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From 1947 to 2014: How the Indian economy has changed since independence

Here is a look at the key macro indicators of the nation's economy from independence till now.

Step aside Samsung: Micromax becomes India's top mobile phone seller

Indian brands together captured more than two-thirds of the total mobile phone shipments and more than half of the smartphone shipments

UPA's Land Act may end up benefiting Chinese industry more than Indian farmers

The cost of land in companies' project costs is already up to nearly 20-25 percent from less than 5 percent earlier. This makes most manufacturing projects unviable, and will benefit Chinese imports

PC's last push and Modi pull are bringing economy out of the ditch; industry is reviving

The economic signals are slowing turning positive. Post-election Modi-led business optimism and the final efforts of the UPA have combined to reignite an industrial revival

Guess what? Nigerian email scamsters looted Rs 5240 cr from gullible Indians in 2013

In 2013, India had 49 active resident scamrings, with 4670 resident scammers operating within the country. Ultrascan said it received 656 complaints from India last year regarding such scams.

Number of profitable PSUs fell sharply to 149 in 2013, says govt

Oil explorer ONGC emerged as the highest profit-making PSU of the country during 2012-13

How Singapore, UAE are putting a smile on Indian beer exporters' faces

Indian beer brewers have reason to cheer with the value of their exports rising over the last three years quite smartly.

Trade gap surges to 11-month high, but thank these sectors for 10% jump in exports

A surge in gold imports widened India's trade deficit to an 11-month high in June, adding to the uncertainty from global oil prices that could pile more pressure on its current account balance.

Why the govt should not delay its stake sale in SAIL

The government was to divest its stake in Sail by this month end but could now wait until August. Could this hit the sale?

June inflation at lowest in 30 months: Guess what? It's still bad news

While the dip in vegetable and fuel prices along with double-digit growth in car sales and better industrial production in May does provide some respite for the economy, the battle against inflation is far from over. Here's why:

By the numbers: How Germany outplayed everyone at World Cup 2014

Statistics show that when it came to the number of goals scored, goals per match, shots on target, distance covered by the players, and the passes completed in every match, the Germans were the best.

These 3 graphics show why Infosys is confident of meeting its revenue guidance

Shares of Infosys slumped more than four percent in morning trade today after India's second-largest IT major reported a marginal miss in revenues for the first quarter of the current fiscal, while its all-time high attrition levels remain a big concern for investors.

June WPI eases to 4-month low of 5.43% but inflation could still play party pooper for BJP

Just over a month into the office, the Narendra Modi government seems to be very fortunate. There is good news all over. The stock market is hitting record highs, business sentiment is buoyant, wholesale price inflation has eased to a four month low and there are even credible signs of revival in economy.

Think food prices are high in India? These graphics will surprise you

According to the United States Department of Agriculture--Economic Research Service, compared to the other countries, India spends the lowest amount on food.

Pricey realty: Why a small office space will give you better returns than a secondary home

Mumbai still a favorite for home buyers: Why real estate looks promising today

Mumbai is still the top favourite of property buyers, followed by Bangalore and Chennai as the next important destinations, according to a new survey conducted by Indiaproperty.com, which included a 2,583 sample of 40 percent respondents in the 25-35 age group and the rest above the age of 46 years.

July rains have failed badly only twice in 113 years, but here's why the govt is spooked

The rainfall received in June is close to just 17% of the total rainfall received during the June-September period.

History in Modi's favour: Why Sensex will ignore poor rains, continue to rally

Advancement of monsoon has halted and is not expected to revive until the first week of July. While this spells gloom for the economy since it may cause a drop in agricultural output and push up inflation, the stock markets have largely remained unaffected.

In stratosphere: Home prices in Navi Mumbai, Thane shot up 85% in last 5 years

If you were hoping that property prices will finally correct in 2014, think again.

Tracking funds: While BJP splurged on ads, guess what Congress used money for

India's two biggest parties two biggest parties - Congress and BJP- together accounted for over Rs 749 crore of the income earned. BSP declared total income of Rs 87.63 crore, NCP declared Rs 26.56 cr, CPI Rs.1.07 cr and CPM declared Rs 126.09 cr for FY 2012-13.

Revealed: The largest corporate donor to BJP's poll fund in 2012-13

While 90 percent of donations received by political parties are from sources whose identities are not in the public domain, among the known donors, industrialist Aditya Birla, has emerged as the largest contributor to the BJP

These graphics show why Modi era maybe pulling investors away from gold and realty

Does the Modi era might mean that India is at the cusp of a turnaround in financial savings?

Real estate: One simple chart explains mistakes of the past and the reality today

No surprises: India still among lowest ranked in property transparency index

India is still among the lowest countries in Asia Pacific for transparency of its property transaction process, while UK has most transparent commercial property market in the world, according to to the eighth global real estate transparency index from real estate constancy firm Jones Lang Lasalle.

What India Inc needs to do if it wants more whistleblowers

A recent report by Deloitte titled 'Lead by example: Making whistleblowing programs successful in corporate India', throws some light on how the idea of whistleblowing is seen by India Inc and the steps companies can take to nurture such programs.

Supersize me: Why sedans may not remain India's favourite for long

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