Business India

India business sentiment weak in first quarter: Survey

Economic Times - ‎13 hours ago‎
SEOUL: Business sentiment among Asia's top companies edged up in the first quarter, as solid improvement in the Philippines and South Korea outweighed weakness in China, India and Australia amid persistent concerns over the global economy, ...

Alstom T&D India bags Rs 161 cr order from Power Grid

Business Today - ‎11 hours ago‎
"Alstom T&D India has secured a Euro 20.1 million (Rs 161 crore) contract from Power Grid for upgrading transmission substations at 14 sites across five Indian states, and reactors at Bhiwani (Haryana)," the company said in a statement. The expansion ...

India's domestic demand likely to recover: HSBC

Business Standard - ‎12 hours ago‎
"Whilst we are seeing a contrasting short-term trade outlook, the longer-term trend for emerging markets remains one of growth and businesses need to consider now how best to capitalise on long-term trade opportunities," HSBC Global Head of Trade and ...

JPMorgan selling physical commodities business

Times of India - ‎12 hours ago‎
Last summer JPMorgan said that the possibility of new regulations on whether banks should be allowed to control power plants, warehouses and oil refineries was a factor behind its decision to consider selling some of its physical commodities business...

A fourth of Indian business graduates land jobs in United States

India.com - ‎19 hours ago‎
Washington, March 19: About one in four business school graduates in India find jobs in America, second only to China, which sends 38 percent of its alumni to the US, according to a new survey.

Baumer India scales up operations in India

Business Standard - ‎9 hours ago‎
It will expand with new activities of sourcing local components from India and will manufacture electronic pressure sensors at Pune.

India says no to Chinese high-speed rail

Hindu Business Line - ‎9 hours ago‎
Officials denied that security concerns were a factor in leaving China out of India's high-speed rail plans. “There is no such policy decision,” a senior official told Business Line, saying cooperation was possible in the future, depending on how the ...

S&P says credit profile of India Inc improving

Hindu Business Line - ‎16 hours ago‎
Indian companies are boosting their credit profiles by divesting stake in businesses and selling assets or using their free operating cash flows to reduce debt, Standard & Poor's said today.

Ivey Business School and IIM Calcutta sign MoU

Times of India
13 hours ago
Written by
Udit Prasanna Mukherji
KOLKATA: Ivey Business School and the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta on Wednesday signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop and publish India-relevant cases. The partnership between the two leading institutions ...

Sony India stumbles as emphasis shifts from laptops, smaller TVs

Business Standard - ‎7 hours ago‎
Responding to a questionnaire, Sony India said it would continue to retain repair parts and after-care services according to the Indian law. The company will also cease all sales and marketing activities related to VAIO, after the clearance of its ...

How Italian confectionery giant Ferrero created a market for premium chocolate ...

Business Today - ‎20 hours ago‎
What was so special about the visit? It was the first media interaction in the history of the company founded in 1946. And even then its reclusive billionaire owner, Michele Ferrero, declined to be interviewed.

India, a critical part of our global plan: Intel CFO

Hindu Business Line - ‎9 hours ago‎
Computer chip-maker Intel, which is the leader in India with more than 80 per cent market share, wants to further expand its business here. The company had recently forecast that 40 million tablets would be sold worldwide next year. In an interview ...

Nikon India to invest ₹120 cr in next fiscal

Hindu Business Line - ‎9 hours ago‎
With a market share of 55 per cent in India, the company expects to continue with the number one position with a growth of 20-30 per cent every year, with majority of the shares coming from the digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras, a top company ...

Reserve Bank of India allows more banks to import gold

Business Today - ‎8 hours ago‎
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed more banks, including Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank, to import gold under the 80:20 scheme, a move seen as a precursor to easing restrictions on inward shipments of the metal.

Small Business, Big Troubles

Moneylife - ‎17 hours ago‎
Prof Vaidyanathan establishes how wrong classification leads to policymakers ignoring the contribution of India Uninc to savings or leads to false conclusions about the contribution of retail trade and other businesses. He argues that the neighbourhood ...

India's marquee B-schools make a dash for global recognition

Business Standard
6 hours ago
Written by
Kalpana Pathak
In India, five business schools are accredited to AMBA - IIM-Kozhikode; IIM-Lucknow; IMI, Delhi; Management Development Institute, Gurgaon; and SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai.

India Inc underestimating water-related risks, says study

Business Today - ‎16 hours ago‎
Not really, says a report by CDP-a non-profit organisation that works to prevent dangerous climate change and protect natural resources by transforming the way the world does business. In its report 'Safeguarding India's Water Resources', it says that ...

Volvo launches UD Buses in India

Business Standard - ‎18 hours ago‎
Now we renew and adapt the buses for India and other growth markets,” said Akash Passey, Senior Vice President, Volvo Group's bus operations, responsible for the international markets including Asia.

Max India slips on profit booking

Business Standard - ‎18 hours ago‎
Max India's net profit surged 176.7% to Rs 73.68 crore on 16.6% growth in total income to Rs 295.54 crore in Q3 December 2013 over Q3 December 2012.

India not to support sanctions against Russia

Hindu Business Line - ‎12 hours ago‎
With Russia facing sanctions from the US and some other countries after it annexed Crimea from Ukraine, India today made it clear that it will not support any “unilateral measures” against Russian government.
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