China's malfunctioning stock markets remained semi-frozen.
From Singapore to Almora, Abhishant Pant has survived without cash, and he wants to continue in that state all his life.
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Samsung which leads the global list takes the 10th spot in India.
'The RBI is not releasing Rs 2,000 notes for the last 10 days; probably they have stopped printing it.'
The Budget for 2018-19 has at least five takeaways that are yet to receive adequate attention, says A K Bhattacharya.
Trade union leaders claimed that the strike would be even bigger than the one last year as the number of striking workers is expected to swell to 18 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday batted for expansion of organic farming across the country.
Like Indira Gandhi, even Narendra Modi seems to be relying on directing public-sector banks through ministry of finance supported by party cadres, says Debashis Basu.
Railways, rural infrastructure, urban rejuvenation, solar and transmission and distribution of electricity are the new priorities, says Vinayak Chatterjee.
Investors booked profits at higher levels despite the growth oriented Budget.
Half of the sharp rise in stocks in 2014 was driven by re-ratings - rise in price-to-earning ratios on hopes the new government would turn around the economy which will reflect in corporate earnings.
Rumours about a spike in taxes for equity investors are flying thick and fast.
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BKS and BMS leaders have told the BJP leadership that it is staring at a build-up of anti-government propaganda in the run-up to polls in five states.
A heavy agenda including the ordinance on the Food Security Bill awaits the Monsoon session of Parliament beginning on Monday amid expectations that the short sitting will be more businesslike and smooth as compared to the din and dust in the last few sessions.
Modi government has to come up with a robust economic agenda to impress the masses.
The indirect tax reform Goods and Services Tax is stuck in the Rajya Sabha.
India's GDP for the three-month period ended September 30 grew 7.4%.
SBI had a tough journey in the last 40 years.
Though not a blockbuster budget it does not undermine the fact that key issues were addressed and the finance minister certainly did not under-deliver, says Vatsal Srivastava.
Smaller cities like Pune and Noida score better than 'Vibrant' Gujarat's Ahmedabad.
Nifty snaps 10-day winning streak
The president of a top Honduras football club and two family members were charged by US authorities on Wednesday with engineering a decade-long scheme to launder drug trafficking and foreign bribery proceeds through US accounts.
'The simple truth is this: That we had come to assume that a second term was Modi's for the asking. But the fact is that Modi will have to win one, just like everybody else.' 'And so much has he invested in his strongman persona that even a loss of just 50 seats from his extraordinary 282 in 2014 will look to his potential allies and to his party like a defeat,' says Mihir S Sharma.
The start-up works with 2,000 owners and hosts 10,000 tenants across four cities - Bengaluru, the National Capital Region, Hyderabad and Pune.
While the BSE's asking valuation is reasonable, compared to peers, there are some factors that long-term investors need to consider before investing.
There is an attempt to brush aside the results of all surveys that point to a deteriorating jobs situation. This is counter-productive, says Mahesh Vyas.
Soon, one will be able to pay utility bills at the local supermarket, while buying groceries, with the RBI allowing the setting up of payment banks.
Think organic food, affordable homes, artificial intelligence, suggests Prof Manmeet Barve.
Budget in the medium term aims to kick-start the investment cycle.
The decline is attributed to lower salary growth and a rise in households' financial liabilities.
The study claims that from its peak of 18 per cent of gross domestic product in 2008, the crony capitalists' wealth is now down to three per cent
IFFCO is reaching out to the young Indian urban professional.
Movement of rupee and crude oil prices will also dictate the trend
It would be a good idea to create independent oversight committees for each regulatory institution and indeed, even for their appellate bodies, says A K Bhattacharya.
His blind faith in astrology took him down a tragic path that has now come to define his life.
India is expected to strongly push for a bilateral totalisation agreement with the US during President Barack Obama's visit later this month.
What is it about Arohan that puts it in the top league of microfinance institutions in the country?
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