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FMCG companies set to reduce prices after GST rate cut; but benefits unlikely to reach consumers soon

Firms like Hindustan Unilever, Dabur, Amul, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Procter & Gamble, Nestle and Perfetti Van Melle said they have either decided to cut down prices or are planning to do so.

Nov 13, 2017

10 railway stations to have airport-like facilities by 2020

Redevelopment will be in core infrastructure like platforms, lounges, ticketing counters, parking and other facilities.

Nov 13, 2017

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Govt plans to create jobs by training barefoot entrepreneurs

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has selected Chhapra in Bihar to launch the project.

Nov 13, 2017

RCom unofficially shuts its voice calling business leaving lakhs of users fuming

RCom had also called off merger plans with Aircel citing regulatory delays and opposition from some creditors - a deal which would have helped it to pay its debts.

Nov 4, 2017

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Central government signs Rs 10,000 crore deal with Patanjali

The Indian government had also received assurance from 13 domestic and global firms to invest a collective amount of Rs 68,000 crore in food processing over the next few years.

Nov 4, 2017

Now cancelling air tickets will cost passengers more

SpiceJet on Wednesday increased its cancellation fee to Rs 3,000 for domestic flights and Rs 3,500 for international bookings, which was Rs 2,205 and Rs 2,500 respectively till Tuesday.

Nov 3, 2017

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India's services activity expands at fastest pace in October on higher demand

The Nikkei/IHS Markit Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 51.7 last month — the highest since June — from 50.7 in September.

Nov 3, 2017

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Union government pushing to improve Ease of Doing Business ranking

According to reports, after jumping to the 100th place this year, India is now preparing to enter into the top-50 club with around 90 specific reforms lined up for various ministries.

Nov 3, 2017

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30,000 telecom employees likely to face layoffs in next 12 months

Profiles like data entry, telecalling and ground sales with annual salaries ranging from Rs 1.2 lakh to Rs 2.8 lakh will become obsolete.

Nov 3, 2017

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Airtel to scale down 3G service, will shift focus on 4G business

The rapid increase in the number of people using 4G devices is also a reason behind such a shift.

Nov 2, 2017

Dr Reddy's, Sun Pharma and 3 other Indian generic drugmakers sued over US price-fixing conspiracy

The five Indian drugmakers include -- Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Zydus Cadila Pharmaceuticals and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals.

Nov 2, 2017

India's manufacturing activity loses steam in October on GST bite

The Nikkei Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index, compiled by IHS Markit, fell to 50.3 in October from September's 51.2.

Nov 1, 2017

Jaquar plans to make lighting a Rs 1,000-crore business in 2-3 years

Jaquar also plans to tap the global market with the slogan "Proudly made in India for the world."

Nov 1, 2017

Zomato in early talks with Swiggy for merger: Report

Zomato had reportedly offered a 1:4 share swap ratio to Swiggy, which isn't likely to be agreed upon by its shareholders.

Nov 1, 2017

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GST Council meet: Govt likely to reduce items in 28% slab

The GST Council headed by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is yet to take a final decision. The Council will meet on November 9 in Guwahati, Assam.

Nov 1, 2017

Indians again top the chart of foreign investors in Dubai property

The data shows a significant jump of Rs 12,000 crore from 2014, when the department recorded Indian buyers investing Rs 30,000 crore that year.

Oct 27, 2017

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Startup recruiters in a rush to hire engineers from tech colleges

Startup firms are also ready to give graduates a package of Rs 9 lakh-16 lakh per annum.

Oct 27, 2017

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Indian Railways to get 7 lakh metric tonnes of rails to renew old tracks

The decision comes after reports suggested earlier this month that Indian Railways will spend Rs 1,000 crore over the next six months to replace old and outdated tracks with new ones.

Oct 26, 2017

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1,000 to 1,200 RCom workers to get laid off as company shuts most wireless businesses

The company has communicated to its employees that their last working day will be November 30.

Oct 26, 2017

Govt retaliates to 'Gabbar Singh Tax' jibe by Rahul Gandhi as September collection hits Rs 92,150 crore

With the decision to waive off late fee payment, the government also knocked off Rahul Gandhi. The Congress vice-president had earlier said that GST is not Goods and Services Tax but "Gabbar Singh Tax."

Oct 25, 2017

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Articles by Purnita Deb

FMCG companies set to reduce prices after GST rate cut; but benefits unlikely to reach consumers soon

10 railway stations to have airport-like facilities by 2020

Govt plans to create jobs by training barefoot entrepreneurs

RCom unofficially shuts its voice calling business leaving lakhs of users fuming

Central government signs Rs 10,000 crore deal with Patanjali

Now cancelling air tickets will cost passengers more

India's services activity expands at fastest pace in October on higher demand

Union government pushing to improve Ease of Doing Business ranking

30,000 telecom employees likely to face layoffs in next 12 months

Airtel to scale down 3G service, will shift focus on 4G business

Dr Reddy's, Sun Pharma and 3 other Indian generic drugmakers sued over US price-fixing conspiracy

India's manufacturing activity loses steam in October on GST bite

Jaquar plans to make lighting a Rs 1,000-crore business in 2-3 years

Zomato in early talks with Swiggy for merger: Report

GST Council meet: Govt likely to reduce items in 28% slab

Indians again top the chart of foreign investors in Dubai property

Startup recruiters in a rush to hire engineers from tech colleges

Indian Railways to get 7 lakh metric tonnes of rails to renew old tracks

1,000 to 1,200 RCom workers to get laid off as company shuts most wireless businesses

Govt retaliates to 'Gabbar Singh Tax' jibe by Rahul Gandhi as September collection hits Rs 92,150 crore

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