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Innovation incremental for business group firms: IIM-A working paper

Titled 'Innovation in Business Group Firms: Influence of Network Diversity', the paper has been co-authored by Anita Kerai and Sunil Sharma of IIM-A

Vocational training doesn't match industry needs: IIM-A

Exotel sees uptake in cloud telephony among SMEs

Currently, out of the 18,000 companies registered with Exotel and more than 45,000 users, the majority are SME companies. Business from SMEs and larger enterprises is in the ratio of around 50:50

Apparel exports may touch $16.5 billion in 2014-15

The target likely to be missed due to several factors such as lack of adequate sops as well as international market conditions

Demand for engineering plastics to grow in double digits: Industry

Polymer players offer low cost and lightweight alternatives to metal components in cars

Heritage property owners in Gujarat call for special policy

Gujarat govt's Department of Tourism has proactively helped heritage hotels through media promotions and advertising

Agri-franchising more cost effective than CoCo model: IIM-A

First financial SEZ awaits govt push

The international financial services centre, to be located in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, could house major financial institutions catering to global markets. Business Standard tracks

Surat diamantaires turn to 3D photography for better exports

In fact, according to Surat-based diamantaires, the technology is helping them to save at least 15-20% of costs as well as reach out to more number of international buyers

Consulting continues to rule roost at B-school placements

Consulting firms recruit 30% and 23% of the total batches of IIM-Bangalore and IIM-Kozhikode, respectively

Cotton cultivation in next kharif may dip 15% if prices remain low

In 2014-15, cotton area under cultivation was around 13 mn hectares in India for 2014-15, about 1.5 mn hectares higher than the previous year's

Reliance Jio sees over 3GB monthly data usage per user in Gujarat under pilot test

The company has been conducting ground tests since last 8-9 months for acceptability of high speed Internet in the state through dedicated Wi-Fi hotspots

APSEZ posts 14% growth in Q3 net profit

Consolidated cargo handling up 33% stands at 39 MMT in Q3 FY15

Surat diamond bourse on fast track after hiccups

Land allotted, foundation laying ceremony soon

Manpasand eyes urban markets with 'Fruits Up'

Established in April, 1998, the company has a basket of 50 product variants including its flagship brand Mango Sip, the fourth largest mango drink brand in India

IL&FS plans multi-product SEZ, 6000 Mw power project in Kutch

The upcoming SEZ is on track and is likely to get commissioned by fiscal 2018-19

Indian companies need healthy data ecosystem for analytics

Now GIFT City to come up with financial services enclave

The enclave will act a dedicated area for banks, financial services and insurance companies to operate in the domestic market

'Shoe makers should focus on brand building'

Synthetic yarn makers face loss amid falling crude oil prices

Adding to their woes is the sluggish demand among mills