RBI has kept interest rate unchanged at 8 per cent since January
The Swadeshi Jagaran Manch has pointed out that these firms pose a threat to domestic manufacturing and retailing as they do not pay relevant taxes such as GST, giving them a huge edge over local players.
Nets three more foreign brands for exclusive retailing, but the cost of the business model may be high, say experts.
With all the brouhaha over GST, and (often) a limited understanding of the long-term forces shaping India's logistics sector, companies seem to have omitted factoring in some underlying trends that could shape supply chain excellence, says Neelesh Mundra.
From consulting firms to tech and detergent companies, brands are busy swatting away online crusaders. In the fraught times we live in, it is not just religion that stokes the fires of controversy. In such instances, it may be best to take the trolls head on.
A breakthrough will come from what we teach and how, says Ajit Balakrishnan.
'We have to plan for whatever the new normal is.'
LG, Samsung, Videocon, Sony and Panasonic have instructed their trade partners that products sold through online marketplaces without their knowledge during flash sales will not get the benefit of after-sale service and warranties.
KVIC is keen to build an international footprint and is hopeful about signing up B2B agreements with at least 40 countries, to which end it has even registered a GI (geographical indicator) tag in the UK, Germany and Russia.
His presence matters more than the money he brings.
'The solution is to enable a graceful transfer of the deposit and funding 'franchise' from capital-deficient firms to capital-surplus firms.' 'This will expand credit intermediation, bring down its costs, and put the financial sector on a definite path of recovery,' argues former RBI deputy governor Viral Acharya.
India is on its way to become a mobile app-first market and e-tailers and start-ups have begun their race to capture the next set of users in India - those who access vernacular content.
The old guard is still involved in broad corporate decision-making, but quite a few new business heads have started making their mark at the group
The notification bans carry bags, one-time use of polyethylene, straws and thermocol
Corporate houses, banks and financial institutions account for more than half of the mutual fund industry's total assets under management, while retail investors hold less than one-fourth of the assets, a report says.\n\n
In this interesting case filed by the petitioner against the Taj Hotels, the National Commission gave an equally interesting judgment.
The domestic deal-making activities were hit by weak corporate governance and a huge liquidity crunch in 2019, while the global deals were also hard to come by due to various factors including uncertainties caused by the US-China trade war, which left many investors in a wait-and-watch mode.
Onion supply to the city, which comes from Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, is normal at 12,000 quintals in Azadpur, Asia's largest wholesale market, it added.
Mehta's export company is the largest integrated gold player in the world.
The estimates of national income and growth do not pass the 'smell test'.
Investors sinking lump sum money in equities seem to have applied the brakes.
Dealers anticipated a sharp rise in jewellery demand this wedding season, but then came demonetisation.
The once-popular brand plans to try its luck in the smartphone market with reliability as its key proposition.
'We have already sanctioned loans worth over Rs 3,000 crore to around 120,000 customers.'
The Welingkar Institute of Management invites applications for its various two-year, full-time, management programmes.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
Bhargavi Zaveri & Radhika Pandey explains how complexities of foreign exchange rules are used by India Inc to dispute contractual obligations.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
The Shiv Sena has spurned Congress' request to participate in the bandh.
With almost all opposition parties and several trade unions backing the 'Bharat Bandh' and many announcing parallel protests in support of the farmers, the Centre has issued an advisory directing all the states and Union Territories to tighten security and ensure COVID guidelines are followed.
The Bill provides comprehensive legislation to prohibit unregulated deposits, with punishment for those promoting such schemes or defaulting on repayment.
'India's print media appears to be on the ventilator, gasping for breath, cutting staff, cutting salaries, cutting editions, cutting off its hands and legs,' notes Krishna Prasad.
'If the new rate is lower than your current rate, ask your bank to shift you to it.' 'This can be done by paying a fee of Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,000.'
Siddhartha's knack for value investment dates back to 1995 when he infused capital in Kshema Technologies, which was acquired by MphasiS. He also took an early exposure in Mindtree way back in 1999. Since 1995, he had invested in more than 15 technology companies including chip-designing firm Ittiam Software, and GlobalEdge Technologies, among others, says Debasis Mohapatra.
Men and women from mofussil India are buying designerwear either on their laptops or their cellphones.
As advertising reaches a cacophonous pitch, as it does every year around this time, brands say they are finding newer and more effective ways to reach their audiences.
Irrespective of the global movement, gold prices in India are nearing the level of Rs 34,000 per 10 grams in the physical markets.
E-commerce in India has almost touched the Rs 5,000 crore mark and is expected to garner around Rs 9,500 crore by 2007.
"Besides looking at providing financial assistance to Indian corporates who have set up business in Sri Lanka, we are keen on becoming a major player in the retail sector," the bank's Deputy Managing Director Chanda Kochhar told reporters in Colombo
Realty sector will witness a rise in salary by 25% in 2008, followed by telecommunications and energy sectors.
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