Founders should have faith in themselves, their vision and their team, feels Infosys founder Narayana Murthy.
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.
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 central bank dashed hopes of any steep interest rate reduction.
Nifty has a virtual monopoly in the index derivatives segment.
The success stems from Titan's betting hard on wedding jewellery over the last three years. It now contributes 20 per cent to revenue.
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.
In case the repo rate keeps trending downwards, borrowers can expect a downward revision of their MCLR-linked loans.
'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.
The cost of food has constantly been on the rise.
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 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.
The BSE Realty Index is on a downhill journey.
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.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
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.
Unfavourable secondary market conditions aren't a big concern for IPOs by good quality companies.
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.
Its growth has been driven by discounts rather than enticing new customers to its platform
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
Salil Dhawan reveals the MFs that have not only performed well in the past but have a promising outlook for the future too.
It hopes to leverage the growing number of mobile transactions
'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.
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CCI investigation into predatory pricing likely
The central bank's currency management will be critical over the next few months. A weaker rupee could help to revive exports. But, the currency must fall slowly and in controlled fashion, says Devangshu Datta.
Deal to bolster firm's position in healthcare IT.
Stocks to watch: Videocon, Blue Star, Hitachi, MIRC Electronics, BPL, Whirlpool, Gitanjali, Titan Group
'The farm bills will not bring in corporate zamindari'
The venue for Saturday's meeting was shifted at the last minute from the headquarters of the India Banks' Association in Cuffe Parade to avoid media glare.
The company did not disclose its new holding pattern.
To boost fund raising from markets, Sebi on Thursday proposed e-IPO norms where investors can bid for shares through Internet and eventually on mobiles, while already listed PSUs will be provided a 'fast-track' route for share sales to meet the disinvestment targets.
HR can make better hiring decisions with solutions powered by robotics & machine learning.
Cyrus Mistry undertook quite a few significant initiatives at the Tata Group in the past two years.
Oil companies on Wednesday slashed petrol and diesel prices by Rs 2, with effect from midnight tonight.
Jain, who, landed the top spot at Deutsche in 2012, had to resign following criticism from investors
