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Digital transactions surge 11 percent in December 2017 but card transactions decline

The total digital payment transactions surpassed 1 billion in December 2017.

Jan 18, 2018

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Job market optimistic: Companies in India to increase hiring budget in 2018, says report

Nearly 76 percent of organisations are predicted to have an increased recruitment volume in 2018 when compared to 65 percent in 2017.

Jan 17, 2018

HUL, Honda Motor get anti-profiteering notice for allegedly not passing on GST benefits

The notice seeks details from HUL about the pre and post GST prices of its entire products range.

Jan 17, 2018

Apple's App Store revenue is set to surpass global box office revenues

The report came after the Apple's record-breaking announcement of app sales in the holiday season.

Jan 16, 2018

Air India will split into four entities before its sale: Here's what you need to know

The government will also offer to sell at least 51 percent in each of them as part of the disinvestment plan of the national carrier.

Jan 16, 2018

Will Aadhaar linking deadline get an extension? UIDAI to hold talks with RBI, Trai

The current deadline to link Aadhaar number with essential services is March 31 which might extend again.

Jan 16, 2018

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Banks likely to sell bad loans to ARCs in bidders' absence

Banks and ARCs, both share a similar opinion that finding potential bidders for the accounts in the second list released by the central bank might be very difficult due to the glut of the stressed assets.

Jan 9, 2018

Kapil Mohan, who kept Indians high, passes away; Old Monk's Jallianwala Bagh connect

Kapil Mohan suffered a fatal cardiac arrest at Mohan Nagar, near Ghaziabad. He is survived by his wife Pushpa.

Jan 9, 2018

'Make in India' setback: Centre withdraws Rs 32,000 crore minesweeper project

The move comes as a major blow to the Indian Navy's efforts to boost its mine-warfare capability and is also seen as a big setback for the "Make in India" initiative.

Jan 8, 2018

Budget 2018: Centre seeks to woo middle class for 2019 polls with tax benefits

Discussions are around the benefits such as an increase in the tax exemption limit, a return of standard deduction in some form as well as additional benefits for health insurance and even fixed deposits.

Jan 8, 2018

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A flashback to 5 major economic events in 2017

Besides the implementation of demonetisation and Goods and Services Tax (GST), read to know the other major economic events that India witnessed in 2017.

Dec 30, 2017

From Sundar Pichai to Satya Nadella, top 10 CEOs with Indian roots

"Focus on education is a big strength. I want to see the young people focus on creativity and take more risks,"said Sundar Pichai while interacting with students from IIT (Indian Institutes of Technology) Kharagpur.

Dec 30, 2017

Electronic goods made in India exceeds imports for the first time in 2016-17

Domestic manufacturing has gained momentum and witnessed a strong growth over the past three financial years.

Dec 30, 2017

Corporate governance: Over 150 independent directors quit in last two months

With a surge regulatory scrutiny, more independent directors might quit in the future.

Dec 29, 2017

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RBI will not allow deadline extension for second list of loan defaulters

The RBI also declined to accept any other demand including the process related to settle the matter and restructure outside the court.

Dec 29, 2017

Zero power cut for all by March 2019; inverter business in India might plunge

A new law will be enacted to impose penalties on power distributors if they failed to provide an uninterrupted power after March 2019.

Dec 28, 2017

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Govt hospitals might hire private doctors at higher or equal salaries

Although in times of shortage, some states and even Centre hire doctors on contract basis but most of the private doctors refuse to serve because of lower salaries.

Dec 28, 2017

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At Rs 9.5 lakh crore, bad loans post India at fifth among nations with high NPA problem

India's non-performing assets (NPAs) are one of the highest in the group of 'high-NPA' nations. Only four European nations have higher stressed assets.

Dec 28, 2017

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Govt to borrow additional Rs 50,000 crore in Jan-March, might miss fiscal deficit target

The move could also hit the bond and equities markets.

Dec 28, 2017

Top 10 companies Indians preferred to work in 2017

LinkedIn approached a methodology taking into consideration three factors – job applications, engagement and retention.

Dec 27, 2017

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Articles by Purnita Deb

Digital transactions surge 11 percent in December 2017 but card transactions decline

Job market optimistic: Companies in India to increase hiring budget in 2018, says report

HUL, Honda Motor get anti-profiteering notice for allegedly not passing on GST benefits

Apple's App Store revenue is set to surpass global box office revenues

Air India will split into four entities before its sale: Here's what you need to know

Will Aadhaar linking deadline get an extension? UIDAI to hold talks with RBI, Trai

Banks likely to sell bad loans to ARCs in bidders' absence

Kapil Mohan, who kept Indians high, passes away; Old Monk's Jallianwala Bagh connect

'Make in India' setback: Centre withdraws Rs 32,000 crore minesweeper project

Budget 2018: Centre seeks to woo middle class for 2019 polls with tax benefits

A flashback to 5 major economic events in 2017

From Sundar Pichai to Satya Nadella, top 10 CEOs with Indian roots

Electronic goods made in India exceeds imports for the first time in 2016-17

Corporate governance: Over 150 independent directors quit in last two months

RBI will not allow deadline extension for second list of loan defaulters

Zero power cut for all by March 2019; inverter business in India might plunge

Govt hospitals might hire private doctors at higher or equal salaries

At Rs 9.5 lakh crore, bad loans post India at fifth among nations with high NPA problem

Govt to borrow additional Rs 50,000 crore in Jan-March, might miss fiscal deficit target

Top 10 companies Indians preferred to work in 2017

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'