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- Whatever may have happened to your income, politicians have certainly grown richer in the last 10 years; the number of crorepati candidates jumped five fold. But not all of them win; in fact, only a fifth did this time.
- The new BJP government has its hands full, with an economy on the skids and an imbalanced fisc. Business leaders are hopeful that quick decision-making will replace the policy inaction that weighed down the second avatar of the Congress-led UPA-II.
Business leaders of Delhi-NCR list priorities of new government
Business leaders of Delhi-NCR discussed what the top priorities of the new government should be.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.
Why equity ETFs attract few investors in India
The indifferent attitude towards ETFs, which look like mutual funds but trade like shares on stock exchanges, prevails across the country. No wonder, then, that ETFs have yet to take off in India 13 years after the launch of the first such investment product.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.
Govt promises stable tax regime for investors: Law minister
"The larger view is that retrospectivity is avoided to the maximum. The fiscal regime, the policy regime, taxation regime must be very evident because India needs investment," Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad told reporters after taking charge of the ministry.
PwC's report on MCX raises questions on role of statutory auditors
"The onus of detecting fraud lies with internal auditors, company board, audit committee and external auditors," says Y.H. Malegam, a former president of the ICAI. "It is wrong to put the entire onus on an external auditor," he says.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.
Book review: Capital in the Twenty-First Century
A much lauded new take on the age old conflict about how to split output between wages and profit.
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Case study: The strategy and tactics behind the creation of Brand Modi
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi's election juggernaut in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls is an example of howto prepare and successfully implement a marketing and branding campaign. This case study looks at the strategy and tactics behind the creation of Brand Modi.
