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- From the NBFC liquidity crisis in 2018 to collapse of six Franklin Templeton schemes, debt funds are no longer considered safe
Less Tax, Better Policies
Protecting user data, enhanced capital support to start-ups and changes in IT sector laws can transform India into a digitally empowered society Direct sale of farm produce, pricing freedom, digitisation and traceability in poultry, livestock and fisheries segments will go a long way in accelerating the farm economy Changes in RBI mandate, new infra financing models and rules for new-age banks can rev up the banking engines State public health expenditure is just 1 per cent of GDP. The time to invest in healthcare is now Easier and simpler labour laws, and flexibility to manage employees, can work wonders for businesses Give Informal workers social security, say in laws governing them Centre has rolled out some quick-fixes, but its still a long, arduous road ahead India needs to fully digitise logistics and reduce dependence on roads for efficient movement of goods India's stagnant manufacturing sector needs land, labour and supply chain reforms urgently. stimulus measures fall short of expectations India needs to move towards real market pricing to build a future-ready electricity ecosystem Tax regime needs greater stability, predictability and less litigation
Wipro share price gains nearly 6% after Thierry Delaporte named new CEO and MD
Wipro share price climbed 5.6% to the day's high of Rs 210.5 on the BSE against the last closing value of Rs 199.30. Volume-wise, 18.8 lakh and 162 lakh shares were trading on BSE and NSE counters, both above the 5, 10 and 30-day average
Are low-interest rates making you jittery? Consider P2P lending
Falling interest rate amid coronavirus crisis has impacted income of many investors who depended on debt instruments; those with surplus cash can consider peer-to-peer lending, which is attracting increasing interest from people willing to lend to those in need of short-term financing -- whether individuals or small businesses
Money Matters
Managing your money can be tricky. Send your queries, and personal finance experts will help you resolve any issue
Covid-proof Equity MF
The disruption across sectors demands a review of your equity mutual fund schemes
Cancelled Hopes
As orders are scrapped, supply chain is disrupted and global demand slumps, Indian exporters struggle to remain in business States finally have headroom to borrow more from the market. But there's a cost to it
"Innovation Should Be Given a Boost Through Tax Incentives"
In the middle of the current pandemic, India has emerged as a credible supplier of essential medicines
Education's Big Leap
Institutions of higher learning are graduating to new delivery models to engage with students online The restaurant industry is close to irreparable damage. Can it be saved?
Break From Reforms Stasis
If India has to fulfil its dream of becoming a global hub, it needs to rid manufacturing of procedural delays, bureaucratic snafus, high power, logistics and capital costs. Not to forget the long-winding dispute resolution process
New Gen Reliance
As Mukesh Ambani's children play a greater role in Reliance Industries, the group is adding muscle to its digital, retail and petrochemicals businesses
