FDI reforms: Rational, even if incremental

FDI reforms: Rational, even if incremental

The easing of foreign direct investment (FDI) rules across 15 sectors — ranging from construction, single-brand retail and banking, to defence, broadcasting and airlines —is welcome. Irrational rules must go as India needs inflow of ca

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Commodity prices are weak; adjust your equity portfolios

Commodity prices are weak; adjust your equity portfolios

Commodity-driven economies and commodity market indices all point to weakness in commodity prices. Your investment portfolios should reflect this weakness. Commodity markets have not recovered to the peaks seen in 2007-08. The benchmark commodity in

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Digital Transaction Management System

Digital Transaction Management System

The concept of a paperless office is not new. The concept of digitizing documents for easy transport via the Internet through email, or other electronic and magnetic means, is also not new. And electronic signatures have been around for more than 20

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5 Things that show Modi's 'Make in India' Campaign is working

5 Things that show Modi's 'Make in India' Campaign is working

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched his ambitious “Make in India” program last year September, pledging to lower barriers to doing business and promote foreign investment. He is hoping to transform Asia’s third-largest econ

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Why was the midnight of 15th August 1947 chosen as the date and time for Indian Independence?

Why was the midnight of 15th August 1947 chosen as the date and time for Indian Independence?

Lets find out more about Independence day. Why was the midnight of 15th August 1947 chosen as the date & time for Indian Independence? We can divide the above question into 3 sub-questions: Why 1947? Why 15th August? Why midnight?

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