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CyberMedia Research estimates that with imposition of goods and services tax (GST), the price of smartphone handsets would increase by around 25 percent.

Cooking gas price increases likely to stop after March

The hike in prices of cooking gas i.e liquefied petroleum gas or LPG is likely to be discontinued after March 2017.

Govt looking to hike short-term capital gains tax in Budget

A report in the Business Standard says that short-term capital gain tax, which stands at 15 percent currently, could be hiked to 20 percent.

What financial dailies say this morning about the Tata shocker

Ever since news broke about the Cyrus Mistry's ouster as Tata Sons Chairman, newspapers - especially the financial dailies - have gone on an overdrive reporting it. Here are what the papers are talking about this morning.

SBI, associates merger may lead to cut in fresh hires by 20%

The lender on an average adds around 13,000 to its clerical staff every year. But after a slowdown in the past few years with only 5,635 hired in FY15 and none hired in FY16, it is planning to hire 17,000 this year.

Jio launch to ring in consolidation, says Sunil Mittal

In a freewheeling interview given to Business Standard, Founder & Chairman of Bharti Enterprises Sunil Mittal admitted that Mukesh Ambani's ambitious Jio launch will result in a shake-up in the sector.

State elections ahead: Decoding battle of the ballot

Dates for Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry were announced on Friday. N Ram, chairman, The Hindu Group, and Aditi Phadnis of Business Standard discuss the elections ahead.

Deadlock in Parl's Dec session casts worry over nxt session

Speaking to CNBC-TV18, AK Bhattacharya, Editor of Business Standard says that the Parliament needs a new template to engage the Opposition.

Frost & Sullivan Announces the Launch of Sustainability 4.0 Awards 2016 - Evaluates Four Major Parameters - Purpose, Planet, Partnership, and People for Sustainable Development

Frost & Sullivan is proud to announce the launch of its Sustainability 4.0 Awards 2016 which will take place on 27th May 2016 at Hyatt ...

Bihar polls dependent on backward class votes

The urban votes will go the BJP-led alliance, but victory in Bihar polls essentially will depend on dalit and backward class votes.

Political arrogance may have cost the govt dearly: Pros

With just 4 days remaining for the monsoon session of parliament to end, the government has managed to do precious little.

PSU banks may face challenges from payment banks

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley should ask public sector banks to get a move on, or else his portfolio will house more dud public sector bank stocks than he can handle.

'Small negatives of Modi govt overshadow big positives'

The biggest failure of the Narendra Modi government can easily be political mismanagement – that is the government's failure to recognize the Opposition‘s might in the Rajya Sabha, says AK Bhattacharya, editor, Business Standard

Delhi debacle won't figure in Budget: AK Bhattacharya

The Budget meeting exercise will not get impacted by BJP's disappointing show in Delhi election because the government is under great pressure to revive consumption demand, analyses veteran journalist AK Bhattacharya of Business Standard.

Here are a few top trading ideas from Devangshu Datta

Watch the interview of Devangshu Datta of Business Standard Reema Tendulkar and Ekta Batra on CNBC-TV18, in which he shared his readings and outlook on market and specific stocks.

Kejriwal resigns: Masterstroke or foolhardy?

Kejriwal in his resignation speech hit out at the BJP and the Congress for teaming together in scuttling the Jan Lokpal Bill and bringing down the AAP government.

Don't see more populist moves in near-term: AK Bhattacharya

Watch the interview of AK Bhattacharya, Editor, Business Standard with Latha Venkatesh & & Anuj Singhal on CNBC-TV18, which in spoke about the political firmament.

Is AAP heading towards same old toxic quota policies?

The main attraction of AAP for middle class professionals is that it is an equal opportunity party with no glass ceiling and with no pre-conceived notions on how to create inclusiveness.

Go long on Reliance Infra, advises Devangshu Datta

According to Devangshu Datta of Business Standard, one may go long on Reliance Infrastructure as the stock may move up.

Short BHEL, says Devangshu Datta

Devangshu Datta of Business Standard recommends selling Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) as the stock may go back to Rs 115-116.

TCS may test Rs 2,100: Devangshu Datta

Devangshu Datta of Business Standard is of the view that Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) may touch Rs 2,100. "One can keep a stoploss at Rs 2030," he adds.

Ranbaxy falls on media report of US FDA query on plant

Business Standard said the FDA had issued form 483 to Ranbaxy regarding its Mohali plant. That form is issued when U.S. inspectors see conditions they believe may violate US rules.

Sell PFC; buy Ashok Leyland, Rel Comm: Dutta

Devangshu Dutta, Consulting Editor, Business Standard is of the view that one can short Power Finance Corporation while can buy Ashok Leyland, Reliance Communications.

Infra: Govt regains form, debutant player to perform well

UR Associates has come out with its report on infrastructure sector. According to the research firm, there are around 100 projects of over Rs 10 bn awaiting clearances from various ministries.

See no hurdle in passage of retail FDI: AK Bhattacharya

AK Bhattacharya, editor, Business Standard does not foresee any problem in the resolution being carried forward. Once the bill goes through this political process, it will reassure foreign investors that it would then be unlikely to be tweaked or reversed, says Bhattacharya.