Firms/companies
RBI lets banks restructure bad loans into debt and equity
14 Jun 2016
Ridding banks of bad loans that are now at a 15-year high of around Rs8,00,000 crore is crucial to reviving economic growth in India’s $2 trillion economy
Tata Power to acquire Welspun's renewable energy arm for Rs9,249 cr
14 Jun 2016
Welspun has about 1,140 MW of renewable power projects spread across 10 states and the acquisition will leave TPREL with a renewable assets portfolio of about 2,300 MW, making it the largest renewable power company in India
Microsoft to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 bn in cash
13 Jun 2016
Growing at a 19 per cent annual rate, LinkedIn continues to be the world's largest and most valuable professional network with 433 million members across the world
Steve Jobs did not create iPhone, US government did, says Nancy Pelosi
13 Jun 2016
US government deserves more credit for the iPhone as most of its features were based on federal investment, research and breakthroughs, says the lawmaker
SBI quietly working on merger framework for subsidiaries: report
13 Jun 2016
SBI managing director V G Kannan is reported to be heading the team formed under the supervision of associate and subsidiaries department, and if everything goes well, the merger process is likely to begin in 3-4 months, says the report
Fortis arm slapped Rs503-cr penalty in land case
13 Jun 2016
Maruti resumes production at Gurgaon, Manesar
13 Jun 2016
Amazon chief Bezos wants inventory-based retailing in India: report
13 Jun 2016
The inventory-led model involves sourcing goods, holding stocks and selling merchandise directly to the consumer
Chromecast shipments surpass Apple TV for the first time: IHS
11 Jun 2016
Chromecast at $35 offered great value for money, especially when compared to the likes of Apple TV which retailed for $149
Thieves in employee uniforms raid Apple stores
10 Jun 2016
India says ‘no’ to Google Street View
10 Jun 2016
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