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Ola aims to shed 5-8% of staff ahead of IPO

The move is seen as part of the mobility platform's aim to turn profitable and go public in the next 18-24 months.

Nov 29, 2019

Petrol, diesel prices rise again. Check today's fuel rates in key cities

Petrol has become costlier by five paise per litre in Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai and four paise per litre in Mumbai after remaining constant for the last two days.

Nov 29, 2019

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Will Air India suitors find truncated debt, 100% equity offer irresistible?

The government may pare down Air India debt to Rs 30,000 crore and offer 100% equity to the eventual buyer; Expression of interests in second attempt to sell national carrier may begin by December 15

Nov 28, 2019

Will pharma regulator's deal with industry make non-price control drugs cheaper?

A 30% cap on the margin agreed at a meeting of pharma regulatory and trade bodies and lobby groups may put pressure on big manufacturers as the distributors may not agree to lower commission.

Nov 27, 2019

Petrol, diesel prices stable across all metros: Check latest rates in your city

Diesel costs Rs 65.73 a litre in Delhi, Rs 68.14 a litre in Kolkata, Rs 68.94 a litre in Mumbai and Rs 69.74 a litre in Chennai on Wednesday.

Nov 27, 2019

Bajaj invests $8 million in Yulu to boost EV adoption in India

The fresh round of investment will be utilised for further strengthening of the mobility platform and deepening of the technology solutions for rapid expansion.

Nov 27, 2019

Sensex surpasses 41,000 mark for first time, Nifty above 12,100

Shares of Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Limited touched a record high as the company's market capitalisation (M-cap) nears Rs 10 lakh crore.

Nov 26, 2019

Must sell now: Fall in direct tax collection hastens urgency of privatisation

A 17% shortfall in October direct tax collection at Rs 50,715 crore may jeopardize government spending and worsen liquidity issues plaguing the economy if divestment drive slackens.

Nov 26, 2019

India probe finds SKF, Schaeffler, Tata Steel units colluded on bearings prices

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) began an investigation in 2017 after receiving allegations of five companies colluding on bearings prices from 2009-2014 to pass higher raw material costs onto customers in the auto sector.

Nov 26, 2019

Apple supplier Salcomp to invest $279 million in new Indian plant

The widening of Apple's supplier base in India, the world's second-biggest smartphone market, is a boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Make in India" drive.

Nov 26, 2019

Will Mukesh Ambani's move to head off Airtel bid for Anil Ambani's assets fail?

Jio and Airtel are eyeing Reliance Communications' assets that include spectrum, towers, fibre network and real estate, heating up telco wars further.

Nov 26, 2019

WhatsApp invests $250,000 into Indian startup ecosystem

The investment will provide 500 startups approved by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DPIIT) with $500 each of Facebook ad credits.

Nov 26, 2019

An iPhone with bloatware or no iPhone at all: Russia passes new law

When the new Russian law comes into effect, a lot of companies might have to exit the market or comply with an odd request.

Nov 25, 2019

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Paytm secures $1 billion in latest funding round, T. Rowe Price joins as investor

Paytm plans to invest ₹10,000 crores over the next three years to bring financial inclusion to areas, which are yet to get traction.

Nov 25, 2019

Louis Vuitton owner to buy Tiffany & Co for $16.2 billion, biggest acquisition of all time

Fashion and accessories brands including Christian Dior generate the bulk of earnings at LVMH, run by France's richest man, Bernard Arnault, though growth in jewellery has shone in recent years.

Nov 25, 2019