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The sprawling area is an apt location for Cover Story with its state-of-the-art workspaces, retail havens, entertainment zone, F&B options and signature hospitality services.

Cabinet to soon consider relaxing local sourcing norms for single...

During April-September 2018-19, FDI in India declined by 11 per cent to USD 22.66 billion.

13 Feb 2019 2:06 PM IST

The day-long session will be packed with powerful and highly informative sessions, workshops and presentations headed by some of the leading minds.

Remote work option improves productivity

83 per cent acknowledge that offering employees flexibility at work improves productivity.

13 Feb 2019 3:12 AM IST

Given the higher NPAs and weak capitalisation of PSBs, ICRA had earlier projected private sector banks market share in the banking sector advances to increase to 38 per cent 40 per cent by 2020 from 27.5 per cent as on March 31, 2017. (Representational image)

Q3: Bad loan situation stabilising for banks

On the profitability front, too, the state-owned lenders lagged behind.

13 Feb 2019 3:12 AM IST

February 14 is celebrated as Valentines Day across the world. On the day, people express their love and affection with greetings and gifts. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Destination romance gets pocket-friendly for V-Day

The tourism board of Ireland has been aggressively promoting the country as a romantic destination.

13 Feb 2019 3:12 AM IST

The upcoming elections, rising inflation and interest rates could further dampen the buying sentiment in the real estate, making the task of loan recovery difficult.

South ahead in realty recovery

Chennai witnessed the fastest growth in the residential segment.

13 Feb 2019 3:10 AM IST

Productivity in British low-paid jobs lags 20 to 30 per cent behind equivalent roles in Germany, France, the Netherlands and the United States.

48 per cent employees keen on switching jobs for greater flexibility

About 56 per cent employees surveyed believed that having flexibility at work makes them more productive.

12 Feb 2019 5:07 PM IST

With more and more Chinese tech giants entering the Indian continent citing better sales and higher profits, Indian smartphone manufacturers are slowly being pushed aside for want of better quality products and after sales.

Indian smartphone market expands 14.5 pc in 2018: IDC

Shipment numbers in December 2018 quarter were down 15.1 per cent compared to the July-September 2018 period.

12 Feb 2019 1:47 PM IST

In Financial Year 2016-17, the mutual fund on an average has added about 6.19 lakh SIP accounts per month.

Inflow to equity funds slump 60 per cent to Rs 6,158 cr in Jan

Overall, mutual fund industry witnessed a net inflow of Rs 65,439 cr in Jan as against an inflow of Rs 1.06 lakh cr.

12 Feb 2019 12:29 PM IST

The finance ministry is considering writing to markets regulator Sebi seeking relaxation for certain state-owned firms from meeting the minimum 25 per cent public shareholding norm.

Sebi introduces framework for utilisation of security deposits with...

At present, on the same goods, security deposits are required to be maintained with both WDRA, cleaning corporation.

12 Feb 2019 11:51 AM IST

According to the trade data for August, 2018 while exports have shown a growth of about 19 per cent in dollar terms, the rupee realisations for the export shipments went up close to 30 per cent, said Assocham.

Agri-exports to China set to double over trade spat

The US China trade was has opened up additional outbound shipment opportunity of up to $8.7 billion a year for SMEs,...

12 Feb 2019 1:40 AM IST

Following the November 8-9 demonetisation, the government over the weekend asked public sector insurers to provide discounts of up to 10 per cent on the premium amount for general insurance policies and 8 per cent in new life policies of Life Insurance Corporation sold online.

Private players fare better in claims

In FY18, private general insurers had an average claims ratio of 75.46 per cent.

12 Feb 2019 1:39 AM IST

FIPB takes a call on proposals for FDI in ocuntry.

Defence industries attract USD 0.21 mn FDI during Apr-Sept 2018

Overall, FDI in the country dipped 11 per cent to USD 22.66 billion during April-September this fiscal.

11 Feb 2019 3:35 PM IST