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Microsoft likely to lay off thousands of employees in massive corporate rejig: Report

While the intention behind the rejig is yet to be known, a document that seems to be a company memo says that it is a part of the company's plans to help its customers with "digital transformations."

Jul 4, 2017

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Nandan Nilekani, Helion's Sanjeev Aggarwal launch $100 million start-up fund

The Fundamentum Partnership will invest in early stage start-ups, say Nandan Nilekani and Sanjeev Aggarwal.

Jul 4, 2017

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Sensex, Nifty extend rally; NTPC, Tata Motors, Cipla top gainers

After Monday's gain of 300 points, the BSE Sensex opened 67 points higher, led by NTPC, Tata Motors and Cipla.

Jul 4, 2017

Air India divestment: More positives than negatives to a Maharaja's selloff

Was the intangible benefits of holding on to a 13 percent market share worth pouring red ink on a battered balance-sheet? The government didn't think so.

Jul 3, 2017

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Two wheeler sales June 2017: Hero Motocorp, TVS, HMSI, Royal Enfield report growth, Bajaj Auto volumes fall

June was a mixed bag for two-wheeler companies, with HMSI, Hero Motocorp, Royal Enfield and TVS Motor reporting modest-to-high growth.

Jul 3, 2017

Workers reject junior partner role for Thyssenkrupp in Tata JV

Thyssenkrupp reportedly aimed to hold less than half of the potential venture so it can deconsolidate the business from its balance sheet.

Jul 3, 2017

Iran to sign major gas deal worth $4.8 billion with French energy firm Total

A spokesman for Total confirmed the company will sign the contract to produce gas for the Iranian market from 2021.

Jul 3, 2017

Markets give thumbs-up to GST; Sensex gains 300 points, ITC top gainer

The first day of trading saw benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty end with 1 percent gain; ITC was the biggest gainer, followed by Hero Motocorp.

Jul 3, 2017

ONGC-led consortium offers $11 billion to Iran for Farzad-B gas field: Report

The offer involves $6 billion for developing the gas field and the remaining amount to build a liquefied natural gas export facility,according to a report.

Jul 3, 2017

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NMCE-ICEX merger to create India's 3rd largest commodity exchange

ICEX shareholders will hold 62.8 percent stake and NMCE shareholders, 37.2 percent, in ICEX, post merger.

Jul 3, 2017

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GST impact: Fears of prices rising are "misplaced", says Shaktikanta Das

Don't pick up 5 items and say prices have gone up, says former economic affairs secretary on GST

Jul 2, 2017

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GST impact: Consumer durables burden may not be passed on to consumers

The consumer durables industry expects only a marginal price revision despite highest tax slab of 28%

Jul 2, 2017

GST, 7th Pay Commission can buoy up headline inflation

Over time, GST can help lower inflation if tax cuts are passed on to consumers, and the input tax credit mechanism works smoothly.

Jul 2, 2017

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GST impact, global cues to set market trajectory

Besides GST rollout, key macro-economic data points like the eight core industries (ECI) figures, external debt and fiscal deficit data will influence the domestic equity markets in the upcoming week.

Jul 2, 2017