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New-look Health Plans
IRDA has made changes in health policies for more transparency in products and prices. The low-down on what the changes mean for you

2020-07-12

A Lot of Bull

Why the sharp recovery and sustained run in stock markets is built on weak fundamentals. Despite the fall, they are trading at double the valuation of the 2008 Lehman crash

Corporate

Biocon aims to list biosimilar arm over the next 2-3 years

Sharing information with the firm's shareholders, Biocon CEO and Managing Director Siddharth Mittal said it is important for the company to unlock value of the biosimilars business

Economy Politics

Allow co-operative, pvt, foreign banks employees to use suburban trains as well, Unions to Maha CM

Official notifications had included only employees of nationalised banks to take the local train to work from July 1, excluding their other colleagues

Network

A Californian Hippie

Gupta takes pride in calling himself and other Ultimate lovers the Californian hippies. What he loves the most is the 'spirit of the game'

Bridge to Future

In his blog, GatesNotes, Gates writes, "I have been playing bridge for years - Warren Buffett is my favourite partner"

The Coin Collector

Jain also loves to collect stamps. He started this around the same time he discovered his interest in numismatics

Investment

Bond Fund With a Difference

Bharat Bond ETFs are an opportunity to invest in AAA-rated PSUs at low cost with predictable returns and equities-like liquidity

Technology

Tech-tonic Shift in Hotels

From smartphones doubling up as room keys to real-time data access for staff to new solutions for cleaner air, technology is transforming the hospitality sector

Policy

Managing the Debt Challenge

Rising debt of Centre and states is set to weaken the countrys credit profile. What is the way out?

Expenditure Crunch

Huge revenue loss, relief and rehab costs may derail the government's ambitious plans for the year

The Curious Case of WHO Funding

US President Donald Trump's announcement to end support for WHO is a reminder for the much-needed reforms in the agency's financial structure

Management

Spacing It Out

With social distancing norms in place, open office designs are being turned upside down

Interview

"Will Rope in Private Hospitals if Cases Surge"

"In the last two months, or after March 23, we have seen a significant drop in admissions. Before March 23, we were doing 25,000-30,000 hospital admissions/treatments per day, but after the lockdown, we are down to 12,000-13,000"

Industry