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- The 2016 edition of the BT-MDRA Best B-schools survey comes in the backdrop of renewed faith in traditional sectors such as consulting, FMCG, marketing and manufacturing, and offers deep insights.
Playing The Stock Game
Experts say we are in the early stages of a bull run. We tell you how you can make the most of it.
Fine Asian at Your Doorstep
While the Delhi market is chock full of Asian options, the home delivery segment has limited quality restaurants catering to it.
Are the new IIMs as good as the old ones?
The new IIMs are born with a silver spoon, but attaining adulthood that matches the standards of their older cousins is likely to be painful.Here are 5 questions on demonetisation that need to be answered
It will inflict a one-time shock only for people who have unaccounted cash on that day, not those who have already moved to other asset classes. Brands are roping in influencers on social media to connect better with consumers.
India's best B-schools 2016: Full List
Check out a complete list of India's best management schools based on different parameters."Recession is the easiest time to hire talent"
Jaswinder Chadha, Co-founder and CEO of Axtria, and the erstwhile co-founder of MarketRx, which was acquired by Cognizant for $134 million in 2007, talks to Joe C. Mathew about the trends in the data analytics space. MBA programmes are increasingly becoming specialised to cater to an array of new realities. How B-schools fare on key performance metrics in India The book hails the countries of the Global Southern Belt as game changers that will challenge the Western worldview and reshape the world. The author deftly explains that in acknowledging and accepting failure lie the secret to success.Tata Trusts Should Look Beyond Tata Companies
It would make all stakeholders - Tata Trusts, Tata Sons and group companies - act according to their best interests Indian B-schools dont attract students from abroad, in stark contrast to the trend globally.Build A Curated Marketplace for Disrupting B-schools
Some international arbitration cases that have gone against India highlight the uncertainty in the country's policy and regulatory framework. Equipping students with skills to work in diverse environments and handle dynamic situations is becoming increasingly important. Chennai-based Great Lakes Institute of Managements course curricula are ahead of the curve, yet rooted in Indian traditions. Recognised globally for excellence in management education, IIM Ahmedabad is now reaching out to the world of research and practice. IIM-B's focus on online courses, published research and customised learning sets it apart from others. Armed with prestigious international accreditations and a bevy of tie-ups with foreign schools, IIM Calcutta aims to be among the very best globally.When Boards Forget Their Custodianship Role
The development at Tata Sons raises questions about the role of board of directors in companies As companies increase their investments in training, B-schools up the ante in their offering of management development programmes. The key pillars of the survey (objective data 100%) Honor 8, the new smartphone from Huawei, packs in a solid dual-lens camera, and multitasks with ease.The Great Indian Vanishing Trick
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's shock announcement to demonetise the Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency overnight was primarily aimed at catching those who hoard black and illegitimate money in these denominations off-guard. The sudden announcement and its implementation within four hours of the speech may have prevented flight or conversion of such money into other asset classes, but it has also resulted in a lot of collateral damage. The global agri-biotech major's plans for India are being thwarted by M. Prabhakara Rao, promoter of the country's biggest seed firm Nuziveedu. How the battle plays out will have major ramifications on the seeds industry."The Planning Commission was useless. At NITI Aayog, Centre and states work together"
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh for the past 11 years, is trying hard to woo investors, global and domestic, to his state. Chauhan speaks to Anilesh S. Mahajan on national- and state-related business issues. Bond Market: India's New Financial Order "Trump's victory is not good for the world markets."
Cracker of a Deal
This will open the doors for Japan to share technology and forged steel, and allow US-based companies with substantial Japanese investments, including Westinghouse Electric, to build six nuclear reactors in the country. A six-tier GST could not only thwart the government's effort to weaken the black economy, but also derail ease of doing business. Bypassing BS V emission standards to meet the stringent BS VI by 2020 will make India the best-in-class. Any change in the drug price control regime purely for ease of doing business can have serious ramifications. The US President-elect's campaign rhetoric has fathered some queasy questions.
"Local Triggers to Drive Indian Markets"
While valuations appear stretched in some stocks and sectors, investors should have a longer time horizon."We are planning to reduce the 10-year period for partial withdrawals"
"NPS in Tier II, it is probably better than what mutual funds offer""Agency has to be big in life insurance"
"Low persistency in the 61st month is a problem for the industry. It was less than 20 per cent because 80 per cent policies go off the books in five years."
Speed Up The Sale
A handy guide to ensure that the sale of your property does not become a long-drawn process.
Rebooting the PC
As PC shipments plummet, manufacturers are introducing upgrades, new form factors, and enhancing the user experience to lure consumers.
A 'Happening' Week
We live in interesting times. First, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pressed the button on demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 (high-denomination notes) on Tuesday, November 9, in an 8 pm speech, effectively rendering the old currency useless from midnight the same day.
Take Your Pick
We tell you where these investments are headed in the next Samvat and what are the possible avenues that you can look at for growing your money.Should You Invest in Tier-II NPS?
Tax rules negate whatever advantages NPS has over mutual funds.
Be Fraud Safe
We tell you ways to protect yourself from debit card frauds Lenders are queuing up to disburse instant credit - through ATMs, apps and online services. Here's what you can expect.
"Low Rates Bode Well for Markets"
With a stable government and overall decline in twin deficits, our macros have shown strong improvement.
