Inflation pegs down currency value, re-allocates resources, reduces potential economic growth and leads to the attrition of gross domestic savings.
Like Jamshedpur, many Indian cities that have been and will be properly planned can be smart cities of the future.
Dealer despatches will probably be a good signal of economic turnaround or further deterioration, says Devangshu Datta.
Coffee Board of India has signed on P V Sindhu, P Gopichand and Prabhas and Rana Daggubatti from the Baahubali star cast as brand ambassadors
Entirely new businesses have been built using data to disrupt traditional companies.
Higher rural incomes, pay commission benefits, and lower interest rates are key positives: Analysts
A family man with two sons, who made it a point to attend all weddings and occasions in the community, Siddhartha is known by everyone as the quintessential 'nice guy' CEO -- never yelling, raising his voice or screaming at his employees, says Pavan Lall.
Sun Pharma stock has appreciated at 35% a year for 20 years
Over the last 12 months, thanks to bold bets by venture capital firms like Sequoia, SoftBank Vision Fund, and foreign strategic investors like Naspers, pipeline of start-ups with potential to achieve $1 bn in valuation is at an all-time high.
While riskier than debt, Sebi's stringent guidelines may ensure a safe and liquid product.
Deal with current owner Exide may be signed next week
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
Short-term gains are always unpredictable.
Both banks and jewelers sell coins and bars, but it is generally costlier to buy it from a bank
We have compiled a list of key factors which led to Warren Buffett's coveted success.
The success stems from Titan's betting hard on wedding jewellery over the last three years. It now contributes 20 per cent to revenue.
Founders should have faith in themselves, their vision and their team, feels Infosys founder Narayana Murthy.
To promote localisation of manufacturing and reduce its import bill, the government increased basic customs duty on mobile handsets - from 10 per cent to 15 per cent.
The central bank dashed hopes of any steep interest rate reduction.
'Considering that an Internet company's market value is largely determined by its direct access to consumers for digital services, and largely served outside a sovereign country's control, it would appear reasonable in trade terms to discuss fees for a seat at the proverbial 'table' of opportunities in the largest open consumer market,' argues Venki Nishtala.
Nifty has a virtual monopoly in the index derivatives segment.
Conducted by research firm IDC, the study titled 'Understanding the Indian Retail Banking Customer' says push marketing is fast becoming obsolete and the thrust should be on creating brand advocates.
According to the global professional services company, the sharp fall in the value of the rupee against the US dollar in 2013 contributed to reducing labour costs in India.
'The farm bills will not bring in corporate zamindari'
In case the repo rate keeps trending downwards, borrowers can expect a downward revision of their MCLR-linked loans.
Balanced funds are suitable for investors who have low-risk appetite or are new to equities.Those with more than seven-year investment horizon should look at funds that have higher equity exposure.
The cost of food has constantly been on the rise.
The BSE Realty Index is on a downhill journey.
The top court last week gave Sahara a final chance to raise funds.
In the last couple of months, the Prime Minister has visited Japan and the US and launched the Make in India campaign to lure foreign investments into manufacturing sector.
Demonitisation will facilitate transparency in the real estate industry, which has had a notorious reputation as a safe locker for black money, says Saket Mohta.
'By not letting bankrupt banks fail, we have discouraged ordinary folk from taking precautions while choosing their bank or at least when they hear bad news about their bank,'says S Muralidharan, former MD, BNP Paribas.
Salil Dhawan reveals the MFs that have not only performed well in the past but have a promising outlook for the future too.
For the next few years, the company would tap services in the areas of education, health and security, through partnerships.
India has the potential to achieve 9 per cent growth rate and become a $10 trillion economy by 2034 on the back of concerted efforts by the corporate sector and a constructive role played by the government, a PwC report said on Monday.
At the time of filling the KYC (Know Your Customer) documents (when joining), do not sign wherever you are asked to. In particular, look closely at the power of attorney (PoA) section, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh
Unfavourable secondary market conditions aren't a big concern for IPOs by good quality companies.
Its growth has been driven by discounts rather than enticing new customers to its platform
eBay and PayPal will be sharper and stronger, and more focused and competitive as leading, standalone companies in their respective markets.
Its net profit stood at Rs 100.05 crore (Rs 1 billion) in the year-ago period.
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