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19 Nov 2018

Google

Tim Cook defends search deals with Google, calling it 'best'

Apple's CEO Tim Cook has been vocal about privacy and how big tech companies mine user data for targeted advertising.

19 Nov 2018

Electric Vehicles

Mahindra Electric to provide tech in Mahindra-Ford EV alliance

Eight months after Mahindra and Ford announced a strategic partnership to explore the development of electric vehicles, more details have emerged.

19 Nov 2018

Barack Obama

Nissan, Renault chairman Carlos Ghosn arrested over corruption charges

Japanese car giant Nissan is preparing to oust its chairman, Carlos Ghosn, after finding evidence of corruption.

The falling rupee: Sheds 9 paise against US dollar

The rupee depreciated by 9p to 72.02 against the USD in early-trade today at the interbank foreign exchange.

RBI board meeting: Key issues to be discussed

Amid tensions between the government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the RBI, board, on Monday, started a meeting to try and work out its differences with the government pertaining to policy.

18 Nov 2018

India

Petrol price reduced by 20p, diesel cheaper by 18p

Petrol price was cut by 20 paise a liter and diesel by 18 paise on Sunday, the 29th straight daily reduction in fuel rates.

17 Nov 2018

India

#FinancialBytes: 5 credit cards offering best reward points in India

There are a number of credit cards available in India that offer various kinds of benefits but choosing the right one can help cardholders save money.

17 Nov 2018

LinkedIn

Want to get hired at Google? Here are some tips

Google is one of the world's best and highest paying companies and many people aspire to land a high-paying job at the tech giant.

17 Nov 2018

India

Link mobile-number by November 30, else SBI will block net-banking

India's largest lender, the State Bank of India (SBI), has asked its customers to get their mobile numbers registered with the bank by November 30 this year.

17 Nov 2018

Air Pollution

IKEA might have a fix for Delhi's pollution woes

Every year during winter Delhi gets engulfed in a blanket of smog, and so far, authorities have had very little success in tackling the problem of air pollution in the national capital.

16 Nov 2018

Business

Gold falls by Rs. 235 on muted demand; silver steady

Gold fell by Rs. 235 to Rs. 32,015 per 10g at the bullion market today on muted demand from local jewelers amid appreciating rupee.

16 Nov 2018

Flipkart

Ananth Narayanan is happy as Myntra's CEO, won't quit

Ananth Narayanan, the CEO of Myntra, dismissed reports of his resignation on Friday saying he was happy at the fashion e-tailer.

After Ashok Chawla resigns, Yes Bank shares fall 7%

Extending its loss for the second consecutive day, shares of Yes Bank dropped 7% today on bourses after its non-executive chairman, Ashok Chawla, stepped down with immediate effect.

16 Nov 2018

Flipkart

Days after Binny Bansal's exit, Myntra CEO and CFO quit

A few days after Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal resigned from the company on charges of personal/sexual misconduct, Myntra CEO and CFO have quit.

15 Nov 2018

India

Jawa motorcycles is back after 22yrs with three new models

Czech motorcycle brand Jawa, which has a cult following in India, is back in business in India after 22 years, and has unveiled three new motorcycles to announce its return.

15 Nov 2018

Asia

Sensex rises 115.89 points on fresh fund inflow, strong rupee

The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex rose 115.89 points, or 0.33%, to 35,257.88 and the NSE Nifty regained 10,600-mark today backed by gains in auto, pharma, energy, and financial stocks, amid fresh foreign fund inflows and easing global crude prices.

14 Nov 2018

India

#FinancialBytes: 5 best credit cards in India for frequent flyers

For many, traveling is a passion and an escape from their hectic life. Though traveling has become popular in India, it has also become expensive.

14 Nov 2018

India

Binny Bansal out of Flipkart: Some conjectures, many unanswered questions

In more ways than one, Flipkart is India's biggest start-up success story. The company and its founders are (still) the quintessential Indian dream - owners' pride, and everyone else's envy.

WPI inflation at four-month high, rises to 5.28% in October

Inflation based on wholesale prices rose to a four-month high of 5.28% in October, mainly due to spike in petrol and diesel prices.

14 Nov 2018

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki opens booking for next-gen Ertiga: Details here

Maruti Suzuki has opened bookings for the next-generation of its multi-purpose vehicle, Ertiga.

14 Nov 2018

Flipkart

Why co-founder Binny Bansal resigned from Flipkart

Flipkart's co-founder Binny Bansal stepped down from the Walmart-owned company on Tuesday, and now a report claims an investigation into the accusations of misconduct found that he had a consensual affair with the woman.

14 Nov 2018

Mutual Funds

#FinancialBytes: How to choose the best tax-saving mutual fund?

When it comes to mutual funds, many investors have one common question: How to choose the best tax-saving mutual fund?

13 Nov 2018

Flipkart

Binny Bansal resigns as CEO of Flipkart Group: Details here

Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal has resigned as the CEO of the Flipkart Group, following an investigation into allegations of "serious personal misconduct" against him.

13 Nov 2018

Indian Army

#EndOfAnEra: Maruti Suzuki Gypsy bookings to stop from December

As reported by NDTV Car and Bike, production of the iconic Maruti Suzuki Gypsy will be halted in March 2019, after 33 years of glorious service.

13 Nov 2018

India

#FinancialBytes: What is Form 26AS and how to view/download it?

The Form 26AS, also known as Tax Credit Statement, is one of the important documents required for filing Income Tax Returns.

12 Nov 2018

India

Consumer inflation falls to 3.31% in October, within RBI's target

In a good news for the economy, government data released on Monday revealed that consumer inflation for the month of October stood at 3.31%, below the expectations of both economists and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

12 Nov 2018

South Korea

Samsung to make over 1 million foldable phones: Details here

Samsung's foldable phone is yet to be named and unveiled in totality, but the South Korean giant has already confirmed that the device will start hitting the shelves in the coming months.

12 Nov 2018

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki recalls over 800 Ciaz sedans: Details here

Maruti Suzuki has announced a service campaign to replace the speedometer and owner's manual for the Zeta and Alpha trims of the 2018 Ciaz diesel.

12 Nov 2018

India

Twitter CEO visits India, set to host townhall meet

Today, Jack Dorsey, the co-founder and CEO of Twitter, will be hosting a townhall meet in India.

11 Nov 2018

Business

#FinancialBytes: 5 apps you need to become financially literate

Amid busy professional and personal life, efficient management of financial matters can often become a daunting task.

11 Nov 2018

Xiaomi

After Realme, Xiaomi increases price of Redmi 6, Mi TVs

Just days after Realme increased the prices of its phones, Xiaomi has hiked prices of some of its popular selling products in India.

10 Nov 2018

GST

#FinancialBytes: 5 best GST software for small businesses

The Goods and Services Tax (GST), introduced on July 1, 2017, is a single-tax regime which must be followed by every registered business in the country.

10 Nov 2018

India

India's economic growth held back due to demonetization, GST: Rajan

Goods and Services Tax (GST) and demonetization are the two major headwinds that held back India's economic growth last year, the 23rd and former Reserve Bank of India Governor, Raghuram Rajan, said yesterday.

10 Nov 2018

India

#FinancialBytes: 5 ways credit cards can help you save money

Many think of credit cards as a debt trap, fearing increased spending and excessively high interest rates, and hence they completely refrain from using them.

09 Nov 2018

Sexual Harassment

#MeToo fallout: After global protests, Google to change harassment policy

After Google employees staged a massive global walk out to protest against the tech giant's handling of sexual harassment cases, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has announced that Google will overhaul its sexual harassment policies to the tune of the demands made by the employees.

08 Nov 2018

India

BMW to launch X2 crossover in India in 2019

As part of the company's plan to launch a slew of new models in India next year, BMW India will introduce the new X2 crossover in 2019.

08 Nov 2018

Elon Musk

Tesla replaces Elon Musk, appoints Robyn Denholm as chairman

Tesla has appointed 55-year-old Robyn Denholm to chair the board of the company after founder Elon Musk was ousted from the post a month back.

08 Nov 2018

India

Amazon's audiobooks service, Audible launched in India for Rs. 199/month

Amazon has finally launched its much-awaited audiobooks service in India.

07 Nov 2018

Diwali

Jio Diwali offers: JioPhone 2 sale, 100% cashbacks and more

To mark Diwali, Reliance Jio is offering a bunch of special festive offers to its customers, including cashbacks and special plans.

06 Nov 2018

Flipkart

#FinancialBytes: 5 companies that provide loans to buy smartphones

The smartphone industry is evolving at a rapid pace and a number of new devices are being launched every week.