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Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Jet fuel price hiked by 2.6%, cost of non-subsidised LPG goes up by Rs 19

This is the second straight monthly increase in rates warranted due to firming up of prices in the international market

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Dishman Carbogen falls 10% amid report I-T dept found unaccounted money

On December 26, the stock of the pharmaceutical company hit an all-time low of Rs 71.

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Maruti Suzuki records 2.4% y-o-y rise in car sales during December 2019

During April-December, Maruti said its domestic sales were down near 17% at 1.1 million units

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New projects surged 37.4% to Rs 4.26 trillion in Dec quarter: Report

Interestingly, the rise in new projects is despite a fall in capacity utilisation

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Govt deallocates coal block allotted for power project in Jharkhand

The coal block was allotted in 2009, to Karanpura Energy Ltd -- an SPV of erstwhile Jharkhand State Electricity Board

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Maruti Suzuki records 2.4% y-o-y rise in car sales during December 2019

During April-December, Maruti said its domestic sales were down near 17% at 1.1 million units

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Will the Rs 102 trillion infra plan boost L&T and other companies?

Analysts, in unison, gave a thumbs up to the latest measure by the government to boost the sagging economy but cautioned that more needed to be done to resolve existing issues

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Will the Rs 102 trillion infra plan boost L&T and other companies?

Analysts, in unison, gave a thumbs up to the latest measure by the government to boost the sagging economy but cautioned that more needed to be done to resolve existing issues

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Adani Green hits life-time high on commissioning of wind power project

The stock of the Adani Group Company zoomed 300 per cent, in the past 4 months, from a level of Rs 44 on the BSE. In comparison, the S&P BSE Sensex rallied 13 per cent during the same period.

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CSB Bank hits lowest level since listing; tanks 30% from December high

CSB Bank had made a strong debut at the bourses, soaring 54 per cent over its issue price of Rs 195 at Rs 300.

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Drugmakers from Pfizer to GSK to hike US prices up to 10% on over 200 drugs

More price increases are expected to be announced later this week, which could affect the median and range.

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Sterling & Wilson rises 5% on loan repayment by SP Group, pares gains later

In December 2019, the company said the unforeseeable and lesser-than-expected realisation from the IPO led to significant and rapid deterioration in the credit markets, resulting in a liquidity crisis

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Stocks to watch: Infra firms, YES Bank, CARE Ratings, Bajaj Electricals

Here's a look at the top stocks that may remain in focus today

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Weekly stock picks by Religare Broking: Buy Ashok Leyland, Bata India

Ashok Leyland has been rebounding for the past five months and is now trading on the verge of fresh breakout from the consolidation range

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Stock picks from HDFC Securities: Buy Gujarat Gas, Phoenix Mills

Technical calls from Vinay Rajani, Technical & Derivatives Analyst, HDFC securities.

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty suggests a negative start for the domestic indices

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty suggests a negative start for the domestic indices

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Best of BS Opinion: Can govt expenditure be the only way to induce growth?

From Rahul Bajaj and Amit Shah exchange, Delhi govt's fiscal management to Navy's plans to build submarines, here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day.

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US President Donald Trump says China trade deal will be signed on Jan 15

China bought $130 billion in US goods in 2017, before the trade war began, and $56 billion in services, US data show.

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SMS returns to mobile phones, internet returns to govt hospitals in Kashmir

However, Internet and pre-paid mobile services in Kashmir are yet to be restored

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Govt shouldn't allow Huawei for trials of 5G, SJM tells Narendra Modi

SJM's co-convener Ashwani Mahajan said the organisation has made representations to the DoT cautioning and alerting it of "various threats Huawei brings in".

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Some airlines may have to shut due to predatory pricing: Hardeep Singh Puri

Hardeep Singh Puri says tariff wars only work in the short run, hurt entire industry long term; rules out regulatory intervention

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Year in Review: Top 10 corporate events and crises India Inc faced in 2019

From DHFL, PMC and Karvy crises to the suicide of CCD promoter V G Siddhartha and arrest of the Singh brothers, these corporate events and scandals made strong headlines in 2019

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Bankruptcies, jail and even death: The year was bad for some Indian tycoons

Some of the country's biggest and most-storied businessmen saw their fortunes fade in 2019.

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Karvy Stock Broking gets interim relief from Debt Recovery Tribunal plea

In ICICI Bank's DRT plea, Karvy group's chairman and managing director C Parthasarthy, was also listed as one of the respondents

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Monday, December 30, 2019

Credit rating agencies in focus; CARE Ratings surges 19%, ICRA 10%

Most of the credit rating agencies had reported de-growth in their operational revenue during the first half of financial year 2019-20 (FY20).

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Reliance announces Jiomart to take on the online grocery shopping business

Listen to the podcast to know how Reliance is all set to take on Amazon and Flipkart with its online food and grocery selling venture, JioMart

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Breakout year? Steel players hope for demand surge, better prices in 2020

Around 85% of the country's coking coal demand is met through imports

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Microsoft takes down 50 web domains used by North Korean hacking groups

The hackers also used malicious software which can access other data on a victim's computer

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Aavas Financiers gains 3%, hits new high; stock zooms 132% in 2019

The stock has been the second-highest value creator among S&P BSE500 stocks

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Jet Airways hits upper circuit on report Hinduja Group may bid for airline

Last week, Jet Airways had informed the exchanges that the had CoC passed the resolution to issue fresh invitation of Expression of Interest.

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Year in review: History behind, Das-led RBI charts new trails in 2019

Under his governorship, Das silenced the ever-hungry market and North Block mandarins with 135 basis points reduction in interest rates through five successive rate cuts

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Year in Review: 12 policy decisions that affected Indian economy in 2019

In a challenging year, the central government announced a slew of measures to help revive a sagging economy - from corporation tax cut to bank recapitalisation. Here are the most important ones

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Year in Review: 12 policy decisions that affected Indian economy in 2019

In a challenging year, the central government announced a slew of measures to help revive a sagging economy - from corporation tax cut to bank recapitalisation. Here are the most important ones

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Chalet Hotels rallies 11% on signing 5 new agreements with Marriott Int

Last week, Chalet Hotels had entered into a Franchise Agreement and other related agreements with Hyatt India Consultancy and its affiliates for the brand 'Hyatt Regency'

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10-year bond yields rise on RBI's special open market operations

Interestingly, instead of the 10-year bond yields coming down, it increased about 5 basis points to close at 6.55% after the OMO

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Year in Review: Top 10 corporate events and crises India Inc faced in 2019

From DHFL, PMC and Karvy crises to the suicide of CCD promoter V G Siddhartha and arrest of the Singh brothers, these corporate events and scandals made strong headlines in 2019

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty suggests a subdued start for domestic indices

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty suggests a subdued start for domestic indices

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A 2020 shopping list Masayoshi Son: K-pop band, Aramco for investor?

A list of investments Masayoshi Son ought to consider after after an awry year for SoftBank Vision Fund.

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Bankruptcies, jail and even death: The year was bad for some Indian tycoons

Some of the country's biggest and most-storied businessmen saw their fortunes fade in 2019.

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A 2020 shopping list Masayoshi Son: K-pop band, Aramco for investor?

A list of investments Masayoshi Son ought to consider after after an awry year for SoftBank Vision Fund.

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Best of BS Opinion: Restore data credibility, Indo-US ties, and more

From Indo-China economic gap, Trump's game plan for Indo-Pacific to unemployment in India, here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day.

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GST facelift: Electronic invoicing, new returns to be introduced in 2020

In the e-invoicing system, the invoices are authenticated electronically by GST Network (GSTN) for further use on the common GST portal.

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MDR waiver to hit fintechs, payments companies' business model

Industry fears the move to drag the growth of digital payments

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Sunday, December 29, 2019

Year in Review: From Apple iPad to Samsung Galaxy Tab, best tablets of 2019

Business Standard lists top 5 tablets launched in 2019 that offer the best of both smartphone and notebook functions

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Year in Review: From Apple iPad to Samsung Galaxy Tab, best tablets of 2019

Business Standard lists top 5 tablets launched in 2019 that offer the best of both smartphone and notebook functions

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Slowdown hits sales of cars, biscuits in 2019, but not smartphones

A back of the envelope calculation shows that over 115 million units smartphones were shipped in India in the first three quarters of 2019 with Xiaomi, Samsung making up the top two tally

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Home loan EMIs to reduce as SBI cuts external benchmark rate by 25 bps

The new rates will be applicable from January 1, 2020

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Multiplex operators' shares in focus; PVR, Inox Leisure hit record highs

Inox rallied 6% to Rs 399 after the company said it has commenced the commercial operations of four additional screens in the-existing cinema theatre in Indore.

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Slowdown hits sales of cars, biscuits in 2019, but not smartphones

A back of the envelope calculation shows that over 115 million units smartphones were shipped in India in the first three quarters of 2019 with Xiaomi, Samsung making up the top two tally

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India isn't winning friends with its openly aggressive lurch to the right

The Indian government is behaving like Viktor Orban of Hungary or Donald Trump himself in its happy embrace of the global right.

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Insurance to futures, China's $45 trn finance industry is set to open up

President Xi Jinping is seeking to cushion the world's No. 2 economy against the steepest slowdown since the early 1990s

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Fog disrupts flights and trains in Delhi-NCR, 6 killed in car crash

Dense fog was also witnessed near Kalindi Kunj, Mayur Vihar Phase-1, RK Puram, Delhi cantonment area and other places of the national capital.

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Slowdown hits sales of cars, biscuits in 2019, but not smartphones

A back of the envelope calculation shows that over 115 million units smartphones were shipped in India in the first three quarters of 2019 with Xiaomi, Samsung making up the top two tally

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India isn't winning friends with its openly aggressive lurch to the right

The Indian government is behaving like Viktor Orban of Hungary or Donald Trump himself in its happy embrace of the global right.

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Gateway Distriparks surges 29% in 3 days on stake sale in Snowman Logistics

On Friday, GDL entered into a share purchase agreement to sell its entire stake of 40.25 per cent in Snowman Logistics to Adani Logistics for Rs 295.92 crore.

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Adani Ports up 2% on acquisition of 40% stake in Snowman Logistics

The purchase price of Rs 44 per share is a 3.2 per cent premium to the market price of December 27

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Prince Pipes makes a tepid market debut, lists at 10% discount at Rs 160

Post-listing, the stock hit an intra-day low of Rs 152.60 only to quickly pare losses and inch as high as Rs 165.90 per shar on the exchange

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Stocks to watch: Adani Ports, Snowman Logistics, Prince Pipes, RCap, banks

Here's a list of top stocks that may remain in focus in today's session

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Two stocks that Vaishali Parekh of Prabhudas Lilladher is bullish on

The support for the week is seen at 40,840/12,000 for Sensex and Nifty,respectively, while resistance is seen at 42,200/12,450.

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Nifty outlook and top trading ideas by CapitalVia Global Research Limited

Technical Calls by Gaurav Garg, Head of Research at CapitalVia Global Research Limited- Investment Advisor

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China's own Bitcoin: A roller-coaster ride for money, politics is beginning

The digital yuan can disrupt both traditional banking and the post-Bretton Woods system of floating exchange rates.

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty suggests a flat start for domestic indices

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Social, political agenda more important for Modi than economy: Chris Wood

Earlier this month, Wood had suggested that the Indian economy was a victim of Narendra Modi government's shock therapy since he assumed power in 2014

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Mid, smallcap indices register negative return for 2nd consecutive year

In CY18, the midcap and smallcap indices had tanked 13 per cent and 24 per cent

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Top 10 biz headlines: NBFC slowdown, RBI to flag bad loans, and more

From Airtel's prepaid recharge to Budget 2020, here are the top 10 business headlines for the day

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Best of BS Opinion: India's banking crisis, mass surveillance, and more

India's banking crisis, household expenditure at the time of natural disasters to mass surveillance are some of the topics our opinion writers tackle

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Medical education reforms, vaping ban highlights of health ministry in 2019

In a huge step towards boosting the availability of human resources for the health sector, the ministry in 2019 initiated the process of converting 75 district hospitals into medical colleges by 2021-

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Hemant Soren takes oath, begins second stint as chief minister of Jharkhand

Governor Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office and secrecy to Soren, in the presence of senior political leaders and chief ministers from across states

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2019 a big year for DMRC: 3 new corridors opened; got reigns of Rapid Metro

Delhi also got a brand new corridor -- the Grey Line -- on October 4 when the Dwarka-Najafgarh Metro section was flagged off for passenger operations

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DHFL administrator calls creditors' meet on Monday to discuss resolution

The meeting on Monday will be attended by all creditors of the company including banks, bondholders, insurance and mutual fund companies

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Indian luxury car market to be flat in 2020, growth to return in 2021: Audi

Indian luxury car market, comprising top five players -- Mercedes, BMW, Audi, JLR and Volvo, witnessed a total sales of 40,340 units in 2018 and is expected to see a decline in 2019

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Oil regulator ropes in ICF to carry out gas demand, infra assessment

India is targeting 15 per cent share of natural gas in the energy basket by 2030

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DHFL administrator calls creditors' meet on Monday to discuss resolution

The meeting on Monday will be attended by all creditors of the company including banks, bondholders, insurance and mutual fund companies

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Retail industry sees demand reviving in 2020, expects growth in second half

Though the economic slowdown started in high-ticket segments like real estate, auto and consumer durables, it has now spread to other sectors such as retail as the consumption basket shrank

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Saturday, December 28, 2019

Oil regulator ropes in ICF to carry out gas demand, infra assessment

India is targeting 15 per cent share of natural gas in the energy basket by 2030

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Youth hate instability, anarchy, dislike nepotism: PM on Mann Ki Baat

The prime minister also urged people to promote local products in their purchases

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With their people at key posts, Tatas gain upper hand in AirAsia India

As AirAsia India struggles to find a firm foothold in the competitive domestic aviation space, Tatas are gaining upper hand in steering the no-frills carrier with executives from the conglomerate helming most senior positions, according to a source. A joint venture, majority-owned by Tatas, the airline's other shareholder is Malaysia's AirAsia group. The carrier, which commenced flights nearly six years ago, flew 8.78 lakh passengers garnering 6.8 per cent domestic market share in November. Over the years, there have been concerns raised in certain quarters about alleged role of the Malaysian partner having a bigger say in various matters related to AirAsia India. "Tata Sons has now an upper hand in the management of AirAsia India as against earlier when AirAsia group will call the shots in the matter of key appointments. At present, most of top positions at the carrier including the MD&CEO and CFO have people who have been closely associated with the Tata Group," a source told ...

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Indian luxury car market to be flat in 2020, growth to return in 2021: Audi

Indian luxury car market, comprising top five players -- Mercedes, BMW, Audi, JLR and Volvo, witnessed a total sales of 40,340 units in 2018 and is expected to see a decline in 2019

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IRDAI backs hospital ratings for standardisation of health insurance

Rating of hospitals would be an addition of this database, as will lead to more standardisation the health insurance segment

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E-commerce, new industrial policies likely to be out in FY20: DPIIT Secy

Guruprasad Mohapatra said that the department has done several round of stakeholders' meetings on both the policies

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FPIs remain net buyers in Dec; invest over Rs 2,600 cr in domestic mkts

A net amount of Rs 6,301.96 crore was invested by foreign portfolio investors (FPI) into equities, while Rs 3,688.94 was pulled out of the debt segment

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With their people at key posts, Tatas gain upper hand in AirAsia India

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E-commerce, new industrial policies likely to be out in FY20: DPIIT Secy

Guruprasad Mohapatra said that the department has done several round of stakeholders' meetings on both the policies

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Relief to non-telecom firms on AGR dues can only come from SC: Report

The Telecom Department is current 'examining' the replies given by the state-owned non-telecom corporations on the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues, a senior official said

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India's coal imports rise 4% to 161.43 MT in April-November 2019

This comes amid the Centre exuding hope that imports of the fossil fuel would be contained to 235 MT this financial year

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Relief to non-telecom firms on AGR dues can only come from SC: Report

The Telecom Department is current 'examining' the replies given by the state-owned non-telecom corporations on the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues, a senior official said

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India's coal imports rise 4% to 161.43 MT in April-November 2019

This comes amid the Centre exuding hope that imports of the fossil fuel would be contained to 235 MT this financial year

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How India's economy came back down to earth in just a year's time

India may yet reclaim its mantle as the next big thing, albeit a toned-down and more durable version

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How India's economy came back down to earth in just a year's time

India may yet reclaim its mantle as the next big thing, albeit a toned-down and more durable version

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UP logs 80% upswing in paddy procurement at 4 mn tonnes this Kharif season

State has paid farmers nearly Rs 7,250 cr for the crop so far; full-year procurement target set at 5 mn tonnes

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Gujarat claims locust attack under control, assures compensation to farmers

Swarms in about 3,526 hectares of 5,000 hectares under control; farmers burn tyres or dry straw, play loud music and beat steel plates, and use large fans to destroy or drive away the pests

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Steep rise in China demand helps arrest decline in marine exports

Value of shipments to that country rose 257 per cent to reach $811 million in FY19, and to $1,025 million in the first eight months of the current financial year

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Complaint against 1,000 AMU students for violence during anti-CAA protests

An FIR in this regard was filed on December 23 by RAF commandant Punit Kumar, Senior Superintendent of Police Aakash Kulahari said on Friday

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US mass killings touch new high in 2019, more than 210 killed: Study

In many cases, what set off the perpetrator remains a mystery

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Banks needn't fear the 'three Cs' of investigation: FM Sitharaman

Sitharaman said bankers have no reason to fear the "three Cs", referring to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Central Vigilance Commission, and Comptroller and Auditor General

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Gujarat claims locust attack under control, assures compensation to farmers

Swarms in about 3,526 hectares of 5,000 hectares under control; farmers burn tyres or dry straw, play loud music and beat steel plates, and use large fans to destroy or drive away the pests

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Banks needn't fear the 'three Cs' of investigation: FM Sitharaman

Sitharaman said bankers have no reason to fear the "three Cs", referring to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Central Vigilance Commission, and Comptroller and Auditor General

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Govt's reform measures restored PSBs to health, 13 banks posted profits: FM

It said that PSBs have attached assets worth over Rs 2.3 lakh crore over the last three financial years

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Locusts surging on both sides of Red Sea, could hit food security, warns UN

At least one swarm had crossed to the northern coast of Saudi Arabia in mid-January, with further swarms a week later

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Govt's reform measures restored PSBs to health, 13 banks posted profits: FM

It said that PSBs have attached assets worth over Rs 2.3 lakh crore over the last three financial years

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Steep rise in China demand helps arrest decline in marine exports

Value of shipments to that country rose 257 per cent to reach $811 million in FY19, and to $1,025 million in the first eight months of the current financial year

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Railways may cut freight and passenger rates to boost slumped economy

There is helping hand for companies, as the railways may cut freight rates in a bid to boost economic growth, besides "rationalising" passenger fares

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FM Sitharaman press meeting live: Govt says state-owned banks doing better

India's economic growth fell to an over six-year low of 4.5 per cent in the September quarter

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Maharashtra farmers with crop loan over Rs 200,000 ineligible for waiver

This loan waiver comes over two years after the Rs 34,000 crore loan waiver announced by the then BJP-Sena government in 2017

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FM Sitharaman press meeting live: Govt says state-owned banks doing better

India's economic growth fell to an over six-year low of 4.5 per cent in the September quarter

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Internet shutdowns costing telcos Rs 2.45 crore in lost revenue every hour

On Friday, mobile internet was ordered shut in at least 18 districts in northern Uttar Pradesh state, a telecoms industry source told Reuters

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Friday, December 27, 2019

Mars 2020 rover to seek ancient life, prepare for human missions: NASA

The rover has been constructed in a large, sterile room at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, near Los Angeles, where its driving equipment was given its first successful test last week

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Bill Gates to Kylie Jenner: World's richest gained $1.2 trillion in 2019

Jeff Bezos was down almost $9 billion, but that drop is because of his divorce settlement with MacKenzie Bezos.

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Bill Gates to Kylie Jenner: World's richest gained $1.2 trillion in 2019

Jeff Bezos was down almost $9 billion, but that drop is because of his divorce settlement with MacKenzie Bezos.

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BSE's small brokers are folding up as technology, regulations outpace them

India had slightly more than 2,400 brokerages as of December 24, down from more than 9,000 in March 2014.

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UN backs Russia on internet convention, alarming online rights advocates

The General Assembly approved the resolution sponsored by Russia and backed by China, which would set up a committee of international experts in 2020.

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Best of BS Opinion: Union Budget 2020, India's dark road, and more

Seldom has the economic situation been more challenging for the Union finance minister

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Nalco looking to revisit its expansion plans, says CMD Sridhar Patra

National Aluminium Company Ltd (Nalco) is a navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines

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Thursday, December 26, 2019

Sugar stocks rally for second straight day; Balrampur Chini hits 13-yr high

Balrampur Chini Mills surged 5% to Rs 183, to quote at its highest level since May 2006. In the past month, it has outperformed the market by zooming 24%, as compared to a 1% rise in the Sensex

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Flag marches, police deployment in parts of Delhi as anti-CAA protests loom

Heavy police deployment is in place in Jamia Nagar, Jama Masjid and Chanakyapuri, the police said.

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Battered by slowdown, auto industry pins hopes on 2020 for turnaround

Industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) expects things to turnaround in 2020-21

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HG Infra Engg jumps 10% on bagging Rs 522 crore highway project from NHAI

In its regulatory filing, the company on Thursday said it has been declared L-1 (lowest) bidder by the NHAI for the construction of proposed Rewari Bypass (NH-1l) in Rewari, Haryana.

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Gujarat Gas up 3% as Crisil upgrades Co's long-term bank facilities

Crisil believes Gujarat Gas will continue to depict a steady growth in operating performance, backed by healthy volume growth and stable realisation levels.

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PSBs in focus: PNB, Bank of Baroda up over 4% on RBI's Operation Twist 2.0

In effect, higher liquidity would pull the yields down. This, in turn, would mean higher treasury profits on the bond portfolios for banks.

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Delhi shivers as minimum temperature slips below normal to 4.2 degrees

With a numbing cold continuing to sweep Delhi-NCR, the region is expected to record its second-coldest December since 1901

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ICICI Securities surges 14%, hits new 52-wk high; stock up 38% in 2 months

The stock hit an all-time high of Rs 463 on April 2018 on the BSE

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Allahabad Bank jumps 11% as govt approves capital infusion of Rs 2,153 cr

Infusion of the capital into the bank by the government comes ahead of the merger with Indian Bank, which is expected to help the bank meet the regulatory requirement to get amalgamated.

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Cyient, TCS slip over 0.5% amid report Boeing 737 Max crisis to hit IT cos

According to the report, firms such as TCS, HCL Tech, Infosys, Cyient, and L&T Technology Services have direct exposure to Boeing or its suppliers' ecosystem

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Bek Air plane with 100 on board crashes in Kazakhstan, seven killed

The plane was flying to Nur-Sultan, the country's capital formerly known as Astana

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CAA, NRC protests LIVE: Many UP cities switch off internet to foil unrest

Thousands of police and paramilitary are on the streets in Uttar Pradesh to ensure peace for Friday prayers.

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Stocks to watch: TCS, Infosys, OMCs, ICRA, CARE, Gujarat Gas, Can Fin Homes

Here's a list of the top stocks that may trade actively in today's trading session

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Derivatives strategy on Muthoot Finance by Nandish Shah of HDFC Securities

The stock price has already given breakout on the daily chart by closing above the resistance level of Rs 737 on last Monday with higher volumes

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty suggests a positive start for domestic indices

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty suggests a positive start for domestic indices

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SBI to ITC: Sectors and stocks brokerages are bullish on for 2020

Receding global trade war fears, continuity of government policies, benefits of low-tax for corporates, good monsoon, and low-interest rate regime will turn sentiment around in 2020

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SBI to ITC: Sectors and stocks brokerages are bullish on for 2020

Receding global trade war fears, continuity of government policies, benefits of low-tax for corporates, good monsoon, and low-interest rate regime will turn sentiment around in 2020

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CAA protests: Paramilitary forces, drones deployed in UP for Friday prayers

The order also says that foot-patrolling and flag-march should be carried out in all the districts

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'Cane is king', say sugar traders as India is set to roil the market again

Sugar output in the country is expected to bounce back in 2020-21

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Top 10 biz headlines: Boeing crisis, LIC's investment portfolio, and more

From Indian Railways rationalising fares to fall in bank credit growth, here are the top 10 business headlines for the day

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Best of BS Opinion: Year of gig workers, US-China trade deal, and more

Gig workers, National Register of Citizens and the conundrum with Muslims, US-China Trade War are some of the issues opinion writers tackle

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Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Auto ancillaries in focus: Sterling Tools, Igarashi Motors up 40% in 2-days

Igarashi Motors, Sterling Tools, Rane (Madras), Rane Brake Lining, Rane Holdings, Sundaram Brake Linings, India Nippon Electricals and Lumax Auto Tech rallied up to 20% on the BSE on Thursday.

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Eveready Ind soars 10% after Delhi HC permits sale of Hyderabad property

In September, the Calcutta High Court had restrained the company from transferring, alienating or encumbering any of its assets till the application filed by IL&FS was disposed of.

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Dishman Carbogen gains 10% after I-T dept concludes searches

Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Limited sold 812,573 equity shares of the company at Rs 73.62 apiece on the BSE on Tuesday through bulk deal.

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Airbus added to 'operational challenge': GoAir explains cancelled flights

The Wadia group-owned airline cancelled as many as 40 flights this week on account of shortage of staff and inclement weather

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Adani Green hits upper circuit for 3rd straight day, zooms 272% in 2019

In H1FY20 (April-September), the group won bids for 130 MW wind and 600 MW Hybrid.

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GoAir cancels flights due to delayed aircraft deliveries by Airbus

The Wadia group-owned airline cancelled as many as 40 flights this week on account of shortage of staff and inclement weather

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FPI inflow in equity nears Rs 1 trillion in 2019, highest in six years

Domestic mutual funds pumped in Rs 52,850 crore in equities during CY19

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DHFL hits 5% upper circuit amid reports Co may resume lending in few weeks

The report added that the consortium of lenders, led by the State Bank of India, granted the permission to resume lending in October.

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Tipping point: Debt MF plans gave impressive returns to investors

While investors in direct plans have benefited more due to lower expense ratios, even regular schemes have given returns in excess of 10 per cent in the past year

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Bombay Shaving Company raises Rs 45 crore in Series B funding round

The beauty and personal care (BPC) market in India, which stood at $16 billion in 2018, is expected to grow to $22.5 billion by 2022

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Candlestick pattern, trendline: Charting tools you can use to analyse stock

Gaps are areas on a technical chart where the price of a stock (or another financial instrument) moves sharply up or down, with little or no trading in between

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Candlestick pattern, trendline: Charting tools you can use to analyse stock

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Stocks to watch: Bharti Infratel, Airtel, YES Bank, CG Power, RIL, NTPC

Here's a look at the top stocks that may remain in focus today

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Weekly stock picks by Religare Broking: Buy IndusInd Bank, ICICI Pru Life

In the banking space, private banking majors are leading from the front and still looking buoyant

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Stock picks from HDFC Securities: Buy Sudarshan Chemical, Tata Metaliks

Technical calls from Vinay Rajani, Technical & Derivatives Analyst, HDFC securities.

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Nifty outlook and top trading ideas by CapitalVia Global Research Limited

Technical Calls by Gaurav Garg, Head of Research at CapitalVia Global Research Limited- Investment Advisor

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty suggests a flat start for domestic indices

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FIR against Raghubar Das for 'casteist' remark on Hemant Soren: Report

"His words hurt my feeling and honour. Is it an offence to take birth in a tribal family?" Soren had said

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Boeing messages disclose 'very disturbing picture' of 737 Max planes

This was the second time that the Chicago-based company has delayed turning over to the FAA sensitive messages related to the development of the 737 Max

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Trump's trade wars expose an abiding truth on the bluff of free trade

The protectionist impulse behind the trade war remains as ineradicable as ever

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Top 10 biz headlines: Sensex at all-time high, Cyrus Mistry, and more

From new water tariffs policy to SCI's privatisation, here are the top 10 business headlines for the day

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Best of BS Opinion: Does IBC work for financial companies?

From the manner in which dormant sub-nationalism is coming to the surface to all that could possibly go wrong if the resolution of financial service providers happens under the IBC, here's a selection

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PM Modi launches Atal Bhujal Yojana, aims to improve groundwater management

Urging farmers to switch over to crops that use less water, he exhorted people not to waste the precious natural resource in daily household needs

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Tendulkar's X category security withdrawn, Aaditya Thackeray gets upgrade

Earlier, the 29-year-old MLA from Worli in central Mumbai had Y security cover

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Tatas to control AirAsia India: Story behind

People in the know said the Tatas sought the amendment after being nudged by the aviation ministry, which is yet to give its nod for the airline's foreign operations

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Hyatt to open 11 new hotels in India by 2020-end as part of expansion plans

The new hotels will be under our three brands -- Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Place and Hyatt Regency

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Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Total amount in bank frauds rise 74% to Rs 71,543 cr in FY19: RBI report

Frauds have been predominantly in the loan portfolio, both in number and value.

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Total amount in bank frauds rise 74% to Rs 71,543 cr in FY19: RBI report

Frauds have been predominantly in the loan portfolio, both in number and value.

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Start-up funding slows down in 2019 after a two-fold surge previous year

Major deals include $586 million by Tencent and others in Udaan this August, followed by $413 million by SoftBank Corp, Carlyle and Fosun Group in Delhivery

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Year in review: After record 2018, M&A activity plunges to $52 bn in 2019

Merger and acquisitions seem to have become a big casualty of corporates' debt distress as India Inc learnt it hard way in 2019 that their first priority was to meet their loan repayment obligations and suitors from abroad also seemed reluctant in wooing distressed targets for any matchmaking. This has led to a mostly muted scene on India's corporate deal street this year, after a blockbuster 2018, while economic slowdown fears further came in the way for any significant merger and acquisition deals. But, experts are hopeful that the scenario might change in the new year, provided the economy rebounds from its lows. The domestic deal-making activities were also hit by weak corporate governance and a huge liquidity crunch in 2019, while the global deals were also hard to come by due to various factors including uncertainties caused by the USChina trade war, which left many investors in a wait-and-watch mode. According to leading law firm Baker McKenzie, the total M&A tally for ...

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Year in Review: From Samsung to Apple, top 5 premium smartphones of 2019

Business Standard takes a look at the top five premium smartphones launched in 2019. Read on for a list of 5 best smartphones launched during the year

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DPIIT to soon issue clarification on 26% FDI in digital media sector

The DPIIT has already taken views of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry on the issue

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India eyeing 60% of ship recycling biz, will help GDP reach $2.2 bn: Govt

The Act ratifies the Hong Kong convention and facilitating environment friendly recycling process of ships and adequate safety of the yard workers

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Year in Review: From Samsung to Apple, top 5 premium smartphones of 2019

Business Standard takes a look at the top five premium smartphones launched in 2019. Read on for a list of 5 best smartphones launched during the year

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NAA fines J&J Rs 230 crore for profiteering from cut in GST rates

"The methodology adopted by the respondent (J&J) was illogical, unreasonable, arbitrary, and incorrect", the order said

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NAA fines J&J Rs 230 crore for profiteering from cut in GST rates

"The methodology adopted by the respondent (J&J) was illogical, unreasonable, arbitrary, and incorrect", the order said

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From funds to Biryani, here's what it takes to organise an anti-CAA protest

From the maze-like neighbourhood a volunteer group of more than 100 people run the site, working in shifts and providing everything from crowd-control and food to bedding and medicines

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Trade war: For countries like China, the free lunch is now history

Global trade will recover eventually but it is almost certain that no country will be allowed to 'game' the system to gain an unfair and sustained advantage

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Emami Group inches closer to freeing its entire Rs 2,600-cr debt: Report

Speculation is also rife that the group would soon seal the deal for its cement business at a valuation ranging between Rs 6,000 crore and Rs 7,000 crore

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As China makes inroads, what happens when the internet gets less American?

The discussion about TikTok in US political circles has become caught up in the broader tug of war between the US and China

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Gene therapy to conquering hepatitis C: A decade of medical breakthroughs

Putting aside prices for a moment, it's been an exciting period for medical progress

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North Korea promises 'Christmas gift', Trump hopes it's not a missile test

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has promised the unidentified "gift" -- which could be a missile test -- if the US does not make concessions in nuclear talks by the end of the year.

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For turnaround veteran Calhoun, the task is cut out at beleaguered Boeing

As Calhoun tackles the MAX crisis, he also faces questions from European regulators over a deal to buy the commercial arm of Brazil's Embraer in a major strategic move

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Gene therapy to conquering hepatitis C: A decade of medical breakthroughs

Putting aside prices for a moment, it's been an exciting period for medical progress

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Best of BS Opinion: Reviving economic growth, containing China, and more

Judicial intervention, though effective, is one step away from being an arrangement in which the people have a say.

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Monday, December 23, 2019

Chalet Hotels jumps 5% on signing franchise agreement with Hyatt Group

Chalet Hotels had made its debut on the stock exchanges earlier this year. The initial public offering (IPO) of the company was subscribed 1.57 times

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For CRISPR, tweaking DNA fragments before inserting yields highest efficiency rates yet

Researchers have now achieved the highest reported rates of inserting genes into human cells with the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing system, a necessary step for harnessing CRISPR for clinical gene-therapy applications. By chemically tweaking the ends of the DNA to be inserted, the new technique is up to five times more efficient than current approaches.

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Computing with molecules: A big step in molecular spintronics

Chemists and physicists have designed, deposited and operated single molecular spin switches on surfaces. The newly developed molecules feature stable spin states and do not lose their functionality upon adsorption on surfaces.

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ByteDance weighs selling stake in TikTok after US claims security threat

ByteDance has emerged as the world's most valuable startup on the explosive popularity of TikTok, where more than a billion, largely young, users share short clips of lip-syncing and dance videos

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For CRISPR, tweaking DNA fragments before inserting yields highest efficiency rates yet

Researchers have now achieved the highest reported rates of inserting genes into human cells with the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing system, a necessary step for harnessing CRISPR for clinical gene-therapy applications. By chemically tweaking the ends of the DNA to be inserted, the new technique is up to five times more efficient than current approaches.

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Stocks to watch: Indiabulls Real Estate, RIL, Concor, Pidilite, Hindalco

Here's a look at the top stocks that may trade actively in today's trading session.

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Univ student returns gold medal in protest, 'was barred from Kovind event'

Pondicherry University student claimed she was asked by a senior police officer to leave the auditorium before the commencement of the convocation

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Infra to banks: What will it take to fix Indian finance after the crisis

Can India in the 2020s try to reinvent its finance-construction model so that it works for everyone and not just for a few thousand financiers in Mumbai?

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Has India's growth slowdown bottomed out? Animal spirits indicate so

Despite the green shoots, the economy is set for another quarter of sub-par growth, and still in need of support from the government and the central bank heading into 2020

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Infra to banks: What will it take to fix Indian finance after the crisis

Can India in the 2020s try to reinvent its finance-construction model so that it works for everyone and not just for a few thousand financiers in Mumbai?

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Nifty outlook and top trading ideas by Jay Anand Thakkar of Anand Rathi

The daily, as well as weekly, MACD for Nifty, is still in buy mode; hence, the bulls still have an upper hand on that front

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Has India's growth slowdown bottomed out? Animal spirits indicate so

Despite the green shoots, the economy is set for another quarter of sub-par growth, and still in need of support from the government and the central bank heading into 2020

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty suggests a flat start for domestic indices

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German IIT-M student asked to leave India for taking part in CAA protest

The student, Jacob Lindenthal, had one semester to do on the campus before scheduled return in May 2020

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Today's picks: Asian Paints to Coal India, hot stocks to watch on Tuesday

For Asian Paints keep a stop at Rs 802 and go short

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Sebi slaps Rs 5 lakh fine on Karvy Financial Services for disclosure lapses

Karvy Financial Services was required to disclose creation of pledge to the company as well as the BSE in accordance with the market norms

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To benefit farmers, Govt fixes min import price of Rs 200 per kg on peas

It also said that the imports are allowed only through Kolkata sea port. Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) is a term used in global trade parlance

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Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani adds $18 billion to his fortune in 2019

In comparison, Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma's net worth grew $11.3 billion, while Jeff Bezos lost $13.2 billion

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Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani adds $18 billion to his fortune in 2019

In comparison, Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma's net worth grew $11.3 billion, while Jeff Bezos lost $13.2 billion

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Best of BS Opinion: Lessons for BJP, India's economic slowdown, and more

Here's a collection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day

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GST fraud worth Rs 900 crore busted, three sent to judicial custody in TN

The kingpin and two of his accomplices were arrested and produced before a court which remanded him in judicial custody and further probe is on, the official said

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Indians ordered an average of 95 biryanis per minute: Swiggy report

Swiggy reciprocated India's big appetite for biryani with 35,056 varieties and combos of biryanis available for users across the platform

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GoAir cancels 18 domestic flights over shortfall of aircraft, cockpit crew

The abrupt cancellations of their flights are causing a lot of inconvenience to passengers.

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Corp Affairs Min moves NCLAT, seeks modification in its order on Tata Sons

Passing an order on December 18, NCLAT had directed for the reinstatement of ousted Cyrus Mistry as Chairman of Tata Sons.

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Sunday, December 22, 2019

Reliance Infra wins arbitration award of Rs 1,250 crore against DVC

A three-member arbitration tribunal unanimously gave the award in favour of Reliance Infrastructure on December 21

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SpiceJet re-starts 3 Boeing 737 freighter aircraft ops that were grounded

SpiceJet has four freighter planes that operate on domestic as well as international routes

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Crisil extends gain, hits 52-wk high on acquisition of Greenwich Associates

The stock was up 7% to Rs 1,921 on Monday, rallied 27% in past one month, as compared to 3% rise in the S&P BSE Sensex.

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L&T Tech bags engineering, procurement project worth millions in Europe

The expansion project will be implemented at the customer's brownfield plant in Germany over 30 months

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Rate cuts to 'operation twist', RBI governor is pushing policy boundaries

The policy easing cycle this year saw Das and his rate-setting panel deliver a rare 35 basis-point cut in August

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Cases of Rs 89,000 cr in my ministry: Gadkari concerned over slowdown

Modi had said that discussions on achieving the vision of making India a $5 trillion economy did not come all of a sudden

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Lux Industries falls 7% after over 4% equity changes hands via block deals

Around 1.09 million equity shares, representing 4.31 per cent of total equity, of Lux Industries changed hands via two block deals on the BSE

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Rate cuts to 'operation twist', RBI governor is pushing policy boundaries

The policy easing cycle this year saw Das and his rate-setting panel deliver a rare 35 basis-point cut in August

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KEC International gains 3% on winning new orders worth Rs 1,520 crore

Its urban transport business has secured an order of Rs 964 crore for the construction of an elevated viaduct along with eight stations of the Delhi Metro Phase IV project

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Zee says 3 cable operators of 'illegally blocking' channels in Tamil Nadu

Nearly 70 per cent of share gains for Zee came from its regional network.

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BASF India surges 6% as Lone Star to acquire parent firm's chemical biz

In India, BASF's Construction Chemical business, which forms part of the Surface Technologies segment, has generated sales of Rs 484 crore for the year ended 31st March, 2019.

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RIL slips nearly 3% as govt seeks to block $15 bn Saudi Aramco deal

In a counter affidavit, it said it was a 'falsehood' that the arbitration tribunal had passed an award requiring the company and its partners to pay $3.5 billion to the government

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Stocks to watch: Titan, Tata Motors, Nestle, YES Bank, RIL, IT firms, GAIL

Here's a list of top stocks that may trade actively in today's trading session.

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Nifty Outlook and top trading ideas by CapitalVia Global Research Limited

Technical Calls by Gaurav Garg, Head of Research at CapitalVia Global Research Limited- Investment Advisor

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Top two trading ideas by Prabhudas Lilladher: Buy Marico, M&M Finance

Market at this level will witness stock specific movement with trend of all periodicities continuing to be positive

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty suggests a flat start for domestic indices

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Netflix price cuts heating up streaming war in India as data costs go up

Netflix Price Cuts Are Heating Up India's Streaming War

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Jharkhand election result LIVE: Counting for 81 Assembly seats starts soon

Jharkhand Election result 2019: The ruling BJP is up against the JMM-led alliance which included Congress and RJD; exit polls have predicted edge for the JMM-led alliance in the Jharkhand elections

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Best of BS Opinion: Accountability of executive and need for more voices

Here's a collection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day

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BS-VI effect: Sales of passenger vehicles may rise in Dec, say auto firms

A nationwide & compulsory switch to BS-VI is due from April 1, 2020

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Netflix price cuts heating up streaming war in India as data costs go up

Netflix Price Cuts Are Heating Up India's Streaming War

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PM Modi says no detention centres; Congress, urban naxals 'inciting' people

Modi said lies were being spread about the NRC and asserted that the previous Congress governments had mooted it.

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WhatsApp, Signal cite encryption, privacy to avoid compliance, says govt

While in some cases, the ministry said, only meta data is shared and for majority cases either mutual legal assistance treaty or letter rogatory is insisted upon which is a very time-consuming process

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UP government targetting MSME loans worth Rs 62,000 cr in 2019-20

So far, banks have logged MSME advances of Rs 40,000 crore

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CSS Corp to expand facilities in India, add 1,000 positions over one year

In Noida, CSS Corp has about 100 people, which is expected to be doubled. Other centres like Hyderabad and Bengaluru would also see hiring taking place.

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NBFC promoted by Ratan Tata and Nandan Nilekani looks to raise $30-40 mn

Avanti Finance is a financial inclusion platform built on an open-access digital model to create and deploy financial products

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NBFC promoted by Ratan Tata and Nandan Nilekani looks to raise $30-40 mn

Avanti Finance is a financial inclusion platform built on an open-access digital model to create and deploy financial products

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RIL mounts counter to govt petition seeking to block its $15 bn Aramco deal

RIL maintained that except as quantified by the tribunal, no amount can be said to be payable at this stage

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NH-48 restrictions: Vistara to accommodate its affected passengers for free

Vistara airline announced that it will accommodate its affected passengers on next available flights

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RIL mounts counter to govt petition seeking to block its $15 bn Aramco deal

RIL maintained that except as quantified by the tribunal, no amount can be said to be payable at this stage

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IndiGo may have to replace more engines as govt intensifies scrutiny

The increased scrutiny will add further pressure on IndiGo, which has been prohibited from adding new routes or flights until it replaces all faulty engines

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IndiGo may have to replace more engines as govt intensifies scrutiny

The increased scrutiny will add further pressure on IndiGo, which has been prohibited from adding new routes or flights until it replaces all faulty engines

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Saturday, December 21, 2019

Job opportunities, salary hikes to remain muted next year: Experts

Across industries, the percentage of organisations indicating an increase of headcount has gone down

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India vs West Indies 3rd ODI Live score: Toss will take place at 1:00 pm

India recovered from a crushing 8-wicket defeat in Chennai to clinch a thumping 107-run victory in the 2nd ODI. Check India vs West Indies 3rd ODI Live score, toss updates and match commentary here

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FPIs open fund floodgates for markets; net inflow crosses Rs 1 trn in 2019

As the year draws to a close, the debt market has seen a net inflow of nearly Rs 27,000 crore by FPIs, while a further amount of Rs 9,000 crore found its way to the hybrid instruments

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FPIs open fund floodgates for markets; net inflow crosses Rs 1 trn in 2019

As the year draws to a close, the debt market has seen a net inflow of nearly Rs 27,000 crore by FPIs, while a further amount of Rs 9,000 crore found its way to the hybrid instruments

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377 infra projects hit by cost overruns of Rs 3.94 trillion over delays

However, it said the number of delayed projects decreases to 495 if delay is calculated on the basis of the latest schedule of completion.

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DoT seeks Rs 1.72 trillion in past statutory dues from GAIL after SC ruling

Sources said the dues being sought are more than three times the networth of GAIL and several times the actual revenue earned.

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Reliance-BP petrol pumps to dent PSU market share: Morgan Stanley

Reliance and BP last week announced further details of their retail fuel partnership, in which the British firm has taken 49 per cent stake for USD 1 billion

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DoT seeks Rs 1.72 trillion in past statutory dues from GAIL after SC ruling

Sources said the dues being sought are more than three times the networth of GAIL and several times the actual revenue earned.

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377 infra projects hit by cost overruns of Rs 3.94 trillion over delays

However, it said the number of delayed projects decreases to 495 if delay is calculated on the basis of the latest schedule of completion.

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Reliance-BP petrol pumps to dent PSU market share: Morgan Stanley

Reliance and BP last week announced further details of their retail fuel partnership, in which the British firm has taken 49 per cent stake for USD 1 billion

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Indian-American named 1st woman CTO of US' communications commission

Ghosh received her Ph.D in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California in 1991, and B.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur in 1986

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Jamia submits report to govt, requests judicial enquiry into police action

In its report, the varsity mentioned that police used teargas and lathicharge to disperse protesters gathered on Mathura Road and Julena Road.

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Delhi Metro among several orders worth Rs 1,520 cr won by KEC International

The Rs 964 cr DMRC contract is for construction of elevated viaduct along with eight stations of the Delhi Metro Phase IV project

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Bhilai-like steel plant planned in Vidarbha's naxal belt: Maharashtra CM

Facility to come up in Gadchiroli district's Surjagad, known for its mineral deposits and dense forest

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Govt trying to restrain RIL from selling assets to Saudi Aramco: Report

The demand was made in an ongoing court case against Reliance Industries and British Gas, report says.

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Govt trying to restrain RIL from selling assets to Saudi Aramco: Report

The demand was made in an ongoing court case against Reliance Industries and British Gas, report says.

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Google fined $167 million in France amid crackdown on online advertising

The French authority found Google abused its dominant position in search when it set "opaque and difficult to understand operating rules" for its Google Ads advertising platform

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Google fined $167 million in France amid crackdown on online advertising

The French authority found Google abused its dominant position in search when it set "opaque and difficult to understand operating rules" for its Google Ads advertising platform

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Disruption likely in steel industry after March as mine leases expire: SAIL

Coking coal and iron ore are the two key raw materials needed for making steel.

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Four Muslim nations consider gold, barter trade to beat future sanctions

Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad urges Iran, Malaysia, Turkey and Qatar to be self-reliant against threats.

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Disruption likely in steel industry after March as mine leases expire: SAIL

Coking coal and iron ore are the two key raw materials needed for making steel.

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Friday, December 20, 2019

'Soviet Union commanded respect': Vladimir Potanin, Russia's richest man

Mining tycoon Vladimir Potanin is one of Russia's 'original oligarchs' and the richest man in eastern Europe.

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Bharat Bond ETF raises over Rs 12,000 cr, oversubscribed 1.7 times

Sources said the offer saw strong response from retail investors, HNIs and NRIs

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Karuna Therapeutics, little-known firm is yr's best US IPO with 420% surge

Early Karuna holders saw more than 420 per cent returns since the June IPO at $16 a share

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HC asks 3 mining cos to pay Rs 6.5 mn for polluting Goan agricultural land

The court also directed the state water resources department to take up the work of desilting the fields within 30 days

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Uber ordered to suspend service in Colombia, accused of unfair competition

Uber's app violated competition norms, says Cotech SA, a taxi-service platform.

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Modi summons ministers to discuss security as citizenship law protests grow

At least 14 people have been killed in violent clashes between the police and protesters since parliament last week passed a contentious citizenship law.

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Uber ordered to suspend service in Colombia, accused of unfair competition

Uber's app violated competition norms, says Cotech SA, a taxi-service platform.

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Year in review: From Xiaomi to Vivo, best midrange smartphones of 2019

Business Standard lists top five mid-range smartphones price under Rs 25,000 and launched in 2019

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Citizenship law protests LIVE: Unrest continues, 6 killed in UP clashes

The Citizenship (Amendment) Act makes it easier for people from non-Muslim minorities in Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who settled in India prior to 2015 to obtain Indian citizenship.

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Kamala Harris decries Jaishankar's decision of not meeting Jayapal

The first US Senator of Indian origin, Harris said she stands with Jayapal

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Lucknow journalist says cops illegally detained him, made communal slurs

The scribe said that Circle Officer Hazratganj Abhay Kumar Mishra later came to see him and apologised for the "mistake in identity"

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Former IL&FS directors got lucrative paychecks even as firm collapsed

Arun K Saha, erstwhile joint MD & chief executive officer (CEO), took home a hefty remuneration of Rs 6.88 crore for FY19. He was also a whole-time director of the subsidiaries and group companies.

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Best of BS Opinion: Rethinking GST, Citizenship Act protest, and more

Here's a collection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day

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Tweaks behind the rebirth of nearly discarded organic solar technologies

A minuscule chemical tweak is advancing an organic solar technology that was once thought unviable.

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Thursday, December 19, 2019

Ratan Tata's legacy as brand custodian challenged as he fights Mistry

Ratan Tata converted a sprawling, monolithic empire into a cohesive unit. He faces another career battle again

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Fraud-hit CG Power appoints former CJI T S Thakur to head investigation

Justice Thakur was the Chief Justice of India from December 3, 2015 to January 4, 2017

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Syndicate Bank, SBI add up to 6% as RBI to buy and sell bonds via OMOs

With this, analysts believe, the RBI intends to lower yields on long-term bonds, and keep the liquidity at the system level intact. The move will allow the government to borrow at lower cost.

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JM Financial surges over 5% on nod to fund-raising plan, hike in FII limit

The stock had hit a 52-week high of Rs 100 on November 22

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US stand clear, wants Pak to act immediately against terrorism: Jaishankar

He said the regional issues - including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran and South East Asia - were discussed during the 2 2 talks

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10-year bonds rally from 3-month low as RBI brings in 'Operation Twist'

The Reserve Bank of India will buy 100 billion rupees ($1.4 billion) of the 6.45 per cent 2029 debt and sell an equal amount of notes maturing next year in an auction on Monday.

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UTI AMC's yet-to-be listed shares show uptick in prices, gain over 30%

Analysts say final price discovery to depend upon various factors

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As protests against citizenship tests swell, what Is Modi's endgame?

Protests in Indian cities against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the proposed National Register of Citizens have attracted young people of all faiths and none.

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As protests against citizenship tests swell, what Is Modi's endgame?

Protests in Indian cities against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the proposed National Register of Citizens have attracted young people of all faiths and none.

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Stocks to watch: Bajaj Finance, IT firms, oil-linked cos, SBI, BoB, PNB

Here's a look at the top stocks that may remain in focus today.

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Derivatives strategy by Nandish Shah of HDFC Sec: Buy Siemens Dec Futures

Stock price has broken out on the daily chart by closing above the resistance level of 1,520 with higher volumes

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Outlook & trading strategies for Copper, Gold by Tradebulls Securities

Commodities Outlook & Stock recommendation by Bhavik Patel - Sr. Technical Analyst

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Crisis looms as debt wave sweeps developing nations, warns World Bank

The World Bank and International Monetary Fund have been sounding the warning about growing global debt for years, but this report is starker and calls for governments to curb debt crisis.

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Nifty outlook and top trading ideas by Jay Anand Thakkar of Anand Rathi

For Nifty, the immediate support on the lower side is pegged at 12,225; hence, till those levels are not broken, the trend is positive for the target of 12,340

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty suggests a flat start for domestic indices

Catch all the live market updates here

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With fresh supplies on the way, the great onion crisis might come to an end

A new onion crop should help ease what has been a catastrophic year for the vegetable in the world's second-most populous nation

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With fresh supplies on the way, the great onion crisis might come to an end

A new onion crop should help ease what has been a catastrophic year for the vegetable in the world's second-most populous nation

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Best of BS Opinion: Indo-US defence ties, IUC regime, and more

Here's a collection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day

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Investors may keep turning to safe stocks over uncertainity: Credit Suisse

The buys have been most concentrated over the last three years, particularly for domestic institutional buyers

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UTI MF files draft papers for IPO; issue size likely to be up to Rs 4000 cr

The issue size is expected to be Rs 3,000-4,000 crore, valuing the AMC at Rs 10,000-11,000 crore

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We're killing telecom industry, need Trai intervention: Sunil Mittal

Industrialists talk ease of doing business; trade bodies stress on minimum wages, I-T ceiling

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Drag Musharraf's body to D-chowk in Islamabad, hang for 3 days: Pak court

The three-member special court bench sentenced 76-year-old Musharraf to death in absentia on Tuesday for high treason following a six-year legal case

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Bengal to Rajasthan: It's crunch time for states' finances as economy slows

Outstanding debt of states has risen over the last five years to 25% of GDP, posing medium-term challenges to its sustainability.

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Stocks to watch: Tata Group stocks, Bank of Baroda, Ruchi Soya, Lemon Tree

Here's a look at the top stocks that may remain in focus today.

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Nifty view & top trading ideas by CapitalVia: Buy Pidilite Ind, Sun Pharma

Technical Calls by Gaurav Garg, Head of Research at CapitalVia Global Research Limited- Investment Advisor

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MARKET LIVE: Tata Group shares to be in focus; watch out for global cues

Catch all the live market action here.

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MARKET LIVE: Tata Group shares to be in focus; watch out for global cues

Catch all the live market action here.

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Ratan Tata's legacy threatened as tribunal overturns Cyrus Mistry's ouster

The NCLAT ruling leaves the Tata group rudderless as it faces a string of urgent decisions.

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Today's picks: Asian Paints to Hindalco, hot stocks to watch on Thursday

For GAIL keep a stop at 119.5 and go short

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Higher inflation temporary, not structural in nature, says Raamdeo Agrawal

He says that it may take at least six months for the economy to recover

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Donald Trump impeached by US House of Representatives for abuse of power

The House voted 230 to 197 largely along party lines to adopt the first of two impeachment articles, alleging he misused the power of his office to withhold military assistance

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Tata vs Mistry: What next in India's biggest corporate thriller

If Supreme Court strikes down the NCLAT order restoring Cyrus Mistry's position, then life returns to normal at Tata Group.

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Non-BJP states fear sovereign default on Centre's GST compensation

States are given compensation by the Centre if they don't clock 14 per cent growth in GST revenues in a year on the base of 2015-16.

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Nusli Wadia hails NCLAT ruling, says Mistry's removal was a vindictive act

Wadia was a favourite of former Tata group chairman J R D Tata to take over the group's reins after him

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Relax fiscal deficit limit from 3% to 4% of GDP, states ask Sitharaman

State FMs had met Sitharaman for a pre-Union Budget interaction

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'All is not well with the media', says former President Pranab Mukherjee

He said it is the responsibility of the media to ensure that ideas are debated dispassionately

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Ratan Tata's legacy threatened as tribunal overturns Cyrus Mistry's ouster

The NCLAT ruling leaves the Tata group rudderless as it faces a string of urgent decisions.

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Tata vs Mistry: What next in India's biggest corporate thriller

If Supreme Court strikes down the NCLAT order restoring Cyrus Mistry's position, then life returns to normal at Tata Group.

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Best of BS Opinion: Budget 2020 expectations, setback for Tatas, and more

Business Standard brings to you best of BS Opinion for the day

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Topological materials for information technology offer lossless transmission of signals

New experiments with magnetically doped topological insulators at BESSY II have revealed possible ways of lossless signal transmission that involve a surprising self-organizational phenomenon. In the future, it might be possible to develop materials that display this phenomenon at room temperature and can be used as processing units in a quantum computer, for example.

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Scientists correlate photon pairs of different colors generated in separate buildings

The interference between two photons could connect distant quantum processors, enabling an internet-like quantum computer network.

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Turning light energy into heat to fight disease

An emerging technology involving particles that absorb light and turn it into localized heat sources shows great promise in several fields, including medicine. This heating must be carefully controlled however, and the ability to monitor temperature increases is crucial. Scientists report a method to measure these temperatures using terahertz radiation. The study involved gold nanorods in water in cuvettes, which were illuminated by a laser focused on a spot within the cuvette.

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Consider marine life when implementing offshore renewable power

With countries adopting green energy practices, renewable energy now accounts for a third of the world's power. As this trend continues, more countries are looking to offshore energy sources to produce this renewable energy. Researchers identify situations where green technology such as wind turbines, wave energy converters, and other marine renewable energy devices (MREDs) have had negative consequences on marine life.

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Taking an X-ray of an atomic bond

A group of researchers has demonstrated a method that allows scientists to experimentally measure how the chemical bonds of materials are altered when two different materials are linked together. This method provides an atomic layer-by-layer look at the materials' electron configuration, which is the source of traits like conductivity and magnetism.

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How immune cells switch to attack mode

Macrophages have 2 faces: In healthy tissue, they perform important tasks and support their environment. However during an infection, they stop this work and hunt down the pathogens instead. Upon coming into contact with bacteria they change their metabolism drastically within minutes.

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Turning light energy into heat to fight disease

An emerging technology involving particles that absorb light and turn it into localized heat sources shows great promise in several fields, including medicine. This heating must be carefully controlled however, and the ability to monitor temperature increases is crucial. Scientists report a method to measure these temperatures using terahertz radiation. The study involved gold nanorods in water in cuvettes, which were illuminated by a laser focused on a spot within the cuvette.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019

CPPIB to invest $225 million in Bain, Piramal-led India Resurgence Fund

India Resurgence Fund invests in distressed assets by purchasing existing debt and equity securities

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CPPIB to invest $225 million in Bain, Piramal-led India Resurgence Fund

India Resurgence Fund invests in distressed assets by purchasing existing debt and equity securities

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Good time to invest in cyclical, growth stocks: Satish Menon of Geojit

Valuations are high and can impact the market performance in the short-term.

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Good time to invest in cyclical, growth stocks: Satish Menon of Geojit

Valuations are high and can impact the market performance in the short-term.

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PC Jeweller slumps 7% after Sebi seeks show-cause in insider trading case

Sebi observed after the announcement of the buyback on May 10, 2018, the shares of PC Jeweller were locked at the upper circuit of 10 per cent.

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Prestige Estates surges 6% on fund raising plan via preferential issue

The stock of the real estate developer hit an all-time high of Rs 364 on December 3, 2019 on optimisation of strong pipeline of rental assets yielding growth in rentable income.

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Year in Review: Mankading to WC final, top 5 cricket controversies of 2019

Business Standard lists the five controversies in world cricket that drew a lot of attention during 2019

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US lawmakers to vote on Donald Trump impeachment today, says Pelosi

We must honour our oath to support and defend our constitution from all enemies, foreign and domestic, says Pelosi

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Facebook to combat fake news with this new fact-checking program: Know how

The company will work with data services provider Appen to source community reviewers

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Stocks to watch: Telecom, HUL, L&T Fin, Goodyear India, PC Jeweller, Infy

Here's a look at the stop stocks that may remain in focus today.

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Infosys fined $800,000 for worker misclassification, tax fraud in US

California initiated legal actions against Infosys after a compliant was filed by whistleblower Jack 'Jay' Palmer, a former Infosys employee

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Weekly stock picks by Religare Broking: Buy Tech Mahindra, PVR Limited

While the other IT counters are witnessing volatile swings or reeling under pressure, Tech Mahindra is comfortably holding above the support zone of multiple moving averages on the daily chart

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Technical calls from HDFC Securities: Buy Bajaj Finserv, Indraprastha Gas

Technical calls from Nandish Shah, Senior Technical & Derivatives Analyst at HDFC Securities.

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty suggests a positive start for domestic indices

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty suggests a positive start for domestic indices

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Prince Pipes and Fittings IPO opens today. Should you subscribe?

Price band of the offer has been fixed at Rs 177-178

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Trai's consultation on floor price, decision on IUC extension spells relief for Airtel, Voda

In a big boost to Airtel and other old telcos, regulator Trai on Tuesday deferred by one year the scrapping of the charge paid by mobile phone users for calls made to rival networks and initiated talks to prescribe minimum or floor price for call ...

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Sebi seeks show-cause from PC Jewellers 'insiders', asks for list of assets

The regulator said that the order itself should be considered as a notice by the identified insiders

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Infosys fined $800,000 for worker misclassification, tax fraud in US

California initiated legal actions against Infosys after a compliant was filed by whistleblower Jack 'Jay' Palmer, a former Infosys employee

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As Boeing halts 737 MAX production, Airbus can't make jets fast enough

Airbus said meeting the 135-plane December goal will be 'challenging'

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Best of BS Opinion: Budget for expenditure, India's stature, and more

From Budget 2020 expectations to government decisions hurting India's stature, Business Standard brings you the best of its opinion on Wednesday

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Not turning lower inflation into low interest rates hurting growth: EAC-PM

Efforts should be mounted to lower the interest rate burdens for borrowers, and RBI's pause had a "terrible" effect of costs for a third of borrowers going up by 0.25 per cent

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PSA supervisory board approves merger with Fiat-Chrysler: Report

Under the deal, shareholders in the two groups would split the capital of the merged firm on a 50/50 basis

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Monday, December 16, 2019

Year in Review: Abhijit Banerjee to Hima Das, 11 Indians who made us proud

Business Standard brings you a list of scientists, businessmen and pioneers from India or of Indian origin whose achievements in their respective fields made the country proud this year

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Most homebuyers, some lenders vote for NBCC's bid to acquire Jaypee Infra

This is the third round of bidding process, initiated on the direction of the apex court.

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Year in review: Best smartphones of 2019 in terms of design and aesthetics

Business Standard lists top five smartphones launched in 2019 with a distinct design language. Read on for top 5 smartphones design trends of 2019

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Stocks to watch: Tata Motors, Vedanta, Maruti, Cipla, PSBs, STFC, UCO Bank

Here's a look at the top stocks that may remain in focus today

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Year in Review: Major factors that affected markets in CY 2019

The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex gained an impressive 13.7 per cent during the period, while NSE's Nifty added 11.2 per cent.

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Year in Review: Major factors that affected markets in CY 2019

The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex gained an impressive 13.7 per cent during the period, while NSE's Nifty added 11.2 per cent.

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty suggests a positive start for domestic indices

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty suggests a positive start for domestic indices

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Top stock recommendations from Anand Rathi: Buy Wipro, Repco Home Finance

Trading calls by Jay Anand Thakkar, CMT -Assistant Vice President - Equity Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers

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Import of edible oil drops 50% in two months on 5% safeguard duty

The safeguard duty was imposed on August 26 on RBD palmolein, primarily imported from Malaysia

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UCO Bank raises Rs 500 crore by issuing Basel III compliant bonds

The bank added that the board had approved the issuance of these bonds in October

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Equitas Small Finance Bank files draft papers for IPO, to raise Rs 550 cr

The equity shares of the company will be listed on the BSE and the NSE.

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India is 112th in WEF rankings on gender gap, Bangladesh does better

Iceland remained the world's most gender-neutral country on the World Economic Forum's Gender Gap Report.

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Nationwide protests raise fears that Modi's agenda may hurt economy

PM Modi's appeals to a base that wants India to abandon its secular roots could undermine his efforts to attract foreign investment.

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Best of BS Opinion: Green shoots in financial sector, price hike, and more

Kanika Datta sums up the best of BS Opinion articles: from why the public should be consulted in redesigning New Delhi and why the government must not control drug prices.

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Trump ratings highest ever over economics, despite impeachment proceedings

Much of the support for Trump appears to be linked to positive feelings about the economy, which is in a period of strong growth, with record low unemployment.

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Cannot be bullied, violence must stop: Supreme Court on CAA, NRC protests

Citizenship Law and NRC can be enforced in West Bengal only over my dead body: Mamata

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Reliance Jio tower assets sold to Canada's Brookfield for Rs 25,000 crore

Reliance Jio lnfratel has a portfolio of about 130,000 telecom towers that form the backbone of Reliance Jio Infocomm's network

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Nationwide protests raise fears that Modi's agenda may hurt economy

PM Modi's appeals to a base that wants India to abandon its secular roots could undermine his efforts to attract foreign investment.

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More than 1 in 3 low- and middle-income countries face both extremes of malnutrition

Being undernourished or overweight are no longer separate public health issues. A new article details how more than one in three low- and middle-income countries face both extremes of malnutrition -- a reality driven by the modern food system.

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Moody's slashes FY20 growth forecast to 4.9% on weak household consumption

Private-sector banks have a larger exposure to retail loans and may be more at risk

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CAA protests: 15,000 social media mediators fight to root out fake news

We flagged and removed as many as 2,500 fake news and communal items, said a mediator

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Jennifer Lopez Wore These Beyond Yoga Leggings—and They’re Still Available at Zappos

Sunday, December 15, 2019

WPI inflation rises to 0.58% in Nov on hike in prices of vegetables, pulses

The annual inflation, based on monthly wholesale price index (WPI), was at 4.47 per cent during the same month a year ago

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RBI acted ahead of time by cutting rates from Feb: Das on economic slowdown

The comments from Das come following a series of five consecutive rate cuts by RBI starting February this year by a cumulative 1.35 per cent

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RBI acted ahead of time by cutting rates from Feb: Das on economic slowdown

The comments from Das come following a series of five consecutive rate cuts by RBI starting February this year by a cumulative 1.35 per cent

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ICPPA, CCAI urge MCL to not release coal at minimum commitment level

The ICPPA secretary-general Rajiv Agrawal in a letter to CIL said CPP and industries are going through a difficult economic phase

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Crisil shares hit 52-week high, zoom 39% in three months

In Q3FY19 (July-September quarter), Crisli's consolidated PBT grew 13 per cent to Rs 148 crore against Rs 131 crore in the corresponding quarter of previous fiscal.

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India braces for more protests as anger grows against new citizenship law

Political leaders in Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal all said publicly they will not implement the law, setting up a potential conflict with the federal government in New Delhi

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Indian-Americans' startup Riversand secures $10 million investment

Riversand is a SaaS Master Data Management and Product Information Management solution provider

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BGR Energy surges 39% in two days on Rs 4,443 crore contract win

The company was awarded a contract worth of Rs 4,443 crore by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation for execution of 1x660 MW Supercritical Ennore Thermal Power Station Expansion Project.

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Nifty Bank hits fresh high as ArcelorMittal to close Essar Steel deal today

Investors, however, booked profit at most banking counters with shares of SBI, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, YES Bank, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, and The Federal Bank down up 2.7 per cent.

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Anti-CAA protests LIVE: Jamia students return home, curfew relaxed in Assam

The protests against Citizenship Amendment Act intensified in New Delhi as thousands of people gathered at Jantar Mantar and Assam Bhawan to call an end to 'religious profiling'

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Sun Pharma declines nearly 3% as Halol facility gets 8 US FDA observations

The company said it was preparing the response to the observations, which will be submitted to the US FDA within 15 business days

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Stocks to watch: Banks, Sun Pharma, HUL, Adani Transmission, JB Chemicals

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Nifty view & top picks by Prabhudas Lilladher: Buy Mahindra & Mahindra

Bank Nifty would have a range of 31,370-32,650

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Nifty outlook and top trading ideas by CapitalVia Global Research Limited

Technical Calls by Gaurav Garg, Head of Research at CapitalVia Global Research Limited- Investment Advisor

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty indicates a flat start for Sensex, Nifty

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty indicates a flat start for Sensex, Nifty

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India's total market-cap rises to Rs 155 trn on growth in FPI, MF assets

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and mutual funds (MFs) have seen their assets under custody (AUC) grow at a much faster rate

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Equity markets to sustain momentum after US-China ink trade deal: Experts

The US and China have suspended additional tariffs on each other's goods after reaching a 'phase one' trade deal after prolonged negotiations

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How a protein in your brain could protect against Alzheimer's disease

Research shows that white blood cells in the human brain are regulated by a protein called CD33--a finding with important implications in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.

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Colliding molecules and antiparticles

A new study shows a model of the interaction between positrons and simple molecules that is in good agreement with experimental results.

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Best of BS Opinion: Banking crisis, Citizenship Act protest, and more

From protest against Citizenship Amendment Act to why banking crisis is still not over, Business Standard brings you the best of opinions for the day

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Statsguru: Ranked 129th, India's disappoints on human development index

Life expectancy, the average number of years a person spends in school, and incomes in India are close to the South Asian average

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Prime leverage: How Amazon wields power in the technology world

Software start-ups have a phrase for what Amazon is doing to them: Strip-mining innovations

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Over 9,600 cases worth Rs 3.75 trn disposed of at IBC pre-admission stage

Further, the ministry said that in the 161 resolved cases, the realisable amount is Rs 1,56,814 crore

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Hong Kong posts 16% fall in November airport traffic, biggest in a decade

Hong Kong has been gripped by sometimes violent protests since June. Demonstrators halted operations at the airport for several days in August.

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Omicron has cast a shadow of uncertainty on growth outlook: IndiGo CEO

However, the airline is stronger now when compared to situation in 2020 during the first wave of the pandemic, says Ronojoy Dutta from Com...