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India, UK Sign Agreement on Health Care

India and Britain have signed an agreement for cooperation in the health sector with specific focus on strengthening primary health care and technological development

Riding on Heritage, Sarkari Brands Outrun MNCs

Sarkari' brands have survived on the basis of sheer product quality and a complete understanding of what regional customers want.

Eminent Business Historian, Discusses Evolution of Indian Biz Communities

Word 'Marwari' born out of contempt & jealousy: Historian Tripathi

Global Retailers Favour New Delhi, Mumbai

A CBRE report says New Delhi saw 13, while Mumbai saw 10 foreign retailers open shop in 2012

Ikea to Double Purchases of India-made Products for its Global Market

The furniture retailer is targeting increasing the purchases to $900 million in the next three to five years

Can Indian Tech Companies Crack the Chinese Market?

A daring few Indian tech firms have ventured into China, but they have failed to make much headway

The Silence of the Shams

Ten suicides, one murder, $5.5 billion in losses and more than 1,300 journalists without a job — the toll from one of India’s biggest Ponzi schemes continues to mount.

The Spectacular Fall of Vijay Mallya and Captain Gopinath

State Bank of India is in a unique position this month. It is pulling the plug on two amazing entrepreneurs.

Suspend Trade Benefits for India, Says US Think-tank

The US should not sit idly by as the Indian government enacts regulations that harm American industry and jobs.

Aviva to Move Hundreds of Jobs to India

The business will now enter a detailed planning phase to confirm it has identified the correct areas to offshore.

Two Indian IT Firms Caught in $ 45 Million Global ATM Heist

Two Indian IT firms are feeling the heat of the recent $ 45 million global ATM heist.

Court Brews Fresh Trouble for Google, Facebook in India

the technology does not offer any techniques to verify the age of a person logging into the Internet and social media sites online

Record Indian Mango Exports to US

Strong demand and growing supply of export quality fruit driving anticipated export volume of 500 tonnes this year

Learning Online at the Feet of India's Gurus

India once had a great tradition of disciples learning at the feet of their gurus. That tradition seems to have been revived - in virtual world - thanks to technology.

Rural Upstarts Move In on Colonial Lackeys

To understand India’s middle class as it is now, it helps to think of it as two waves that came 150 years apart.

How Middle Class India Rose to Rule India Inc

Over the years, these kids from middle-class homes become the founders of India’s new economy.

Bumpy Road for Trophy Cars

Passion, along with a new willingness to spend among the growing affluent class in India, has lured high-end automakers to India.

New Visa Rules to Hit Cognizant, TCS Most

There are provisions that seek to prevent IT companies from placing engineers on visa at client locations, if visa holders as a proportion of total US workforce are above a certain minimum threshold.

For Jobless Britons, a Curry King Option

UK's top Indian restaurants have joined hands to create and fund scholarships for British youngsters to learn how to make Indian curry.

Indian American Wins US Business Chamber Award

Kiran Patel was named as the 2013 Ambassador of the Year.

New Task for India's Mr. Incredible

India has long been cited as one of the fastest growing economies in the world, but it hasn't always been the most hospitable place for business travelers.

Google Testing Google Shopping in India

Google is testing the feature with random users and would make an official announcement in the coming days.

A Promising Indian Odyssey for UK Firms

India is experiencing social and business change at a rate unseen anywhere else in the world.

Ten Indians on Forbes Midas List

Only three Indian dealmakers figure among 100 top tech investors on Forbes Midas List

Why Indian Techies are Cutting Down on Spending

The global economy is sluggish and the $110-billion Indian IT industry is in the throes of an upheaval.

American Bill Threatens Indian Outsourcing Companies

A new American immigration bill threatens the future of Indian outsourcing, Indian companies say, because it will limit the number of foreign workers they can bring to the United States.

Will Wal-Mart’s India Plan be a Non-starter?

Those foreign retailers that want to set up shop in India will have to invest in new back-end infrastructure and not in existing companies.

Infosys Loses Number of Sales People in US

Infosys seems to be witnessing an exodus of its feet-on-street sales force.

Airports and Hotels in Emerging Markets Outpace the West

From Asia to Africa to the Middle East and the Americas, the business of business travel is booming in emerging countries. And it shows.

Bollywood Celebs Who Tried to Hide Away Their Cash

Income Tax (IT) officers raided the studios and offices of Balaji Telefilms’ head honcho and leading Bollywood producer, Ekta Kapoor.

I.M.F. Warns of Middle-Income Trap in Asia

The I.M.F.’s warning comes at time when Asia looks set to lead a global economic recovery.

Sony, Panasonic to Ramp up India Presence to End Samsung Rule

It is not any coincidence that India has become one of the most visited countries for the senior leaders of the two Japanese electronics majors

President Pranab Mukherjee Hits Out at MNCs For Their Intent to Dodge Tax

Their basic objective is to locate a unit in countries where the rates of tax are the lowest. Many are not physically located in a country but operate with an objective to evade and avoid tax in the tax havens

Indian Hedge Funds Dare Where Foreign Investors Fear

Local hedge funds are eager to show off double-digit returns in the hopes of drawing wealthy Indians and succeeding where overseas players have failed.

I Was Discovered by an Algorithm

Companies are using algorithms to scour the Web for recruits, challenging traditional notions of hiring.

Saradha’s Sudipta Sen: India’s Stupidest Businessman

Sen’s business empire, about which he offers yet more graphic details in his mail, comes across as one colossal mess.

More Indian Companies to List in the US as Markets Recover

Recovering stock markets, along with US investor interest in India’s growth story, could boost overseas IPOs by Indian companies this year on the NYSE and the tech-heavy Nasdaq.

Google, Cisco Better for Indian IT Professionals Than IBM

Indians have a better shot at rising in younger companies like Google, Cisco or Oracle rather than older ones like IBM

Ikea Can Run Cafes But Not Retail Food Items in India

Global furniture major Ikea will be allowed to run cafes and restaurant within its single brand stores in India but not sell food items, Parliament was informed on Monday.