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Does Huawei's Russia 5G deal signal a new world trade order split down middle?

Chinese giant ties up with Russia's MTS to deploy 5G technology as Xi begins three-day Russia visit for a summit with Putin amid escalating US-China trade war.

Jun 6, 2019

Auto giants BMW and Jaguar Land Rover collaborate to develop electric vehicles

The collaboration of engineers will bring in expertise in electrification and help in the advancements of electric engines and transmissions.

Jun 6, 2019

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Air India divestment: Will Modi 2.0 get second time lucky with 100% stake sale?

The Narendra Modi government is taking up unfinished business on a priority basis and Air India privatisation is top on the agenda.

Jun 5, 2019

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Ola and Uber see bumpy ride ahead amid slow growth

In recent months, there has been an exponential cut in driver incentives which has led to supply shortage of the driver partners of these taxi hailing services. This has directly impacted the growth of their businesses.

Jun 5, 2019

Zomato announces better parental leave benefits to all staff including men, non-birth parents and LGBTs

Zomato delivers liberal parenthood norms but leaves field staff out in the cold

App-based food delivery firm introduces 26 weeks' parental leave for all employees but the plight of thousands of field staff remains unchanged

Jun 4, 2019

Indian industry seek corporate tax rate cut to 20% in upcoming budget

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CIII) called on Modi to push reforms in the budget so as to boost private investment and domestic consumer demand and achieve 8-10 percent economic growth rates over the next few years.

Jun 4, 2019

US-China trade war could trigger prolonged global recession this year

Escalating US-China trade wars may trigger prolonged global recession this year

Morgan Stanley warns investors must take into account the threat of a prolonged recession for their investment strategy given the worsening trade war rhetoric between the US and China

Jun 3, 2019

SFIO questions RBI's role in IL&FS crisis, recommends internal probe for 'appropriate action'

Regarded as the 'Lehmann moment of India', the IL&FS started defaulting on re-payment of loans last year and is reeling under a whopping Rs 90,000 crore debt.

Jun 3, 2019

After a week of euphoric hearts, expect cautious heads to return to the market

Indices are expected to trade sideways as the euphoria of Modi 2.0 ebbs and worries of global tensions and domestic slowdown begin to take hold; time ripe for stock specific play.

Jun 2, 2019

Global airlines slash profit forecast 21% on protectionism fears

The International Air Transport Association, which represents about 290 carriers or more than 80% of global air traffic, said the industry is expected to post a $28 billion profit in 2019, down from a December forecast of $35.5 billion.

Jun 2, 2019

US-China trade wars: Markets panic as Beijing's 25% tariff on US imports bites

The US has already raised from 10 percent to 25 percent tariffs on imports from China to the tune of $200 billion.

Jun 1, 2019

Donald Trump to end trade privileges for India on June 5

Donald Trump had announced his intention to remove India from the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program in early March.

Jun 1, 2019

GST on new flats: Everything a buyer needs to know about the concessional rates

New constructions priced below Rs 45 lakh and of less than 60 sqm in the metros and 90 sqm in non-metro areas are eligible for a concessional tax rate of 1%.

May 30, 2019

Meet Kishin RK, Singapore's youngest billionaire and realty tycoon

Kishin RK says a businessman needs to have a clear vision about the future. The CEO and founder of RB Capital Group has many things to offer and many milestones to achieve in the coming days.

May 30, 2019

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Pakistani rupee free fall continues; tipped to plunge to 200 against US dollar

The IMF had warned Pakistan in 2017 that the currency was overvalued by as much as 20 percent. The country's economy is in the grip of a crisis with a soaring debt and rising inflation.

May 30, 2019