The Indian economy needs a dovish Raghuram Rajan
The global economy is still very much in the zero interest rate policy (ZIRP) era with the exception of the US Federal Reserve which is widely expected to raise rates this year. 16 out 18 industrialized nations have seen their inflation reading run below expectations as deflationary forces continue... read more »
Wipro set to start search for next CEO
BENGALURU: Wipro will begin a process to identify and groom a successor to chief executive TK Kurien later this year, the tossup likely to be between a potential high-profile external hire and a fast-rising executive considered a favourite of founder-chairman Azim Premji, both being considered for... read more »
Ratan Tata invests in Paytm, takes up advisory role
Ratan Tata’s tryst with India’s consumer internet space continues. The Tata Sons chairman emeritus has now thrown his weight behind Paytm. The 76-year-old has made an undisclosed investment in the mobile payments and commerce platform and will take up an advisory role, marking his fifth... read more »
Ikea to invest Rs 600 crore in Maharashtra
MUMBAI: Furniture retailer Ikea India, the Indian subsidiary of Swedish furniture retailer Ikea AB, has inked a pact with the Maharashtra government to invest Rs 600 crore for setting up 2-3 outlets in the state. “The company will invest Rs 600 crore in Maharashtra to set up 2-3... read more »
