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• Why Modi is willing to dump a 150-year-old practice to drive India24 Apr, 2017 03:55 PM ISTThe prime minister is pushing for a January-to-December fiscal year instead of the current financial year — from April to March — that was adopted in 1867.
• Modi government plans major policy push to promote e-vehicles25 Apr, 2017 07:02 AM ISTWhile Indian manufacturers are keen on being part of the initiative, most of the overseas ones favour hybrid technology, said an official involved in the process.
• Indian companies declare war on under-performers; many could be in the firing line this year25 Apr, 2017 10:42 AM ISTWhile IT firms, finserv cos, startups and BPOs are already aggressive, other sectors are also taking a tougher stance on under performers.
• Where would Apple, IBM be if not for talent from across globe: Urjit Patel25 Apr, 2017 10:20 AM ISTThe RBI Governor noted that using trade instruments for protectionism may take a nation on a trajectory different from that of growth.
• Jhunjhunwala’s love affair: Stays loyal to Titan, but ditches Lupin25 Apr, 2017 11:56 AM ISTCheck out Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s top picks in Q4. You can guess one, but not all!
• Market on a roll! Nifty50 hits fresh all-time high; 5 factors driving the rally25 Apr, 2017 10:31 AM ISTHere's what led to the sharp rally on indices when there is much concern over valuations
• 9 steps to become an indispensable employee24 Apr, 2017 10:10 AM ISTThe given measures can enhance your value at the workplace and safeguard your job at a time when a lot of others are being shown the door.
• Prepare for 'movement' if exit poll results come true: Arvind Kejriwal24 Apr, 2017 10:30 PM ISTDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today warned of launching a "movement" if the MCD exit poll results, which have predicted a BJP sweep, come true.
• Jolt for Ola, Uber as banks decide to stop disbursing loans to drivers25 Apr, 2017 07:03 AM ISTBankers who spoke to ET believe the defaults are higher among drivers on Ola as they accept more payment by cash compared with those driving for Uber.
• Defence's CSD suspends sale of Patanjali's Amla Juice24 Apr, 2017 12:53 AM ISTThe sales have been suspended after a state-laboratory test declared the product unfit for consumption. Amla juice was one of Patanjali Ayurved’s first consumer launches.
• Here's how TDS on salary income works25 Apr, 2017 10:02 AM ISTAn employee can verify from time to time, his TDS (which has been deducted by the employer) in Form26AS in the TRACES website.
• It will now be very difficult for India to keep China out of its backyard. Here's why25 Apr, 2017 11:06 AM ISTThe new aircraft carrier will give China an edge for the first time in the carrier race with its Asian rival, a literal two-to-one advantage.
• If Saudi future is so bright, why can't these banks find buyers?25 Apr, 2017 05:33 PM ISTBig stakes are up for sale in many Saudi assets. But global lenders are only seeking to get out, and there are no eager global biggies eager to buy.
• TCS, Infosys accounted for only 8.8% of total H-1B visas: Nasscom24 Apr, 2017 07:11 PM ISTTCS and Infosys together received 7,504 approved H-1B visas in 2014-15, which is only 8.8 per cent of the total approved H-1B visas, it added.
• Wipro posts 20% rise in Q4 net profit at Rs 2,303.5 crore; recommends bonus issue of 1:125 Apr, 2017 04:16 PM ISTConsolidated EPS jumped to Rs 9.33 per share as of March 31 from Rs 8.70 as of December 31.
• Shutdown in Tamil Nadu, DMK's M.K. Stalin arrested25 Apr, 2017 11:08 AM ISTSeveral DMK cadres, along with Stalin, protesting in Tiruvarur were detained by the police. DMK and other opposition parties were holding protest demonstrations in different parts of the state.
• Base your house buying decision on these parameters24 Apr, 2017 02:43 PM ISTReal estate investments must be evaluated in the normal terms of any investment— liquidity, safety, transparency, returns and similar parameters.
• US accuses Infosys and TCS of cheating in H-1B lottery to unfairly corner lion's share of visas24 Apr, 2017 10:14 AM ISTAn official in the Trump administration said a small number of giant outsourcing firms flood the system with applications which naturally ups their chances.
• Resistance is futile: China's conquest plan for robot industry25 Apr, 2017 03:03 PM ISTChina plans to dominate the markets for AI, driver-less vehicles, etc. That would mean the loss of a huge number of jobs in many nations, including India.
• RBI Governor Urjit Patel suggests merging public sector banks25 Apr, 2017 10:58 AM ISTDo we need so many public sector banks, Patel asked while delivering the Kotak Family Distinguished Lecture at Columbia University in New York on Monday.
• Go, buy now! 13 solid money making ideas for next 3 weeks24 Apr, 2017 11:20 AM ISTExperts say Nifty is likely to continue the corrective wave against the broader uptrend.
• Professionals may face GST as 'casual taxable persons'25 Apr, 2017 03:31 PM ISTIf you work in Delhi but provide a service to someone living in Mumbai, you will have to register under GST in the state of Maharashtra.
• NITI's vision: Houses, vehicles, ACs for all by 203224 Apr, 2017 04:10 PM ISTThe India 2031-32: Vision, Strategy and Action Agenda also visualises a fully literate society with universal access to healthcare.
• In Q1, more than 50% employees to be locals in the US: Wipro25 Apr, 2017 08:02 PM ISTWipro has been ramping up hiring of locals and setting up delivery centres in the US to ensure business continuity for clients.
• Want a job at Infosys? Here are 2 qualities you must possess, says founder Narayana Murthy24 Apr, 2017 08:26 AM ISTIntellect and values matter most for Murthy.
• Summer diet: A banana a day will keep nausea away25 Apr, 2017 01:21 PM ISTInclude these foods in your diet to stay active and avoid chances of acidity during the hot days.
• Snapdeal sale to Flipkart: Kalaari Capital comes on board24 Apr, 2017 06:35 AM ISTSoftBank has been pressing for a sale of its portfolio co at an estimated price of $1 bn, but has faced resistance from early investors Kalaari and Nexus Venture Partners.
• You can now withdraw 90% of your EPF kitty to buy home, pay EMI from account24 Apr, 2017 08:45 PM ISTThe EPFO has amended the scheme by inserting a new paragraph to the EPF Scheme, 1952, to enable a subscriber to make down payment to buy homes.
• RCB vs SRH Live Score | IPL 2017 Highlights: RCB, SRH share points after rain wash-out25 Apr, 2017 06:20 PM ISTIn the coming game against SRH, RCB batsmen will also face tough test. SRH, currently at the third spot with four wins, have in-form bowlers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ashish Nehra, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj and Moises Henriques.
• GST to rate taxpayers, businesses on payment record, make ratings public25 Apr, 2017 04:32 PM ISTEvery businessman will be rated based on their track record, and the ratings will be made public. It will spell trouble for those with low scores.
• Before Kattappa's Baahubali secret is out, PVR, Mukta make merry in market25 Apr, 2017 12:49 PM ISTIndustry watchers said theatre chains are likely to pull big crowd in the first quarter.
• Promoters went gung-ho on these 35 stocks in Q4; should you buy?25 Apr, 2017 11:31 AM ISTOnly 7 companies delivered negative returns in which promoters increased their stake in Q4.
• This IPL season, bookies and bettors have gone high tech and cashless25 Apr, 2017 07:04 AM ISTUnlike bookies of yesteryear, who dealt in hard cash, most of the transactions happen online, just as market trades happen now.
• Will review strategy to nail naxals: Rajnath Singh26 Apr, 2017 12:16 AM ISTRajnath Singh, who visited Raipur to take stock of the situation, said the government will review its strategy to combat Maoist militancy
• Value investments by Indian companies: US on H-1B visa issue25 Apr, 2017 10:14 AM IST"We want to see US-India business-to-business ties remain strong," State Department acting spokesman Mark Toner told reporters at his daily news conference yesterday.
• Oil firms sell petrol at Rs 29 litre, government adds another Rs 48 in taxes25 Apr, 2017 01:13 PM ISTA senior economist working closely with the government, on condition of anonymity, admitted that government was trying to boost its revenues by hiking the cess on petrol.
• Beijing won't make concessions to India in border dispute: Chinese expert25 Apr, 2017 12:23 PM ISTLong Xingchun, Director at the Centre for Indian Studies at China West Normal University, said Beijing was magnanimous in not retaliating.
• S Chand IPO opens Wednesday: This is how analysts decoded pros & cons25 Apr, 2017 01:32 PM ISTBrokers have a ‘subscribe’ rating with a caveat that long-term investors should consider it.
• Over 24 CRPF jawans killed in worst Maoist attack in years24 Apr, 2017 07:53 PM ISTThe deadly assault on the jawans occurred around 12.25 pm in the Kalapathar area of south Bastar region, a Maoist hotbed.
• Here is your Big Short: Bubble in debt market, may burst any time24 Apr, 2017 02:16 PM ISTSome experts have projected that the bubble burst could happen in just 6 to 12 months.
• 60 per cent of income tax notices on fishy cash deposits returned25 Apr, 2017 12:03 AM ISTIndustry trackers said while the income-tax department is going hammer and tongs after those who they suspect to hold black money.
• PETA urges PM Narendra Modi to ban meat from menus at government meetings24 Apr, 2017 09:19 PM ISTIn addition to producing an estimated 51 per cent of worldwide greenhouse-gas emissions, meat production also uses a massive amount of water, land, and food resources.
• India's GST challenge makes Donald Trump's tax overhaul look easy24 Apr, 2017 10:16 AM ISTDesigned to free up trade, foster tax compliance and make it easier to do business in India, the GST is scheduled to go into effect on July 1.
• The idea that could have stopped Sukma Naxal attack25 Apr, 2017 11:53 AM ISTIndian Army's sheer presence would act as a deterrent and open up the area in terms of connectivity and development.
• PM Narendra Modi pitches for advancing financial year to January-December24 Apr, 2017 06:36 AM ISTPM Modi said there have been suggestions to have the financial year changed to January-to-December - in place of the existing April-to-March.
• Amazon told to keep food items separate from others25 Apr, 2017 01:16 AM ISTAmazon had sought approval to invest Rs 3,500 crore in India over five years to sell third-party and its own private-label food articles, sourced and packaged locally.
• Jack Ma sees decades of pain as internet upends old economy24 Apr, 2017 12:44 PM ISTAlibaba shares have outperformed this year on expectations it can withstand efforts by rivals such as Tencent Holdings Ltd. to capture digital ad spending and muscle in on its turf.
• Sixteen stocks in focus on Tuesday, 25 April 201725 Apr, 2017 07:52 AM ISTReliance Industries reported a record fourth quarter net profit of Rs 8,046 crore
• Major action on H1-B visa would worry India: CEA Arvind Subramanian25 Apr, 2017 10:04 AM ISTThe Indian IT industry expressed serious concerns over this as these visas were mainly used by domestic IT professionals for short-term work in America.
• Mumbai-Nagpur Super Communication Expressway project hits hurdle25 Apr, 2017 12:49 PM ISTOut of the 10 districts that the expressway will pass through, farmers from Wardha, Amravati, Aurangabad and Nashik are refusing to part with their land.