
Big Bonanza *Conditions Apply
Ambitious healthcare, insurance plans but implementation still not clear.
Hear, Hear!
FIIL's wireless headphones promise to offer active noise cancellation as well as impressive sound output. Why the look-before-you-leap practice is critical for machines too.
Out of Fuel: Auto Expo 2018 shows inequitable growth in India's automobile industry
Beyond the fancy neon lights and the usual razzmatazz, the 14th Delhi Auto Expo, being held in Greater Noida on the outskirts of New Delhi, is exposing the soft underbelly of the domestic automobile industry. Indias quest for an all-electric future in mobility by 2030 has thrown up an unlikely hero in Saurabh Kumar of EESL. While ArcelorMittal, Tata Steel and Vedanta draw plans to buy Essar Steel, the Ruia family, too, is looking for a backdoor entry. Can it succeed? Amit Tandon is taking on the high and mighty of the corporate world. But there are challenges, too. With the Delhi High Court's verdict, Daiichi Sankyo has scored a victory against former Ranbaxy promoters. But it won't end there.
The Rural Act
The Modi government's last full-year Budget focuses on agriculture and rural sectors. A snapshot of what it offers. The budget showcases a master plan for rural and agricultural development by dovetailing the financial resources available with 10 ministries. Economic Survey 2017/18 expects private investment and exports to spur growth. it may be far off the mark. With the World Bank warning India about a potential 'learning crisis', the government is on a war footing to improve education. After successfully rechristening the Fasal Bima Yojna, the government has proposed an overhaul of the health insurance scheme. Several provisions in the Budget are a last-ditch effort to boost employment. msmes receive 'goodies' as job creation worries continue to haunt government. Bt's panel of experts examines arun jaitley's last big budget closely to decode what it means for the economy and the common man.
Tax Changes: A Balancing Act
The Finance Minister, in his speech, paid adequate attention to improving farmers' income, development of rural sector, increasing infrastructure investment by 20%, giving relief to senior citizen and the salaried class, etc.
Unreal Expectations
Mukesh Ambani has invested close to Rs 2.35 lakh crore in building assets to make Reliance Jio's digital business vertical on a par with refining or petrochemicals. The ONGC-HPCL deal is a perfect example of governments overdependence on PSUs. Marketers in India are veering towards social media advertising.Chakr Innovation: Printing with Pollution
How a two-year-old start-up is helping clean Delhi's air by converting soot to ink and paint With RBI holding rates due to inflation concerns, promoters have been turning to share pledging to raise money. The central government is sending mixed signals to the private healthcare industry. In a bizarre incident recently, a young Rajesh Maru (32), who was attending to a patient in a government hospital in Mumbai, was sucked into an MRI machine because he was carrying an oxygen cylinder. Chinese online major Alibaba group is on an investment spree in the Indian e-commerce market.
Money Matters
Managing your money can be tricky. Send your queries, and top-notch industry leaders will help you resolve any issue.
WORK TOWARDS YOUR GOALS
The young software engineer must invest it right to fund all future milestones, including retirement and putting the child up the financial ladder, says Financial Planner
HOW TO FUND YOUR HIGHER STUDIES
With new players ready to fund both traditional and offbeat courses, securing the right loan will no longer be a daunting task.
Leaderspeak
A company that creates brands, builds partnerships and establishes credibility across the globe is the last thing that comes to one's mind when one thinks of Nepal.
Politics & Economics
Apre-Budget panel discussion held by Business Today had most panellists express the view that this Budget would be dictated more by political compulsions than economic logic.
Taxation Blues
The Union budget fails to live up to the expectations of Indian Inc. on the tax front even as private investments fail to take off. Why Danone exited the Indian dairy business.
Anti-People, Anti-Farmer
The Budget has failed on not just the economy, but also on India's federal ethos. The Budget has taken the first step towards resolving issues around the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.All Geared to boost farm income
A multi-dimensional approach to reduce farm distress could lead to faster economic growth.
Monitor of the Monetary World
A revelatory account of the goings-on in the Indian banking sector. It was India's moment at the Davos high table and Prime Minister Modi led from the front.Find a Hobby for Health and Happiness
Pursue an interest other than work, and you could reap immediate and long-term gains. Learning a new skill or finding a solution is critical to preventing boredom at work. A round-up of the best from the world of luxury. Recovering from note ban and introduction of GST was tough, but the manufacturing industry in India has managed to get through the worst, even if it isn't fully out of the woods yet. From locking your home when you step out to restocking your refrigerator, there's no end to what smart assistants can do in the future.