Physical format stores are here to stay.
As India's online population crosses 450 million, e-commerce ventures are trying to grab a pie of online sales estimated to hit $48 billion by 2020.
The move may release funds locked in government securities and add to liquidity. With inflation expectations lowered, this should not impact bond sentiment in the short run
'The story ends at the end of this season; I don't know if they will extend it. It's a fairly solid conclusion (but) there is always scope for more.'
Exports of gold jewellery fell 23.13 per cent to $1153 million.
With strong long-term fundamentals, banking sector cannot be completely ignored
'I hope against hope that Indian film-makers don't take their future cue from the creator of this insufferable franchise,' says J Jagannath.
The applicant must have an operational savings bank account.
Many investment options once seen as safe havens are presently out of sync
Local traders are evaluating other options rather in FDI.
The yellow metal is a safe bet in the long run.
The buyer is well within his right to ask for a penalty clause in the agreement.
The jobless armies of youthful India are getting angrier and desperate, warns Shekhar Gupta.
What the new defence minister does with the Rafale fighter jet deal will decide if India wants to build genuine, long-term defence capability through an indigenous product that slashes life-cycle costs, or opt for glitzy signing ceremony with foreign vendors that would please the public, says Ajai Shukla.
Online and mobile based personal finance applications have gained importance over the past few years.
Dubai, Singapore, London are the top overseas markets for Indians
Combination of term plans and mutual funds will provide the same benefits.
The stock markets need not be an enigma - use resources at your disposal
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is hoping to get more than 30,000 consumers through its e-commerce pilot project that will be launched in the first week of July.
Ajai Shukla presents an action plan for Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to fix the systemic weaknesses in defence.
To invest in the stock market and buy equity, you need three things
Experts believe that financial planning should always start as soon as we become financially independent. This helps in building a sizeable corpus over time and is also easy on our pockets
'This is a historic juncture when the US is in great need of an alliance with India to strengthen its hands in the fierce struggle with China in the Asian theatre,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Find out how to tame your child's sugar cravings and keep him/her healthy this festive season.
Columnist Rajni Bakshi asks if the louder responses to the climate crisis will be those arguing that innovations are viable only when they give handsome and rapid monetary returns?
Global sales made via mobile devices are expected to top $638 billion.
There are a lot of things that a couple must clarify right at the onset of their marriage such as life goals and financial aims.
'The danger today is that out of sheer fatigue and exasperation, the US might cut loose and exit from Afghanistan leaving it to the region to cope with the debris, which it is ill-equipped to handle,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Budget could well determine if Achche Din will materialise
There's only a slim chance of a substantial drop.
'I never wanted to be a niche actor; I want to be a commercial star heroine.'
The Budget touches a few highs and lows as far as personal finance is concerned, and one needs to be aware of them in order to optimise on one's investment plans.
Bullion may settle with limited upside potential
Sridevi, Karan Johar, Tabu... Sukanya Verma's week was all about time travel and pleasant encounters with the super young avatars of Bollywood's famous folk.
Vibhor Sen tells Divya Nair/Rediff.com about the struggles he faced before he finally accepted his sexuality.
Dealers anticipated a sharp rise in jewellery demand this wedding season, but then came demonetisation.
Since allowing FDI in multi-brand retail has been left to the states, Indian companies may not benefit as foreign investors are wary of the politics.
Companies are innovating with tech tools to ensure that you spend less time at the cash counter.
One should not time the market before investing
We get tangled up in our own crooked web on purchases, and the murky arms bazaar knows it, says Shekhar Gupta.
