Business Environment
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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.
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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.
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Trending
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It isn’t just an Amazon web series under fire from Hindutva groups – the real tandav is yet to come
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Coronavirus vaccines wasted in at least 5 states as recipients refuse to show up for inoculation
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‘Please don’t follow me now’: Actor Rhea Chakraborty asks paparazzi when spotted in Mumbai
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The deaths of 30 Pfizer vaccine recipients in Norway show it is stimulating an immune response
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Watch: Beyoncé’s daughter Blue Ivy dances with contagious energy
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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
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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.
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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.
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Video
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Watch: ‘Criminal Justice’ series clip reminds viewers that consent is necessary even after marriage
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‘Seasons of Trump’: Comedian Randy Rainbow’s hilarious, grand send-off for the US president
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Watch: How quarantined Australian Open tennis players are staying healthy and busy
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Watch: As Biden brings back dogs to the White House, here’s a look at former presidential pets
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Watch: The moment US President Joe Biden entered his official residence, the White House
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Reel
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‘Kuruthi Kalam’ trailer: A police officer is caught between rival gangs in Chennai
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It isn’t just an Amazon web series under fire from Hindutva groups – the real tandav is yet to come
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‘Gandii Baat’ trailer: AltBalaji erotic thriller series is now into season six
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‘The Legend of Hanuman’ trailer: Animated series features the voice of Sharad Kelkar
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‘Mission Frontline’ trailer: Rana Daggubati anchors a tribute to the Border Security Force
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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
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Gujarat, Delhi are India's most investment-friendly states, Bihar and Jharkhand the worst
The states were graded on five issues: labour, infrastructure, economic climate, governance, and perceptions of a good business climate.
Devanik Saha, IndiaSpend.com
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Will Snapdeal die a slow and painful death?
With Amazon pumping funds into its India operations and Flipkart leading the pack of e-sellers, Snapdeal needs to find its USP soon.
Itika Sharma Punit, qz.com
The Field
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IPL 2021: Full list of players released, retained and details of purse remaining for franchises
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Italian Super Cup: Ronaldo shines as Juventus beat Napoli to hand Pirlo his first trophy as coach
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ISL, ATK Mohun Bagan vs Chennaiyin FC preview: Habas’ men look to bounce back after poor results
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Copa del Rey: Real Madrid stunned by third-tier side Alcoyano, Zinedine Zidane says ‘it’s my fault’
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Premier League: Villa boss Smith angry after Silva’s controversial late goal inspires City to win