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HDFC Capital in talks with developers for affordable housing platform

HDFC Capital has floated at least five platforms for affordable housing with developers such as Mahindra Lifes­paces, Tribeca and Rustomjee

Kishore Biyani's Future Consumer to raise Rs 280 cr from IFC, Verlinvest

IFC, the World Bank's investment arm, said it would invest up to Rs 210 crore in FCL in the form of Compulsorily Convertible Debentures

Reimagining environmental governance would require a greater political will

The NDA proposed key changes to the Environmental Impact Assessment notification in the last month of its term

How much can oil prices impact India's import bill in post-sanctions era?

There are compelling reasons for India not to worry too much about oil prices in the post-sanctions regime

ITC's Puri will have to walk the tightrope in achieving Deveshwar's goals

To take the Rs 49,000 crore ITC to the top slot in the highly competitive FMCG business will require some aggression

Answers to the Strategist quiz #613

Here are the answers to the Strategist Quiz #613

The Strategist Quiz # 614

The Strategist Quiz #614

Television begins to look beyond cricket

From football and wrestling to golf and kabaddi, broadcasters are investing in an array of sports. Will the big crowds and money follow?

The great Indian soap trick

There are three takeouts from the TAM data, each with some interesting subtext

Pinterest is the most mobile social network

Tumblr referrals drive the highest revenue per visit from mobile devices, 39 per cent more than Facebook, finds an Adobe report

Struggling BlackBerry faces up to new reality

As sales drop, the embattled Canadian brand is betting on software sales to enterprises and its messenger service to regain market share

Microfinance recovers from Andhra nightmare

The future holds out both threat and opportunity. New banking licences which are going to be issued can help microfinance institutions to pursue sustainable growth. But chit funds and ponzi schemes ne

Creating a digital workplace

The reason is lack of a holistic response to how consumerisation trends change, predicts a Gartner survey

Rolling with the punches: Slowdown in auto sales drags tyre industry

Slowing auto sales have failed to dampen investments by tyre manufacturers as they remain optimistic about the future growth of the industry

Hero revs up for an uphill climb amid tougher norms, rising input costs

The two-wheeler maker has stepped up its premium drive to boost sales and fend off competition in its stronghold, but the efforts may be short on results

Super app: Everyone wants to be one but it is unclear yet whether they work

On paper, yes. The reason a super app works is frequency of using it

The Strategist Quiz #613

The Strategist Quiz #613

Answers to the Strategist Quiz #612

Here are the answers to the Strategist Quiz #612

Deep and personal: Why Wilbur Ross hates Indian business regulations

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross criticises high tariffs and market access barriers before Indian officials, make a departure from polite diplomacy.

Beyond big ticket deals: Millions chase 'millennial' ventures

Bets are being made on gaming, personal fitness and ride-sharing, among others