Meet to review progress on lending, impact of recent rate cuts and what is being done on NPAs, among other things
In the December quarter, Sensex earnings had contracted 5 per cent.
The NDA government was initially reticent about fleshing out its economic strategy for the future. But now that it has taken enough bold initiatives on the economic front it must have the confidence to tell us more about its approach going forward, says Abheek Barua.
How soon can India reach a point when there is no hidden underemployment and all who want work can find it at a fair wage and decent work conditions, asks Nitin Desai.
Have companies overlooked the impact of GST on employee benefits such as health check-up facilities, mediclaim, mobile handsets, house lease, long service awards, employee welfare schemes, and so on, asks Anita Rastogi, partner-GST and indirect tax, PwC
You won't know what hit you!
'Jackson presents me better than my previous films.' Kannada actress Pavana talks about her look in Jackson.
A fall in the rupee could boost exports. But the flip side of the equation is that a weaker rupee could stoke some inflation
'I didn't think a person with my body type would be acceptable (in the film industry) even though I was comfortable with my weight.' Dum Laga Ke Haisha's Bhumi Pednekar gets ready for showbiz.
Vidya Balan *really* wants her new film Hamari Adhuri Kahani to do well.
2015 is going to witness new agreements on climate change.
This is Mercedes' 10th AMG model in India
Times without count we have bought more complex procedures in the name of simplification, says Shreekant Sambrani.
The Bill will come up for discussion in the upcoming winter session of the Parliament.
Asian shares ended higher after a string of positive US economic data.
'My enduring memory of Lula is personal,' says Ambassador B S Prakash, our former envoy in Brazil. 'He was visiting India after retirement to accept an award.' 'At a private dinner in the Brazilian ambassador's residence, where I too was present, he was missing at the end of the evening.' 'We all went looking for him in the sprawling house to find him eventually in the kitchen talking happily to the cooks and servers.' 'He was thanking them for the excellent meal and service!'
A slow but steady economic uptick can be seen in various segments of the economy. India's economy expanded 4.8 per cent in the second quarter, higher than the preceding quarter's 4.4 per cent.
Upasana Modi from WeSchool, Mumbai shares her experience.
'This novel format of diplomacy -- the informal summit -- will not only facilitate bilateral communication and reduce miscalculations at the very top level of the two governments, but possibly open the space for China and India to speak in one voice on various issues of mutual concern,' note Feng Renjie and Ding Kun Lei
'Gau rakshaks portray themselves to be bigger than the chief minister and Prime Minister Modi.' 'We have lost business of Rs 4,000 crore in UP alone since the BJP manifesto was released.'
Boost to dairy sector will generate jobs
Bring on the 100-crore heroine's club already!
'Don't waste your time in doing long pointless graduation courses.' 'Try and get into an apprenticeship or a job after Class 10 or Class 12, as there is always time to get back to academics and learn new skills.'
Here's why ULIPs have become an attractive long-term investment option
Is Priyanka Chopra headed towards yet another big hit?
Stock markets in structural bull run but there can be bouts of volatility says Ravi Gopalakrishnan, head, equities, Canara Robeco Mutual Fund
Take a look at the 10 biggest IT deals ever.
Big bull's holdings cross Rs 7,200 crore (Rs 72 billion).
The Chinese phone maker has ensured its two brands - Lenovo and Motorola - do not cannibalise into each other's share.
Natco Pharma, Wockhardt and Marksans have rallied between 50 and 70 per cent in the year till date.
The Sensex closed higher by 170 points at 26,128 and the Nifty rose 59 points to end at 7,943.
Punjabi singer-actor Gippy Grewal gets ready for his Bollywood innings.
The large current account deficit and the growing vulnerability on the external front have largely contributed towards the secular decline and the current volatility of the rupee.
United Progressive Alliance-led government proposed lenders as insurance brokers; new FM not too keen, say insurers.
SpiceJet promoter Kalanithi Maran would need to invest at least Rs 1,500 crore (Rs 15 billion) almost immediately to stabilise the airline.
Through the past 12 months, the Bank Nifty has risen 55%
'Bollywood runs on the idea of age.' 'The moment you're single, even if you're 40, you're still appealing, you're still young.' 'The moment you're married, even if you're 25, it's uh huh. She's not sexy anymore.'
