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Indian cos are witnessing a sharp spike in demand for dollar bond offerings
With rising M&A activity, Indian companies are getting direct access to newer markets, and better technologies
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AGR ruling: Reliance Jio advises Airtel, Voda Idea how to raise money
India's top court had last month ordered Bharti and Vodafone Idea to pay Rs 499.9 billion
 "AGR ruling: Reliance Jio advises Airtel, Voda Idea how to raise money")
Slowdown blues: As costs spiral, two-wheeler buyers take the credit route
Amid a poor demand pull and a sales push, the percentage of those who have chosen to get the two-wheeler purchase financed has seen a sharp quarter-on-quarter increase in the September quarter
 "Slowdown blues: As costs spiral, two-wheeler buyers take the credit route")
Explained: How Tata Steel put its soul into debt-laden Bhushan Steel
The first of a four-part series takes a look at how erstwhile Bhushan Steel is faring as Tata Steel BSL under a new command
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Lemon Tree to add 3 Aurika Hotels and Resorts by the end of 2021
When asked about the rationale behind creating and launching this upscale brand, Keswani said: "The reason is semi-strategic and semi-opportunistic."
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IndiGo launches brand campaign to boost its international flights
The campaign will run across out-of-home, print and IndiGo's social media platforms from November 3 from November 17.
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Online sales of automobile components steal a march over offline sales
The major factor contributing to the rising sales of auto components online is the availability of all categories, including car and bike accessories/components on a single platform
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Brands binge on emotional storytelling to break the festive clutter
Stories of everyday heroism, hope against adversity and women's health help brands expand the digital footprint
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Swiggy looks to lure Generation Z consumers with Launchpad initiative
Why? By 2020, Gen Z is expected to account for 40 per cent of all customers.
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Maruti's rich valuations difficult to sustain amid auto sector slowdown
Given the price surge since August, the stock is now trading at over 33 times its estimated FY20 earning per share and 31 times one-year forward estimates
 "Maruti's rich valuations difficult to sustain amid auto sector slowdown")
MCA floats a new testing proposal to filter frivolous independent directors
How do laws regarding independent directors in India pan out vis-a-vis other nations?
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Maruti Suzuki 'cautiously optimistic' over sales prospect in coming months
The company, which posted a growth in domestic passenger vehicle sales after seven months in October, said it would take at least few more months to get clarity if the industry is finally on a revival
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McNally Bharat pins hope at strategic investors and partners for revival
MBEL has roped in a consortium of investors led by Turbovent Industries as a strategic investor in the company and due diligence is underway currently
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Will enter BS-VI emission norms with only petrol vehicles, says Audi India
"BS-VI we will start with petrol only, across all models but diesel is not completely out of the picture," said Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon
 "Will enter BS-VI emission norms with only petrol vehicles, says Audi India")
SpiceJet promoter Ajay Singh pledges 2.78% shares to secure credit facility
With the latest pledge of shares, a total of 26.32 per cent shareholding of Singh is now encumbered.
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Private Cos pull out of PM crop insurance scheme due to unviable biz model
ICICI Lombard General Insurance, Tata AIG and Cholamandalam MS General Insurance, have pulled out of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
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Govt plans to set up hubs for manufacturing medical devices, bulk drugs
Eight proposed parks aim to reduce import dependence, boost local manufacturing
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Multiplexes' revenue from convenience fee rises as online ticket sales grow
Data analysed by SBICap Securities show revenue from convenience fees has grown at a compound annual rate of 85 per cent for multiplex chain operator Inox Leisure and 58 per cent for PVR
 "Multiplexes' revenue from convenience fee rises as online ticket sales grow")
Multiplex chains ride high on rising income from convenience fee
PVR's income from convenience fee was Rs 33 crore in 2015-16 and Rs 130 crore in 2018-19.
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Infosys bets big on engineering services as it spreads across segments
According to the IT firm, the engineering services segment spreads across communication, manufacturing, retail & CPG and life sciences verticals
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