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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Help improve Indian Railways: give suggestions and win Rs 10L

Indian railways has announced a public competition "How to Raise Money For Railways To Provide Better Services" and is asking people to share their ideas.

Mar 28, 2018

Aircel shutdown leaves 5,000 employees in lurch over salary dues

The Gurugram-based firm was in talks to merge with Reliance Communications, but the talks failed to materialize and the carrier then decided to shut down operations in 6 regions.

Mar 27, 2018

Cryptocurrency market is shrugging off the Big Tech ad ban: Here's why

Microblogging site Twitter has banned cryptocurrency-related ads, following similar bans by Google and Facebook earlier this year.

Mar 27, 2018

Indian bonds are no more selling like hot buns: Here's why

Foreign investors have sold a net $1.12 billion in Indian debt this month - the highest since December 2016, and are now on the verge of turning net sellers for the year.

Mar 27, 2018

ICICI Securities IPO undersubscribed: Did high valuations deter wealthy investors?

The portion of shares kept aside for retail investors and high net-worth individuals were subscribed 88 percent and 36 percent, respectively.

Mar 27, 2018

Planning cryptocurrency investment? Read to know what US millennials are buying

A recent survey reveals the most favored cryptocurrency -- Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Litecoin -- among American millennials.

Mar 26, 2018

Amazon still lags Flipkart: Is it only about the head-start?

While Amazon is slowly bridging the gap with Flipkart, the Silicon Valley giant still lags behind the homegrown rival when it comes to introducing business innovations.

Mar 26, 2018

Snub to US? China, India in $2.4bn deal to boost agri-products trade

The trade boost comes ahead of a proposed meeting between Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu and his Chinese counterpart Zhong Shan in New Delhi this week.

Mar 26, 2018

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Indian applicants for US EB-5 visas seen plunging 80%: CanAm

The forecast comes amidst a proposal by the U.S. government to raise the investment amount from $0.5 million to $1.3 million for EB-5 visa applications by next year.

Mar 26, 2018

No, govt cannot ban bitcoin but there's lot it can do

In order to ban bitcoin, governments will have to shut down the internet and its very unlikely that any country would resort to that level.

Mar 24, 2018

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Personal Finance: How to grow small savings to Rs 1 crore

Most individuals believe that investing small sum will not guarantee good returns and therefore wait for a large sum to start investments.

Mar 24, 2018

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Markets weekahead: Nifty to test 9,800 resistance as bears take charge

The Indian markets will focus on ongoing trade war tensions between the U.S. and China, Europe economic data and Lemon Tree IPO in the truncated week.

Mar 24, 2018

Bitcoin slips below $8,500; Charts suggest more pain ahead

Charts suggest further pullback in prices after the cryptocurrency failed to take out resistance around $9,000 levels.

Mar 23, 2018

Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs: Is India impacted?

Trump has exempted European Union and four other allies from steel and aluminum tariffs that take effect Friday.

Mar 23, 2018

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Union Bank of India fraud: Here's all you need to know

The state-owned lender was cheated to the tune of Rs 303.84 crore by a Hyderabad-based construction and infrastructure firm.

Mar 23, 2018

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ONGC, RIL to gain as gas prices set for a steep hike

Indian government may raise domestic natural gas prices to its highest level in two years to $3.06 per mmbtu from April 1.

Mar 23, 2018

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No longer banker to every Indian: SBI closes 41 lakh savings accounts

SBI shut these accounts for not maintaining the average monthly balance, an RTI query revealed.

Mar 23, 2018

Crypto investors beware! These exchanges are prone to financial theft

Exchanges such as Bitstamp and Livecoin are most prone to financial theft due to unsafe security practices, according to a latest study.

Mar 22, 2018

Facebook data leak: Should you delete your account now?

Here's what you can after the recent Facebook data breach incident that leaked personal information of nearly 50 million people to Cambridge Analytica.

Mar 22, 2018

India's 'stern warning' to Facebook, other social media: Influencing elections not tolerated

Facebook appreciated concerns raised by IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and said it would do everything possible to prevent any recurrence.

Mar 22, 2018

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Articles by Aastha Agnihotri

Help improve Indian Railways: give suggestions and win Rs 10L

Aircel shutdown leaves 5,000 employees in lurch over salary dues

Cryptocurrency market is shrugging off the Big Tech ad ban: Here's why

Indian bonds are no more selling like hot buns: Here's why

ICICI Securities IPO undersubscribed: Did high valuations deter wealthy investors?

Planning cryptocurrency investment? Read to know what US millennials are buying

Amazon still lags Flipkart: Is it only about the head-start?

Snub to US? China, India in $2.4bn deal to boost agri-products trade

Indian applicants for US EB-5 visas seen plunging 80%: CanAm

No, govt cannot ban bitcoin but there's lot it can do

Personal Finance: How to grow small savings to Rs 1 crore

Markets weekahead: Nifty to test 9,800 resistance as bears take charge

Bitcoin slips below $8,500; Charts suggest more pain ahead

Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs: Is India impacted?

Union Bank of India fraud: Here's all you need to know

ONGC, RIL to gain as gas prices set for a steep hike

No longer banker to every Indian: SBI closes 41 lakh savings accounts

Crypto investors beware! These exchanges are prone to financial theft

Facebook data leak: Should you delete your account now?

India's 'stern warning' to Facebook, other social media: Influencing elections not tolerated

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'