India remains a high-priority market for Publicis Groupe
Its merger with Omnicom may have fallen through, but India remains a high-priority market for Publicis Groupe.ITC Foods has become a Rs 5,000-crore company in a decade
With Chitranjan Dar at the helm, ITC Foods has become a Rs 5,000-crore company in a decade, despite being a late entrant into the $25-billion Indian food industry.How online portals are helping college students find paid internships
These websites are positioning themselves as a one stop shop for students. Not only do they have companies offering internships, they also offer skill-based courses to make students more employable as interns. internshala.com, twenty19.com and letsintern.com are among the most popular portals.Uber's app-based private taxi service makes a splash
Uber differs from the average cab service in many ways. You cannot phone for a cab, but you have to use Uber's app. Also, you cannot pay cash; it has to be by credit card. The app is available for free download on iPhones and Android based mobile devices, after which you sign up with a credit card.Mylan Inc is betting big on India as the driver of growth in emerging markets
In the seven years since, Mylan Inc has invested around $3 billion on acquisitions in India. It now regards India not just as a global sourcing hub, but also as a market.Small- and medium-sized companies rush to list on Bombay Stock Exchange's SME platform
Small- and medium-sized companies are rushing to list on the Bombay Stock Exchange's SME platform.BT-Value Research best mutual funds listing throws up surprises
The Business Today-Value Research study of India's Best Mutual Funds throws up a few surprises.More and more mutual funds are now process-driven
Expert says the advantage of a process-driven fund is that if the fund manager leaves, it is easier for the fund house to find another who can operate within the defined guidelines.Survival in crowded mutual fund market just got tougher
With the big mutual funds on a spending spree and expanding operations aggressively, it is difficult for the smaller funds to survive.Mutual fund industry needs an urgent fix: Dhirendra Kumar
You don't have to talk to many people to know that the Indian mutual fund segment is in crisis, writes Dhirendra Kumar, CEO, Value Research.Investors won't lose much if they shunned gold right now
Bullion prices are likely to remain weak as an economic recovery in the US will give more room to the Federal Reserve to reduce its monthly bond purchases and raise interest rates sooner than anticipated. Investors are likely to shift to equities in search of higher returns.Business Today-Value Research list India's Best Mutual Funds
Business Today, in association with Value Research, does a study of the best mutual funds in India. Here's a listing of those that top the list.Why USL's sale of Whyte and Mackay makes business sense
The sale of W&M will help United Spirits Ltd pare its debt and hence the interest outgo. It is also expected that with the sale of W&M, USL can concentrate on the fast-growing Indian made foreign liquor (IMFL) market.Indian economy still lags most of the big global economies
On several other parameters, the Indian economy is still way behind most of the big global economies.Recent vehicle recalls in India will have mixed consequences
Recalls have been a standard operating procedure in the West, but are a relatively recent phenomena in India. Brand experts say that a recall makes carmakers more responsible.Jignesh Shah arrest will make it more difficult for NSEL investors to recover money
The arrest of Jignesh Shah in the National Spot Exchange scam will make it even more difficult for investors to recover their money.