Ma and the other co-founders had finalised the name "Alibaba" after much research on its acceptability.
Weakness in the greenback overseas against the backdrop of sluggish US macro data outcome helped the home currency move higher
India Inc was, perhaps, watching out for a repeat of the dot-com bubble burst of the early 2000s.
Even within China, economic slowdown and stiffer competition may hit growth.
One of the reasons for the failure, say industry experts and financial analysts, is that Emami strayed too far from its core with sanitary napkins.
'One good thing that has come out of all this is that it shown people that online ordering is the way forward.'
India is the world's third-largest smartphone market.
The big challenge is beating piracy and convincing users to pay for content.
The Reserve Bank of India's latest data indicate that spending per card is rising steadily - something that consumers should worry about
A vilification campaign against Rosneft has begun in right earnest, says M K Bhadrakumar.
Footfall at malls are down 20-25 per cent in the past couple of years.
The broader Nifty also succumbed to the pressure before recovering to close lower by 6.35 points, or 0.07 per cent at 8,693.05
Arun Jaitley had proposed in the Budget to double the rate of capital gains tax on debt MFs to 20%.
'The impact of COVID-19 on the economy has been so overwhelming that even a significant drop in global oil prices, which in normal times would have brought cheer, has posed new challenges for the government,' observes A K Bhattacharya.
Nets three more foreign brands for exclusive retailing, but the cost of the business model may be high, say experts.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
Because of weak availability, buffalo meat exports have also declined over the last few weeks
It is unrealistic to expect that change will happen in one year: Birla
'Perhaps a better question to ask would be: Is this 'Made for India'?' asks AI expert Ganesh Mani.
Another important early decision of Birla was to get into the wireless telephony business in association with AT&T and another revered Indian business house, the Tatas.
The BSE Midcap and the BSE Smallcap indices pared all intraday gains to end 0.3% and 0.5% lower
The most consistent wealth creators since 2008 are all consumer-facing companies, says Devangshu Datta.
A falling rupee and lower foreign buying in equities are signals investors should watch out for, says Devangshu Datta
Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Bannerjee on Friday rubbished allegations of understanding between her and Bharatiya Janata Party, stating that she attended the IISCO programme along with Prime Minister Modi as it was related to the state's development.
Foreign portfolio investors have been net positive since the Union Budget
Inflation pegs down currency value, re-allocates resources, reduces potential economic growth and leads to the attrition of gross domestic savings.
Parag Milk Foods, Prabhat Dairy, Hatsun Agro are sharpening their gaze on the retail space and buttering up their customers.
Like Jamshedpur, many Indian cities that have been and will be properly planned can be smart cities of the future.
While the entry of 62-year-old Noel Tata, half brother of Ratan Tata, into Tata Trusts is being seen as a significant departure from the past within the salt-to-software conglomerate, Jehangir, a long-standing philanthropist is expected to add heft to Tata Trusts.
Dealer despatches will probably be a good signal of economic turnaround or further deterioration, says Devangshu Datta.
Sun Pharma stock has appreciated at 35% a year for 20 years
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
While riskier than debt, Sebi's stringent guidelines may ensure a safe and liquid product.
Higher rural incomes, pay commission benefits, and lower interest rates are key positives: Analysts
Entirely new businesses have been built using data to disrupt traditional companies.
Deal with current owner Exide may be signed next week
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.
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.
