Gold sales in Zaveri Bazaar picked up last night
The crackdown on Rs 500 and Rs 1000 denomination notes has led to a sudden surge in demand for gold. People having huge stash of unaccounted cash are trying to convert their wealth into gold as they fear scrutiny by the tax department if the cash is deposited in banks.
How much regulation is desirable in the transportation space
In last 50 years not much has been done either by centre or by state governments to develop public transportation system.
The rise of nationalism in Indian startups
Artificially obstructing the entry of multi-nationals or even domestic players by law, not only destroys fair trade practices, creates distorted monopolies but also harms the average consumer.
Future medical breakthroughs may come from tech industry
The technology industry has entered the field of medicine and aims to eliminate disease itself.
Why big companies should fear startups
On a tour of a young food startup trying to disrupt the home tiffin service and a young budget room aggregation brand, one gets a sense that the big companies are bound for disruption from their younger rivals.
Why your favourite internet apps can't be used by millions
While mobile apps may have changed our world, a few sensitivities used during app development can change the way, a large part of the world's population lives.
GoIbibo & MakeMyTrip merger: Why I am not happy as a consumer
While consolidation is good for investors and entrepreneurs, it reduces competition. Mergers of large consumer internet startups often become detrimental to consumer choice and fair-market pricing.
Dovish MPC feels spare capacities, monsoon to keep inflation low
The six-member panel, which brainstormed over two days, unanimously agreed that inflation was unlikely to gallop past the tolerance threshold of 6 percent in the next few months.
Why corporate loan growth is at record low despite festive rush
Banks are awash with funds but corporates aren‘t taking any. Plants have large spare capacity and companies have a stockpile of unsold goods.
Why healthcare startups could be dangerous for your health!
Healthcare startups are popping up everywhere in the country to take care of your eyes, teeth and even heart – but is it a good idea?
Festive sales: Small towns saw 40% participation from shoppers
The big sales have not only attracted shoppers from the top metros but also registered close to 40% participation from Tier 2- 4 cities.
Electronics is the most popular category this festive season
Consumers who withheld their spending on high-involvement purchases before the season are now buying heavily discounted products
Fewer entrepreneurs say they need the US - that‘s a problem
Today, Chinese Internet companies, such as Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent, are among the most innovative and valuable few in the world.
How VC money turned from a drug into a ventilator for startups
Risk capital has transformed from a drug into a ventilator for e-commerce entrepreneurs. Let‘s see how the drug works on entrepreneurs:
Will tier II cities steal the 'real' show from metros?
s per QuikrHomes recent consumer sentiments survey, nearly 43 percent prospective buyers showed interest in Tier II cities, majorly in Kochi, Coimbatore, Jaipur, Chandigarh and Lucknow, among few others.
Why it‘s good to have a graveyard of food-tech apps
Even as the graveyard for food tech startups expands, a few saner ones have remodeled businesses, rolled back discounts, cash backs and aiming it profits in the longer run.
Cheap crude a double-edged sword for India's current account
Persistently, low oil prices have affected overseas workers‘ income. About half of India‘s USD 70 billion-odd NRI remittances originate from the Gulf countries, the region worst affected by record-low crude oil prices and subdued global economic activity.
Why this can be a make or break Diwali for Flipkart and Snapdeal
As the graveyard for failed startups expands, the E-commerce store you shop from this Diwali might not exist next year. For bigger firms, mergers would inevitable as large late stage investments shrink.
Festive season this year marked by improved realty sales
To sustain the forward momentum, builders will have to complete their ongoing projects with convincing speed and provide all the promised amenities to satisfy their customers.
Next key milestones before GST becomes operational
The government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure smooth implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) from April 1 2017.
Why Guv Patel may have little room for two rate cuts
The August inflation number clearly gives the new governor space to open his account on a friendly note with an interest rate cut. The more tricky part to guess is whether the governor will resist the pressure to cut again in the December 6 policy.
Some 'angels' treading startups space to launder black money
The routing can happen as a seed stage or pre-series A funding round. Now to embezzle the funds, from that startup money you can buy a luxury car, pay yourself, your kin huge sums as directors. There are other assets that can be bought with that money in the company‘s name.
Shared mobility will ask questions of India's car makers
A study conducted by OECD reckons that with the rise of driverless vehicles coupled with the impact of shared cars, the demand for cars could fall by up to 90 percent in the coming years!
Why a Big Bazaar will never be able to beat a Flipkart
Despite having billions under their kitty, big corporates in India or elsewhere struggle against startup. Here are 10 reasons why.
