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Amazon Great Indian Festival: Check out attractive offers on smartphones, electronics and more
Amazon.in's biggest celebration the Great Indian Festival brings a host of never-seen-before deals & offers on unique products from lakhs of sellers, Small & Medium Businesses (SMBs) and popular brands.....
Infosys net profit up by 20 per cent, to roll out salary hikes, promotions across all levels
Bluechip digital transformation major Infosys on Wednesday posted 20.5 per cent year-on-year growth in its net profit during the quarter ended September at Rs 4,845 crore and revised full year....
Apple to launch iPhone 12 series with four new iPhones offering 5G support
Apple, the multinational technology company in the spotlight is now one step ahead to launch its iPhone 12 series. The major launch of the new products is expected to be....
#BoycottTanishq: Tanishq takes down inter-faith ad amid backlash
The renowned jewellery franchise Tanishq, part of the Titans Group, has had to withdraw an advertisement being criticised severely on social media. The ad shows a multi-religious baby shower that....
Every business needs systems; online business is no different: Abhay Sharma
Systems and Processes are the foundation pillars of every successful business. Each function of your business— the marketing, the sales, the operations, or even finance — is essential for a....
India's GDP to contract by 9.5 pc in FY21, may turn positive by Q4: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday projected gross domestic product (GDP) contracting by 9.5 per cent in the current financial year amid disruptions caused by coronavirus pandemic which....
Indian economy to shrink by 9.6 pc in FY21: World Bank
India's economy, the largest in south Asia, is expected to contract by 9.6 per cent in the current fiscal year (2020-21) because of Covid-19 pandemic, the World Bank said on....
Travelling with the 'new normal': Revamping the path for Outbound
While India is combating the global pandemic within its border, the world is eyeing the country’s potential to regain its market share to establish the powerhouse. India has subjugated the....
'Power of Internet': Twitterati calls to action after Malviya Nagar’s elderly couple's emotional appeal
With the trolls, vilification, the sheer amount of negative news on social media, particularly Twitter, we often find ourselves shrugging off social media as a negative space. Coming across content....
‘Nepotism doesn’t exist’: Sunil Shetty’s FTCTalent emerges as a marketplace for talent amid Covid-19
Sunil Shetty has had a blockbuster stint in the Indian film industry. Not just Bollywood, the superstar has starred in over 100 films across languages and continues to inspire all....
HDFC Bank's Ravi Santhanam among Forbes' 'World's Most Influential CMOs'
Ravi Santhanam, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), HDFC Bank has been recognized in the Forbes list of 'The World's Most Influential CMOs'.Ranked at Number 39, he is the only CMO of....
Rohit Reddy: Reimagining Luxury Real Estate
Setting out with the unflinching vision to transform Hyderabad’s skyline, Rohit Reddy, the Hyderabad-based entrepreneur, is nothing less than an icon, dominating the world of luxury living, fitness, and fashion.....
'Next year for sure': Tesla CEO Elon Musk hints at India debut in 2021
In a bigger revelation, Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk hinted on Friday that the US electric carmaker will make a debut into India in 2021. Headquartered at California,....
World markets dip after Trump tests positive for coronavirus
US stock futures plunged on Friday after President Donald Trump said that he and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus. Dow futures were last down 450 points....
Social Media – A platform to connect with the World or is it curbing the Freedom of Expression?
It is said that with the increasing popularity of social media, freedom of expression has increased across the World. It has now become easier to connect with the World on....
S Chand's Learnflix sees a seven-fold subscriber jump in the first eight months
S Chand, one of India's largest and oldest educational content company's affordable education app - 'Learnflix' saw a seven-fold subscriber jump in paid subscribers the first eight months of launch....
Three dunnhumby managers named in India's Top 100 Great People Managers by Forbes and GMI
Dunnhumby, the global leader in customer data science, announced today that three of their managers have been named in Forbes' list of India's Top 100 Great People Managers 2020.For the....
Adani Green Energy completes acquisition of 205 MW operating solar assets
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) on Thursday announced that it has completed the acquisition of 205 megawatt operating solar assets from Essel Green Energy Pvt Ltd (EGEPL) and Essel Infraprojects....
After General Atlantic, Silver Lake Co-Investors to invest Rs 1,875 Crore in Reliance Retail Ventures
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) announced on Wednesday that co-investors of Silver Lake will invest an additional Rs 1,875 crore into RRVL, a subsidiary of....
India asked to pay Rs 40 crores, not Rs 20,000 crores to Vodafone: Report
After UK telecom major Vodafone Group won an international arbitration against India, the central government has been asked to pay only Rs 40 crores to the telecom giant, government sources....
Vodafone wins Rs 20,000 crore tax arbitration case against Indian govt
The multinational telecommunications company, Vodafone on Friday won an arbitration against the government of India over its retro tax demand of Rs 20,000 crore, which it had called as unfair....
SapienHR Analytics adapts constructive changes to revamp the talent management structure
In today’s competitive run, companies are approaching new techniques to keep their employees motivated. With potentially groundbreaking HR technology solutions emerging, everyone is seeing a tech boom that is fundamentally....
GMR Infra Ltd. announces divestment of group’s entire stake in Kakinada SEZ limited
GMR Infrastructure Limited (“GIL” or “Company”) today announced signing of definitive agreements for the sale of equity owned by its wholly owned subsidiary GMR SEZ and Port Holding Limited (“GSPHL”)....
Is Dream11 trying to create a monopoly through FIFS?
Fantasy sports website Dream11 has been all over the news recently after it bagged the coveted title sponsorship for this year’s edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). While the....
Global banking recovery to stretch to 2023 and beyond: S&P Global Ratings
COVID-19 and the oil price shock of 2020 are taking a heavy toll on global banks, S&P Global Ratings said on Thursday adding that it will be difficult for them....
Apple launches online store in India with trade-ins, discounts and much more, see details
The much-anticipated Apple India online store is presently just getting started.As expected, the total range of Apple's items and administrations are accessible in the online shop, and that incorporates the....
Indian oil demand falling along with economic fall: Fitch Solutions
Singapore, September 21 (ANI): Fitch Solutions has made a further downward revision to India refined fuels demand forecast for 2020 from minus 9.4 per cent to minus 11.5 per cent....
Ideas may have limits but you don't, says Aryan Shrivastav
Adventure is life's commitment and passion is the fuel for success. Everyone has their own ways of getting kick in life. Some people loves climbing, others loves dancing. But very....
Watch out for FNF MEDIA millionaire founder Rahul Kumar Pandey talking tech at Global Startup Awards 2020
A 21-year-old Rahul Kumar Pandey working in a construction company as a civil engineer in Ghaziabad, UP. 1 year later, in 2017, Rahul Kumar Pandey came up with a digital....
Google trying to dominate India's digital ecosystem: Paytm
Financial services app Paytm has accused Google of making policies that are over and above the laws of India after it was briefly delisted from the Playstore last week. It....
Your money is completely safe with Paytm, and you can continue to enjoy Wallet, Banking & UPI services
Paytm, India's homegrown financial services platform has assured its users that their money and accounts are completely safe and there is no disruption in the services. "All your money is completely safe,....
Rosie- The Saffron Chapter: Vivek Oberoi shares his first look from the film
Rosie - The Saffron Chapter is based on true events. Events that occurred in 2003; which means we were already in the digital age. Gurugram in India was already home....
Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport gets ACI health accreditation for safe travel
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, GMR-led Hyderabad International Airport has managed to get the Airport Council International's (ACI) Airport Health Accreditation (AHA).According to an official release, Hyderabad is among the first airports....
Apple will launch its online store in India on September 23rd
Tech company Apple has announced the launch of its online store in India on September 23. The move will provide Indian customers with a way to buy Apple products directly....
Tamil Nadu partners with Coursera to upskill 50k unemployed youth
Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC) has partnered with online learning platform Coursera to train 50,000 unemployed youth during the Covid-19 crisis.The partnership is part of Coursera's global rollout of....
Tatas bag contract to construct new Parliament building for Rs 861.9 crores
Tata Projects wins contract to construct the new Parliament building at a cost of Rs 861.9 crores, Central Public Works Department (CPWD) sources said. "This cost includes operations and maintenance....
World’s Youngest Serial Entrepreneur Akhilendra Sahu: The Man With A Business Plan
You may not believe it, but there are countless possibilities and opportunities in the world. Those who have a will to do something never lets go of them. Human life....
Indian economy to shrink by 9 pc in FY21: ADB
India's economy is expected to contract by 9 per cent this year -- worse than the 4 per cent contraction it had forecast three months ago, the Asian Development Bank....
Shillong Teer Results 14.09.2020: First-round number announced, check here
The Shillong Teer is an archery contest organised by the Khasi Hills Archery Sports Association. A total of 12 archery clubs are involved in this contest. Today's results, which have....
Rs 30,000 cr Special Liquidity Scheme under Atmanirbhar Bharat package: Finance Ministry
The Union Ministry of Finance informed that an amount of Rs 30,000 crore Special Liquidity Scheme has been progressed for non-banking, housing finance companies and Monetary Financial Institutions (MFI) as....
American Express commits more than USD 200 million to help get customers shopping small with its largest-ever global Shop Small campaign
American Express, which has a long history of backing small businesses, announces the launch of its largest-ever global Shop Small campaign, which includes a commitment of more than USD 200....
Reliance offers Amazon $20 Billion stake in retail arm: Report
Reports suggest that the Indian corporate giant Reliance Industries is willing to sell shares worth around $20 billion (approximately ₹1,45,000 crores) in its retail branch to the shopping platform Amazon....
Silver Lake to invest Rs 7500 crore in Reliance Retail wing
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 9 (ANI): Reliance Industries Limited and Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) on Wednesday announced that American private equity giant Silver Lake will invest Rs 7,500 crore....
AP CM to launch 'YSR Asara' to free lakhs of women from a vicious debt trap
For decades now, lakhs of women hailing from poor families have been forced to take mammoth loans to cope with the costs towards education, health care, elderly care, daily needs,....
India's fiscal deficit set to widen to 82 percent in FY21: Fitch Solutions
Singapore, September 8 (ANI): Fitch Solutions has revised its fiscal deficit forecast for India to 8.2 per cent from 7.2 per cent earlier due to quicker divergence in expenditures and....
Vodafone Idea rebranded 'Vi' as part of revival plan
Vodafone Idea launched a unified brand 'Vi' on Monday as it aims to bet big on digital to attract new customers from rivals Jio and Airtel while planning to raise....
India must work cyber-security: Aditya Narang
Aditya Narang, the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Safehouse Technologies, recently sat down with NewsX for exclusive interview. Aditya says Safehouse Techologies is a military grade cybersecurity platform, based on....
Historic GDP decline is due to Gabbar Singh tax of Centre: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi [India], September 6 (ANI): Continuing his attacks on the Central government regarding the economic situation in the country, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that one of....
Equity indices subdued, aviation stocks gain
Equity benchmark indices remained range-bound on Thursday but closed in the negative terrain due to lacklustre trading.The BSE S&P Sensex closed 95 points or 0.24 per cent lower at 38,991....
OYO rolls out discounts for students appearing for JEE, NEET and other state examinations, sets up email helpline for seamless bookings
Further to the Government of India's announcement, JEE-Main exams commenced on September 01, 2020. In the coming weeks, NEET 2020 and other state-level examinations are also scheduled to be held....
Sitharaman asks banks to roll out loan resolution schemes by mid-September
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday asked bankers to roll out loan resolution schemes by September 15 and COVID-19 related distress must not impact their assessment of borrowers' creditworthiness.She said....
Ultraviolette Automotive gets series B investment from TVS Motor
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 3 (ANI): Ultraviolette Automotive has received an additional investment of Rs 30 crore from TVS Motor Company after the nationwide unveiling of its high-performance motorcycle F77.....
American multinational Zampell enters Asian market through cooperation agreement with Somal Refractories
Somal Refractories based in Ludhiana and Zampell based in Massachusetts, USA, signed a cooperation agreement on August 22, 2020.The cooperation agreement will enable Somal Refractories to expand its product market....
ICRA: Short payment time frame for AGR dues may shake telecom industry structure
The relatively shorter payment timeframe for telecom operators to repay AGR dues exerts additional pressure on their cash flows and necessitates sizeable average revenue per user (ARPU) increase that can....
These Made in India social apps capturing the market after TikTok ban
The wave of shock came strong for the content creators after the sudden ban on the Chinese applications, among which included one popular, widely-used video-sharing app -- TikTok. However, the....
Adani Green shares rise 9 percent, reach Rs. 54,190 per unit
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 2 (ANI): Shares of Adani Green Energy spurted by more than 9 per cent at noon on Tuesday, a day after Mercom Capital ranked its parent....
AGR verdict: Equities close higher despite sharp dip in Q1 GDP, Airtel top winner after AGR verdict
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 1 (ANI): Investors brushed aside nearly 24 per cent fall in the economy during Q1 FY21 that was largely expected with equity benchmark indices closing higher....
Reliance Jio-Brookfield tower deal worth Rs. 25,215 crore gets all regulatory approvals
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Sep 1 (ANI): Reliance Industries said on Tuesday that all approvals have been obtained for a Rs 25,215 crore Brookfield tower deal a year after it was....
Indus-Infratel head to merger, Voda-Idea sells 11.15 pc of Indus stake for Rs 4,040 cr
Vodafone Idea, Vodafone Group, Bharti Airtel, Indus Towers and Bharti Infratel have agreed to proceed with completion of the merger of Indus and Infratel.Vodafone Idea said on Tuesday it has....
India's GDP contracts by 23.9 pc in Q1 as Covid-19 cripples economic activities
The Indian economy contracted by 23.9 per cent in the April to June quarter (Q1 FY21) as COVID-19 pandemic compressed consumer demand and private investments, government data showed on Monday.....
JioFiber: Reliance Jio offers 30 days free trial and much more
Reliance JioFiber just disclosed its new tariff plans for Indian customers. The new plans celebrates “Naye India Ka Naya Josh”, offering truly unlimited internet connections at truly affordable rates.The JioFiber....
Reliance acquires Future Group's businesses to take on Amazon
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 29 (ANI): Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, on Saturday announced that it is acquiring the retail and wholesale business and....
Indian pharma's sales to rise after cost cuts support margins in pandemic-hit Q1
Indian pharmaceutical companies' sales will rise after a gradual easing of the coronavirus pandemic-related lockdown measures that caused disruptions across most markets in April to June, Fitch Ratings has said.....
Coca-Cola to cut thousands of jobs as coronavirus hits sales
Coca-Cola will cut thousands of jobs and reduce the number of business units as it faces declining beverage sales in the coronavirus pandemic.Coke said the job cuts will come in....
'Worst from Covid-19 over': EY predicts growth in Q2
The first quarter (April to June) is likely to be the worst of current financial year due to economic disruptions caused by Covid-19 pandemic and recovery is expected ahead, global....
States slam centre’s proposal to give two borrowing options to states to meet GST shortfall, call it ‘betrayal of federalism’
States have opposed the two proposals suggested by Centre to bridge GST shortfall. Terming it ‘Betrayal of Federalism’, Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has said that the state government....
Covid-19 an act of God, may lead to contraction of economy: Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday referred to COVID-19 pandemic as an "act of God" and said there could be contraction of the economy. Sitharaman, who talked to reporters through....
In a first, Jeff Bezos's net worth crosses $200 billion
Amazon Founder & CEO Jeff Bezos's Net Worth, Richest men on Earth 2020, Richest Person in World: On Wednesay, Jeff Bezos did something that no human has yet done. He became....
RBI to follow calibrated unwinding of emergency measures post-Covid
GST Council meeting news updates: The Reserve Bank of India will not unwind all recent measures taken to shore up the economy amid COVID-19 pandemic and act when the situation....
Gillette India sales plunge 24 pc in Q4 FY20
Gillette India on Wednesday reported 24 per cent fall in its sales during the quarter ended June at Rs 351 crore as business operations were disrupted across the country following....
NITI Aayog releases report on Export Preparedness Index 2020
NITI Aayog in partnership with the Institute of Competitiveness on Wednesday released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2020 to examine preparedness and performance of Indian states. The EPI intends to....
Govt debt to stand at 80 percent of GDP by FC30: Motilal Oswal
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 26 (ANI): The government's debt rose to 75 per cent of GDP in FY20 from 70 per cent in FY18 and is likely to reach 91....
India’s first duo gaming channel ‘TWO-SIDE GAMERS’ hits 5-million subscribers on YouTube
What once started with a gaming spree between two brothers has now become one of the most popular duo-gaming channels on YouTube. The duo, named Ritik Jain and Jash Dhoka,....
Japan's GDP expected to recover to pre-pandemic level by end of FY 2021
Japan's economic growth is expected to return to the pre-pandemic levels by the end of the fiscal year 2021, which starts on April 1 of the next year and ends....
GST registration through Aadhar authentication: Here's complete guide
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs or the CBIC issued a notification last week about GST registration with Aadhaar authentication that comes into effect from August, 21, 2020. Securing....
Finance Ministry exempts businesses up to Rs 40 lakh annual turnover from GST
Businesses with an annual turnover of up to Rs 40 lakhs are Goods and Services Tax (GST) exempt and those with a turnover up to Rs 1.5 crore can opt....
Bharti Axa general insurance wing to merge with ICICI Lombard
New Delhi [India], Aug 22 (ANI): Bharti Axa's non-life insurance business will merge with ICICI Lombard's general insurance business through a scheme of arrangement. "The proposed transaction provides a meaningful....
IBM ties up with NSDC to offer free digital skills training
IBM on Friday announced its collaboration with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to offer a free digital education platform focused on emerging technologies and professional development skills.As a part of....
Flipkart ties up with Sastodeal in Nepal to enable cross-border trade
E-commerce marketplace Flipkart on Friday entered into a strategic partnership with Sastodeal, a leading e-commerce company in Nepal, to initiate cross-border trade opportunities for its lakhs of sellers. Under the....
AP signs MoUs with Reliance, Allana groups to empower women
The Andhra Pradesh government has signed MoUs with corporate giants Reliance Retail, Jio and Allana group to partner with the state in carrying out the YSR Cheyutha, which is aimed....
IT security challenges rise with shift to remote work: Microsoft
Nearly 62 per cent of business leaders in India believe that security challenges have changed as the shift to remote work due to COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changes security architecture, according....
Loans worth more than Rs 1 Lakh crore disbursed under ECLGS
Banks from public and private sectors have sanctioned loans worth over Rs 1.5 lakh crore under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) of which more than Rs 1 lakh....
Apple : First US company to hit $2 trillion market value
iPhone maker Apple stock hit the two trillion dollar mark on Wednesday (local time) before dipping back slightly below the lofty level, making it the first company in the United....
Reliance Retails acquires majority equity in Netmeds
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 19 (ANI): Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) announced that its subsidiary Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) has acquired a majority equity stake in Vitalic Health Pvt. Ltd.....
People's Bank of China takes up 0.006 per cent stake in ICICI Bank
The People's Bank of China has picked up 0.006 per cent stake in ICICI Bank by investing Rs 15 crore in the private sector lender's....
India's GDP to contract 16.5 pc in Q1 as pandemic spreads: SBI report
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 17 : India's GDP is expected to contract by 16.5 per cent during the first quarter of current fiscal as the current Covid-19 pandemic is spreading....
Japan experiences worst Q2 GDP contraction in 40 years amidst COVID-19
Tokyo [Japan], Aug 17 : Japan's economy in April to June period shrank an annualised 27.8 per cent in real terms from the previous quarter, the sharpest contraction in 40....
Beyond all difficulties – The Story of Unmatched Success of Parikshit Shah
Technology and digital media have indeed opened new horizons and ample opportunities for finding success. A living example epitomizing this positive side of a digital world is Parikshit Shah, a....
Respite amid Covid-19! Gold prices in India down by 3%, now at Rs 50,000
Gold prices in the Indian market dipped by almost 3% on Wednesday, as overseas prices dipped by 5%, with gold price having witnessed its worst day in a long time.....
Kerala Lottery Result 11-08-2020: Results to be declared at 3 pm today
Kerala State Lotteries of Kerala Finance department will release the Sthree Sakthi Lottery results today. The Kerala Lottery Department is going to announce the Sthree Sakthi Weekly Tuesday Lottery SS-222....
Andhra's new industrial policy focuses on SOPs for investors and job creation
The Government of Andhra Pradesh unveiled new Industrial Development Policy 2020-23. The policy was released by Minister for Industries Mekapati Gowtham Reddy in a function held at Vijayawada.The event was....
Facebook announces work from home until July 2021
Facebook, following suit with other big tech companies, has announced that thy will allow their employees to work from home until July 20201, and will give them $1,000 for home....
RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 4 pc, GDP growth seen negative in F-Y21
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday kept the key repo rate unchanged at 4 per cent in view of rising inflation and faint signs of economic growth amid....
Home real estate market set to grow amid Covid, says Unity Group Director, Harsh Vardhan Bansal
Recently, Unity Group Director, Harsh Vardhan Bansal joined NewsX for an exclusive interview. Bansal, and Unity Group, got their start in real estate in the early 1996, and haven’t looked....
AP government signs MOU with FMGG giants
Committed to the welfare of women in the State, the Government of Andhra Pradesh under the leadership of Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is taking all the steps to....
Microsoft likely to acquire TikTok's US operations: Report
A media report on Friday said that the Bill Gates owned tech giant Microsoft is likely to acquire TikTok's US operations. The US President Donald Trump has been in the....
Reliance Jio gains almost 1 crore new customers in Q1 FY2020-21
Reliance Jio stated that the Jio platforms have added around 1 crore of unique users in the first quarter of the financial year 2020-21. According to Jio, its overall user....
Consequences of coronavirus on GDP will be felt over decades: Report
The impact of 2020 coronavirus recession on GDP will continue to be felt for years to come with GDP levels in the largest advanced economies expected to remain around 3....
Eros International Plc and STX Entertainment complete merger to form Eros STX Global Corporation
Eros International PLC and STX Filmworks, Inc. have announced today the completion of their merger-of-equals transaction. The newly-combined company will migrate in the coming weeks to trade on the NYSE....
CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google testify before House subcommittee on issue of competition
The CEOs of four tech giants - Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google -- appeared before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law on Wednesday to address concerns....
