Prathapan Bhaskaran

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Sabarimala row: Kerala temple opens for 42-day season amid tension, high security

The shrine's main pilgrimage season began on Saturday amid a state-wide shutdown announced by BJP to protest against the arrest of its leaders.

Nov 17, 2018

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S Gurumurthy's comments set the tone for heated debate in RBI meeting

RBI board meeting on Monday is likely to see heated debates as the govt appears to be bent on forcing the RBI to change banks' provisioning requirements.

Nov 16, 2018

Bansal exit aftershock: Massive Jabong staff layoff likely after Myntra merger

Aftershocks of Flipkart Group CEO Bansal exit continue to rock the group with more resignations and likely layoff of Jabong staff after Myntra merger.

Nov 16, 2018

Sabarimala row: Activist Trupti Desai stopped by Ayyappa devotees at Kochi airport

Protesters led by the Bharatiya Janata Party had begun gathering in the area from last night to await the private flight of the activists that landed before 5 am.

Nov 16, 2018

Information czar's retirement clouds Sebi's prospects in tussle with RBI

Central information commissioner's retirement on November 20 has hit Sebi's prospects of getting bank defaulters' data from RBI in the ongoing tussle.

Nov 16, 2018

India's manned space flight ambition passes a vital test

Indian space agency ISRO's plans for a manned space flight gets a boost with GSLV Mk3 launch that placed GSAT-29 to a geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO).

Nov 15, 2018

Swiggy eyes raising Rs 2,170 crore by key backers' secondary share sales

Food delivery startup Swiggy is planning to raise Rs 6,500 crore of which Rs 2,179 crore is expected to be from second sales of the shares of key promoters.

Nov 15, 2018

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RBI, FinMin unlikely to be influenced by IMF's change of heart towards cryptocurrencies

Sweden's central bank has run some tests and the IMF has credited Canada, China and Uruguay as also going ahead with plans to provide a digital currency.

Nov 15, 2018

Ashok Leyland stock turmoil seen only in the short term

Ashok Leyland shares fell 10 percent after its CEO's exit and Q2 profits' failure to meet estimates. But analysts feel the turmoil will be for short term.

Nov 15, 2018

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PM Modi invites global tech firms to be part of India's fintech success by investing in innovation

Pitching India as a favourite destination for technology-based investment, PM Modi said cell phone and Aadhar were the vital enablers of this model.

Nov 14, 2018

Tata Sons begins due process for taking over controlling stake in Jet Airways

A Tata Sons' team met Jet Airways officials to take stoke of the situation even as the debt-ridden airline tries to turn around the finances.

Nov 13, 2018

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PM Modi steps in to quell RBI-North Block spat

The Prime Minister may have met RBI chief Urjit Patel to defuse RBI-Finance Ministry dispute ahead of the announcement of the action plan to boost MSME sector.

Nov 13, 2018

Usha Martin shareholders approve steel business sale to Tata Steel

Shareholders of wire rope maker Usha Martin have approved the sale of its steel unit to Tata Steel aimed at reducing debt burden and expansion of core business.

Nov 12, 2018

Apple eyes a bigger bite of market with Amazon deal

As part of the deal, Amazon proposes to delist Apple and Beats products sold by non-authorised resellers, allowing Apple to exert more control over the online sales channel.

Nov 12, 2018

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India hopes to calm fuel price stink with basmati fragrance

Export outlook for Indian basmati has brightened with easing of export norms and rupee payment options in Iran trade.

Nov 12, 2018

India's strategic petroleum reserves programme attracts overseas players

Major overseas players are interested in India's strategic petroleum reserves programme which the nation plans to expand by adding another 6.5 million tonnes capacity over and above the current 5.33 MT.

Nov 11, 2018

RBI tightens oversight of NBFCs, cancels registration of 31 firms

West Bengal leads in the number of finance companies suffering central bank's axe while another 17 voluntarily close business.

Nov 11, 2018

Delhi, Mumbai success spurs India plan to privatise six more airports

Experts expect a strong global response to the move as the aviation sector is poised for a major surge.

Nov 9, 2018

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Demonetisation spurred Indian economy's digitisation but issues remain

Whatever the avowed objectives of the controversial demonetization, it did help the Digital India initiative. However, the weak internet infrastructure has affected the government efforts to bridge the digital divide.

Nov 9, 2018

Broad Asian surge augurs well for post Muhurat-day trading

Indian stocks are set for robust correction in the week ahead of Muhurat-day trading when the markets open after Thursday's holiday for Diwali Balipratipada.

Nov 8, 2018

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Articles by Prathapan Bhaskaran

Sabarimala row: Kerala temple opens for 42-day season amid tension, high security

S Gurumurthy's comments set the tone for heated debate in RBI meeting

Bansal exit aftershock: Massive Jabong staff layoff likely after Myntra merger

Sabarimala row: Activist Trupti Desai stopped by Ayyappa devotees at Kochi airport

Information czar's retirement clouds Sebi's prospects in tussle with RBI

India's manned space flight ambition passes a vital test

Swiggy eyes raising Rs 2,170 crore by key backers' secondary share sales

RBI, FinMin unlikely to be influenced by IMF's change of heart towards cryptocurrencies

Ashok Leyland stock turmoil seen only in the short term

PM Modi invites global tech firms to be part of India's fintech success by investing in innovation

Tata Sons begins due process for taking over controlling stake in Jet Airways

PM Modi steps in to quell RBI-North Block spat

Usha Martin shareholders approve steel business sale to Tata Steel

Apple eyes a bigger bite of market with Amazon deal

India hopes to calm fuel price stink with basmati fragrance

India's strategic petroleum reserves programme attracts overseas players

RBI tightens oversight of NBFCs, cancels registration of 31 firms

Delhi, Mumbai success spurs India plan to privatise six more airports

Demonetisation spurred Indian economy's digitisation but issues remain

Broad Asian surge augurs well for post Muhurat-day trading

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'