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Govt’s push for international trade in rupee: why and howSubscriber Only
September 7, 2022 16:46 IST
While the move to allow trade settlements between India and other countries in rupees was seen to primarily benefit trading with Russia, it was also expected to help check dollar outflow and slow the depreciation of the rupee to a “very limited extent”.
India-Bangla trade, now set for CEPA boostSubscriber Only
September 7, 2022 16:11 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India and Bangladesh will soon commence negotiations on a Bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). A look at the existing framework, and CEPA objectives
What Reliance’s move to acquire a majority stake in a solar software firm meansSubscriber Only
September 7, 2022 05:48 IST
The move comes as Reliance Industries turns its focus towards the new energy sector where it plans to achieve 100 GW of solar energy by 2030.
ExplainSpeaking | How to read India’s GDP growth achievementsSubscriber Only
September 6, 2022 08:25 IST
Overtaking the UK in overall GDP and growing at a 14% rate in Q1 are both creditable achievements but here’s why they should not be conflated with widespread prosperity
India overtakes the UK as world’s fifth-largest economy: 5 charts to put this in perspectiveSubscriber Only
September 4, 2022 08:47 IST
India has become the world's fifth-largest economy, after overtaking the UK. Here are five charts that place the development in perspective.
What investors should keep in mind in see-saw market swingsSubscriber Only
September 2, 2022 22:08 IST
A three-day see-saw in the markets reflects the prevailing anxiety in investor sentiment, despite a sharp rally of over 14% over the last couple of months. What should investors do now?
August 2022 GST collection has topped 1.43 lakh crore — how did this happen, and why is it significant?Subscriber Only
September 1, 2022 21:56 IST
Revival in consumption, high inflation rate, and partial impact of the rate hike decisions taken in the 47th GST Council meeting, along with the broader economic recovery, supported the increase in GST revenues
Ports & airports, power, media: Adani’s $137.4-billion footprint across businesses, explainedSubscriber Only
August 31, 2022 18:40 IST
Gautam Adani is now the world's third richest man. His flagship Adani Enterprises started with the commodity trading business in 1988. Here is how it turned into one of the largest conglomerates in India.
ExplainSpeaking | The economics of road safety: What India can learn from the rest of the worldSubscriber Only
September 5, 2022 15:32 IST
The death of Cyrus Mistry, former Chairman of the Tata Group, in a road accident has brought the issue of road and care safety into sharp focus. Initial reports suggest that Mistry, who was seated in the back, was not wearing a seat belt.
Explained: Can a SEBI order from 2020 stop Adani from acquiring 29% of NDTV?Subscriber Only
August 26, 2022 14:25 IST
In its disclosure to the stock exchanges, NDTV has said a SEBI order from November 27, 2020 restrained Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy from accessing the securities market, and prohibited them from buying and selling securities, directly or indirectly for two years.
Surrendering a policy: When should you do it — and should you at all?Subscriber Only
August 27, 2022 12:24 IST
As the pandemic hit lives, the economy, and livelihoods, 2021-22 witnessed a sharp spike in insurance policies being surrendered ahead of their maturity. What should you look for before surrendering your policy?
Explained: Ambani, Adani, and how the Roys could lose NDTVSubscriber Only
August 26, 2022 13:01 IST
NDTV, Adani Ambani News: Adani Group has acquired 29.18% stake in NDTV, and said it will launch an open offer to buy another 26% in the company. How did the deal happen? Why does Adani want ownership of NDTV?
Explained: Swiggy’s moonlighting policy that allows staff to take up gigs beyond regular jobSubscriber Only
August 25, 2022 08:47 IST
Swiggy has announced a new "moonlighting" policy for its delivery personnel, which allows its employees to take up gigs or projects outside of their regular employment at the company. A look at the policy, and why more people are taking it up.
Explained: What is the Govt’s new model for toll collection on highways?Subscriber Only
August 25, 2022 16:15 IST
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is planning to remove toll plazas on national highways. Instead, it will use cameras to capture number plates and charge owners of vehicles. Here's how the plan will roll out.
With eye on defaulters, Centre tweaks overseas investment rules: The changes, explainedSubscriber Only
August 23, 2022 17:39 IST
The Finance Ministry said these norms make it easier for domestic corporates to invest abroad. What are the tweaks in overseas investment norms?
Explained: CBDC, the ‘digital rupee’ that RBI could introduce this year, and how it will helpSubscriber Only
August 23, 2022 19:45 IST
According to the RBI, “CBDC is the legal tender issued by a central bank in a digital form. It is the same as a fiat currency and is exchangeable one-to-one with the fiat currency."
ExplainSpeaking: How should public sector banks be privatised?Subscriber Only
August 22, 2022 23:37 IST
In the Union Budget 2021-22, the government announced its decision to privatise two public sector banks. Are private banks more efficient than public sector banks? And should the government follow a cautious and gradual approach to privatise banks or a wholesale, rapid approach? We explain
UPI payment charges explained: Why FinMin had to clarify there’s no move to levy feeSubscriber Only
August 22, 2022 19:57 IST
Terming UPI services as a "digital public good", the Finance Ministry stepped in on Sunday to clarify that the concerns for the service providers for cost recovery have to be met through other means.
Explained: What investors should look out for before putting money in an IPOSubscriber Only
August 19, 2022 07:14 IST
With foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) making a strong comeback — the benchmark Sensex has reclaimed the 60,000 mark — merchant bankers have lined up public issues to take advantage of bullish domestic retail and FPI investor sentiments.
Syrma SGS Technologies IPO: Why has the public offer got a good response?Subscriber Only
August 18, 2022 14:21 IST
Syrma SGS Technologies IPO, GMP Today: The IPO was subscribed 2.27 times Wednesday. Its public offer received bids for 6.48 crore equity shares against the IPO size of 2.85 crore shares, as per the data available on exchanges.
Explained: What are the factors driving the increase in milk prices?Subscriber Only
August 18, 2022 08:26 IST
Amul and Mother Dairy have raised their prices of milk, and several other dairy companies across the country have signalled that they would follow suit. Why are milk prices increasing?
Explained | The Digit Insurance IPO: promoters, performance, and concernsSubscriber Only
August 18, 2022 13:27 IST
IPO, Digit Insurance IPO Explained: Unlike other new-age companies like Zomato or Paytm, Digit Insurance is a startup in the general insurance space that is full of older, more established corporations.
Explained: Why has Amul raised the price of milk? Will prices rise even more?Subscriber Only
August 18, 2022 08:25 IST
Amul, Mother Dairy milk price hike: Input costs have gone up because the heavy rain has resulted in lower yields of green fodder, say dairies. Transport, logistics, manpower, and energy costs are up too. And many animals are falling sick.
Explained: Milk price hiked; where in India is milk the cheapest now — and why?Subscriber Only
August 17, 2022 00:13 IST
Bengaluru is the city where you can get milk cheaper than anywhere else in the country. What started out as an incentive for Karnataka’s dairy farmers 14 years ago has ended up as a subsidy for milk consumers in Bengaluru.
Explained: Ola likely to launch an electric car in 2024, here’s what we know about itSubscriber Only
August 16, 2022 13:44 IST
Ola founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has said the company will likely debut its first electric car in 2024. What do we know about the vehicle? How have Ola Electric's vehicles performed in the market?
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