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JSW Cement, other investors to buy out stake in Shiva Cement

Shiva Cement -- in which ACC Ltd currently holds 13% -- said it agreed to sell its 35.6% promoter holding to JSW Cement at Rs 14 a share.

Jan 13, 2017

Digital India? Not anytime soon as country faces acute shortage of Wi-Fi hotspots

Spectrum availability in Indian metros is about a tenth of the same in cities in developed countries, according to a ASSOCHAM-Deloitte study.

Jan 13, 2017

India to have more jobless in 2017-18: UN report

However, unemployment is expected to fall in 2017-18 in developed countries – especially in Europe, the US and Canada.

Jan 13, 2017

Global IT spending to grow at muted 2.7% in 2017 due to political headwinds

However, emerging markets will drive a rebound in spending on devices like PCs and smartphones in 2018, research firm Gartner said in a report.

Jan 13, 2017

India to become third largest diamond jewelry market by 2020 leaving behind Europe and Japan

The global diamond market likely to grow at 2% to 5% yearly on strong US fundamentals and continued growth of middle class in China and India.

Jan 9, 2017

Dieselgate: FBI arrests Volkswagen executive in emissions scandal

The FBI arrested Oliver Schmidt on the charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States, the New York Times has reported.

Jan 9, 2017

Free Trade Wars: Assocham warns of export disruptions as Donald Trump ups the ante on free trade

The government must work for an effective lobbying to explain to the US policy makers how free trade would help both the countries, Assocham says.

Jan 9, 2017

India property prices may rise as developers heap compliance cost burden on buyers

While there is little doubt the Act will bring in more transparency to the sector, there are also enough reasons that may drive property prices higher.

Jan 9, 2017

Nuclear-based sterile insect technique (SIT) to control mosquito-borne diseases

Mosquito birth control: Scientists find new way to sterilise mosquitoes in push to prevent Zika, dengue

Mass-reared male mosquitoes sterilised through radiation are released in the target area where their mating with female Aedes mosquitoes results in no offspring and, over time, reduce the overall insect population.

Jan 8, 2017

Govt may tax black money deposited in banks after demonetisation, says Arun Jaitley

Jaitley said just because banned notes have been deposited in the banks do not make them legitimate and the Revenue Department may tax this money.

Jan 8, 2017

Nissan to use NASA's technology for future artificial intelligence cars

Nissan to use NASA's Mars Rover SAM technology in future cars

NASA-sourced Seamless Autonomous Mobility utilises artificial intelligence to determine if human intervention is required in unusual situations.

Jan 8, 2017

India pharma sector, pharmaceutical companies, pharma, pharma companies

Aurobindo Pharma acquires Portugal-based Generis for Rs 970 crore; gets USFDA nod for anti-epileptic drug

The acquisition further consolidates Aurobindo Pharma's footprint in the Portuguese generic pharma market with a product portfolio consisting cardiovascular, CNS, anti-infectives and genito-urinary systems.

Jan 8, 2017

ATM cards, POS machines will become redundant by 2020, says Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

Niti Aayog has constituted a committee to identify and operationalise user-friendly digital payment options across the sectors.

Jan 8, 2017

NASA warns a huge iceberg the size of Delaware is set to break away from Antarctica

The massive rift in the Larsen C ice shelf was photographed on November 10, 2016, by the scientists of NASA's IceBridge mission.

Jan 6, 2017

Ivory trade ban: Can China crush its 'intangible cultural heritage'?

With Chinese loving ivory for luxury and medicinal use, it's easier said than done for China to shut down its legal ivory carvers and suppliers.

Jan 6, 2017

Capital Goods Q3FY17 Review: L&T, Cummins and Voltas to post muted growth on demonetisation

HDFC Securities picks Triveni Turbine and Kalpataru Power as its favourite stocks from the capital goods sector.

Jan 6, 2017

Budget 2017: No populist sops expected as Govt walks a tightrope after note ban

Demonetisation may hold the government for big-ticket spending, like debt waivers for farmers or transferring money into poor people's accounts.

Jan 6, 2017

People line up outside an ATM at a State Bank of India branch

Loan growth at historic low even as banks are awash with cash after demonetisation

But now that banks have slashed MCLR rates almost 80-90 bps at one go, SBI expects a credit growth rebound, at least in the housing sector.

Jan 6, 2017

Basic income India, universal basic income

Can India give its citizens a basic income without destroying its economy?

As the need for basic income gets increasingly recognised worldwide, the viability of a universal basic income still remains questionable.

Jan 5, 2017

Budget 2017: Govt expects direct and indirect tax targets to exceed budget estimates this fiscal

Higher tax revenues are expected to balance the divestment shortfall and help the government stick to its fiscal deficit target of 3.5 percent for 2016-17.

Jan 5, 2017

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Articles by Deependra Jha

JSW Cement, other investors to buy out stake in Shiva Cement

Digital India? Not anytime soon as country faces acute shortage of Wi-Fi hotspots

India to have more jobless in 2017-18: UN report

Global IT spending to grow at muted 2.7% in 2017 due to political headwinds

India to become third largest diamond jewelry market by 2020 leaving behind Europe and Japan

Dieselgate: FBI arrests Volkswagen executive in emissions scandal

Free Trade Wars: Assocham warns of export disruptions as Donald Trump ups the ante on free trade

India property prices may rise as developers heap compliance cost burden on buyers

Mosquito birth control: Scientists find new way to sterilise mosquitoes in push to prevent Zika, dengue

Govt may tax black money deposited in banks after demonetisation, says Arun Jaitley

Nissan to use NASA's Mars Rover SAM technology in future cars

Aurobindo Pharma acquires Portugal-based Generis for Rs 970 crore; gets USFDA nod for anti-epileptic drug

ATM cards, POS machines will become redundant by 2020, says Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

NASA warns a huge iceberg the size of Delaware is set to break away from Antarctica

Ivory trade ban: Can China crush its 'intangible cultural heritage'?

Capital Goods Q3FY17 Review: L&T, Cummins and Voltas to post muted growth on demonetisation

Budget 2017: No populist sops expected as Govt walks a tightrope after note ban

Loan growth at historic low even as banks are awash with cash after demonetisation

Can India give its citizens a basic income without destroying its economy?

Budget 2017: Govt expects direct and indirect tax targets to exceed budget estimates this fiscal

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'