Maggi ban in India to be a case study at Harvard Business School?

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 17:33

According to a report, the case of the Maggi ban in India could make it to the Harvard Business School for a case study.

Pension biz of life insurers plunges 90% to Rs 2k cr in FY15

Last Updated: Sunday, August 23, 2015, 15:02

The pension business of life insurance players is down to a meagre Rs 2,000 crore in 2014-15, from Rs 20,000 crore in 2009-10.

Payments bank licence to leverage telecom, retail biz: RIL

Last Updated: Friday, August 21, 2015, 19:30

RIL on Friday said the payments bank licence will "leverage" its telecom business Reliance Jio's pan-India network and retail arm's model, even as its tie-up with SBI will help create the most extensive distribution network in India.

Delhi's Chiraag Kapil named Promising Young Entrepreneur

Last Updated: Friday, August 21, 2015, 18:04

A 22-year-old IIT Delhi student has been named as the most Promising Young Entrepreneur at a business competition here.

Deutsche Bank mulls selling India retail ops: Report

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 19:51

Deutsche Bank is mulling selling its retail operations in the country as it undergoes a massive restructuring plan, a German daily has reported.

Business confidence fell for Jul-Sept quarter: D&B report

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 16:05

Optimism level of India's CFOs about the country's business environment in July-September declined for the fourth consecutive quarter amid concerns over passage of key Bills as well as domestic and global headwinds, says a D&B report.

Wal-Mart's drug problem: Pharmacy business drags on profit

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 08:49

The company warned that the margin squeeze would continue for at least the remainder of the year.

Bankruptcy code, litigation policy to be ready soon: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 22:57

To improve ease of doing business, government will soon finalise three new important laws - the litigation policy, the bankruptcy code and an arbitration law, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said Tuesday.

Wal-Mart earnings miss estimates; company cuts outlook

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 17:28

Wal-Mart Stores Inc reported weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings and lowered its full-year forecast on Tuesday, citing investments in staffing and weaker margins in its U.S. pharmacy business.

IPO market heats up, 30 companies ready Rs 16,000-cr offers

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 16:13

The IPO space is in the thick of activity as 30 companies line up offers worth more than Rs 16,000 crore to fund their business expansion, meet working capital requirements and make loan repayment.

IBM launches Linux-only mainframe system LinuxONE

Last Updated: Monday, August 17, 2015, 23:55

International Business Machines Corp said on Monday it launched Linux-only mainframe servers called LinuxONE.

Facebook holding events to boost small businesses

Last Updated: Monday, August 17, 2015, 19:06

Facebook India on Monday said it is organising a Small Business Boost (SBB) programme designed to arm Indian businesses with the knowledge, skills and technology required to stay innovative and connect with the customers both at home and abroad.