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GDPR – An insight that extends beyond fines and penalties

For India-based organisations, in addition to the IT Act 2000, and the Information Technology Rules 2011, GDPR readiness is a boom before our data protection act is released.

Adopting a business-first approach to make IoT work

The bottom-line is, just capturing data for ‘Things’ is not sufficient. To derive real value and to make real business decisions it is critical to capture data about the ‘Context’ too.

Industry 4.0 where computers and robots would take over human force

A sustainable partnership model is essential between government, private firms, industry bodies, research and financing institutions for promoting Industry 4.0

GST impact largely neutral on auto sector but bigger cars and SUVs to benefit

While the base GST rates for the automobile segment have been set at 28%, in addition to the base rate, the Government has also proposed to levy a cess on vehicles of different categories and sizes, the impact of which on the end prices of vehicles will vary accordingly.

Think before you click: A few tips to guard against ransomware

Auto comp sector to grow at 8-9% CAGR

Safety norms will boost demand for safety equipment such as airbags, automatic brake systems(ABS), rear view sensors and speed warning systems.

Beyond the bill: It's time we start looking at health insurance as an investment

Health insurance can be your trusted health consultant and at the same time is a solid investment that will secure your savings that were accumulated for essential life goals

Indian laws that empower women

The legislative framework is quite comprehensive in touching upon aspects of safety, equity, respect, and convenience for women.

Will Budget 2017-18 render ESOPs unattractive?

ESOPs and Private Placements have been put under grey area as there is no explicit clarity over the exemption from long term capital gains arising upon transfer of these shares

Protection against cyber risks – A need of the hour

In our country, where the controls over Information Technology are not entirely foolproof, many cyber-crime incidences have been reported with confidential customer information being compromised.

Investors must focus on picking up right stocks post Budget

Now that Budget Day came and went, investors can finally get back to focusing on picking the right stocks without worrying about extreme market wide volatility affecting their portfolio‘s performance.

Budget 2017: Infrastructure status to drive real estate sector

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley made a landmark announcement of granting infrastructure status to affordable housing. This is a welcome move for both the consumer and the real estate industry. Housing and infrastructure, we believe are two important pillars to increase GDP and accelerate economic growth

Market will be happy if FM keeps a fiscal target of 3.5% in FY18

Market is looking for are fiscal target and Government spending. Market will be happy if FM maintains a fiscal target of not more than 3.5% in FY18 as in FY17.This is because infrastructure and rural spending will an important arena to push for in the long-term

Lower tax rates to spur consumption; infra spend to revive capex

We believe that government‘s aim is to leave consumers with more disposable income and fuel the consumption demand. Therefore, lower tax rates will play an important trigger, as interest rates have come off in a big way

Maternity Bill still has a long way to go

The Act is applicable to every establishment (including a factory, mine or plantation) and to every shop or establishment employing ten or more persons in the preceding twelve months.

Sweat equity shares a way to reward your employees

New age companies are keen to keep the best employees who bring in their know-how, and technical expertise that adds to the business value of a company. In order to keep them motivated and involved, companies are going an extra mile to reward them by giving them ESOPs / Sweat Equity.

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.

View: Market tired in short term but long term bull trend intact

Indian equities are on an uptrend for over five months, and have not seen any meaningful correction after hitting 52-week lows in Feb 2016. This long rally in Indian equities is clearly showing signs of fatigue.

'Inflation unlikely to be drastic enough to warrant a rate cut'

The RBI retained its inflation projections (i.e. of a central trajectory towards 5 percent by March 2017) and suggested that the room for rate cuts could still arise in the future - if progress in the monsoon continues to be steady and food prices ease as expected.

Get ready for higher price earning multiples, new highs

The markets made an effort Thursday to follow an old adage on Dalal Street –‘Buy the rumour Sell the fact‘ when the GST Bill was passed in Rajya Sabha, but it failed as the benchmark clawed into the green and triggered a massive short covering on Friday that marked the highest closing this year.

Boosting business by mitigating fraud risks

Fraud has the ability to impact all industries, irrespective of sector, size or location. According to a survey by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), it is estimated that a typical organization loses 5 percent of revenues to fraud. The Indian environment is no different.

Extended warranty on electronics is a good bet in the long run

If you are in the market for that latest microwave oven or swanky air-conditioner, here‘s a quick lowdown on extended warranties and how they may prove useful in reducing long-term ownership hassles.

Sweat equity: Another way of rewarding your employees

The management of the newly incorporated companies or the companies opting for diversification generally believe in the practice of inducing the best executives and employees who bring in their know-how, skill and technical expertise that ultimately results in augmenting the business value of the enterprise.

Nifty in consolidation phase; time for sector rotation

The Long-Short hedging strategy is a tool to hedge trades positionally. This strategy is extremely useful to minimize risks by going long in one script/index and take short position in other script/index to hedge the position.

Tracking the cloud: Rain gods still taking their time

Maharashtra is doing good after two consecutive years of drought. But North East has not been as lucky, with a deficiency of 35 percent so far. It is worse still in Gujarat, which is counting a deficiency of 83 percent at this point