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14 million jobs to vanish in next 5 years, says WEF report: Why India remains a bright spot
Explainers

14 million jobs to vanish in next 5 years, says WEF report: Why India remains a bright spot

According to a World Economic Forum report, over a quarter of all occupations will shift over the next five years as a result of AI and digitisation. However, India's corporate sector is confident in its ability to create and maintain jobs

Infosys Q3 net profit up 11.8% at Rs 5,809-cr, ups FY22 revenue growth outlook to 19.5-20%
Business

Infosys Q3 net profit up 11.8% at Rs 5,809-cr, ups FY22 revenue growth outlook to 19.5-20%

Infosys' revenue grew 22.9 percent to Rs 31,867 crore in the quarter ended December 2021 from Rs 25,927 crore in the year-ago period, it added

Why businesses need expert consultancy now more than ever
Business

Why businesses need expert consultancy now more than ever

More than 60 percent organisations don’t even bother to measure the annual financial cost of poor quality data

As human rights crisis brews in Assam's tea plantations, businesses must step up to end cycle of deprivation
India

As human rights crisis brews in Assam's tea plantations, businesses must step up to end cycle of deprivation

To make a significant impact on the human rights of Assam's tea plantation workers, businesses need to move away from the window dressing approach of corporate social responsibility (CSR) that allows them to cherry-pick issues that they wish to address. They must move to a more robust and systematic approach — one that places the protection of human rights at its core.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Business confidence at 'sharpest moderation' since global financial crisis of 2008-09, FICCI survey
Business

Coronavirus Outbreak: Business confidence at 'sharpest moderation' since global financial crisis of 2008-09, FICCI survey

A survey by industry body FICCI has "revealed sharpest moderation" in the confidence level of India Inc since the global financial crisis of 2008-09 as the coronavirus outbreak has adversely affected their businesses

CAIT writes to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking insurance cover for coronavirus-hit businesses
Business

CAIT writes to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking insurance cover for coronavirus-hit businesses

Traders' body CAIT has appealed to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to direct regulator IRDAI to mandate insurance firms to introduce coverage for disruptions to businesses on account of the coronavirus outbreak

Businesses can apply for revoking cancellation of GST registration by 22 July after filing pending returns: CBIC
Business

Businesses can apply for revoking cancellation of GST registration by 22 July after filing pending returns: CBIC

Earlier this month, the CBIC had asked its field officers to be cautious while processing application for fresh GST registration by those businesses whose earlier registration has been cancelled.

Indianama takes design to Delhi's streets, collaborates with designers to give businesses distinct identities
Lifestyle

Indianama takes design to Delhi's streets, collaborates with designers to give businesses distinct identities

Design is often an afterthought for most small businesses, but Indianama is working towards giving them a visual identity to enhance their prospects

WhatsApp Business API to enable messaging app to finally start making money
News & Analysis

WhatsApp Business API to enable messaging app to finally start making money

Businesses can receive Whatsapp messages from users for free during the first 24-hours.

Arvind Subramanian's three principles to ease formalisation woes: It's time these suggestions are acted upon
Business

Arvind Subramanian's three principles to ease formalisation woes: It's time these suggestions are acted upon

Why should a government that pushed demonetisation allow tax officials to set the taxation agenda that affects lakhs of small enterprises?

GST returns filing: Panel to consult experts to make process convenient for businesses having nil tax liability
Business

GST returns filing: Panel to consult experts to make process convenient for businesses having nil tax liability

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council had set up this committee on 10 November to suggest ways for simplification of the returns filing process

Facebook relaunching its Events app as 'Local'; available for iOS and Android devices
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Facebook relaunching its Events app as 'Local'; available for iOS and Android devices

Facebook is reportedly relaunching its "Events" stand-alone app as "Local" for Android and iOS devices.

Microsoft is likely to launch 'Surface Pro with LTE' on 1st December; aiming to entice businesses with LTE connectivity
News & Analysis

Microsoft is likely to launch 'Surface Pro with LTE' on 1st December; aiming to entice businesses with LTE connectivity

In terms of specifications, the base variant of Microsoft Surface Pro with LTE model comes with 4 GB RAM and a 128 GB SSD for storage, priced at $1,149.

Konica Minolta to help businesses switch to digital industrial printing in India
News & Analysis

Konica Minolta to help businesses switch to digital industrial printing in India

Japanese printing technology company Konica Minolta is planning to expand its footprint in diverse markets in the country.

GoDaddy launches new Business Email service for small businesses; available from Rs 39 per month
News & Analysis

GoDaddy launches new Business Email service for small businesses; available from Rs 39 per month

The new service of GoDaddy is available for as low as Rs 39 per month, designed to help small businesses with secure, custom email accounts.

A study by IBM indicates that more than 90 percent startups in India fail in first five years
News & Analysis

A study by IBM indicates that more than 90 percent startups in India fail in first five years

The startups in the country are facing funding roadblocks both at entry and exit stages.

Facebook: About 1.2 billion users actively use Messenger to stay in touch
News & Analysis

Facebook: About 1.2 billion users actively use Messenger to stay in touch

Over 1.2 billion people use Facebook Messenger every month globally to stay in touch with the people and businesses that matter to them the most.

Facebook has more than 5 million businesses advertising on the platform each month
News & Analysis

Facebook has more than 5 million businesses advertising on the platform each month

Facebook Inc plans to announce on Monday that more than 5 million businesses are advertising on the social network each month and that it is updating its suite of ad services.

Gartner predicts that global expenditure for devices will increase by 2 percent in 2017
News & Analysis

Gartner predicts that global expenditure for devices will increase by 2 percent in 2017

Global end-user spending on devices will increase by 2% in 2017, to reach nearly $600 billion, market research firm Gartner said on Thursday.

Facebook commits to helping out mobile-driven businesses in India
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Facebook commits to helping out mobile-driven businesses in India

At a time when mobile is transforming the way people connect, Facebook is committed to help mobile-driven businesses to grow in India, a top executive said on Wednesday.