Cover Story
- A tale of two cities: Bengaluru retains its spot as India's start-up capital but Delhi-NCR is fast catching up
What Lies Ahead For Investors
While the NDA's return assures political stability, concerns related to auto, infrastructure, banking, NBFC sectors, apart from reduced consumption, loom large. Here is how you can handle the uncertainty in stock markets Debt funds have eroded substantial investor wealth over the past few months. Are they worth the risk? Large-cap funds have taken the lead over mid-cap and small-cap funds over the one-year period The most competitive loan and deposit rates in the market
Intelligent, To The Core
The lamp comes with a five-year warranty, but the company claims the light quality will last 60 years The earphones come with 9 mm audio drivers and the output is sharp and loud Silicon Valley might be the beating heart of Big Tech and the start-up ecosystem, but the way ahead remains unclear as it gets more profit-minded and less caring about humankind A stunning island resort, haute horology, retro and contemporary fashion - these exclusives from iconic brands will take your breath away Five must-experience apps to improve productivity at workSmart Fitments For Borderless Homes
As cities run out of space, we have little option but to depend on furniture which gets transformed at our command Modern-day lifestyle often leads to back and neck pain, but it could be an early symptom of serious health problems
Social Backers
Want a Bhojpuri movie dialogue as WhatsApp status or save someone elses Instagram stories? These apps have it all sorted out Taxibots are used to tow aircraft from gates to the runway, and saves up to 200 kilogram of aviation fuel (ATF) The RBI should be cautious as initial success of the existing close to a dozen banks came from their erstwhile micro-finance business In this session, 10 bills are slated to be tabled in the lok sabhaRevenue Concerns Delay Rate Cuts
It was expected that the council would cut the rate on electric vehicles (EVs) from 12 per cent to 5 per cent and on small passenger cars from 28 per cent to 18 per cent, giving a boost to car sales Of the 12 big cases, just three companies - Bhushan Steel, Monnet Ispat and Electrosteel Steels - have been sold so far and the court ordered liquidation of Lanco Infratech and ABG Shipyard The biggest tangible asset for Jet is its owned aircraft - 10 Boeing 777s and six A330s Analysts say deals have dried up as MNCs no longer view India as a safe haven to invest, despite its potential By 2018, commercial realty had become the darling of PE firms, attracting 70 per cent of the funding First of all, there could be legal hurdles if such a move topples the prevailing reservation and quota system in government jobs
What's New In Tax Filing
This year, there have been a lot of changes in ITR forms. Here is the low-down on new ITR mandates and must-follow steps
Money Matters
Managing your money can be tricky. Send your queries, and personal finance experts will help you resolve any issue
Big Battle Over Small SUVs
Compact SUVs are an outlier in a sluggish passenger vehicle market in India. With everybody aspiring for a piece of action, competition is set to ratchet up
Budget 2019: Course Correction
Agriculture, infrastructure, exports, financial services and taxation are some of the critical sectors that need immediate attention. The 2019 Budget needs to address these concerns
Budget 2019: 'Government Will Follow An Expansionary Fiscal Policy'
As the Narendra Modi government gets ready to present its first full Budget of the current term on July 5, Gopal Krishna Agarwal, the BJP's National Spokesperson on Economic Affairs, says the focus will be on more efficient revenue realisation rather than increasing the tax burden. Agarwal, a qualified chartered accountant, tells Business Today's Joe C. Mathew that Budget 2019/20 is likely to prioritise infrastructure spending to strengthen agriculture, rural economy and job creation. Edited excerpts: The government should use its massive mandate to find long-term solutions to the economy's structural problems
Budget 2019: Sweet Spot For States
The fiscal deficit of states is lower than estimated, while their share in central taxes and GST compensation has increased.
Leaderspeak
Born and raised in Mumbai, Zaiwalla was the first Asian to set up a City law firm in London, and has been involved in more than 1,200 arbitrations globally. He has also worked for the Nehru-Gandhi family and the Bachchan brothers
The Start-Up Ecosystem
Our special issue on start-ups looks at all the trends worth noting in the ecosystem today
