Ayan Pramanik reports on former Infosys CFO V Balakrishnan's fintech firm, which aims to make borrowing easy for small firms and individuals.
Most Indian IT firms work as system integrators for Huawei and though the exposure is very less as of now, the potential is more due to 5G roll out. As pressure to keep the Chinese firm out of the 5G network grows, other global firms, including Japan's NEC, South Korea's Samsung, Finland's Nokia and Sweden's Ericssion are increasing their investments to grab more market share in the telecom sector.
The four names cleared by the government are justices Aniruddha Bose, A S Bopanna, B R Gavai and Surya Kant.
Ajit Balakrishnan on how Indian society and the polity need to be carried along.
... As the world swings from 'financialisation' to 'artificial intelligence', asks Ajit Balakrishnan.
"India will lose its way in the online digital revolution just like it did during the industrial revolution if the government does not take proactive measures to make broadband cheaper and easily accessible," Ajit Balakrishnan, founder and CEO of rediff.com, said.
Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan has said that UK law firms could be allowed to operate in India but a final decision in the matter would have to be taken by the Indian Bar Council.
He said that if there are issues that need to be talked about, it is between India and Pakistan.
An agitated Congress condemned the anti-party act of Thomas and said he will face stern action for violating the order of the high command.
Ajit Balakrishnan on the surprising drivers of mathematical innovation.
Are we running a cricket match using football rules, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.
The decision to make it public was taken last week after CJI K G Balakrishnan and other judges finalised the details of their assets during the Dusshera and Diwali festivals with some of them availing the services of professional chartered accountants for the purpose.
As Indian democracy deepens, power shifts will continue to happen and the middle class needs to accept that all such power shifts may not be in their favour, says Ajit Balakrishnan.
Do India's laws governing the Internet need revolutionary change, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.
As Indian democracy deepens, power shifts will continue to happen and the middle class needs to accept that all such power shifts may not be in their favour, says Ajit Balakrishnan.
... Are far-reaching social changes coming with it, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.
Startups in India need low-cost debt for working capital, which is impossible to get.
...and getting GDP to measure India's data economy, recommends Ajit Balakrishnan.
Or, what will the Indian policy process allow it to be, says Ajit Balakrishnan.
Canada-based Radical Entertainment has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shekhar Kapur and Deepak Chopra-promoted 'Intent' for content and plans to open a design development studio in India.
A minor fix in tax laws can make start-ups bloom, says Ajit Balakrishnan.
A minor fix in tax laws can make start-ups bloom, says Ajit Balakrishnan.
The US sub-prime loan market crisis is expected to temper cross-border mergers and acquisitions as Indian companies go slow on acquisitions.
'Will people who buy iPhones stop buying iPhones to help swadeshi models?' 'There should be some advantage for the consumer to make them buy a Made in India product.' 'Patriotism and nationalism are good words, but in business, it won't work.'
SC's upholding of the RTE Act could merely be the start of a battle, judging by the passionate voices being raised for and against it
...Is this a virus more dangerous than Covid-19, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.
Admitting that he knew the woman, Binoy, however, said the allegation was 'baseless'.
The move will establish a level-playing field for domestic investments in start-ups compared to foreign-based sources.
The cow, who smashed the previous record of 69.07cm, was bed and bred just like any other cow, but never grew higher than two feet.
Adding to the woes of former Chief Justice of India and National Human Rights Commission chairman K G Balakrishnan, the Kerala government set in motion the process of vigilance probe against his son-in-law on a complaint of amassing wealth while Balakrishnan's younger brother and government pleader in Kerala High Court K G Bhaskaran went on medical leave in the wake of similar allegations against him.
While some are raising questions over the company's ability to regain its position as the sector bellwether, others believe problems at the company may be "much bigger than anticipated".
If international crude oil prices zoom past the current level of about $90 per barrel and move towards $100 and beyond, middle-class consumers are not going to keep quiet about their discomfort, points out Arun Balakrishnan, former chairman and managing director, Hindustan Petroleum.
Balakrishnan, head of the BPO, Finacle and India business units at Infosys, is widely seen as a contender for CEO after the incumbent S D Shibulal's term ends in 2015.
An eatery once owned by dreaded underworld don Dawood Ibrahim in South Mumbai besides his green sedan and tenancy rights to a property in suburban Matunga went under the hammer on Thursday, with a former journalist emerging as the top bidder at Rs 4.28 crore for the food joint notwithstanding a threat from the don's aide Chhota Shakeel.
Does IAS officers' work go unappreciated, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.
'Rahul Gandhi wants a group under the name 'new generation'. But look at the people who surround him.'
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the President to take a decision on a complaint filed before her against the National Human Rights Commission Chairman and former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan regarding his alleged misconduct during his tenure as a judge in the apex court.The apex court refused to direct the Centre to recommend a Presidential reference for the removal of Balakrishnan as the chairman of the NHRC.
'My main priority will be to dispose off the large number of cases that are pending in the court,' he said.
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