Business Environment
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Why the United States government thinks India is a ‘challenging place to do business’
The Joe Biden regime is worried about the Modi government’s new protectionist measures, including increased tariffs and procurement rules.
Manavi Kapur, qz.com
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India continues to be a challenging place to do business, says US
The US State Department has appealed to the Indian government to reduce bureaucratic hurdles for investment in the country.
Scroll Staff
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Centre to withdraw 7.75% Savings (Taxable) Bonds scheme, P Chidambaram calls it a ‘cruel blow’
The scheme, commonly known as RBI Bonds or Government of India bonds, is popular among retail investors looking for a risk-free investment.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Explained: Who is Amritpal Singh and why is Punjab Police chasing him?
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‘Human rights violated in India’: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief tells G20 delegates
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‘Against Hindu culture’: Bajrang Dal members allegedly stop women’s event in Karnataka
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A famous astrophysicist explains why it’s possible we live in a multiverse
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A new book examines the life and crimes of Baby Patankar, Mumbai’s infamous drug dealer
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Facebook-Reliance Jio deal: India’s online grocers may have to make space for new competition
Both companies already have massive bases in the Indian market.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Indian businesses are fraught with micromanagement and suspicion, says Tata Sons chairperson
N Chandrasekaran said the Narendra Modi-led government’s $5-trillion economy goal cannot be achieved till a educated and vibrant workforce is created.
Scroll Staff
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Saving India’s startups will take more than just a cool app
The mess stems from the fact that India’s startup model was copied from the West – a drastically different market.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
Video
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Watch: Flaming debris from space entering Earth’s atmosphere illuminates Northern California skies
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Watch: Baba Sehgal’s mashup of his hit ‘Aaja Meri Gaadi Mein Baith Jaa’ with Rihanna’s ‘Rude Boy’
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Watch: Delhi Capitals players dance after qualifying for WPL 2023 playoffs
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‘Total Banger’: Deepika Padukone’s introduction to ‘Naatu Naatu’ at the Oscars is now a remixed song
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Watch: Opposition MLAs in Maharashtra stage protest with damaged crops to demand relief for farmers
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Donald Trump criticises Harley-Davidson for deciding to move some production units out of US
The company said it wanted to avoid the European Union’s new tariffs on motorcycle imports.
Scroll Staff
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India’s industrial output contracts for the first time in four years
The contraction was mainly on account of a 0.4% fall in the manufacturing output.
Scroll Staff
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Fresh corporate investments grew at the slowest pace since 1992 in the 2016-17 financial year
Analysts said a poor demand in the economy and banks’ reluctance to lend to new projects had led to this decline.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Watch: The blunder years in ‘School College Ani Life’ starring Tejasswi Prakash, Karan Parab
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‘Ghar Banduk Biryani’ trailer: A chef is caught between security forces and rebels
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Start the week with a film: See the world through a donkey’s eyes in ‘EO’
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‘Rocket Boys’ review: Fuel loss on the way to the Pokhran nuclear test
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‘Underworld Ka Kabzaa’ review: Deafness guaranteed along with a numb brain
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Assocham predicts layoffs in Indian IT companies after Trump’s executive order on H-IB visas
Nearly 86% of such visas issued for workers in the sector go to Indians, the industry body said.
Scroll Staff
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Centre privately took further action against Amazon for selling doormats bearing national flag
India’s US and Canadian embassies had been asked to take up the matter strongly, and the company had been forced to conduct a global audit of its products.
Scroll Staff
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'This isn't doomsday': Here's how Indian IT firms plan to deal with US protectionist moves
Though some are wary of the impact of Trump's new visa policies, others insist that India's tech sector will face the challenge.
Paran Balakrishnan
The Field
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Women’s World Boxing C’ships: Lovlina, Sakshi advance to quarterfinals, Preeti exits
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WPL 2023, MI vs DC blog: Capsey, Verma fire Delhi Capitals to top of the table with massive win
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IPL 2023, squad changes: Bracewell replaces Jacks at RCB, Magala in for Jamieson at CSK
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WPL 2023, GG vs UPW blog: Harris, McGrath power UP Warriorz into the playoffs
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IND v AUS: Rohit Sharma on India’s struggle against left-arm pace, Suryakumar Yadav’s form and more