Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/et-editorials/make-good-use-of-capital-inflows/ The government’s move to add to the equity capital of National Investment and Infrastructure Fund is welcome, as it would allow that institution
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Will free speech pay the price as governments across the world ask social media platforms to moderate content? – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/will-free-speech-pay-the-price-as-governments-across-the-world-ask-social-mediaplatforms-to-moderate-content/articleshow/79464003.cms?utm_source=ETTopNews&utm_medium=HPTN&utm_campaign=AL1&utm_content=23 SynopsisSome law- makers even wanted to strip some of the legal protection the tech companies have from the majority of content posted on
View: The change of guard in the US is an opportunity to enforce true accountability over the internet industry – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/view-the-change-of-guard-in-the-us-is-an-opportunity-to-enforce-true-accountability-over-the-internet-industry/articleshow/79464615.cms?utm_source=ETTopNews&utm_medium=HPTN&utm_campaign=AL1&utm_content=23Synopsis Public opinion has shifted dramatically over the past three years to the extent that in 2020, people believe that big tech exerts far
Top 25,000 GST payers of October yet to file returns in November, tax officers to send reminders – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/top-25000-gst-payers-of-october-yet-to-file-returns-in-november-tax-officers-to-send-reminders/articleshow/79467777.cms?utm_source=ETTopNews&utm_medium=HPTN&utm_campaign=AL1&utm_content=23Synopsis “Tax officers have been directed to follow up personally with these defaulting taxpayers so that their GSTR-3B returns due for the month get
Economic growth: States are important for India’s revival, overall economic growth – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/states-are-important-for-indias-revival-overall-economic-growth/articleshow/79460304.cmsSynopsis Playing on its strengths, the state should focus on strategic reforms in three specific sectors, namely Information technology, dairy and food processing and
Britannia MD Varun Berry on how his firm survived the biggest lockdown in the world – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/fmcg/britannia-md-varun-berry-on-how-his-firm-survived-the-biggest-lockdown-in-the-world/articleshow/79461564.cmsSynopsis The lockdown during the first quarter hurt most segments but was good for companies such as Britannia, analysts had said. During the early
India GDP and recession: Less pain ahead, full recovery will take time, say economists – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-gdp-and-recession-less-pain-ahead-full-recovery-will-take-time-say-economists/articleshow/79463206.cmsSynopsis The GDP contracted by 7.5% between July and September, compared to the same quarter a year before. Between April to June Indian economy
From battle over whisky brand to Rera rule, here’re the key court orders | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/from-battle-over-whisky-brand-to-rera-rule-here-re-the-key-court-orders-120110301816_1.html A selection of key court orders Contractor must be heard before debarring him An agreement cannot be terminated mid-way during the promised period,
Happy days in Europe? Not so fast, monsieur | Business Standard Column
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/happy-days-in-europe-not-so-fast-monsieur-120112700059_1.html Trump’s defeat has raised hopes of a return to the happier days of transatlantic relations, but experts warn against pitching expectations too high
Over Rs 10 lakh crore loans under Mudra Yojana created 51 lakh entrepreneurs between 2015-18: Irani – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/sme/over-rs-10-lakh-crore-loans-under-mudra-yojana-created-51-lakh-entrepreneurs-between-2015-18-irani/2137539/ Addressing an awards ceremony virtually, the Minister for Women and Child Development and Textiles also thanked Covid warriors, many of whom died in
Flipkart wins online festive sales with majority GMV share; number of shoppers jump 87% | The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/sme/flipkart-pips-amazon-to-lead-online-festive-sales-this-year-industry-gmv-up-65-from-year-ago/2137718/ The festive season saw 87 per cent growth in the number of customers to 88 million up from 47 million during last year’s
Let us declare NPAs, banks to Supreme Court; govt pleads against sector-specific relief – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/banking-finance/let-us-declare-npas-banks-to-sc-govt-pleads-against-sector-specific-relief/2138363/ Meanwhile, the SC disposed of various petitions filed by individual borrowers who had expressed their satisfaction on the measures taken by the Centre
Below peak performance | Business Standard Editorials
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/below-peak-performance-120112500017_1.html The G20 is looking beyond the US for leadership The recently concluded 15th G20 summit, the first to be held virtually on account
Problem of plenty | Business Standard Editorials–Business standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/problem-of-plenty-120112600041_1.html India needs a prudent policy on rising forex reserves The Covid-19 pandemic has made macroeconomic management significantly more difficult. Despite a somewhat improved
gimbooks: From GST returns to applying for loans, Y Combinator-backed Gimbooks wants to help India’s 70 million SMEs go digital – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/entrepreneurship/from-gst-returns-to-applying-for-loans-y-combinator-backed-gimbooks-wants-to-help-indias-70-million-smes-go-digital/articleshow/79440238.cmsSynopsis On the road to digitization, small businesses in India are now betting on easy-to-use accounting and bookkeeping apps for their day-to-day work. COVID-19
View: Why a rush from large corporate and industrial houses to own banks is still very unlikely – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/view-why-a-rush-from-large-corporate-and-industrial-houses-to-own-banks-is-still-very-unlikely/articleshow/79434638.cms Synopsis– Reactions to the recommendation allowing industrial houses to own banks have been strident. The main contentions being that India had eschewed large
Donald Trump may be coming to terms with loss he won’t acknowledge – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/donald-trump-may-be-coming-to-terms-with-loss-he-wont-acknowledge/articleshow/79452420.cmsSynopsis Trump, who took questions from reporters for the first time since the election, unleashed another round of complaints about the vote and theatrical
Irdai gives in-principle approval for Bharti AXA-ICICI Lombard deal – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/insure/irdai-gives-in-principle-approval-for-bharti-axa-icici-lombard-deal/articleshow/79451707.cms?utm_source=ETTopNews&utm_medium=HPTN&utm_campaign=AL1&utm_content=23Synopsis Marking a major consolidation move in the insurance space, the proposed deal was announced in August this year. Bharti Enterprises currently owns 51
Small banks fund raising: Why small banks may struggle to raise money via bonds post LVB debacle – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/bonds/why-small-banks-may-struggle-to-raise-money-via-bonds-post-lvb-debacle/articleshow/79450616.cms SynopsisPeople tracking the bond market said these banks could face heat as investors are likely to demand a higher premium with the regulator
No tax on rent to be paid by owner, if the tenant defaults on it: Tax tribunal – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/no-tax-on-rent-to-be-paid-by-owner-if-the-tenant-defaults-on-it-tax-tribunal/articleshow/79448305.cmsSynopsis The Income-tax Appellate Tribunal has given this ruling in respect of a case pertaining to Navi Mumbai based leasing company. This will have