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Manipur entrepreneurs stare at uncertain future as violence hits businesses

With Manipur witnessing violence for over two months, the business community in the state is bleeding red with economic activities almost coming to a standstill. A number of entrepreneurs in the state said on Monday that irrespective of the communities, all sections of the people and their economic activities have been affected by the violence that began on May 3. Corporate leaders who had returned to Manipur after serving long stints at global MNCs outside the Northeast are now questioning their own decisions of investing time and money in their home state. "The impact has been huge. Almost everyone, irrespective of the communities, has been affected. Before May 3, life was pretty normal. For the last couple of years, we were on a path of progress. Businesses were flourishing, people were progressing on day-to-day lives as we were recovering from the COVID-19 impact. "Then this (ethnic clashes) happened. Now our lives have changed, and the way people do business has changed. In fa

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Bengaluru can't manage tech for MNCs, SVB crisis if it's stuck in traffic

Bengaluru has been dealt a terrible hand by politicians

Star MNC: From Smartphones to laptops, Samsung's strong India play

The Korean company has invested heavily in its 28-year journey in the country, which has helped capture consumers' attention

BS 1000: From SII to JCB India, here're top 30 unlisted companies in India

The top 30 list has four pharmaceutical and health care companies - unsurprising, since the Covid-19 pandemic sent the demand for health care products and services soaring

Hike in withholding tax rate: Indian arms of MNCs may not feel sharp pain

India's tax treaties with most major economies cap withholding tax on royalties and technical fee at 10%

Manufacturing: PM has multiple holes to fill before pvt capital rushes in

Yet, a look at the Indian units of long-established multinationals shows how much help the industrial sector will need

India in the GVC diversification strategy: A reality check

For MNCs relocating from China, India needs substantial catching up relative to Vietnam to be considered a significant contender

India may attract $475 bn in FDI over next five years: CII-EY survey

The study says 71% of MNCs see the country as a key destination for their global expansion

What is global minimum corporate tax?

The global minimum corporate tax on MNCs was aimed at discouraging them from shifting profits to low-tax countries. But it will reduce the incentives to attract investment in developing countries

Points of departure

MNC exits raise concern

Captive MNC centres in India struggle as war for talent impacts sourcing

Only 10% of Global Capability Centres have tie-ups with educational institutes to source talent

TMS,Ep 49:Conglomerates breaking up, craft spirits, markets, online frauds

Will Indian conglomerates go the GE and JJ way? How are craft spirit brands brewing a storm in the liquor market? What precautions should we take as online frauds become rampant? All answers here

Indian CEOs pip global peers in age and experience, says survey

But they head smaller companies; rely more on senior management for feedback

Rishi Sunak isn't sold on US President Joe Biden's global business tax plan

Britain wants the US and other nations to focus instead on measures to make big MNCs, such as Amazon, pay more of their tax in countries where they operate

Saudi local office must for foreign firms to get state contracts from 2024

The government has told foreign companies that, from 2024, they can only secure state contracts if they have local offices

Haryana job reservation law to shrink talent pool, says industry

The law will apply to all companies, societies, trusts, limited liability partnership firms, partnership firms and any person employing ten or more persons across the state for 10 years.

Covid-19 pandemic, staff crunch deal blow to pending APA applications

APAs are aimed at providing certainty to taxpayers in respect of the transfer price of the cross-border transactions

Atmanirbhar campaign in sync with globalisation, PM tells MNC heads

Says India to soon supply two vaccines to the world, many more will come, going forward

India Inc gets back to office cautiously, even as many MNCs remain shut

Many are testing hybrid models to ensure safety and hygiene; seat-booking module introduced in some companies