- Cap CEO salaries, let shareholders decide pay: Par Panel Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:48:22
Salaries of chief executives should be capped and shareholders should have a say in managerial remunerations, a panel on the new Companies Bill has suggested. - RBNL plans big push in FM radio Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:41:18
Anil Ambani-led Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd (RBNL) plans to tap the private FM radio segment. - Pakistan cricketers were fixing ‘almost every match’ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:27:32
Pakistan Test batsman Yasir Hameed reportedly told a British tabloid that his teammates have been fixing “almost every match”. - Spot-fixing scandal: ICC to appoint independent commissioner Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:17:54
The International Cricket Council would appoint an independent commissioner to look into the charges and the players will be able to put their views before him. - Maruti Suzuki to build new auto plant in Manesar; to produce 2.5L vehicles a year Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:14:22
The new auto plant will be built at a cost of $ 356mn with an annual capacity of 250,000 vehicles, boosting Suzuki’s annual production to 1.7 mn units. - I-T sleuths track money flow into betting syndicates Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:11:03
As ‘spot-fixing’ charges haunt Pakistani cricketers, Indian I-T sleuths are tracking trail of crores of rupees being pumped into betting syndicates in the country. - Govt employees near retirement should not be disturbed: CAT Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:05:15
The CAT has held that govt employees on the verge of superannuation should not be disturbed merely because they have stayed for a considerably long period at a particular place. - CWG tennis, cycling venues yet to get completion certificate Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:02:00
However, 8 venues have got occupancy certificates from Municipal Corporation of Delhi while the New Delhi Municipal Council has given the same to three venues. - OC seeks Rs 750 cr insurance cover in event of CWG cancellation Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:59:29
The Commonwealth Games Organising Committee is seeking a hefty insurance cover of Rs 750 crore in the event of cancellation of the sporting extravaganza. - ADAG VC arm more than doubles investment target to $125-mn Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:52:17
Reliance Venture Asset Management (RVAM) has upped the earlier allocation of $50-million for investments to up to $125-million for FY 11. - Govt look into possibility of legalizing sports gambling Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:21:50
The Union government is seriously looking into the possibility of legalizing sports gambling. - Consumers fail to connect when celebs endorse too many brands Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:17:46
When celebs such as Dhoni and Big B endorse too many brands, consumers fail to connect with the products. - New flu virus in India likely from Australia Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:04:36
A virus that is new to the Indian shores could just be contributing to the current flu epidemic sweeping across the state - Pak batsman says players are fixing almost every match: Report Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:55:27
The crisis surrounding Pak cricket deepened Saturday when a teammate of the three players suspended on corruption charges reportedly claimed that players on his team have been fixing “almost every match.” - Amicable solution to visa fee row soon: Commerce Secy Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:08:14
- Max plans to set up 60 stores across India Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:04:05
Leading fashion retail chain Max of Dubai-based Landmark Group aims to establish 60 stores by 2010-11 in the country. - Ambanis keen on Karnataka thermal plant Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:10:11
Anil and Mukesh Ambani groups are among the 23 investors who have shown interest in setting up a 1,320-mw thermal power plant in Karnataka’s Gulbarga district. - L&T Infra eyes 50 per cent growth this fiscal Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:50:19
L&T Infrastructure Finance Co Ltd is eyeing a disbursal growth of 50 per cent during the current financial year, a company official said. - Task force to look into pharma industry’s problems: Azad Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:53:35
Assuring the Indian pharma industry of the government’s support, Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad Saturday said the government has decided to constitute a task force to look into its problems. - After Huawei, ZTE bags 300-cr BSNL contract Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:19:45
ZTE will supply WiMax systems to BSNL for its broadband rollout. - AI grounds pilot for ‘pointing out defect’ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:49:15
Pointing out that three of the four main wheels of an aircraft were too worn out for the flight to be operated safely in adverse monsoon conditions has cost a senior Air India commander dear. - Kingfisher Airlines gets nod to recast debt
Kingfisher Airlines’ debt restructuring package has received an in-principle nod from bankers. The package will be implemented within 120 days of receiving the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) nod. Kingfisher, the second largest carrier in terms of market share, has debt of around Rs 6,000 crore across 12 lenders such as the State Bank of India, Bank of India and Vijaya Bank, among others. - Organisations to enrol for unique entity IDs
After individuals, now even institutions like government departments, schools and companies would get unique identification numbers (UIDs) to enroll the country’s residents for the UID system. These institutions or service delivery organisations would get a UID-like identifier, called Entity ID, which would help enrol people and deliver services. - Govt clears $5-billion airplane purchases
The government has cleared the acquisition of 46 new aircraft worth over Rs 19,000 crore by three low-cost carriers: SpiceJet, IndiGo and Jet Lite. The new planes will arrive in a staggered delivery schedule beginning November. The acquisitions were cleared on August 30 at a meeting of a civil aviation ministry empowered committee. - Munjals turn to PE for stake buy
Hero Honda, India’s largest two-wheeler maker, could see a change in ownership as the Delhi-based Munjal family seeks to buy the stake held by partner Honda Motor Company of Japan in the joint venture. The Indian promoters are reportedly talking to private equity (PE) players to raise the money needed to buy the 26 per cent stake held by Honda Motor. - The best automatic hatchback cars in India
So let us take a look at the three automatic transmission hatchbacks that are available in the Indian market today. - The new India: Big projects, bad quality!
Even as the country reels from the extended rains and the imminent Commonwealth Games, there are unmistakable signs in Delhi’s environs of an unprecedented transformation. - Indians as global CEOs: Is it a real triumph?
India Inc loves to applaud every time any businessman or executive of Indian origin makes it to the top in the developed world. - India’s public debt rises to Rs 26,97,940 cr
India’s public debt increased by 4.1 per cent to Rs 26,97,940 crore (Rs 26.97 trillion) during the first quarter of the fiscal, according to the latest data. - UP frames ‘India’s best’ land acquisition policy
With a view to containing the crisis arising due to the on-going farmers’ agitation in western Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Mayawati on Friday chalked out a new farmer-friendly course. - India’s forex reserves rise to $282.84 bn
After having declined for two consecutive weeks, India’s foreign exchange reserves grew by $293 million to $282.84 billion compared to earlier week’s $282.55-billion. - US jobless rate at 9.6% in August
The US economy shed 54,000 jobs in August, significantly less than anticipated, stoking hopes that the country’s labour market is slowly improving. - India-US aim greater ties on cyber-security
The US and India are looking to collaborate on cyber security, ‘open government’ and low-cost technology, a senior US government official said on Friday. - Maharashtra to probe irregularities in Lavasa
The Maharashtra government has found “some irregularities” in Lavasa, the country’s first planned hill city project, and would take action if its probe proved any wrongdoing, a senior state minister said. - No expressway if farmers don’t give land: UP govt
The farmers were demanding higher compensation, equivalent to the one given to peasants in Noida, against acquisition of their land for the development of the township. - Food inflation up at 10.86% in 3rd week of Aug
Food inflation had softened to 10.05 per cent for the week ended August 14 against 10.35 per cent in the previous week. - RIL, ONGC, ENI get 3-year drilling breather Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:04:02
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Thursday approved a three-year moratorium, or break, on drilling in deep waters by explorers. - India to grow 9.5% in 2010: IMF Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:51:24
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday raised India’s growth forecast for 2010 to 9.5%, stating that favourable financing conditions and robust corporate profits will accelerate economic expansion. - Jewellery exports up by 31.24% Wed, 16 Jun 2010 03:36:30
Gems and jewellery exports rose by 31.24% to USD 2.46 billion in May on the back of jump in shipments of cut and polished diamonds. - Self-employed? Here’s how to get a home loan
A simple guide that explains how self-employed professionals can avail of home loans by satisfying certain eligibility criteria. - Reader invite: Getting out of a debt trap
We invite our readers to send their useful ideas and suggestions on how to get out of a credit card debt trap for the benefit of those who are finding it difficult to cope with it. - V-Day special: Checking financial compatibility
Why is it important to discuss finance and be financially compatible before marriage. - All you need to know about personal loans
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