, which is likely to become RBI's most important tool for setting monetary policy.
January 27, 2014
Special: Are PSU stocks worth betting on?
Retail investors should carefully follow recent moves on high dividend payouts or stake sales in state-controlled companies
January 24, 2014
SPECIAL: Cognizant's amazing success story 
Relative to its competitors such as Infosys, Wipro and TCS, Cognizant's spending on sales and marketing is 50% higher, says an expert.
January 23, 2014
SPECIAL: Sony warms up for new game plan
By winning FIFA broadcast rights and focusing on new genres, Sony Six hopes to create a niche.
Big hurdles ahead for Posco project in India
The government's revalidation of the environment clearance for its steel plant in Odisha may not go far and it may still be years before the project takes off.
SPECIAL: Rigour and risk in RBI's reform push
Government incentives to grow rice and wheat as part of a subsidised food programme for the poor also keep prices high.
January 22, 2014
SPECIAL: Why Moily is in a hurry to clear big projects
With only months to go for the general elections, the new environment minister has gone into overdrive to clear projects.
January 21, 2014
SPECIAL: 8 reforms political parties should talk about in 2014
The author suggests eight reforms that all parties competing in this year's general elections should embrace.
SPECIAL: What Modi didn't say about the economy
Narendra Modi's speech had surprising omissions about his economics.
Mumbai's classy T2 terminal to rival world-class art museums
Mumbai International Airport's new T2 terminal has an art collection to rival world-class museums, a miscellany of cultural nuances that embodies India.
January 20, 2014
SPECIAL: Toothpaste war intensifies as HUL, P&G gnash their teeth
Colgate cries foul over P&G's claim that its Oral-B toothpaste is best in the country.
January 17, 2014
The top 10 retirement destinations in the world
If you are in your sunset years, here are nations that give you the best deal.
How Akosha turned consumer complaints into a unique business 
% of the complaints Akosha received in the October-December 2013 quarter were from telecom consumers.
SPECIAL: What ails the public sector banks
This article examines the call for the government to reduce its majority ownership in public sector banks ostensibly with the objective of improving the functioning of these banks.
January 16, 2014
Biggest billionaire controversies in the past one year
Past one year has been a rollercoaster ride for India's billionaires. While some were allegedly involved in scams, some got in tussle with government. Let's look at the biggest controversies Indian billionaires courted in the past one year.
January 14, 2014
SPECIAL: Why romance turned sour for Apollo and Cooper
Apollo and Cooper are yet to make the customary rounds of courts to settle termination charges and break-up fees, but the mood already is buoyant among institutional investors who had red-flagged the highly leveraged transaction agreed upon by the Indian company.
January 11, 2014
Murthy allays fears of leadership crisis
At a time when speculation was rife about its course after the organisational rejig last week, Infosys on Friday validated the changes, exuding strong faith in its leadership pipeline and gave a clear signal that the company was unperturbed by the slew of senior exits in the recent past.
January 10, 2014
Why Taj and Leela are selling their hotels
Burdened by debt from their rapid expansion in the last few years and the shrinking economy, many hotel chains are now casting around for buyers to sell their assets.
January 09, 2014
28 oldest banks in the world
Let's take a look at some of the oldest banks in the world.
Indian Railways to get a new life with foreign investment 
India will soon invite foreign businesses to help expand its once-mighty but now outdated railways, government sources said, in a move that would mark the opening up of one of the country's last great state-controlled industries.
January 08, 2014
India's 20 biggest companies, IOC beats Reliance
Indian Oil Corp has emerged as India's biggest company in terms of annual revenue.
January 07, 2014
Re among 25 currencies that saw biggest change against $
Let's take a look at how some of the top currencies performed against the dollar.
5 years after Satyam scam: Raju's baby reborn & growing
Mahindra Satyam merged with Tech Mahindra, creating a new entity with revenues of $2.7 billion.
January 06, 2014
Mumbai's pride: Swanky T2 terminal set for a flying start
Apart from handling 40 mn flyers a year in an area of just 1,400 acres, the new airport terminal will showcase a 3-km-long art wall & peacock-inspired design.
India's 20 BEST cities to live in, Mumbai beats DelhiMumbai has been ranked as the most livable city in India.
January 03, 2014
3 Indian projects among the biggest planned cities in the world
Middle East is undertaking some of the biggest planned cities in the world. While some of these developments are exotic, there are few that are setting example of how the future cities need to be.
The secret behind Britannia's success
The mantra for the biscuit maker is simple: Run a tight ship and make prudent investments in manufacturing and distribution.
'Made in Italy'? It's actually made by illegal Chinese workers
Prato, which lies 25 km from the Renaissance jewel of Florence, is also a thriving hub of illegality committed by both Italians and Chinese, a byproduct of globalization gone wrong.
Nariman Point among prime spots that saw biggest fall in prices
Let's take a look at some main spots that reported fall in rental prices.
January 02, 2014
Will the New Year bring cheer for the realty sector?
Jones Lang LaSalle India says growth was skewed towards suburban and emerging locations as opposed to city sub-markets in 2013.
SPECIAL: Now, NaMo on your dinner table!
From stainless steel plates to sweets to T-shirts, brand Modi is going places
December 31, 2013
Year-end special: Key RBI policy rates in 2013
A graphic on key policy decisions taken by the Reserve Bank of India in 2013.
Year-end special: Why the economy is expected to improve in '14
Slowing growth and rising inflation marked 2013 which the country's economic managers would like to forget quickly in the hope that the new year will bring in new government and some good news.
How RBI is helping banks to realign their financesAs their non-performing assets have risen sharply even as loans have remained stagnant, RBI steps in with stringent loan-management measures.
Year-end special: Events that shaped India's corporate world
India's corporate sector sees big ticket deals in 2013.
December 30, 2013
Year-end special: Why food prices are staying up
The Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee law allows mandis to remain in the grip of a middlemen cartel, with clear links to politicians who run the governments.
SPECIAL: Who will be the star of the Indian economy in 2014?
RBI governor and new FM could hog all the limelight.
December 27, 2013
From boss to worker: TN's top business community fights back
Nagarathars are threatened by dwindling interest in entrepreneurship among its younger members.
Year-end special: Exiting bumpy patch, road sector to have smooth ride
The year began with major infrastructure players like GVK, GMR exiting out of mega road contracts on account of problems such as delays in receiving the green nod, funding crunch and regulatory hurdles.
The crown prince of HDFC Bank
Paresh Sukthankar, the heir apparent to Aditya Puri, prefers an approach that is in sharp contrast to Puri's.
December 26, 2013
Year-end special: Companies hoping for the tide to turn 
Year 2013 saw business leaders facing the ire of hostile investigative agencies.
How to make best use of OPD insurance cover
Most people do not know how to use it. At best, it provides tax benefit.
Year-end special: Foreign money floods big telecom operators 
Doha-based Qatar Foundation Endowment has bought five per cent stake for $1.18 billion in Bharti Airtel.
December 24, 2013
Year-end special: Inflation remained a big challenge in 2013
The retail inflation, which is a better gauge of price rise and measured by Consumer price index, ruled in double digit for most months of the year with the latest November
December 23, 2013
Year-end special: Exports weather slowdown, to do better in '14The US and Europe account for about one-third of India's exports.
Year-end special: Sting operations, bad loans hit banks in 2013
The year 2013 saw the Reserve Bank of India nudge banks to not only improve customer services and reduce bad loans but also look at plugging loopholes in the regulatory
Is your city among India's 28 most competitive?
Let's take a look at 28 most competitive cities in India.
Year-end special: Sensex, Nifty hit new highs in 2013
If 2012 was a year that saw Indian bourses scripting a dramatic turnaround after the meltdown, 2013 was marked by consolidation in the first half and a new found optimism by market participants in the second half.
Equity outlook: Twelve-month Sensex target is 24,600
The robust export performance, coupled with a compression of imports led by gold, has led to a substantial narrowing in the current account deficit to comfortable levels.
December 20, 2013
Why bosses should not shut out voices that disagree
Why yes-men are good for ego but bad for business.
SPECIAL: Lessons from the NSEL fiasco
This article reviews what happened at NSEL, according to information available in the public domain, and reiterates what could be done to reduce the risk of similar scams.
December 19, 2013
Murthy brings Infosys back to the starting line
The company is reaping the benefits of change as focus shifts back to traditionally-profitable businesses and deal volumes.
December 17, 2013
Can Anil Agarwal tide over the crisis in India?
From raw material shortage to environmental activists and high debt, Vedanta Resources is up against a lot.
What 'PM Modi' should do to save India's economyA hurried reform agenda will be either too squeamish or too ambitious and impractical.
India's 20 biggest wealth creators, TCS is No 1
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has emerged as the biggest wealth creator over the past five years.
December 16, 2013
Recession? Shareholders hardly felt the pain
Dividend payouts seem recession-proof.
December 13, 2013
Telecom dreams bring Ambani close to rivals
Six months after an infrastructure deal with brother Anil Ambani, Mukesh Ambani has now joined hands with Sunil Mittal.
December 11, 2013
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's mission: To make Bangalore a global city
Beyond her avatar as the head of a multi-crore biotech company, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is a powerful voice of change for the city she lives in.
The gaping holes in India's Internet growth story
By June 2014, India's Internet user numbers will be staggering - ahead of the US and only a little behind China - but there are gaping holes in this growth story.
December 10, 2013
Lodha group's amazing success story amid the gloom
The real estate developer may have deferred its IPO and realty may be in the dumps, but that hasn't stopped it from making acquisitions worth Rs 12,000 crore.
Marketing mantra: Know the story of 'two Indias' 
Forget urban vs rural, marketers need to start thinking about North and South.
December 09, 2013
I am not minister for Air India: Ajit Singh 
Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh tells Kavita Chowdhury that he is focused on passenger comfort and not on favouring private airlines, as many have alleged.
December 06, 2013
Meet the Indian techies who sold their firm to Apple
In one clean sweep, the deal catapulted the co-founders of the US-based company into the league of successful Indian-American tech entrepreneurs, making yet another pair of new faces of India's software talent.
Equity outlook: We are likely headed for a long-term bull cycle
While the macroeconomic parameters remain weak, we believe the worst is behind us. The markets remain largely driven by liquidity
December 03, 2013
How to trade in stocks during elections
Elections can have surprising outcomes, a normal stop-loss could be 'gapped' with the trader forced to cover an adverse position at well beyond his preferred levels.
November 29, 2013
Countries that have the best workforce; India ranks 83
With an acute shortage of skilled workforce, India has been ranked 83rd globally in terms of talent competitiveness of its human capital.
November 28, 2013
Where did Tarun Tejpal get all the money from?
The alleged sexual assault by Tehelka Editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal on a young journalist, who has now resigned from the magazine, has brought the well-known journalist's business under the scanner.
November 27, 2013
Are special perks for VIPs in India justified?
The race for VIP perks has pernicious consequences and is undermining the elite's authority.
Why Daiichi is taking Malvinder Singh to court
The Japanese company alleges the earlier Ranbaxy promoters withheld crucial information when they sold the company in 2008.
November 25, 2013
Virtual tour: India's largest casino to open in 2014
India's largest integrated casino resort in Daman, spread over 10 acres with 60,000 square feet gaming space, is likely to become operational from early next year.
Is India the most globalised economy in the world?
Let's take a look at some of the most globalised economies in the world.
Is India Inc geared up to deal with sexual harassment cases?
The Delhi rape-murder incident brought stricter provisions in Indian Penal Code, recognising sexual harassment as a criminal offence.
November 22, 2013
How the glitzy Sahara Parivar slipped into deep crisis
To continue fighting and growing, it has to first deposit cash of Rs 20,000 crore or title deeds of properties of similar worth in the next few days.
November 19, 2013
Fare wars land airlines in a mess
Recent attempts to salvage the situation might not be enough thanks to the rise in jet fuel prices and depreciation of the rupee.
15 countries that have highest household debt
Let's take a look at 15 economies that have highest household debt in the world.
November 18, 2013
Why Wockhardt's Waluj facility is under lens 
After recovering from issues such as defaults on foreign currency convertible bonds and piling debts, pharmaceutical major Wockhardt has been on the slow lane through the last six months, following warnings from global regulators such as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency.
Financial numbers: How correct are they?
Financial numbers can sometimes paint a rosy picture because of changes in the accounting policy or a one-time income.
25 banks sitting on biggest pile of money in the world
Let's take a look at banks that have most assets in the world.
November 15, 2013
Chidambaram hopes RBI gives license to specialised banks
The RBI had issued guidelines for Licensing of New Banks in the Private Sector on February 22 and came out with clarifications in the first week of June.
10 cities in the world seeing biggest increase in low-cost carriers
Let's take a look at cities that are seeing biggest increase in low-cost airlines's seat capacity.
10 countries that saw biggest decline in gold stockpile
Let's take a look at nations that saw biggest drop in gold stockpiles.
November 14, 2013
SPECIAL: Why gold demand in India is hit
Global appetite for gold fell 21 per cent in the third quarter as outflows from physical bullion funds and the drop in buying from India offset firmer jewellery, coin and bar sales, a quarterly report from the WGC showed on Thursday.
20 best Internet broadband providers in the world
Let's take a look at 20 top Internet service providers in the world.
10 incredible structures made from recycled materials
As our resources deplete, some environmentally conscious people around the world are using trash and converting it to treasure.
November 12, 2013
SPECIAL: A few facts about the potato crisis in Bengal 
Lessons of Bengal's ill-advised restriction on potato trade.
How India can curb gold SMUGGLINGRecent regulations may have caused official gold imports to fall dramatically but evidence of smuggling is rising.
November 11, 2013
10 MOST polluted places in the world
Let's take a look at some of the most polluted places in the world.
The MISTAKES that proved costly for Nokia, Infosys
Their experiences have serious lessons for decision makers in many other industries.
November 08, 2013
SPECIAL: Big Mac gets a king-sized threat
The world's largest burger chain, McDonald's, has had a smooth run in India till now.
20 countries seeing biggest increase in oil production
Let's take a look at some nations that are witnessing biggest gain in oil production.
November 07, 2013
SPECIAL: Is private banks' golden era over?
These have always been pro-cyclical bets but new banks could erode RoEs.
24 economies that are most transparent
Let's take a look at 24 most open economies in the world.
After the financial crisis, India has a ray of hope
Five years after the 2008 global financial crisis plunged the world into the Great Recession, there is a ray of hope that may lead the world into quicker recovery than what has happened till now.
November 06, 2013
IMAGES: Inside India's tallest Air Traffic Control tower
Constructed at a cost of about Rs 100 crore, the tower stands at a height of 83.3 metre.
November 05, 2013
Are banks wrongly branding people as defaulters? 
Credit bureaus have become a weapon banks wield even against a consumer who deserves much better.
Modi-Rahul rivalry behind Amul RIFT?
Boardroom disputes have marked the tenure of pretty much every chairman of the co- operative - from its founder Verghese Kurien to Chaudhary's predecessor, Parthi Bhatol.
November 01, 2013
Farewell to MCX: From Jignesh Shah to Shah Jahan? Shah's emotional statement indicates he has bid farewell to MCX; but is he stooping to hit back?
SPECIAL: All about Sachin Tendulkar, the brand
What corporate India can learn about consistency, challenges and teamwork from India's greatest sporting icon.
October 31, 2013
Where does India rank in global prosperity? Find out...
Let's take a look at some of the most prosperous countries in the world.
October 30, 2013
Rich farmers are helping India Inc mint money
An extraordinarily good monsoon has left farmers with extra money in their pockets.
25 countries where women get the BEST deal
Let's take a look at countries where women get a comparatively fair deal.
October 29, 2013
25 countries that will see biggest job changes in 10 years
Let's take a look at nations that will see biggest employment changes in 10 years.
Five banks slapped with biggest fines in the world
Let's take a look at five banks that have been slapped with biggest fines related to mortgage activities in the United States.
October 28, 2013
Superman or not, Raghuram Rajan has indeed made a difference
He endorsed transparency and financial stability in addition to issues related to inclusive growth and development, write .
SPECIAL: Nanny apps for tiny totsThere are many apps that can help organise your routine and entertain toddlers, while teaching a thing or two; there are apps that can track your children when you are not around.
Odisha govt strongly favoured Hindalco for coal blocks: PM
The chief minister of Odisha had reiterated this position assigning topmost priority to the allocation of Talabira-II in favour of Hindalco.
Biz vs politics: Are corporate honchos victimised in India?
A growing number of businessmen find themselves under the lens.
India among 25 countries where many go to bed hungry
Let's take a look at some countries, including India, that have highest number of people going hungry.
20 companies spending most on R&D in the world
Let's take a look at companies that spend most on R&D in the world.
October 25, 2013
SPECIAL: India eyes $15-bn rollover of subsidy costs into next budget
Chidambaram insists that the fiscal deficit target of 4.8 per cent of gross domestic product for the year to March 31, 2014, is a red line that will not be breached.
October 24, 2013
20 years of Coca-Cola: A roller-coaster journey in India
Coca-Cola's journey in India mirrors the country's growth, rising consumption and a vibrant middle class.
20 exclusive property hot spots of the super rich
Top destinations where the wealthy are rushing to buy vacation homes.
SPECIAL: Post Etihad deal, Jet signals shift in flight plan
Jet will require short-haul Boeing 737s to feed the traffic to Abu Dhabi, Etihad's home base and hub.
October 22, 2013
SPECIAL: Amid losses, Tata Tele scrambles for a saviour
After a complete wipe-out of net worth, the company is looking for strategies to stay afloat. Either a competitor could take it over or it could merge with others.
Should Aadhaar be made mandatory?
The concept of Aadhaar (the Hindi word for basis or foundation) has evolved since it was introduced in 2009.
How the govt can ensure a house for EVERY Indian
While private sector initiatives in low-income housing sector are burgeoning, further growth requires some government subsidies, writes
October 21, 2013
Want to save money for jewellery? Invest in gold ETFsRegular investment in gold-linked financial instruments will safeguard against price fluctuation and do away with storage cost.
October 19, 2013
5 things the finance minister can do with 1,000 tonnes of GOLD!
The good samaritan Sadhu is just what the Finance Minister had prayed for.
October 18, 2013
SPECIAL: Is Haldia Mamata's Nano moment?
Last year, HPL posted losses of around Rs 960 crore (Rs 9.6 billion) on revenues of Rs 8,662 crore (Rs 86.62 billion).
SPECIAL: Why is Flipkart raising so much money
The company has notched up a total of $540 million in funds over the last six years, $360 million of which has flowed in two tranches this year itself.
October 16, 2013
SPECIAL: World stares at doubling of food prices by 2030
That the world is headed for rising food prices as demand outpaces supply, causing growing levels of hunger, is a given.
What makes customers in India splurge
Consumer spending and the sentiment that guides it are the key to the growth of any market economy.
October 15, 2013
10 companies that have announced most job CUTS
Let's have a look at companies that have laid off most employees.
SPECIAL: Is it the closing bell for Jignesh Shah?Jignesh Shah, the outsider intent on crashing the party, is in danger of losing his empire.
October 14, 2013
Sachin's farewell series: A 10-sec ad to fetch Rs 80K!
The average attendance at Test matches has dwindled over the past few years but BCCI expects a full house in Sachin's last two test matches, against the West Indies.
SPECIAL: The man who lost 90 per cent of his fortune twice
The 91.9 per cent slide in the stock price of Gitanjali Gems since April has depleted the value of promoter Mehul Choksi's holding in the company by at least Rs 17 crore (Rs 170 million) a day on an average.
Who KILLED Air India? An insider reveals the facts
Year after year, the people in charge and the airline's multiple stakeholders spoke about the need to transform the national carrier into a premier airline. But their plans, instead of taking Air India to the promised heights, brought it down.
Economic recovery? It's only ELUSIVE!
Looking at specific industries, the imbalance that has been visible over the past several months persists.
October 10, 2013
SPECIAL: McDonald's sees a lot more happening over burger & coffee
World's second-largest fast-food chain to launch its McCafe coffee brand in India on Monday.
Does India have the longest working hours? Find out...
Let's take a look at some countries, including India, where people have longest working hours.
India among RISKIEST locations to open a data centre
Ease of doing business and power security are two biggest challenges in the country.
Looking for a quick promotion? Try these companies...
Let's take a look at some companies that have been ranked best when it comes to quick promotions.
October 09, 2013
19 banks that have most HEALTHY books in the world
Let's take a look at some financial institutions that have healthy books.
15 countries that have the MOST Twitter users
With the company preparing to go public, let's take a look at some of its biggest markets.
October 08, 2013
Why women are dropping out of work in India
This could be a major drag, not just on the empowerment of women but on the India growth story as well.
October 07, 2013
25 countries that spend MOST on alcohol, gambling
Let's take a look at some of the biggest spenders on bad habits.
October 05, 2013
How Raghuram Rajan has performed so far
Rajan, who will complete a month as the governor of Reserve Bank of India on Friday has already succeeded in restoring calm in the foreign exchange market.
October 04, 2013
US shutdown: Understanding the real problem
Dysfunctional US politics may set off another crisis.
October 02, 2013
CEOs who walked away with millions after losing their jobs
Let's take a look at some of the biggest golden handshakes in the world.
Countries spending the most on foreign travels
Let's take a look at some of the biggest spenders on international travels.
October 01, 2013
Does India have the most ATMs in the developing world?
Let's take a look at how many ATMs countries in emerging markets have and how many use mobile phone to receive money.
September 30, 2013
The rupee alone can't resurrect India's fortune
The true upside in exports will only emerge when the competitiveness of an industry improves to a fundamental and sustainable level, and if we place our bets as a country in the right sectors and countries
25 banks that target only the world's RICHEST families
Let's take a look at some banks that manage the wealth of richest families.
September 25, 2013
Big crisis: Why superpower China is thirsty
Beijing blames climate change for wreaking havoc on scarce water resources.
Why the Indian economy is a sinking ship under UPA
The United Progressive Alliance's (UPA) growth story is far from truth and is mere a statistical jugglery.
SPECIAL: Is Aadhaar necessary or not? 
This is likely to put a brake on the fast pace at which Aadhaar cards have been issued so far to more than 400 million people.
September 24, 2013
The TALLEST buildings in India
Surrounded by sea on three sides, Mumbai has only one way to expand - vertically. And that's why, most of India's tallest building are located in the city.
September 23, 2013
SPECIAL: Why India Inc is not happy with the new land bill 
The Land Acquisition Bill, passed by Parliament last month, will either make projects unviable or expensive for large infrastructure or real estate projects.
Why India Inc admires Narendra Modi
A recent survey of 100 chief executives conducted by Nielsen for The Economic Times said 80 per cent want Modi to become prime minister.
25 countries that have least income inequality
Let's take a look at some nations that have low income inequality.
September 22, 2013
Should you BUY gold on the dip?
Investors looking to make a quick buck from the yellow metal should hold on for now.
September 20, 2013
Maruti Suzuki launches new special edition Wagon R
This edition is dedicated to the bollywood actor R Madahavan who also happens to be the brand ambassador of the hatchback.
SPECIAL: Why investors love gold now
The US Federal Reserve's decision to continue bond-buying has lifted investor sentiment for gold and silver.
September 19, 2013
20 most expensive hotels in the world
Among the 20 most expensive places, the cheapest one charges you an average rate of Rs 115,605 each night. The most expensive can cost you more than three times of this amount.
IMAGES: CEOs making billions through company stocks
Let's take a look at some chief executives making billions thanks largely to stocks.
PHOTOS: 28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
Let's take a look at some countries spending a lot on improving their roads.
September 18, 2013
10 business people we'd like to see contesting the next election
Will Nandan Nilekani actually fight the elections? While the I-T czar says the question is speculative, here's our list of 10 eminent business leaders who should get on the stump.
Flipkart: From a revenue-guzzler to an asset-light e-tailer
The company has often come under scrutiny for being dismissive about 'profitability' and unmindful of the high cost of running an inventory-led business, aided by deep discounts and free shipping.
How Pakistan, China get sensitive information on India
The government believes heightened awareness among its staff could be the only effective way to counter attempts of foreign agencies.
IMAGES: Which is the largest automaker in the world?
Let's take a look at some of the biggest manufacturers of vehicles in the world.
September 17, 2013
In search of NSEL stock, a money puzzle unravels
Visits made by Business Standard to several borrowers in Ludhiana, Panchkula, Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad found that several borrowing entities have links to real estate.
India among countries with highest unemployment rate
Countries such as Pakistan, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, and Sri Lanka have a lower unemployment rate compared to India.
September 16, 2013
Scorpio Special Edition: Luxury features at attractive price
The SUV costs the same as the VX variant.
Do Indians trust their banks most in the world?
Let's take a look at how much trusts banks have in some of the major markets.
The most CORRUPT countries in the world
Transparency International surveyed over 114,000 in 107 countries to check the prevalence of corruption in each of these nations and the results were startling.
September 13, 2013
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After a string of extremely low and even negative monthly numbers, the industrial sector grew by 2.6 per cent year on year, far exceeding expectations.
September 12, 2013
25 economies having highest debt in the world
Let's take a look at economies that have some of the highest debts in the world.
Is India among the happiest countries in the world?
Let's take a look at some of the happiest nations.
September 11, 2013
The man behind Akula's plan to make a comeback at SKS
Biksham Gujja contributed to major global initiatives such as the World Commission on Dams, World Water Commission and World Water Forum.
Big data analytics changes the rules of road travel
Meru Cabs and OlaCabs among radio cabs and bus ticket booking provider Redbus have been using big data analytics.
25 countries with BEST and WORST current account balance
Let's take a look at how countries are placed when it comes to current account deficit.
Duvvuri Subbarao: Green horn that locked horns
Under his leadership, RBI kept the domestic markets, to a large extent, alienated from the international meltdown to avoid liquidity or solvency cascades.
September 10, 2013
Mahindra launches Scorpio Special Edition; to sell 500 units
The SUV has leather upholstery in tan and beige, leather wrapped steering wheel, glossy wood finished centre console and roof mounted DVD player.
10 blue chip stocks that FIIs are DUMPING
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have a reason to worry because the falling rupee is putting at risk the $100 billion they have pumped into Indian equities since 2009.
Are rupee changes linked to elections?
It's an interesting theory but the reality isn't so simple, say experts.
September 09, 2013
Rajan is doing his bit, will the politicians follow?
It took three years of collective fiscal profligacy and policy mismanagement to cause this crisis.
Things you must know about the Land Acquisition Bill
The definition of affected family includes farm labourers, tenants, sharecroppers and workers in the area for three years prior to acquisition.
September 07, 2013
Slowdown: Thousands of contract workers lose jobs in India
With India's manufacturing sector slamming the brakes on production, the fallout is being felt by contractual labourers.
September 06, 2013
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The stock market responded to his speech by going up by over two per cent; the rupee also gained in strength, by about 1.45 per cent, against the dollar.
SPECIAL: Raghuram Rajan has begun well
Raghuram Rajan takes the long view.
How Next-Gen entrepreneurs are minting money
While remaining tied to their family's core business, they are venturing into new areas and even roping in private investors to grow.
September 05, 2013
IMAGES: India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy
Let's take a look at countries holding biggest stake in United States's Treasury securities.
SPECIAL: Understanding India's economic mess
The central bank measures though are also taking a toll on the banking sector, which is heavily reliant on short-term money markets for capital.
Most competitive countries in the world; India ranks 60
India has dropped a place in the latest global ranking of most competitive nations by World Economic Forum.
Slowdown? Salaries of Indian CEOs have DOUBLED!
Compensation package for CEOs has hit Rs 20 crore excluding stock options. It was Rs 10 crore 4-5 years ago.
SPECIAL: When gold saved the day for India
The pledging of gold to tide over a balance of payments crisis in 1991 became an emotive national issue at the time.
September 04, 2013
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RBI's forex swap window for oil marketing companies addresses an urgent issue but what happens when the dollars have to be returned?
Indo-US economic ties: Time for a RETHINK?
India Inc enables the US' frostiness to India.
IMAGES: Biggest merger and acquisition deals in the world
Let's take a look at some of the biggest M&A deals in the world.
September 03, 2013
Will Narayana Murthy succeed in his second innings?
NR Narayana Murthy came out of retirement in June to run a floundering Infosys.
September 02, 2013
India among countries facing severe manpower shortage
Globally, over 38 per cent employers are facing difficulties filling jobs with the right candidate.
25 countries providing best healthcare systems
Let's take a look at some nations that have most efficient medical systems in the world.
August 31, 2013
Decoding the food security legislation
The government had pegged food subsidy at Rs 90,000 crore (Rs 900 billion) in the 2013-14 Union Budget.
August 30, 2013
IMAGES: Cities that offer best quality of life
Let's take a look at some of the best and worst cities in the world.
6 Indians among college-dropout billionaires
Let's take a look at billionaires globally who left their studies incomplete and still managed to make it big.
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The catalyst is the run on emerging market equities, but many investors are just tired of waiting for India to get its act together.
August 29, 2013
Why Lavasa simply can't stay out of controversy
Lavasa Corporation is rushing to complete its township. No one knows if the promoter is complying with environmental conditions on which it was allowed to resume work.
10 companies that have most inspiring leadership
Let's take a look at some companies that have most inspiring leaders.
12 products that were not made for general public
Let's take a look at some inventions that were meant to be solely used by the military, but ended up being used by everyone.
Special: Why is GOLD so dear to everyone?
Besides its metallic properties, there is much more to gold that makes it an obsession to mankind.
Is this how we will live in FUTURE?
Belgian architect Vincent Callebaut has come up with some futuristic concepts of what the green cities of tomorrow might be like.
August 28, 2013
Women CEOs with the HIGHEST salaries
In the male-dominated corporate world, these women have proved their mettle and turned out to be inspiring and successful role models.
August 27, 2013
How National Spot Exchange got into a bind
Few financial products could match its derivative contracts that always sold at a premium. But the exchange forgot one crucial link: to back its contracts with solid assets.
SPECIAL: Meet the culprits behind India's economic messIn the name of regulation, control has taken over the economy; systemic checks and balances are failing.
August 26, 2013
From glitzy shopping to closure: The story of DYING malls
If 120 new malls have come up in the last two years, 40 have downed shutters. Some lessons from the experiences of dying malls.
Sky high pampering: The 10 best cabin crews in the world
World's most friendly, helpful and efficient airline crews belong to Asian airlines.
August 24, 2013
SPECIAL: Can Nokia shift base from India?
There are big tradeoffs involved and it has invested heavily here; an unfriendly tax regime, though, might push it out to a country such as Vietnam.
August 23, 2013
SPECIAL: How India Inc can gain from the rupee fall
The onus rests on the government to help industry take advantage of depreciation.
Special: Can Jignesh Shah win this tough battle?
Only time will tell, if the 'Shah' of exchanges will walk out of this battlefield unscathed.
SPECIAL: Why panicking about Indian markets is pointless
We're told; that the economy went up in flames demonstrates our uniquely poor performance. Never in the appalling annals of political-economic punditry in India have so many people been so wrong simultaneously.
August 22, 2013
World's richest cities, Tokyo is No 1
Amid the economic crisis, some of the Asian cities hold much promise in terms of growth and prosperity.
How Adidas, Infosys, Wipro, Starbucks got their names
Fascinating stories of how 30 famous companies got their names.
August 21, 2013
Indian banks with HIGHEST NPAs, SBI topsRs 2.06 trillion, is the gross non-performing assets of Indian banks.
SPECIAL: India Inc faces a long and dark winter
High interest costs, slowing demand delay recovery.
25 most innovative companies in the world
Let's take a look at some companies that are most innovative in the world.
Why we should allow the rupee to sink
Abandoning the defence of the rupee will allow India to shift focus to boosting exports with tax cuts
August 20, 2013
The inspiring success story of Barefoot College
At the Barefoot College, women learn how to assemble charge controllers and inverters, establish a rural electronic workshop, install solar panels on roofs, connect them to batteries, and solar electrify each house in the village.
How Bajaj Auto ended the strike at Chakan
The company took advantage of the slowdown in the auto industry.
Brother-sister teams building empires of the future
With Raksha Bandhan upon us, let's take a look successful companies run by brothers and sisters.
August 19, 2013
SPECIAL: The fall guy or a bright spot that turned black?
Is Anjani Sinha of National Spot Exchange being made the fall guy?
August 16, 2013
5 financial SCAMS that shocked the marketsThe NSEL crisis has wiped out hundreds of crores of many investors.
25 biggest brands in the world
Let's take a look at some of the biggest brands in the world.
August 14, 2013
3 Indian hotels among world's BEST
The hotels from India offer a rich cultural experience entwined with a history.
20 cities attracting most tourists in the world
Let's take a look at 20 cities that attracted most international visitors.
August 13, 2013
SPECIAL: Tata Communications switches focus for growth 
Beset by falling profit from voice traffic, the company is getting into new fields like managed services and white label ATMs.
SPECIAL: The real trouble with our banks 
Their sky-high profits in an essentially commodity business reflects too little competition.
SPECIAL: Why billionaires like to buy newspapers
Jeff 'Amazon' Bezos' $250-million purchase of the iconic Washington Post last week has sparked a debate on why billionaires are buying into a medium that is staring at irrelevance, if not death.
August 12, 2013
What will be UPA's economic policies if it comes to power?
The finance minister suggests that maybe his government has erred in its political management.
IMAGES: India's 10 longest expressways
India has 942 expressways covering a total distance of 1,208.19 kilometres.
August 09, 2013
Crisis: Investors bearish on India's growth prospects
If Indian money looks around at the economic climate and decides instead to go to Latin America, West Asia, or China, then why would foreign money's decision be any different?
The Bhagwati-Sen Debate: An Epitaph
Only reforms that accelerate economic growth can generate the revenues to finance expenditure on social infrastructure for the poor, not the other way round, insists .
Why is the Indian economy sinking? 5 glaring mistakes
The five policy missteps that have led India to economic crisis.
August 08, 2013
India's telecom sector begins to emerge out of gloom
Almost four years after savage tariff cuts, the telecom sector is slowly limping back to normalcy.
All is not wrong with Indian economy. 25 interesting facts
Amidst all the doom that prevails in India, there are many reasons to feel good about its achievements and future prospects.
Most polluting countries in the world, India ranks 3
These are typically the nations with the biggest industries, biggest production capabilities and the biggest populations.
August 07, 2013
SPECIAL: Thorny road ahead for Raghuram Rajan
Regardless of who is right, Rajan has to quickly come to grips with a number of obvious challenges, ranging from the immediate to the medium term.
India's pride:10 outstanding infrastructure projects 
Major infrastructure projects including swanky airports are changing India's profile as an attractive and enterprising destination.
August 06, 2013
12 interesting facts about Raghuram Rajan
The government and the RBI are working together to tackle the country's economic problems but there is no "magic wand" to fix them, said Raghuram Rajan, who will take over as central bank governor next month.
SPECIAL: How Rajasthan reduced poverty 
The state's healthcare scheme helped reduce poverty level by 10 percentage points between FY10 and FY12.
Ten things you wanted to know about the NSEL crisisFrom what the crisis is all about to who all are affected, here are 10 FAQs.
August 05, 2013
India's Billionaire club: Who won, who lost
Billionaire club sees one entry, five exits in first 7 months of year.
How to make 1,245 tonnes of wool disappear without trace
National Spot Exchange data shows huge amount of wool going out of its warehouse, but a visit to the storage reveals a different picture.
Mumbai billionaire's grand plans come unstuck
NSEL is the latest example of how Jignesh Shah's grand plans are coming unstuck.
Indian row over poverty extends to Harvard and Columbia
The debate boils down to what path India should take in coming years as slower growth puts further poverty reduction at risk in the world's second-most populous nation.
How drug firms dodge government rules
A probe finds several pharma majors in breach of the law; and in turn they blame the government.
Why PSU stocks are getting hammered
In the last two months, these stocks have lost nearly a quarter of their market cap.
August 02, 2013
PIX: Why Google's Motorola Moto X phone is 'special'
Motorola on Thursday unveiled a new smartphone that consumers can personalise with a choice of colours and materials, hoping to stand out in a crowded market and justify the $12.5 billion that Google Inc paid for the ailing handset maker.
IMAGES: How brands in India can change lives for betterSocial changes around us provide interesting triggers for connecting to brands.
Why India must say no to 'jugaad'
What was being hailed as innovation in Indian industry not so long ago was nothing but cutting corners and skipping processes.
India's 10 best brands, Tata is No 1
The Tata group has touched the lives of millions of Indians since the last 100 years.
August 01, 2013
Kavin Mittal's quest for a killer app
Just as his father Sunil Mittal ignited a revolution in telecom in India, Kavin is trying to do so in a space that represents the rapid convergence of two industries-the internet and telecommunications.
Who should be the next RBI Governor? Vote!
With RBI governor Duvvuri Subbarao retiring in September, 2013, the government is on the look out for the most eligible person to head the Reserve Bank of India.
July 30, 2013
Chidambaram marks a year in office fighting old and new fires
This week, the finance minister will complete a year in his latest stint.
July 29, 2013
SPECIAL: It's time for India Inc to go on a diet
Slowdown and liquidity squeeze by RBI have put India's top 10 indebted firms in a tight spot. But they have a few options.
July 26, 2013
A STUNNING $40 million mansion waiting for buyers!
The magnificent 10-bedroom mansion once owned by fashion designer and founder of Gianni Versace, an international fashion house, is set to be auctioned.
July 25, 2013
The Sen-Bhagwati spat: 7 things you should know
Minor disagreements between Jagdish Bhagwati and Amartya Sen have amplified into a shouting match.
SPECIAL: Six steps that can put the economy back on rails
Overseas investors are scared of putting money in India - and this should worry the government, says T V Mohandas Pai, Chairman, Manipal Global Education and former member of Infosys's Board of Directors.
India's most competitive states: Maharashtra beats Gujarat
India's diverse and dynamic states contribute towards making India an economic power.
INVEST in these 14 sectors to build global economy
Let's take a look at 14 infrastructure sectors that need immediate attention.
July 24, 2013
The man with the Rs 20-crore pay packet
Governance group SES thinks so but JSW Steel says he's exemplary and deserves it.
10 best-performing tech CEOs in the world
Here are the leaders that have created the best value for shareholders while maintaining high standards of corporate social responsibility.
July 23, 2013
SPECIAL: How Reliance Retail plans to strike it big
The home-grown retail player will strengthen its Reliance Market chain to take its turnover to Rs 50,000 crore (Rs 500 billion) in two-three years.
Is Gujarat really a success story? 
Data on growth in rural jobs and on progress in social indicators don't bear out the story of uniform and high progress
SPECIAL: Business lessons from Uttarakhand
Financial markets and public policy will have to privilege those businesses which not only reduce emissions but try to holistically resuscitate the environment.
Planning to fly? Check out these 15 global airlines
Let's take a look at the performance of some major airlines.
July 22, 2013
Why govt should scrap Adani's Mundra plan
By refusing permission for the proposed ship-breaking facility, India can send a categorical message to the foreign ship owning countries that they should keep their own waste and recycle
8 Indians among world's best performing CEOs
In yet another sign of rising Indian dominance in the global business arena, eight corporate bigwigs from the country have made it to the list of the world's 100 best CEOs.
Find out which Indian airports are named after leaders
Bangalore has decided to name its international airport after Kempe Gowda, the founder of the city.
SPECIAL: Did Modi make Gujarat Vibrant?Growth is impressive but there are questions on inclusiveness.
July 19, 2013
'We have had one bad year, we will get out of it': Dr Singh
The most immediate cause of worry is the recent volatility in foreign exchange markets, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tells the Assocham annual general meeting.
Can Nirmalya Kumar help Tatas tide over the tough times?
To say that Nirmalya Kumar has enjoyed a groundbreaking career is to say the very least.
July 18, 2013
IMAGES: 10 airports that have WORST record in missing flights
One of the biggest fears of travellers around the world is missing connecting flight.
India's most powerful CEOs, Mukesh Ambani tops
Mukesh Ambani has been ranked as India's most powerful CEO.
July 17, 2013
SPECIAL: Will microfinance firms make good banks?
One of the hurdles for MFIs towards becoming banks is an unsecured loan portfolio.
SPECIAL: Unilever steps up its India game
Unilever CEO Paul Polman appears to have achieved what he set out to do -- partake of India's growth story.
SPECIAL: Flipkart beefs up to take on AmazonAfter all, talk of Amazon buying into Flipkart has been doing the rounds for long, although the two Bansals have denied it many times before.
15 Indian companies that are most global
On an average 75 per cent of their total revenues come from international operations and they hold 57 per cent of their total assets overseas.
Note-worthy: Whose face is on which currency?
How well do you know the popular banknotes from around the globe and the personalities featured on them?
July 16, 2013
Can Murthy's magic make Infosys a star once again?
While having Murthy around will certainly help bolster employee morale, Infosys will have to go in for more process innovation and automation.
July 15, 2013
Narayana Murthy tightens grip over Infosys
N R Narayana Murthy, who returned to Infosys last month, has now taken over the driver's seat at the Bangalore-based company.
Remembering Amar Bose: The label 'Great Man' fits him to a T
Sree Sreenivasan recalls his encounters with the pioneer of sound who passed away on Friday and gives a sense of how many lives he touched -- in big and small ways.
20 most profitable companies in the world
Let's take a look at 20 most profitable companies in the world.
July 14, 2013
SPECIAL: What it takes to float an offshore company
A resident individual is not among entities eligible to incorporate a foreign company, but resourceful people find a way around
July 12, 2013
When the parent comes out of sub-brands' shadows
UTC India is playing up the umbrella brand of Carrier and OTIS to push integrated services.
Food security bill: More savings for the poor
To translate into more spending on education, health, and nutritious food.
Govt plans to 'promote' GM food rather than regulate it
The serious glitches in the Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India Bill.
12 banks that have largest capital in the world
Let's take a look at 12 biggest banks in the world, according to recent figures released by The Banker.
Tech Mahindra readies for big leap
The company has put in place a new team to scout for opportunities in new verticals and geographies in order to double revenue in two years.
Is Basab Pradhan a victim of Infosys' revival plan?
It is perhaps rare for a senior corporate executive to announce his resignation on Twitter.
July 11, 2013
Big-ticket property deals hit in Mumbai 
Air India's plans to lease its headquarters in Nariman Point has been hit.
Why D-Mart is profitable when retail giants are not
The big question, however, is if it can sustain its business model as it grows and expands.
July 10, 2013
SPECIAL: Why is a free market for gold risky and volatile?
Ten years ago, gold was selling at well below its long-term inflation-adjusted average, and the integration of three billion emerging market citizens into the global economy could only mean a giant long-term boost to demand.
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The year so far has witnessed several luxury project launches by major real estate companies such as DLF, Unitech, Supertech, Tata Housing and Godrej Properties.
India's most admired companies, TCS is No.1 
Software giant TCS has replaced its group firm Tata Steel as the country's most admired
July 09, 2013
SPECIAL: Why did the Air India Maharajah get dethroned?Unviable, politically-driven routes, strikes, high staff salaries despite low productivity, all led to the airline multiplying its losses.
What makes Pune a realty hotspot 
Baner, tagged as Pune's "queen of the suburbs", is located on the northwest side and has emerged as a high-growth location in terms of real estate development.
July 08, 2013
Can India Post survive if it gets a bank license?
The institution lacks the required experience in the financial sector.
Red tape, graft spoil Wal-Mart's big plans in India
The delay and faltering partnership mean Wal-Mart may miss out on the "first-mover" advantage in a country considered the last great frontier for global retailers.
The PMO's role in Jet-Etihad deal
Manmohan Singh clarifies his office's involvement in the deal that's facing criticism from the opposition and media.
Decoding the real estate Bill: How it will help buyers
The Bill will improve buyers' confidence and boost demand for residential real estate.
Six ways to stay ahead of inflation
Use a mix of instruments that will beat both the wholesale and consumer price indices
July 07, 2013
A small step that can revolutionise LPG subsidy regime
It could become a giant leap towards lasting reform if the experiment in direct benefit transfers for cooking gas subsidies pans out.
How a Chinese drink plans to capture the global market
Baijiu is the world's most consumed form of liquor thanks to its popularity in China.
July 06, 2013
Premature crowing over Dhaka's textile sector problems
Despite the recent Western criticism on Bangladesh's labour standards, India has a long way to go before it overtakes the neighbour in global exports.
Energy price reforms no quick fix for India's blackouts
A third of the 1.2 billion Indian population has no access to electricity.
July 05, 2013
SPECIAL: Can Ranbaxy come out of the shadows?
It has hired consultants to advise it on a strategic project and compliance issues in the US. It also needs to improve employee morale.
Why Tatas need to take Charudatta's suicide more seriously
The management should have acted as soon as they were made aware of the senior employee's depression and abrupt exit for the company.
Emerging markets mania was a costly mistake: Goldman exec
Investors who ditched US markets for emerging ones during the financial crisis are set to pay a hefty price.
July 04, 2013
Manu Anand quitting Pepsi stirs up controversies
Speculation is rife that it was the poor response to Pepsi Atom and the heavy spending on IPL that cost him his job.
Why investors love Mahindra & Mahindra
Investors have been concerned about M&M's diversification into non-core businesses but the company is taking the right measures to build their confidence.
July 03, 2013
World's major banks find themselves in new TROUBLE
European Commission charges follow a two-year investigation.
Yellow fever: India's gold demand over the past 10 years
Despite the rising prices, the gold demand has grown steadily in the last decade except for the last two years.
What is Vijay Mallya and Rahul Dravid's Kolkata connection?
Both simply love to wear Kolkata-based designer Sharbari Datta's classic collection of 'dhoti' and 'kurta'.
July 02, 2013
The entrepreneur who didn't miss the bus
From a village boy to CEO of India's largest bus ticketing service, Sama learnt about business on the job.
How many days it takes to earn what a CEO gets in an hour?
It took around 10 days for the average Italian worker to make the $957 that his firm's chief executive made in an hour in 2012.
China's corporate spying: A three-cornered problem
As the economy slows, Chinese companies are under lots of pressure.
July 01, 2013
India needs to diversify away from low-cost programming
India must diversify its services trade away from low-cost programming if it is to remain an IT-enabled hub.
India set to see boom in retirement home business
Concept of housing for the elderly still carries a social stigma in the country.
SmartSense: An innovation to solve power crisis
Ahmedabad-based firm's 'intelligent energy monitoring unit' enables firms to keep a tab on power consumption.
June 30, 2013
Enter India's amazing world of frugal innovation
There is a growing trend of frugal innovation in India.
June 28, 2013
'Rajat Gupta's conviction not the end of Indian story in US'
Every accomplished major immigration group in America has had its heroes and fallen heroes.
When risk is mispriced
Don't assume governments will set accurate benchmark interest rates for risk-free assets.
What is the correct value of the rupee?
Most importers and exporters are comfortable if the rupee 56-57 against dollar.
June 26, 2013
How Chidambaram fared since his return to finance ministry
Falling rupee, sluggish stock market is set to make his task more challenging.
June 25, 2013
How property tax can solve India's infrastructure woes
If trained staff is employed, this revenue stream can be a big source of income for municipalities.
Growing corporate frauds should worry regulators
The size of corporate fraud in India almost doubled after 2009, and such cases also increased in number, said a report from Thought Arbitrage, a think tank in Delhi.
Why international retailers are NOT investing in India
The FDI policy is unviable for them in its current form.
June 24, 2013
PHOTOS: India hedges its bets as Asia embraces casinos
Many Indians bet on cricket and other sports at offshore websites.
Mukesh Ambani BETS on 4G broadband, but RISKS abound
Serious technology challenges await Reliance.
SPECIAL: How rupee depreciation will hit consumer companies
Rupee depreciation to cut earnings 3-4 per cent in FY14.
June 22, 2013
The issue of gender diversity in the workplace
Globally, white-collar gender diversity in the workplace has become as politically correct a cause to espouse as, say, corporate social responsibility.
June 21, 2013
How UBS helped Indians with offshore firms
While UBS acted as master client for offshore firms, Sharecorp was a nominee of Indian beneficiaries.
Atul Singh: Coca-Cola's SUNSHINE man
Many say that Atul SIngh has been plain lucky to show heady growth for the company.
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Instead of tinkering with roaming, the circle system should be ended.
Will it be second time lucky for Barmer?
Villager are treating the project as a 'golden goose' and are demanding huge compensation for their land.
Special: What led to the rupee's big CRASH
Rupee has depreciated 8 per cent against the US dollar since beginning May'13.
June 20, 2013
Trai turns the game in big telcos' favour
Far from benefitting consumers, the new rules on roaming charges have opened another front in the battle between large and small operators.
The last petrol station before Bali
Success of the Ministerial meeting depends on the WTO members putting together the broad contours of a deal by August.
The problems pedestrians face in Indian cities
Pavements are the first casualty of street widening to accommodate cars, says .
June 19, 2013
Will splitting Coal India solve the power crisis?
Splitting Coal India Limited could increase competition and hence make production more efficient, but opinion is building against it.
SPECIAL: Why price control for drugs is wrong
For the poorest 20 per cent of Indians, the expenditure on medicines alone is 85 per cent of what they spend on their health, according to the National Sample Survey.
June 18, 2013
RBI opts for a strategic timeout on rate cuts
From inflation, central bank shifts focus to rupee stability and capital flows.
June 17, 2013
The inside story of the YES Bank feudThe fight between Madhu Kapur, widow of bank's co-founder Ashok Kapur, and current Managing Director and CEO Rana Kapoor is not about money.
Mis-selling or fraud?
The onus is on you to reject financial products that don't suit your needs.
Yellow fever: Spoiling the appetite for gold
Restrictions on gold by the Centre & RBI will help, but can these make gold unattractive for investors?
June 14, 2013
HUL's legacy brands foster more trust
Relatively new brands of HUL, such as Closeup, play second fiddle to other legacy brands such as Colgate from Colgate-Palmolive and Vicco.
Why Forbes' editors in India were SACKED
Indrajit Gupta believes the edit team was forced out because it had become more vocal in demanding ESOPs that were expressly promised in their appointment letters in 2008.
SPECIAL: What Murthy told Infosys staff
N R Narayana Murthy addressed Infosys staff on Thursday for the first time since taking charge of the beleaguered company as the executive chairman.
How Chhattisgarh transformed its corrupt ration shops
Chhattisgarh proves no cash transfer or UID is needed to make PDS work.
The 4 BIG constraints to India's growth story
Rapid and inclusive growth in the medium term does not look too likely if one examines the array of unattended constraints.
The Falling RupeeDomestic woes of high trade and fiscal deficits, high inflation, low confidence, lack of will for reforms, were adding to the fall of the rupee.
June 13, 2013
Coal probe shows business in politics needs to be tackled
Ministers are forbidden to have any connections with businesses that are related to the work they conduct for the government.
Drug makers pay lip service to R&D in India
Companies known for spending huge amounts on innovation globally have minuscule budgets for India. What's holding them back?
Why there is nothing surprising about the rupee slide
The rupee is being driven into a vicious circle.
June 12, 2013
Short selling can be profitable, but it is dangerous, too
Timing is crucial for a short-sell, so is an understanding of likely float.
June 11, 2013
US fiscal deficit still high, but nobody moving to reduce it
The US fiscal deficit is still dangerously high, but nobody is moving to reduce it.
Real estate regulation Bill fails to address key issues
Real estate regulation Bill is consumer-friendly and promotes transparency but does not address the issue of inefficiencies in the approval process and other delays by government bodies.
June 10, 2013
From ICICI to YES Bank: Meet Shagun Kapur Gogia
Shagun Kapur Gogia might not have convinced her uncle Rana Kapoor, managing director and chief executive of YES Bank, to appoint her as a board member of the bank, but it appears she has successfully carved out her own space in the financial world.
Is the Indian FAMILY back in business?The overall trend to professionalise has always seen an upward trajectory, but at varying rates of adoption.
Should Narayana Murthy have come back to his 'other' family?
Many corporate leaders have dived back into the fray and helped their companies clamber out of graveyard.
June 09, 2013
Special: How lifestyle expenses can WRECK important goals
While an occasional big expense is fine, it is important to maintain a lifestyle that leaves enough surplus to invest and save.
MARKET INSIGHT: Don't blindly believe preliminary data
If government statistics are at variance with private data flow, chances are high that the latter presents a picture closer to reality.
SPECIAL: Falling rupee a dampener for several firms
While information technology companies will benefit, firms with high foreign borrowings or heavy dependence on imports will be hurt.
June 07, 2013
Comeback role: The task ahead for Murthy
The one-time bellwether of the country's IT industry has slid to the third spot in terms of revenue, overtaken by a relative upstart, Cognizant Technologies (TCS is the largest).
Why raising import duties on gold isn't enough
Govt raises import duties again, misses the point.
June 05, 2013
How Emaar MGF DODGED rules to buy land in Dehradun
Many layers camouflage the acquisition of 1,127 acres of prime real estate in Uttarakhand's capital.
Why Sensex is RISING when economy is in doldrums
Global liquidity and focus on Asia is causing the markets rally.
June 04, 2013
The 4 Cs that can turn around INFOSYS
Infosys must focus on a few steps for quicker returns, says a Barclays report.
June 03, 2013
The TANGLED tale of Jindal's waste-to-energy project
Residents are concerned that the emissions and ash from the plant could severely impair their health and that of future generations.
Tale of two titans: Narendra Modi vs. Shivraj ChouhanA look at how Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh fared in various parameters under their chief ministers.
The TROUBLE with reappointing Narayana Murthy
Not only has the gap between Infosys and the market leader Tata Consultancy Services increased in recent quarters, even Cognizant has overtaken Infosys.
May 30, 2013
NO fast rebound seen for India's moribund economy
Years of fiscal profligacy, a long struggle with high inflation, high interest rates, persistent political gridlock and fragile global economy have put India back in a rut.
SPECIAL: Why the govt must streamline its free medicines plan
A few states are already running their own schemes for providing free drugs from the government health centres.
How the BCCI chief failed shareholders
The company's stock price has appreciated at a compound annual growth rate of 18.3 per cent, the lowest among all industry peers.
May 29, 2013
SPECIAL: Bad times WORSEN for India Inc
It seems the financial headroom for India Inc will get worse, given the rising gap between profit growth and interest obligations.
May 27, 2013
3 reasons why the golden age of dividends is dawning
Most profitable corporations are hoarding cash that could be channeled into dividends.
SPECIAL: Why ranking cities is important
Mercer, the human-resources consulting firm, recently analysed living conditions in cities according to 39 factors, worked out basically to compensate employees of multinational companies when they are located in different cities of the world.
How Cyrus Mistry is RESHAPING the Tata empire
He is focussing on tightening the belt of the conglomerate left bloated by explosive growth under his predecessor.
May 24, 2013
SPECIAL: Ranbaxy's dark chapter
The company has admitted it fudged data so that it could launch its products in the United States. It has now paid $500 million as a penalty to settle the case.
May 23, 2013
How Anil Ambani plans to TURNAROUND RCom
The company wants to woo post-paid customers and rent out its assets to cut debt.
What the Tata Steel write-off REVEALS
Corus is not out of the woods yet.
May 22, 2013
Maruti to launch special edition Ertiga Feliz soon
The anniversary variant will compete with Chevrolet Enjoy and the Mahindra Xylo H-Series.
May 21, 2013
How illegal salt making threatens Sambhar Lake's ecology
Even the sweltering heat of April does not deter the 10,000-odd tractors, mostly Ferguson-Masseys, from ferrying unrefined salt extracted from the brine of this largest inland saltwater lake in Asia.
Air Deccan founder may LOSE it all, even his house
How Captain Gopinath's new aviation business crash landed.
May 20, 2013
SPECIAL: India's China menu keeps growing
Problem of a huge trade imbalance against India even as both exports and imports declined in 2012-13 year-on-year still remains a severe challenge even to this day.
May 17, 2013
Should India's telecom backbone be MADE in China?
In 2011-12, India imported Rs 52,400-crore (Rs 524 billion) worth of telecom equipment; most estimates are that the figure in 2012-13 will match or even cross that number.
How IndiGo plans to FIGHT rivals AirAsia, Etihad
Will build on its existing strengths. Plans to include more fuel-efficient A-320 N and offer better connectivity.
May 16, 2013
SPECIAL: What RBI learnt from the Cobrapost probe
The inquiry report raises questions about the effectiveness of management control as well as that of the supervision process.
May 15, 2013
Why hotel stocks are UNDERPERFORMING
Subdued demand and oversupply has hit the industry.
May 14, 2013
Coal mafia stokes India's power CRISIS
Here's how mafia controls and trade in coal.
SPECIAL: All's fare in airline pricing
The practice of charging for ancillary services on domestic flights is likely to grow as competition soars.
May 13, 2013
Airbus to China: We support you, please buy our jets
China partly lifted a blockade on 45 long-haul A330 jet orders during a visit by French President Francois Hollande last month.
Will the real inflation rate stand up please?
The RBI's idiosyncratic focus on wholesale price inflation at the expense of retail inflation is a serious policy error.
May 10, 2013
How Cobrapost reveals bankers' lack of TRAINING
the training department in most banks is content with asking branch managers to send employees for drab classroom sessions once a year. The perception about such training is obvious from the fact that most branch managers send the names of employees they can do without.
May 09, 2013
Mumbai among cities with most stunning SKYLINES
Can a mathematical formula capture the beauty of a city? You decide...
May 08, 2013
Will Kishore Biyani's BIG GAMBLE work?
'Big Bazaar Profit Club' hopes to build loyalty amongst customers and get better prices from suppliers. Can it succeed?
The real moral FAILURE in the food security Bill debate
A meaningful long-run strategy to eradicate poverty would do more than a top-down distributive model.
India's CHEAP food plans to prove COSTLY for government
Providing cheap rice and wheat to 67.5% population would raise subsidy bills 45% to up to Rs 1.3 trn, and the country.
May 07, 2013
India could soon be heading for a GRAVE economic crisis
The exchange rate is substantially overvalued, economic growth had stalled, and the financial system is under stress.
May 06, 2013
How textile KINGS weave a hold on Bangladesh
As pay levels rise in traditional factory-floor nations, Bangladesh stands as a last outpost of cheap labour.
May 04, 2013
Is Singapore LOSING its economic prowess?
For the first time in the history residents have turned against the government, raising dissent over high living costs and immigration policies.
May 02, 2013
SPECIAL: What makes TCS tick?
The company is racing ahead of its peers even as other sectoral players feel the slowdown heat.
May 01, 2013
Special: How China is LENDING in the DARK
Chinese shadow banking totals only about $2.2 trillion.
Why the Saradha mess is NOT a 'chit fund' scam
Erroneously labelling it a chit fund may unwittingly give this questionable company legal wings to fly.
Man who wants to DESTROY world's financial system
From North American gamblers to Indonesian housewives and Indian salesmen, all got hooked to Sergey Mavrodi scheme.
April 30, 2013
RBI's dilemma: Should interest rates be CUTor NOT
RBI faces contradictory signals.
April 29, 2013
Jet-Etihad deal: Curious case of missing aviation policy
In the absence of the aviation policy, all decisions in aviation sector are left to the whims and fantasy of the ministry.
What led to the gold's BOOM and CRASH
The direction of gold prices will depend on central banks, bullion banks and leveraged hedge funds.
Why you must AVOID exposure to POWER stocks
Corrective actions are required in the sector but it will only happen if things get really desperate
April 27, 2013
Help yourself to get filthy rich
With the cunning of a master thief, author Mohsin Hamid has stolen the form of a self-improvement guide with chapter heads that alternate between the mundane and the cynical
Joy Shoes: Your sole searching ends right here
This 75-year-old hallowed store in Mumbai supplies shoes to Amitabh Bachchan, Tatas, Birlas among others.
In Bengal's grey 'money market', Saradha is just one
Small firms raising deposits in disguise of advances for unknown projects referred to as money market companies in common parlance.
April 26, 2013
The RISE and FALL of Bengal's biggest fraudster
In an 18-page "suicide note" to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Sudipta Sen has declared himself as the only son of Maa Saradha.
Top 6 ultra LUXURIOUS hotel SUITES in India
Check out what makes them special and who have stayed in them.
April 24, 2013
Reliance OPENS its purse to INVEST Rs 179,000 cr
Over the next five years, plans to pump money in KG DG, refining, petrochemical sectors, retail and telecom.
Tesco treads CAUTIOUSLY in India
Due to clauses on local sourcing and infrastructure investments, the world's third largest retailer has not been able to make much headway in India.
April 23, 2013
Counting the costs of direct cash transfers
It is generally felt that DCTs are a more efficient system than, say, physical subsidies. This does hold when conditions are ideal and back-end structures are in place.
How chit funds have ROBBED investors in Bengal
The Saradha group's fortunes nose diving has not only put a scanner on other chitfund companies operating in the state, but has also reportedly put a question mark on TMC's rural vote.
Why India NEEDS politicians LIKE Margaret Thatcher
We need politicians like Margaret Thatcher, who can articulate economic solutions for the country rather than concentrating on politics alone.
Why e-auction of radio stations may HAMPER the industry
As the government has adopted ascending e-auction for radio waves, there is a danger that players might end up overbidding.
April 21, 2013
Special: Why we end up paying HIGH road TOLLS
The most pernicious abuse of the toll system is the VIP syndrome. Most toll plazas carry a long list of VIP vehicles that are exempt from payment and others have to compensate for them.
Why Sterlite Industries is a disaster for Tuticorin
A series of controversies has dogged its copper plant in Tuticorin. But the company denies all allegations.
April 15, 2013
RPG: A visionary who believed in his gut feeling
RP would agree that his four years in Presidency College, the influence of great teachers such as historian Sushobhan Sarkar ("I would go into a trance, listening to his lectures"), and regular visits to bookshops like Dasgupta and Dhar & Sons in College Street, made a bibliophile of him.
April 11, 2013
Why India's welfare plans are anti-poor
When one part of the government comes out with a serious and objective piece on how the government itself has been responsible for creating food inflation, hopefully the government is more likely to take note.
April 10, 2013
How small farmers are REVOLUTIONISING agriculture
Droughts and declining productivity of staple crops are turning farmers to short-duration vegetable crops. The movement has made India second largest producer of vegetables.
BUY your own private ISLAND for Rs 1 crore
Your dream of having a home surrounded by aquamarine waters in the Caribbean or French Polynesia can turn into reality.
April 09, 2013
How Sterlite copper plant POLLUTED Tuticorin
The residents of Tuticorin claim that pollution from Sterlite smelter has affected their health and environment, and farmers and fishermen have lost livelihood.
ANALYSIS: Future of Ambani brothers' telecom deal
The network sharing agreement is the start of a new era of partnership between the brothers. More deals on sharing towers and intra-city fibre network are likely.
How Sanjay Gandhi's aviation business plan FAILED
Cables released by WikiLeaks name Sonia, Sanjay Gandhi as board members of firms that lobbied with US Embassy to connect with aircraft makers in 1976.
April 08, 2013
Power games: How Adani shifted base and claimed relief
The company proposed to move site for supply to Gujarat from Korba to coastal Mundra within 10 days of signing PPA.
How banks and MFs are doing ILLEGAL transactions
Banks and mutual funds in India are earning abnormally high returns in money markets by breaching Reserve Bank of India rules forbidding forward trades.
April 07, 2013
SPECIAL: Why SC got it right on Novartis
The judgment will save taxpayers' money without hurting the pharma industry or R&D.
April 05, 2013
Why these Delhi hotels are LOSING crores every month
Security concerns prevent the largest hotel project in the country to take off.
April 02, 2013
How govt banks aided the RISE of CRONY capitalism
Government banks have repeatedly failed to take quick action against defaulters. They only raise an alarm when the loan turns into a non-performing asset. A fitting example of this attitude is Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher.
The success story of Kerala's Startup Village
With plans to create 1,000 product firms in 10 years, Startup Village in Kerala is set to leave a mark on India's IT landscape.
April 01, 2013
Why China's CURBS on property buying will NOT work
To cool the real estate market, putting curbs on property buying will not work. There are many loopholes in China's monetary policy that would again lead to rise in real estate prices. The country first needs to address this weakness.
How Dharavi garment worker became a celebrity shoemaker
True-life story of Dharavi's garment worker, who now makes shoes for Kajol, Abhishek Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor and international stars like Kylie Minogue. His scale of business: A 120 sq ft plot and eight employees.
Debt funds score over fixed deposits
Medium- and long-term debt funds are likely to perform better with each rate cut; returns from FDs will improve but may remain negative
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