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How Would Trump Deal With Our Banks?

A Trump-like unorthodox approach is called for in matters like bank mergers. Decentralised financial regulation may help

Starbucks Wins, Fiat Loses In EU Tax Fights

Starbucks won its fight on Tuesday against an EU demand to pay up to €30 million in Dutch back taxes, while Fiat Chrysler Automobiles lost its challenge against an order to stump up a similar amount to Luxembourg.

EU's Free Trade Pacts Hurting Indian Apparel Exports: ICRA

‘FTAs give Vietnam and Bangladesh preferential access to European markets’

Are All Cooperative Banks Risky?

Some are prone to weak governance and reluctance to adopt technology

A Year On, Ayushman Bharat Faces Multiple Challenges

The free cashless health insurance scheme for the poor — Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) or Ayushman Bharat — completed a year on September 23.

Will RBI Cut Rates After the Centre's Big Stimulus?

While domestic inflation and growth trends offer headroom for rate cuts, fiscal expansion is a dampener.

No Longer The Right Climate For Tea

Climate change has unleashed havoc on the tea plantations in the Nilgiris. Frost, drought, pests — growers battle these and more...

Idle Port Capacity Forces a Sagarmala Rethink

Company to shift focus from new projects to port-led industrialisation.

Hyundai Motor Group, Aptiv to Set Up $4-b Joint Venture for Self-driving Cars

The venture will begin testing fully driverless systems in 2020 and have a production-ready autonomous driving platform for robotaxi providers, fleet operators and manufacturers in 2022.

A 178-Year-old Icon Goes Bankrupt

600,000 stranded, UK gears up for largest-ever peacetime repatriation.

Thomas Cook Collapses; Leaves 6 Lakh Tourists Stranded Globally

A passenger takes a photo of the empty Thomas Cook check-in desks at Gatwick Airport, London AP.

India Mustn't Bend To US Pressure on Iran

By toeing the US line, New Delhi has squandered major opportunities after making diplomatic and financial investments in Iran.

BSNL Union Seeks PM Support On Land Monetisation Plan

The PMO had rejected the proposal earlier.

'Container Trade Growth Fell to 1% in April-june'

India will continue to see EXIM headwinds in coming months, says AP Moller Maersk.

Slowdown Blues: Rising Jobless Numbers Spark Unease in Surat Diamond Sector

File photo of a diamond processing centre in Surat. Industry bodies are holding sessions to help workers deal with suicidal thoughts AFP

Corp Tax Cuts Could Help Top 1,000 Listed Firms Save ₹30,000cr: CRISIL

‘Consumer-linked sectors will benefit most’

The Mega Corporate Tax Cuts Equity: Big Stimulus for India Inc

The Finance Minister has given a generous Diwali gift by slashing corporate tax rates. This will spur investment and demand

Gains in Palm Oil Could Be Short-lived

Waning demand from India, China and the EU likely to cap the price gain

How Side-Pocketing Affects You

Side-pockets in debt funds allow bad bonds to be separated from good ones

Fireworks in Equity Markets Likely to Continue

FPIs hold 64,000 contracts of net short positions in the NSE futures segment

Feeling the Heat

If company-specific issues are resolved favourably, long-term prospects will be good

Bold Tax Move Needs Matching Reforms

Policy consistency and other enabling supply-side measures can build on corporate tax breaks

Tax Cuts Will Give Infra Sector A Boost: Crisil

Some of the ongoing deals in the transport and logistics sectors “would get significantly re-assessed” after the government cut the corporate tax rates on Friday, ratings firm Crisil has said.

Tax Cut May Help Indian Companies Benefit From US-China Trade War

Industry players point to realignment of global supply chain, say firms can seize opportunities for growth

India Inc On A High; Gives FM Three Cheers

Says government’s action demonstrates its conviction to pursue economic reforms

A One-Woman Army That Waged A Battle For Empathy

Alka Gujnal has ensured that destitute sex workers are treated with dignity

Mega Tax Cuts Reignite Reforms, Markets

FM Unleashes Corporate ‘Animal Spirits’

Jet ‘Optimistic' On Synergy's Interest, NCLT Bench Told

Tribunal directs creditors’ committee to sanction funds for CIRP process

Tata Motors Rolls Out New Ev Powertrain Tech

ZIPTRON to propel a range of new electric cars starting Q4 FY20

FM Opens the Liquidity Tap for Bharat

Asks banks, NBFCs to organise meetings in districts to reach credit to the needy