Besta Shankar

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Sun Pharma Ready to Spend Around $7 billion on Further Acquisitions

Sun Pharma is now eyeing acquisitions in the U.S. and the Europe, with a focus on companies that manufacture biosimilars.

Apr 28, 2015

Analysts Expect Rally in Maruti Suzuki Shares to Continue on Robust Growth

Analysts are still bullish on the stock, as the company bets on its growth in rural areas amid intensifying competition from global automakers in cities.

Apr 28, 2015

Is Vijay Mallya Looking for Negotiated Exit from USL?

"If media want to have a field day and sensational headlines I want to say that I will continue as normal in my position as Chairman of USL," Mallya tweeted

Apr 27, 2015

Micromax to Launch Canvas Play with Android Lollipop Soon

Micromax Brings in Strategic Investor, to Sell 25% Stake to Chinese Alibaba

Alipay, online payment solution firm launched in 2004 by China's Alibaba Group, is expected to bring in two to three partners in the Micromax deal.

Apr 27, 2015

After Snapdeal and Paytm, Ratan Tata Buys Stake in Xiaomi

Xiaomi said that Ratan Tata would also act as an advisor to the company.

Apr 27, 2015

Aadhaar Becomes World's Biggest Biometric ID Programme

As on 20 April, the total number of Aadhaar cards issued by UIDAI reached 81.78 crore, with 67% of country's 121 crore population possessing the card.

Apr 27, 2015

Paytm Plans Online Retail Foray, Compete With Flipkart, Snapdeal

Alibaba-backed Paytm estimates its e-commerce foray will spur revenue run rate to $4 billion by end of this year.

Apr 25, 2015

Why Sensex Bucks the Uptrend in Global Markets

The BSE Sensex has slumped 2,586 points from its record high of 30,024.74 hit on 4 March 2015.

Apr 25, 2015

'Make in India': Chinese Smartphone Maker Xiaomi Plans Manufacturing Unit, R&D Centre

The world's fifth-largest smartphone maker wants to become the top handset maker in India within five years.

Apr 25, 2015

Modi Govt Overrated its Ability to Revive Economy: CLSA

Despite being in power for almost one year, the Modi-led government is still not able to stimulate demand and boost investments.

Apr 25, 2015

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Apple Smartwatch Shipments Likely to Cross 20 Million in 2015

Companies in Apple's supply chain estimate smartwatch shipments to reach 2 million a month in the current quarter.

Apr 24, 2015

Huawei Honor 4X Registrations On Flipkart End

Flipkart Plans to Phase Out Desktop Ads, Move to Mobile

India's largest e-commerce firm is fast developing its mobile ad platform and will begin rolling out ads within three months.

Apr 24, 2015

Banking Sector Frauds on Rise as Technology becomes Highly Sophisticated

Frauds encountered in the non-retail segment averaged 10 over the last two years, incurring a loss of about Rs 2 crore in each such incident, says Deloitte

Apr 24, 2015

Infosys' CEO Sikka speaks during a news conference at company's headquarters in Bangalore

Infosys Q4 Results: Analysts Expect Net Profit to Fall 2.7%

Analysts expect the company to report revenue growth of 9-11 percent in constant currency for 2015-16.

Apr 23, 2015

Capgemini Looks to Acquire US-based Igate, to Boost Headcount in India

With 40% of its employees in India, Capgemini's will further strengthen its employee base in the country with the new acquisition.

Apr 23, 2015

Below Normal Monsoon to Weigh on Inflation, Growth This Year

The second consecutive year of weak monsoon will adversely the agricultural activity in the nation resulting in rise the food inflation.

Apr 23, 2015

Spectacular Rebound in Indian Stock Markets Unlikely, Says Analysts

Despite the recent losses, the Sensex is still outperforming the World MSCI and EM MSCI indices leaving the valuations looking stretched, says Capital Economics.

Apr 22, 2015

Flipkart, Snapdeal to Become Profitable by 2020, Says UBS

Despite heavy losses and zooming valuations, e-tailers continue to attract funds raising concerns of a bubble.

Apr 22, 2015

Is Wipro Grooming Rishad Premji for Top Post?

Rishad's appointment to the board will bring him a step closer to the top position at the country's third largest IT services firm.

Apr 22, 2015

Micromax Canvas Spark Sold Out In Five Minutes: Next Sale Set For 13 May, Registrations Are Open

Micromax Plans Flash Sales to Defend Market Share

Micromax will sell exclusive products online at different price ranges on Flipkart, Amazon and Snapdeal, says Vineet Taneja, chief executive of the company

Apr 22, 2015

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Articles by Besta Shankar

Sun Pharma Ready to Spend Around $7 billion on Further Acquisitions

Analysts Expect Rally in Maruti Suzuki Shares to Continue on Robust Growth

Is Vijay Mallya Looking for Negotiated Exit from USL?

Micromax Brings in Strategic Investor, to Sell 25% Stake to Chinese Alibaba

After Snapdeal and Paytm, Ratan Tata Buys Stake in Xiaomi

Aadhaar Becomes World's Biggest Biometric ID Programme

Paytm Plans Online Retail Foray, Compete With Flipkart, Snapdeal

Why Sensex Bucks the Uptrend in Global Markets

'Make in India': Chinese Smartphone Maker Xiaomi Plans Manufacturing Unit, R&D Centre

Modi Govt Overrated its Ability to Revive Economy: CLSA

Apple Smartwatch Shipments Likely to Cross 20 Million in 2015

Flipkart Plans to Phase Out Desktop Ads, Move to Mobile

Banking Sector Frauds on Rise as Technology becomes Highly Sophisticated

Infosys Q4 Results: Analysts Expect Net Profit to Fall 2.7%

Capgemini Looks to Acquire US-based Igate, to Boost Headcount in India

Below Normal Monsoon to Weigh on Inflation, Growth This Year

Spectacular Rebound in Indian Stock Markets Unlikely, Says Analysts

Flipkart, Snapdeal to Become Profitable by 2020, Says UBS

Is Wipro Grooming Rishad Premji for Top Post?

Micromax Plans Flash Sales to Defend Market Share

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