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Commodity rally adds to manufacturers' worry

While the sharp rise in raw material prices since June has increased their input costs, they might not be able to pass on the burden to consumers

Infosys invests Rs 31.6 crore in early stage VC firm Stellaris

Money is put in through its $500 Innovation fund that focuses on startups working in emerging technologies

We now expect to distribute more than we invest every year: Shailendra Singh, Sequoia Capital India Advisors

Singh says the start-up ecosystem in India looks much healthier today than it did same time last year

Cisco arm picks stake in CRM platform Helpshift

Helpshift got funding from Cisco Investments as part of Series B round

Why airlines have done poorly on regional routes

While Indian carriers have focused on business within the country, foreign airlines have captured most of the regional traffic to and from India

BS People: Pranab Kumar Choudhury

Chairman by chance, not design

ArcelorMittal tempers steel's recovery hopes

As the industry bellwether crimps fourth quarter results due to rising coking coal prices, fears grow others might be hurt too

States' right to fiscal autonomy vis-a-vis uniformity in taxation

A recent nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court, in the context of entry tax, has upheld states' right to financial autonomy when it comes to designing their fiscal legislation. Experts analyse the imp

Publishing a defaulters' photos in ads is illegal

Brief case: A weekly selection of key court orders

Living under the shadow of vigilance

First enacted almost 30 years ago, India's anti-corruption statute has been the subject of debate for quite some time

Time to make compliance better

Small businesses, self-employed professionals have to gear up for higher scrutiny of their income, expenses

Investors push for platform deals

Decision to build or buy a platform is a function of price but buyouts are helping large investors create a medium and influence outcomes

Tata boardroom war: Meet Harish Bhat, the gloadiator who switched sides

Despite joining the group executive council, he was careful not to ignore the old guard

Automakers fuel start-ups to ride e-mobility wave

As start-ups turn the world of mobility upside down, large manufacturers are investing in small companies to get a peek into their R&D

Impact investment Rs 28,000 cr in 6 yrs

The term refers to investments made in companies, organisations and funds with the intention to generate social and environmental impact, alongside a financial return

Global Terrorism Index 2016

The comprehensive study analysed the impact of terrorism for 163 countries, covering 99.7 per cent of the world's population

The making of India's largest DTH company

Dish TV-Videocon d2h is just the first in the wave of consolidation about to hit the TV distribution segment

PE/VC investments in October drops by 25%

Due to fall in value and volume of large deals

FMCG companies put focus back on rural India

The prospect of a good harvest after two years of drought is expected to boost rural consumption, making companies design specific sales strategies for the region

Keeping contract operational a challenge

Experts point out that lack of bidding makes contracts vulnerable. Contracts not bid out by governments come in for scrutiny and are more prone to be questioned