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India undergoing transformation at unprecedented pace: Venkaiah Naidu

Good governance are essential elements of imparting a new energy to the country and the economy.

10 Sept 2018 10:48 AM IST

CEO Daniel Zhang will succeed Jack Ma as chairman of the board of Alibaba Group. (Photo: AFP)

Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang to succeed Jack Ma as Chairman

Ma will continue as executive chairman of the company over the next 12 months to ensure a smooth transition.

10 Sept 2018 10:17 AM IST

For the week, the Sensex lost 448.86 points, or 1.69 per cent, while the broader NSE Nifty dropped 153.70 points, or 1.88 per cent.

Sensex drops 200 points on weak global cues; Nifty below 11,550

The NSE Nifty index too shed 44.50 points, or 0.38 per cent, at 11,544.60.

10 Sept 2018 10:12 AM IST

The percentage of female pilots in India is twice as high as in most Western countries. (Photo: YouTube)

India soars above global average in hiring female airline pilots

India has the highest proportion of female commercial pilots in the world at 12 per cent.

10 Sept 2018 9:58 AM IST

On Tuesday, the Indian rupee closed the session on a flat note at 69.83 a dollar.

Rupee hits lifetime low of 72.18, drops 45 paise against USD

Rupee had breached its previous record low of 72.11 hit on September 6.

10 Sept 2018 9:41 AM IST

The government is considering converting GST Network- which is handling the IT infrastructure of the new indirect tax regime - into a state-owned company, an official source said.

Low GST collections ring alarm

GST collections stood at Rs 94,016 crore in May, Rs 95,610 crore in June, Rs 96,483 crore in July and Rs 93,960 crore in...

10 Sept 2018 9:13 AM IST

Louis and Janet Dsouza decided to spend their retirement in a way that was way different from what most people do. They undertook a car journey from India to the UK and back all for a charitable cause. (Photo: Facebook)

Only 33 per cent Indians save regularly for retirement

The lack of saving is likely linked to low knowledge of how much money is needed in retirement.

10 Sept 2018 8:59 AM IST

The H-1B programme offers temporary US visas that allow companies to hire highly skilled foreign professionals working in areas with shortages of qualified American workers. (Photo: Representational | File)

Investment limit for EB-5 visa to remain same till December

EB-5 applicants we are growing by roughly 30-35 per cent year on year.

10 Sept 2018 8:22 AM IST

Alibaba chairman Jack Ma to step down in 2019: company

Ma gave up the title of Alibaba CEO in 2013 but remains a pivotal figure within the company.

10 Sept 2018 8:07 AM IST

Ecommerce firms too see a major bump up in sales during Dussehra and Diwali.

Etailers expect sales to hit $3 billion during festive season

During May-July 2018 period, the GMV was around $62 million, while it was about $280-300 million during last year's...

10 Sept 2018 12:08 AM IST

Sebi may summon Kochhars soon; board to discuss coordinated efforts...

The bank and Kochhar have been maintaining there has been no regulatory violation on their part.

9 Sept 2018 6:23 PM IST

Honda Indias flagship SUV - the CR-V finally gets a diesel engine under the bonnet!

Honda crosses 15 lakh cumulative sales milestone in India

The latest five lakh units for the company, taking its total sales past 15 lakh mark, came in just 34 months.

9 Sept 2018 4:44 PM IST