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- Innovation in products will be the key factor, be it banking, mutual funds, insurance or loans
Gaming GST
Businesses across the country are indulging in large GST violations. No wonder there is a huge shortfall in collections Many states are facing severe revenue constraints as GST collections remain subdued and Centre delays transfer of their share of taxes
Xiaomi to invest $7.18 billion in 5G, AI and IoT over next 5 years
The announced investment increases Xiaomi's pledge made last year to invest 10 billion yuan over five years in an 'All in AIoT' strategy
Flight Mode
Around two years ago, Virgin Group Founder Richard Branson offered to teach kitesurfing to former US President Barack Obama Pantvaidya has a tabla instructor tutoring him once a week to fine-tune his skills, but tabla for him is more of an escape and he has absolutely no aspirations of becoming a professional tabla artist Martin Schwenk, MD & CEO of Mercedes Benz India, has a thing for a lounge chair that costs upwards of Rs 3.5 lakh, so much so that he has carried it with him wherever work has taken him Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran's passion for running the toughest races is a legend of sorts The Tech Mahindra chief is not only an investor in some of the best food haunts in Mumbai but is a self-confessed foodie, too Reddy is also the President of the All India Senior Tennis Association, which, on its website, posts some quotes from tennis stars, including this one from Roger Federer: "Winning never grows old"
High Risk, High Reward
Although PMS plans perform better than mutual funds in the long run, investors must be aware of the risks involved Managing your money can be tricky. Send your queries, and personal finance experts will help you resolve any issue
When Manufacturing Goes 3D
A number of industries have started using 3D printing to make goods. Makers of 3D printers expect the trickle to soon turn into a flood
Work in Progress
India's data protection Bill has implications for citizens, companies and the government. But many questions need answers before it can near implementation
Pumping It Up
Political stability trumps deteriorating macroeconomic numbers as FPIs invest over Rs 92,477 crore in Indian equities till mid-December 2019
"If There's an Element of Failure, Try to Fail Fast"
In an interview with Business Today's Rajeev Dubey, AstraZeneca's Non-executive Chairman, Leif Johansson talks about how the world's 14th largest pharma company is facing multiple challenges, two of which are Brexit and the US-China trade war
Mission GST
In the run-up to Budget 2020, the Centre has no option but to crack down on GST evasion, even at the expense of criticism of another round of tax terrorism
Legal Shocker
The NCLAT decision to reinstate Cyrus Mistry as Tata Sons Executive Chairman has turned the tables on the Tata group. What next? Despite being armed with statutory and arrest powers, SFIO investigations have led to few convictions. This raises questions about its effectiveness
Time for Disruption
The Disrupt or Die theme is apt for the times when technology is disrupting businesses across the value chain
