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Alibaba seeks CCI approval as it eyes stake in Big Basket

While the details of Alibaba's offer, such as value and quantum of investment, are not yet known, CCI in a note confirmed that the firm had expressed an interest Big Basket.

Nov 14, 2017

No single GST rate but finance minister hints at further rate cuts

Jaitley said that, "In four months, we have rationalised the 28 percent slab. Such rationalisation in future depends on revenue buoyancy."

Nov 14, 2017

Over 60% housing projects in 50 cities delayed: Survey [VIDEO]

According to data from research firm Liases Forras, nearly 30% of under-construction apartments are delayed by two or more years.

Nov 13, 2017

As responsibilities expand, are chief marketing officers making way for chief growth officers?

The designation of chief marketing officer not only comes with a new name of chief growth officer, but also the responsibly of advertisement, promotion, strategy, growth, and customer satisfaction.

Nov 13, 2017

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FMCG companies set to reduce prices after GST rate cut; but benefits unlikely to reach consumers soon

Firms like Hindustan Unilever, Dabur, Amul, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Procter & Gamble, Nestle and Perfetti Van Melle said they have either decided to cut down prices or are planning to do so.

Nov 13, 2017

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State-owned banks suggest tweaks in lending structure to boost credit growth

With all such suggestions, bankers made a presentation to finance minister Arun Jaitley. In the meeting the Bankers also stressed on issues such as capital allocation, asset quality and credit growth.

Nov 13, 2017

Should Infosys prepare for some court dates? CAIT threatens legal action over glitches in GST network

The Confederation of All India Traders has said that the GST network issues are serious and they will have to take "shelter of the court of law" if no action is taken against Infosys.

Nov 13, 2017

Idea-Vodafone to sell tower business to ATC for Rs 7,850 crore

The telcos had announced their merger in March and post-merger, it will be the largest mobile operator in the country in terms of user base.

Nov 13, 2017

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After launching inbox, Paytm gears up to buy daily deal sites Nearbuy and Little

Digital payments platform Paytm is gearing up to purchase Nearbuy and Little in a deal pegged at $30 million.

Nov 13, 2017

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RBI not to pursue proposal to introduce Islamic banking in India

Islamic or Sharia banking is a system of finance in which interest is not charged.

Nov 12, 2017

Air India gets Rs 1,500-cr loan from Bank of India for working capital requirement

The disinvestment-bound national airline is facing some serious headwinds with only IndiGo showing interest in buying the international business of the carrier that has a huge debt in its book and also roadblocks in selling non-core assets.

Nov 12, 2017

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Debit, credit cards, ATMs will be redundant in next 4 years: Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

India is the only country in the world with billion biometrics and as many mobile phones and bank accounts and therefore, in future, it will be the only nation which will make a lot of disruptions.

Nov 12, 2017

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IT giant Cognizant offers cash to senior employees instead of stock options to boost buyback program

Cognizant is said to have told its senior managers and associate directors, who received a rating of EA during the appraisals, to take home cash instead of the stocks they are usually offered.

Nov 11, 2017

Who is Debjani Ghosh, the new president of Nasscom?

Ghosh was with Intel since 1996 for 21 years and quit the firm in February 2017. She has been with Nasscom as a member of its Executive Council and a trustee of Nasscom Foundation.

Nov 11, 2017

SBI Q2 net profit drops 37% to Rs 1,581.5 crore due to higher provisions

The bank's asset quality improved on sequential basis post decline in fresh slippages in the second quarter. Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) were narrowed at 9.83 percent in Q2 against 9.97 percent in Q1.

Nov 10, 2017

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Business news

Alibaba seeks CCI approval as it eyes stake in Big Basket

No single GST rate but finance minister hints at further rate cuts

Over 60% housing projects in 50 cities delayed: Survey [VIDEO]

As responsibilities expand, are chief marketing officers making way for chief growth officers?

FMCG companies set to reduce prices after GST rate cut; but benefits unlikely to reach consumers soon

State-owned banks suggest tweaks in lending structure to boost credit growth

Should Infosys prepare for some court dates? CAIT threatens legal action over glitches in GST network

Idea-Vodafone to sell tower business to ATC for Rs 7,850 crore

After launching inbox, Paytm gears up to buy daily deal sites Nearbuy and Little

RBI not to pursue proposal to introduce Islamic banking in India

Air India gets Rs 1,500-cr loan from Bank of India for working capital requirement

Debit, credit cards, ATMs will be redundant in next 4 years: Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

IT giant Cognizant offers cash to senior employees instead of stock options to boost buyback program

Who is Debjani Ghosh, the new president of Nasscom?

SBI Q2 net profit drops 37% to Rs 1,581.5 crore due to higher provisions

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]