Meghnad Desai

The idea of Pakistan


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Direct tax arrears jump 94% in 3 years

Wednesday 1 May '13

Taxman loses 60% of cases in appeal.
In era of touch-based interface, PCs to take on new role: Microsoft COO

Wednesday 1 May '13

Era of the personal computer is not over yet and is going through a transition, says Kevin Turner.
Mutual funds reduce exposure to Hindustan Unilever shares, but heavyweights keep the faith

Wednesday 1 May '13

Unilever''s open offer announcement to raise stake in Hindustan Unilever stumps market.
Big hits to flop shows, earnings are a mixed bag for India Inc

Monday 29 April '13

The star of the March quarter earnings season so far has been Maruti Suzuki.
Resilient in comeback: Gold heads for 4% weekly gain despite profit-booking

Saturday 27 April '13

Gold remained volatile on Friday as investors sought to book profits after a 10-day high hit in early trade, but the metal was still poised for its loftiest weekly gain in more than a year, reversing ...
FE thinc: India Inc.'s risks abroad

Tuesday 23 April '13

We invite questions from our readers on the subject to be put to our panelists.
TCS, Infosys revenue gap triples in last four fiscals

Thursday 18 April '13

TCS at the end of FY13 reported a consolidated revenue of Rs 62,989 cr Vs Infosys'' Rs 40,352 cr.
ICICI Bank to up unsecured lending, says exec director

Thursday 18 April '13

ICICI Bank will increase its portfolio of unsecured lending, including personal loans and credit cards, with a cautious approach, Rajiv Sabhrawal, the executive director of ICICI Bank said.
SAT admits Zenith Infotech plea, asks Sebi to file reply in two weeks

Thursday 18 April '13

Securities Appellate Tribunal has admitted a plea filed by Zenith Infotech against the capital market regulator''s order of furnishing a bank guarantee of $33.93 million (R184 crore) and restraining t...
In gold meltdown a silver lining for economy

Tuesday 16 April '13

As global investors encouraged by signs of an improving US economy flocked to equity markets, gold prices tumbled to a two-year low on Monday.
Gold meltdown a silver lining for economy

Tuesday 16 April '13

Gold prices tumbled to a two-year low on Monday.
Social gaming going mobile, says Zynga CEO, Mark Pincus

Thursday 11 April '13

Social gaming is moving towards mobiles and company has moved to a 'mobile first' policy.
After HC's Bharti order, DoT takes on Voda, Idea

Saturday 6 April '13

Airtel filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the high court''s order.
Mid- and small-cap stocks reel under selling pressure in 2013

Friday 5 April '13

Correction phenomenon highlights their risk-reward quality during strong directional moves.
Cyrus Mistry: Take cue from Jaguar Land Rover success

Tuesday 2 April '13

Tata Group's Cyrus Mistry urged employees to improve quality and work on existing products.
FE@CAMPUS MASTERMIND: Response by Kapil Jain to question for April 1-7

Tuesday 2 April '13

Is a BRICS- led development bank- to rival Western-dominated institutes like the World Bank- a good idea?
FE@CAMPUS MASTERMIND: Response by Ranjeet Singh to question for March 25-31

Sunday 31 March '13

Do environmental clearances in India need a fresh look?
Funding of CAD via volatile flows risky for economy

Saturday 30 March '13

RBI data over the last few quarters indicates how fragile India''s BoP is to an external shock.
On exit, PFRDA allows lump sum NPS withdrawal

Tuesday 26 March '13

Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has moved away from earlier norm of phased withdrawal
'Successes should not, however, make us complacent'

Saturday 23 March '13

The government complimenting the top brass of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for their achievements in recent years, most notably, for Agni-5
Renegotiate society''s norms for new technology, says Jeff Jarvis

Saturday 23 March '13

Norms are never there whenever there is a new technology. But we figure it out and get the laws evolved. There is a process of renegotiating society''s norms for these new technologies.
Diesel cars to lend 40% to volumes in FY14: Maruti

Saturday 23 March '13

Diesel car sales may have slowed down, but Maruti Suzuki believes that they are still the key to its growth.
Monetary Transmission: Lenders may not reduce deposit rate

Friday 22 March '13

While the Reserve Bank of India has reduced the repo rate by 25 bps on April 19 the second time this year by 25 bps the transmission of rate cuts remains a challenge.
Icra lens on Manappuram Finance Ltd as gold price fall hits firm

Friday 22 March '13

The agency maintained the A+ rating with stable outlook on long term debt.
'There''s room for more financial planners in India''

Friday 22 March '13

There is an unmet demand for professional financial planners in the country and there is room for more players to enter this business in India, says Bimal Gandhi, chairman, Ameriprise India and EVP, A...