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- Corporate India's interest outgo is growing faster than its operating income. As sectoral issues combine with a slowdown to pull down earnings, servicing debt could become more challenging
- The Centre's as well as the states' liabilities are rising at an alarming rate
- In a weakening economy, rising indebtedness could cause problems
- Government, corporates and even households are deep in debt. In a slowing economy this could only escalate
- The economic wheels in India are already turning very slowly
Beyond Big Data
A new way of understanding and analysing recent data fusillade Overall, the camera is a decent performer, and given the price, we should not be complaining. My review unit, with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB onboard storage, is priced at Rs 16,999, but the base price is quite pocket-friendly Another ideal usage scenario that I tested was waking up with a morning alarm, and the Echo Show did it right by switching on compatible lights and briefing me about the day's schedule He grew up poor in Bihar. But Yashwant Sinha became India's finance minister twice and had a ringside view of events in two governments. He presents an insider's tale Get ready for a colourful sojourn as the East and the West come together with offerings to wow connoisseurs A must-follow guide for creating passwords which can keep data breaches at bay Voice interactions are most convenient, but they could also lead to privacy breach and fake information An age-old diagnostic method continues to be a guiding light
For A Better Harvest
A number of attempts are under way to improve farm yield through technology intervention Access to new technology and customised solutions can redefine Indian agriculture India must increase farm income and become globally competitive. Technology can help Technology is being used to minimise agricultural losses and generate revenues Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood for about 60 per cent of India's population
Breaking The Barrier Of Blindness
The Bengaluru-based company helps set up smart classes for the visually impaired The date for filing annual returns and GST audit for 2017/18 has again been extended - this time from 31 August to 30 November - due to 'technical' glitches The merger move is recognition of the fact that bigger banks have greater ability to absorb shock, reap economies of scale and raise resources without depending on the exchequer, says SBI Chief Rajnish Kumar In the past couple of years, Amazon has made three investments in Indian retail companies through indirect routes Big win as Jalan panel says revaluation reserves cannot be touched Taking a stand on sensitive issues is risky but necessary to win customer loyalty Who owns the oil exploration assets of Videocon? Are those part of the insolvency resolution process? Oyo, along with Highgate, reportedly shelled out nearly $135 million to buy the Hooters Casino Hotel on the Las Vegas strip The state governments are finding it difficult to cope with dipping prices in renewable energy and locking PPA for two decades In the last week of August, the Indian Rupee depreciated to Rs 72 to a dollar, the lowest in nine months The fight, between IndiGo promoters Rakesh Gangwal and Rahul Bhatia, began early last year was settled with IndiGo adopting a new policy for related party transactions (RPTs), and increasing the board strength from six to 10
Align CSR With National Goals
Innovative and inclusive social investments by India Inc. with broader policy frameworks can augment the government's developmental initiativesIndia Could Establish Itself As A Leader For The Region In Energy Storage
Tata Power is one of the most prestigious groups in India, and if you look at our partners around the world, they are of the same league. The success of the partnership is important for us, said Andres Gluski, President and CEO of AES Corporation Well-being of pets is serious business. And the action is just hotting up The onset of electric vehicles in India has opened up a billion-dollar industry in EV charging that is attracting companies from diverse sectors GVK is trying to retain its hold on its crown jewel, the Mumbai International Airport, even as the Adani Group eyes a stake in it. The battle has just begun The Finance Minister has announced a mini-stimulus package to arrest the economic slowdown. But the economy needs much more than piecemeal solutions
Leaderspeak
He has been with the world's biggest brewer for over 15 years and headed business operations in Europe. In India, he has led the company's growth across several brands, including Beck's Ice and Budweiser
