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- IRDA has made changes in health policies for more transparency in products and prices. The low-down on what the changes mean for you
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
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
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
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' In his blog, GatesNotes, Gates writes, "I have been playing bridge for years - Warren Buffett is my favourite partner" Jain also loves to collect stamps. He started this around the same time he discovered his interest in numismatics
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
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
Managing the Debt Challenge
Rising debt of Centre and states is set to weaken the countrys credit profile. What is the way out? Huge revenue loss, relief and rehab costs may derail the government's ambitious plans for the yearThe 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
Spacing It Out
With social distancing norms in place, open office designs are being turned upside down
"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"
Sky is Limited
Airlines have taken to the skies after two months. But their pain is far from over India's nascent microbrewery industry is facing the double whammy of lockdown blues and high taxation
India Inc's Rising Cost of External Capital
Now, affected Indian companies will have to pass on higher borrowing costs to stakeholders
Stock Markets Break Free
Corporate earnings are on a slippery wicket, and will continue to be on the edge for at least a year. Lockdown has dealt a punishing blow to firms and individuals whose delinquencies will unfold over the next few quarters
Pangs of High Leverage
With the post-lockdown economy still to pick up, highly leveraged companies are looking at ways to reduce debt
