The lockdown that crippled the entire logistics, delivery and supply chain network to near zero, was enough to deal a body blow to India's fastest growing unicorn whose very business model saw a severe disruption, like several other firms and sectors.
'When I used to shoot my friends or cousins, I used to tell myself: I want to make them look a better version of themselves.' 'That's how I started: "I don't care who you are or who you think you are. When you are in front of my camera, I'll make you look better than what you think you are".'
You were one of the millions who made Ed Sheeran the most streamed artist of 2017.
Tips from the likes of India batting legends Sunil Gavaskar and Rahul Dravid during the just-concluded 'A' teams' tri-series, says Mayank Agarwal, will go a long way in shaping his fledgling career.
It is welcome that the government tried to make its intentions clear last week - especially as risk concerns return to global markets.
'Salman sir hears everyone out.' 'I felt Karan sir hears girls out more then the men.'
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the central bank saw economic growth slowdown in February, prompting it to cut rates ahead of the curve and wondered why markets were surprised with the decision to pause rate reduction. Noting that there is a need for an "informed and objective discussion" on the country's economy, Das said the RBI would do "whatever is necessary" to address growth slowdown, spikes in inflation as well to ensure good health of banks and non-bank lenders. The apex bank went for five consecutive rate cuts starting in February this year, making it a cumulative reduction of 1.35 per cent.
'You will never be able to do any work for society if you wait to make enough money.'
'We wanted to explore the divisions in India -- be it class, caste, language, religion or gender.'
With telecom disruptor Reliance Jio not raising tariffs, incumbents Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are focusing on the minimum monthly recharge and higher first recharge offers to ensure they retain only loyal and revenue-incremental subscribers, reports Romita Majumdar.
'We will be voting keeping in mind the brunt we bore because of demonetisation and high GST rate'
'If the government spends Rs 10 lakh crore this year then you would be looking at a GDP growth of minus 5 per cent.' 'If you do not do this, you will be looking at GDP growth between minus nine and minus 10 per cent.'
There are very few people in the world who qualify to be called a living legend. Astad Deboo is one of them.
Rediff readers share their interesting stories about the first salary and what it taught them.
Index heavyweights continue to be top losers with ICICI bank.
In the near term, the key driver will still be the government's fiscal spending.
Indian states are preparing for a Rs 1.9 lakh crore (Rs 1.9 trillion) tax windfall this fiscal year.
Before participating in such a scheme, do a detailed background check of the company's credentials, especially if the promised returns are unrealistic.
Why do I want to bring corporate tax from 30 per cent to 25 per cent? I have to attract investment in this country -- not just international but domestic.
With the lockdown extended till May 3 to stem the spread of the coronavirus, the little money daily wagers had is mostly gone and so is hope.
With India poised to become the largest economy in the world by 2030, it cannot afford to leave half of its workforce behind.
As economic policy making moves from pragmatism to populism, the bulls begin to make way for cautious optimists.
The figure is based on the base price of spectrum for the upcoming auction fixed by the TRAI and on the assumption that there will be no bidding war.
'Trust a fund manager, buy some small-cap funds and stay invested.'
Netflix plans local studio in India push. Move comes as rival Amazon Prime Video lines up as many as 18 original shows for India.
The more you know about using a new credit card, the more you reap!
Aseem Chhabra brings you the Best of the Berlinale.
What China's market crash means for India
Rediff readers tell us what they did with their first salary.
'The future looks quite bleak unless we ramp up testing and start vaccinating on a war footing.'
The amended India-Mauritius tax treaty has inserted a new clause allowing source-based taxation at 10 per cent on fees paid for technical and consultancy services.
The Budget has to provide for capex on roads, railways, defence and other infrastructure sectors.
From Rs 191 billion in 2019, the world's largest film producing industry now stands at Rs 72 billion thanks to the pandemic.
'When fund managers talk of being bullish for the long term, they assume strong economic growth.' 'That is what they have assumed every year, naively believing the pronouncements and promises of ministers.' 'Unfortunately, they have been wrong year after year,' observes Debashis Basu, editor, www.moneylife.in.
For 2020, 13 brands are said to be on board already and advertising rates have been fixed at a premium of 10-15 per cent over 2019.
Despite low tariffs, voice usage is not growing.
Check out some of the stocks that will react on the basis of their numbers in the near term.
Revenues of Indian companies, excluding those engaged in banking and oil, are expected to grow marginally at 5-6 per cent in the first quarter of this fiscal.
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British India Corporation employs about 1,800 people
