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FDI in Indian Retail Sector

The Government has finally allowed 51% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail with certain limitations and also the final approval from respective states to allow FDI within their states is necessary. Some anxieties still remain regarding its impact on the retail sector, the Indian economy in general and how it will be implemented.read more >>

Uttar Pradesh Industrial and Infrastructure Investment Policy 2012

The Uttar Pradesh industrial and infrastructure 2012 policy is expected to be operational by November and will provide benefits like exemptions on stamp duty, subsidies and others in an effort to make the industrial environment in the state better..read more >>

Impact of Declining GDP growth on Indian Economy

The quarter ended March 2012 was not good for India, as during this period India saw a huge fall in its GDP growth rate from 9.2% to 5.3% from the previous year. It was considered to be the lowest since 2003, when a 3.6% GDP growth rate was recorded by Thomson Reuters.read more >>

How to Make an Effective Business Plan

Entrepreneurs and businessmen need practical advice and basics to make a feasible business plan. There are a couple things that one must remember before presenting a business plan.read more >>

Top 40 fastest growing companies in India 2012

Get a list of Top 40 fastest growing Indian companies according to their increasing turnover, growth rate and profitability.read more >>

Will Gold Shine Again

Gold, along with silver, has been one of the most important categories when it comes to imports and is next only to petroleum and similar products. In 2009-10 fiscal it amounted to 10.30 percent of the aggregate imports.read more >>

Aakash Failure in India

The project Aakash was backed financially by the Union Government to make, design, and provide economic tablet computers based on the Android platform to the schools and universities across the country.read more >>

5 Cool Places to do Business in India

Right now Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata along with Bangalore and Hyderabad are the leading cities with regards to business prospects in India. However, interested businessmen can also look at Ahmedabad, Shimla, Pune, Panaji, and Chandigarh.read more >>

E-insurance in India

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) has laid down the guidelines to create insurance stores and for the initiation of e-insurance policies. The IRDA itself will be licensing these repositories and they will also stay connected to the insurance companies in the form of a service provider. read more >>

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Key factors to rate India's Growth by Rating Agencies

Standard & Poor's (S&P), a leading international rating agency, has recently brought down the credit rating of India from BBB+, which can be considered as a stable ranking, to BBB- and has also given a negative rating. It is expected that this will serve as a major warning for the national government and make sure that it takes some steps to address the macroeconomic problems. read more >>

How Corporate Debt Restructuring Helps Companies in Recovering Debts

Corporate debt restructuring (CDR) can be defined as the reformation of the existing obligations of a company. This is done by increasing the time needed to pay the debts back and bringing down the rates. This also lets the company add to its capability to pay its debts. In some cases, the creditors forego certain amounts of the debt amount in lieu of equity positions in the organization.read more >>

Mergers and Acquisitions 2012

LANDesk Software, which is among the global leaders when it comes to management of systems lifecycle, IT services, and endpoint security set-ups, has recently acquired Managed Planet. read more >>

Stock Market for Small Businesses

The trend of stock markets for small businesses in India has been initiated by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which is among the oldest of its kind in the continent. It has started operations with the inclusion of BCB Finance Limited, which is based in Mumbai. In the meantime, Emerge, the stock exchange platform for the small and medium enterprises of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), has started its operations as well. read more >>

Content branding and contextual marketing on TV shows

The concept of breaks could become a thing of the past if Indian television is properly digitized. The TRAI has recently proposed that ad inventory of the broadcasters be reduced.This has already led to some of the top television channels such as Zee News to increase their rates and bring down their aggregate time for commercials. read more >>

Reverse 3G Effect

The 3G telecom auction was held in India in 2010 and the bidding process for it can be described as a highly competitive one.The companies whose bids were successful received the right to sell spectrum during September that year. read more >>

Automotive Industry Acronyms

The most prominent acronyms of the automobile industry are SUV and LAV. SUV stands for sports utility vehicles and LAV means luxury activity vehicle. read more >>

Steps for first investment

The biggest benefit of proper investment is that it helps secure the financial future of the investor and comes in handy for important purposes such as treatment and education. read more >>

Is your phone ready to be a wallet

M-commerce is gaining ground in India because of its convenient and secure nature. Nowadays several leading companies like ICICI Bank, Aircel, and PVR Cinemas are providing mobile payment facilities for their clients. read more >>

Lowering down auto insurance premium

As per the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) car maintenance is expected to become more expensive from April 2012. The regulatory body of insurance in India has increased the premiums of third-party motor insurance programs. This is a part of the decision taken by the body in 2011 to review its insurance rates every year. read more >>

E-commerce Revolution in India

According to experts, e-commerce is a major business avenue at present for both investors and entrepreneurs. The sector started in India during 1999 with companies such as Firstandsecond.com and Fabmart aspiring to become the Amazon of India - the biggest online provider of books. read more >>

Coalgate

Coalgate, which is also being referred to as the Coal Mining Scam in the media, is a corruption scandal whereby the Comptroller and Auditor General of India’s (CAG) office has stated that the Union Government’s policy of allowing state held and private organizations to operate the various coal deposits of India instead of a public auction has resulted in a loss of 212.87 billion dollars or INR 1,067,000 crore. read more >>

FMCG Sector in Stock Market

In 2011 the FMCG sector shares were the only ones that provided the investors positive average returns of 8 percent. In the same period the Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL) was one of the major performers in the stock market. During November the stocks of the organization reached their peak and their showing in the second quarter was fairly good as well. read more >>

FDI in India Retail Sector

100% FDI Policy in India Retail Sector

The Indian government may have been unable to implement foreign investment in the multi brand retail sector but has opted to provide the opportunity of 100 percent FDI in the single brand retail segment. This will make it easier for well known international brands such as Adidas, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton to hold complete ownership of their India operations. The information has been provided in a press note from the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP). read more >>

What Leads Flipkart in E Commerce Market?

Flipkart started business operations from 2007 onwards and, to start with, its main aim was to provide easy access to books on the web to consumers. At present, it is operating across several domains such as: read more >>

Is Future of Aviation Sector in Dark?

The leading names in the global aviation industry are optimistic that India will do well in future in spite of the continued losses being suffered by 5 of the leading Indian carriers. It is expected that together these organizations will experience an unprecedented loss of 2.5 billion dollars or INR 12,500 crores in 2012-13. read more >>

Export Preferences List for India

In the last decade merchandise exports in India have experienced significant growth. The exports went down during the global economic meltdown of 2008 but have since performed well and it is expected that in 2012 this sector will see an increase of 30 percent. read more >>

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Global Exposure for Manipal University

Every year Manipal University provides more than 20 thousand students the best in education and has in excess of 72 thousand alumni across the world who are active in various domains. At present, the university has the most international students in India when it comes to job oriented programs. read more >>

What will Lead Indian Economy to Top, by 2050

As per a report entitled Wealth Report 2012 by Knight Frank and the Citi Private Bank, India is expected to become the biggest global economy by 2050. By that period Delhi and Mumbai are also going to be regarded among the leading 20 cities in terms of growth. read more >>

Budget 2012 – GAAR and what it means for FIIs

In the Union Budget 2012-13 the Finance Minister of India, Pranab Mukherjee, has stated that a General Anti Avoidance Rule (GAAR) will be introduced from April 2012 onwards. This legislation will act as a counter to various programs for avoiding taxes. But a GAAR panel will also be instituted to make sure that it is implemented only in cases where it is most appropriate. read more >>

Insurance and Tax Benefits in Budget 2012

As per the Direct Tax Code recommendations for the 2012-13 Union Budget, there will be an extra reduction of INR 50 thousand for covering life insurance and health insurance premiums. However, for the life insurance programs to be eligible for this benefit the premium should not be more than 5 percent of the sum insured.
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Last Updated on 09/18/2012