Aastha Agnihotri

Articles by Aastha Agnihotri

I am a Bangalore-based writer covering India's business and economy. Previously, I worked for BloombergQuint and Reuters News.

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Looking for best stock market bets, watch Indian shoppers

Analysts are bullish on consumer staples and branded goods as the government starts to spend more in villages to boost farm incomes before next year's elections.

Apr 10, 2018

ICICI Bank-Videocon loan controversy: Chanda Kochhar's fate now rests with RBI

Chanda Kochhar, the MD and CEO of ICICI Bank, is facing allegations of nepotism and corruption over loans granted to Venugopal Dhoot-led Videocon Industries.

Apr 10, 2018

Axis Bank's CEO to step down early: Is RBI behind the decision?

The lender's board had decided to re-appoint Sharma for a period of 3 years, however, she requested to revise her term from June 1 up to December 31.

Apr 10, 2018

While India is buying planes by hundreds, China is creating an industry

India's aviation market is expected to surpass that of China in the next 10 to 15 years, but there's little done in terms of setting up indigenous manufacturing units to meet the burgeoning demand.

Apr 9, 2018

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Petition against India's crackdown on cryptocurrencies gains 17,000 signatures

According to the petition, the RBI's decision could lead to an increase of irregular cash trading of cryptocurrencies in India.

Apr 9, 2018

RBI's cryptocurrency clampdown: What happens to your Bitcoin investment?

The government has already cautioned the public over cryptocurrencies, and the RBI has declared that it does not consider bitcoins and others as legal tender.

Apr 9, 2018

Following RBI's crackdown, cryptocurrency exchanges look to shift base abroad

The Reserve Bank of India has banned all financial firms from dealing with or providing services to any individuals or business entities dealing with or settling virtual currencies.

Apr 9, 2018

Personal Finance: Tax-saving ideas for new fiscal year

As we enter into a new financial year, lets take a look at some of the key tax saving instruments that meets our goals and needs.

Apr 7, 2018

Students use college funds to buy bitcoins: Study

More than one-fifth of college students are dipping their toes, or maybe diving in head-first, in the virtual currency space, and they are using their student loans to do it.

Apr 7, 2018

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Markets weekahead: U.S. trade war, macro data, Zuckerberg testimony

The Indian markets will focus on macro-economic data, fourth-quarter earnings and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's testimony to Congress in the coming week.

Apr 7, 2018

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Is RBI planning to launch its own cryptocurrency code-named Lakshmi?

If introduced, Lakshmi would run on an implementation of the blockchain technology, which is the backbone of digital currencies like bitcoins.

Apr 6, 2018

ICICI Bank enables NRIs to send money via WhatsApp, e-mail

Christened Social Pay, this first-of-its-kind service by any Indian bank is available on the lender's Money2India (M2I) app for remittances.

Apr 6, 2018

Billionaire Tim Draper says bitcoin should be national currency for India

The long-time bitcoin fan believes India will benefit a lot from cryptocurrencies and blockchain as it will enable government to become more transparent and efficient.

Apr 6, 2018

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Banks may be charging a flat fee for SMS alerts -- illegally

The uniform billing by some of the lenders for SMS alerts is against the Reserve Bank of India's advisory.

Apr 5, 2018

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Paytm set to sell mutual funds via a new app

Paytm, owned by One97 Communications, is now planning to launch services including mutual funds, general insurance, life insurance and a number of banking services via its payments bank.

Apr 5, 2018

Who is Amit Bhardwaj? Indian cryptocurrency scamster arrested for $300 mn fraud

Amit Bhardwaj, a former Infosys employee, allegedly duped thousands of Indian investors by hatching Bitcoin-based Ponzi schemes.

Apr 5, 2018

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More pain ahead: Indian banks stare at Rs 2.5 trln new bad loans

Power sector has been a major concern in India, due to decline in fiscal health of State Electricity Boards.

Apr 5, 2018

Ethereum takes no. 1 spot in India as crypto regulations haunt Bitcoin

The repeated cautionary circulars from the central bank and government authorities have taken a toll on Bitcoin's popularity in India, according to a research.

Apr 4, 2018

Amazon may make rival bid for Flipkart: Report

Amazon has held early exploratory talks to buy Flipkart even as the latter closes in on a sale to Walmart, the report said.

Apr 4, 2018

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India as the next Silicon Valley: World Bank says do the homework

World Bank has said that India needs to do more about the under-developed innovation ecosystem in the country.

Apr 4, 2018

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Articles by Aastha Agnihotri

Looking for best stock market bets, watch Indian shoppers

ICICI Bank-Videocon loan controversy: Chanda Kochhar's fate now rests with RBI

Axis Bank's CEO to step down early: Is RBI behind the decision?

While India is buying planes by hundreds, China is creating an industry

Petition against India's crackdown on cryptocurrencies gains 17,000 signatures

RBI's cryptocurrency clampdown: What happens to your Bitcoin investment?

Following RBI's crackdown, cryptocurrency exchanges look to shift base abroad

Personal Finance: Tax-saving ideas for new fiscal year

Students use college funds to buy bitcoins: Study

Markets weekahead: U.S. trade war, macro data, Zuckerberg testimony

Is RBI planning to launch its own cryptocurrency code-named Lakshmi?

ICICI Bank enables NRIs to send money via WhatsApp, e-mail

Billionaire Tim Draper says bitcoin should be national currency for India

Banks may be charging a flat fee for SMS alerts -- illegally

Paytm set to sell mutual funds via a new app

Who is Amit Bhardwaj? Indian cryptocurrency scamster arrested for $300 mn fraud

More pain ahead: Indian banks stare at Rs 2.5 trln new bad loans

Ethereum takes no. 1 spot in India as crypto regulations haunt Bitcoin

Amazon may make rival bid for Flipkart: Report

India as the next Silicon Valley: World Bank says do the homework

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'