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Is Samsung Poised to Beat Analysts' Estimates of its Profits this Year?

The South Korean tech giant is pinning hopes on new smartphone releases Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge to revive its sales growth

Apr 7, 2015

Analysts Divided Over Impact of Greece Default on Indian Stock Markets

Stock markets across the world, including India could witness a sell-off over concerns that Greece could default on its €322 billion debt obligation.

Apr 7, 2015

Food Prices Likely to Go Up Due to Unseasonal Rains

The good news is that it is likely to be temporary in nature, according to financial services firm Nomura.

Apr 6, 2015

Bajaj Aims to Sell 2,500 Pulsar RS 200 per Month; Bookings, Availability and More

Bajaj Auto's Sales Hit by Weak Exports, Subdued Domestic Demand

Domestic two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturer Bajaj Auto Ltd continues to witness a decline in its market share.

Apr 6, 2015

What Analysts Expect from RBI's Tuesday Meeting

Markets eagerly wait for this year's first policy meeting of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), scheduled for 7 April.

Apr 6, 2015

Weak US Jobs Data Erases Hopes of Mid-Year Rate Hike by Fed

The US economy shows further signs of slowdown following a year of robust growth, casting doubts over the expected start of monetary policy normalisation by the Federal Reserve.

Apr 4, 2015

Salary Hikes to Disappoint Employees This Appraisal Season

Achche din (good days) are still far away, at least for those employed in certain sectors.

Apr 4, 2015

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Tumbling Crude Oil Prices May Dampen Prospects of Electric Cars Globally

Cheap crude oil prices may dampen the prospects of electric cars across global markets.

Apr 4, 2015

Apple fans queue for hours in New York for new iPhone 6

Apple Top Smartphone Seller in China, But Samsung S6 Could Turn the Tables

Apple emerges as the top seller of smartphones in China, surpassing homegrown maker Xiaomi.

Apr 3, 2015

Final Deal on Tehran's Nuclear Programme Can Accelerate Crude Oil Price Slide

Analysts have become more pessimistic on the outlook for crude oil.

Apr 3, 2015

PM Modi Wants RBI to Use Indian Paper, Ink to Print Currency Notes

He brought out a strange irony: Mahatma Gandhi fought for swadeshi, but his photo appears on currency printed on imported paper.

Apr 2, 2015

India Slips to 119 on Global Business Resilience Index

The country was ranked at 112 in 2014. Norway retains its top position, while Venezuela is at the bottom at 130.

Apr 2, 2015

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Infosys Breaks Convention, Delays Q4 Results

India's second largest software services firm Infosys has broken its usual practice of kicking off the quarterly corporate earnings season, by delaying declaration of its Q4 results.

Apr 2, 2015

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Falling Crude Oil Prices Pose Challenge to Nigeria's New President Muhammadu Buhari

Crude oil accounts for 95 percent of the country's total exports, 80 percent of revenues and 14 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).

Apr 1, 2015

Gold Prices to Reverse Two-Year Losing Streak in 2015

Sliding gold prices are likely to find a floor this year as the interest rate hike in the US eliminates a major headwind faced by the market.

Apr 1, 2015

iPhone 7 Vs Samsung Galaxy S7: How Will The Ultimate Flagship Battle Pan Out At Launch? Specs Comparison

Samsung's Market Value Soars $11 Billion on S6 Prospects

Samsung Electronics Co., battling to maintain its top position in the global smartphone market, saw its market value rise by $11 billion in March, as the company is set to ride on the demand for its flagship smartphones Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge.

Apr 1, 2015

Snapdeal Buys RupeePower, to Provide Financial Services

Snapdeal announced it is acquiring majority stake in RupeePower.com, an online distribution platform for loans, credit cards and other financial products.

Mar 31, 2015

Will Foreign Investors Pull Out From India to Invest in China?

As the Indian stock market lags behind other emerging markets, particularly China, there is a feeling that money could fly out of the country to lucrative markets.

Mar 31, 2015

The new Hyundai Genesis is displayed during the press preview day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan

Hyundai Motor Plans to Sell Self-Driving Cars by 2020

The South Korean automaker already carries autonomous features in luxury vehicles like the Genesis.

Mar 31, 2015

Crude Oil Prices Could Fall into $40-50 Range Again: Barclays

Already reeling from excess supply, crude oil prices may fall further if sanctions on Iran are eased, since supplies from Iran would double the surplus, currently estimated at 1.2 million barrels a day.

Mar 30, 2015

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Articles by Besta Shankar

Is Samsung Poised to Beat Analysts' Estimates of its Profits this Year?

Analysts Divided Over Impact of Greece Default on Indian Stock Markets

Food Prices Likely to Go Up Due to Unseasonal Rains

Bajaj Auto's Sales Hit by Weak Exports, Subdued Domestic Demand

What Analysts Expect from RBI's Tuesday Meeting

Weak US Jobs Data Erases Hopes of Mid-Year Rate Hike by Fed

Salary Hikes to Disappoint Employees This Appraisal Season

Tumbling Crude Oil Prices May Dampen Prospects of Electric Cars Globally

Apple Top Smartphone Seller in China, But Samsung S6 Could Turn the Tables

Final Deal on Tehran's Nuclear Programme Can Accelerate Crude Oil Price Slide

PM Modi Wants RBI to Use Indian Paper, Ink to Print Currency Notes

India Slips to 119 on Global Business Resilience Index

Infosys Breaks Convention, Delays Q4 Results

Falling Crude Oil Prices Pose Challenge to Nigeria's New President Muhammadu Buhari

Gold Prices to Reverse Two-Year Losing Streak in 2015

Samsung's Market Value Soars $11 Billion on S6 Prospects

Snapdeal Buys RupeePower, to Provide Financial Services

Will Foreign Investors Pull Out From India to Invest in China?

Hyundai Motor Plans to Sell Self-Driving Cars by 2020

Crude Oil Prices Could Fall into $40-50 Range Again: Barclays

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BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

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