For Duflo and Banerjee, an important part of their work has been ensuring that the agency of the "beneficiaries" -- usually, in developing countries like India, poorer individuals -- is put at the centre of any policy design. This is a crucial way in which experimental results are often better than large scale data-based inference, says Mihir S Sharma.
The firm would require it to more than triple its CAGR of revenue to 18.5% for the next decade from 6%
Together, AT&T and TechM aim to improve the agility in rolling out and supporting networks of the future, while improving returns on investment through technology-led transformation.
Gold slipped to near 5-1/2-year lows on Friday and was on course for a sixth straight weekly fall.
According to technical analysts, the Nifty could trade in the range between 7,400 and 7,700.
RIL has faced protests from local authorities, activists and residents across India campaigning against masts and roadworks.
Samsung has priced the S8 competitively at Rs 57,900, while the S8+ is available for Rs 64,900.
From crisis leaders to future Goliaths, India Inc saw them all in 2017, says Shailesh Dobhal.
India wasn't applying widespread crash testing like foreign countries do, so manufacturers didn't see the need for an investment focus on safety. Customers rarely walked into showrooms asking for the safest car. They wanted the cheapest or the most fuel-efficient or the best-looking car.
Trading through this coming week could be influenced by reactions to events in Europe and the US.
If you are serious about your future, here are some MBA programmes and short courses you can consider, advises Arun Jagannathan is co-founder and CEO, CrackVerbal.
The outgoing Chief Economic Advisor will always be remembered for his remarkable passion, his large imprint on policymaking and the high level of public debate he fostered
The move will catapult Disney as the country's largest media and entertainment broadcaster, with over $1.3 billion of additional India revenue.
US gold futures slid over 1 per cent on Thursday, while silver futures dropped 2 per cent.
Heavyweights such as Coal India, L&T and SBI ran up losses, taking cues from overseas markets.
FIIs have offloaded stocks worth Rs 13,110 crore
"In terms of local taxes, in terms of local small business productivity, local large business competitiveness, their educational outcomes, their entrepreneurial work, that's what matters," the Microsoft CEO said.
The company's buy of Concur will strengthen its position in cloud computing
'The probability of this being a suckers' rally, where all kinds of beaten down stocks have begun to rally sharply, should be a time to be cautious and circumspect.'
India has undermined its own credibility.
Over 25,600 cases of banking fraud reported up to December 21, 2017, says Minister RS Prasad.
These have been selected based on the earnings growth prospects and favourable (buy) ratings by brokerages
25,600 cases of banking fraud totalling Rs 1.79 billion were reported up to December 2017. 'There is an inherent legacy when it comes to insuring crime.' 'Generally, most banks are uncomfortable in sharing data about employee fraud.'
'You can put 25 per cent right now; put another 25 per cent when Nifty corrects another 500 points.' 'At 13,500 put another 25 per cent and at 13,000 one can get fully deployed.'
Demonetisation, Donald Trump's surprise victory in the US presidential elections, and the fear that US Fed may hike rates in the upcoming policy review in December have dented market sentiments, report Puneet Wadhwa & Deepak Korgaonkar.
Traders said falling crude prices in the global market was a big boost for the economy as it lightens the country's import bill burden, eases inflation and current account deficit concerns.
Infosys, Wipro may follow suit as investors eye a piece of the large cash kitty as growth slows.
Jio's disruptive strategy, including free voice services and data at throwaway rates, apart from offering all services free for six months, triggered a consolidation in the telecom sector.
Delay due to rise in operating cost of telcos, late adoption of 4G network
At the heart of one of the biggest transformations in India's corporate history lies a plan to offer super-fast broadband services.
The broadening of the market rally sends the signal that growth will be broad-based, observes Akash Prakash.
'If you are so blinded by the Buy American, Hire American policy, if you are not going to be fair, consistent and welcoming, in the end America will lose out.'
The time-bound nature of the bankruptcy code, envisaging resolution within 180 to 270 days, would put enormous pressure on the existing judicial infrastructure.
'India-US defence pacts are seen by many analysts as a subtle move to jointly contain China's growing militarism, especially in the strategic Indian Ocean Region.'
Top gainers in the Sensex pack included Hero MotoCorp, Maruti, M&M, Bajaj Auto, HUL, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finance, ITC, HDFC and L&T, rising up to 7.51 per cent.
Industrialists affirm their belief that the adverse effects of demonetisation and the goods and services tax are finally over.
With the emergence of cloud computing, Microsoft has a real opportunity in India.
While both Dabur and HUL have been aggressive in the 'naturals' market with new launches across its portfolio, unchecked distribution expansion and inconsistent quality of products have also been at the heart of Patanjali's problems.
This comes at a time when Ola is looking to replicate nationally the success of its auto-rickshaw offering in Chennai and Bengaluru.
The progress on US debt ceiling talks, domestic inflation numbers and second quarter earnings of companies are expected to keep investors busy in the truncated trading week ahead.
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