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Startups cheer as rule changes ease path for receiving new investments

CBDT clarifies relief like an increase in the limit to Rs 25 crore and raising of benefit period to 10 years will be available from February 19

Mar 8, 2019

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UK firms hold off on permanent hires as Brexit nears: Survey

British employers held off from hiring permanent staff in February, adding to signs of growing nerves ahead of Brexit in the country's otherwise strong labour market, a survey of recruiters showed on Friday.

Mar 8, 2019

Government completely bans import of solid plastic waste to fight pollution

It is to be noted that China had banned such imports a few years ago, in the meanwhile India became one of the largest importers of plastic waste

Mar 7, 2019

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Reliance Foundation dedicates Dhirubhai Ambani Square to Mumbaikars

'The Dhirubhai Ambani Square and the Jio World Centre fulfil the vision of a great son of India'

Mar 7, 2019

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ED may recover 'fraudulently gained' wealth from Chanda Kochhar and family

Investigation allegedly reveals funds that ICICI Bank sanctioned to Videocon group were routed to husband Deepak Kochhar's firms.

Mar 7, 2019

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Mukesh Ambani's e-commerce foray: Shoppers hope for high-volt Diwali fireworks

E-commerce industry relishes the prospect of intense competition with Reliance Retail's entry into the market space already lit up by the intense rivalry between Amazon and Flipkart.

Mar 7, 2019

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FIIs inject $2.37 billion in equity market in Feb, highest in 15 months

One of the major reasons attributed to a buying spree by FIIs is the increased expectations of a rate cut by the apex bank in its next monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting that is scheduled on April 4.

Mar 7, 2019

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Mukesh Ambani at 13th on global rich list, will the Reliance Industries chairman have world's richest title?

A 100% rally in Reliance's stock and a substantial decline in Amazon founder Jeff Bezos wealth, following divorce with wife MacKenzie, could make Ambani the richest person in the world.

Mar 6, 2019

Delivery Hero Group takes over Zomato's UAE business for $172 million

In the latest round of funding, Zomato has raised $105 million from Delivery Hero, Glade Brook Capital, Shunwei Capital, and Saturn Shine

Mar 6, 2019

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Mighty Tatas restructure unwieldy group into 10 verticals

The move is aimed at improving coordination and functioning and is likely to help in synergising operations of over 100 group companies, often operating in overlapping markets.

Mar 4, 2019