How do you come up with new business ideas? If you’re like Steve Jobs, Brad Pitt or Brian Chesky, inspiration and those magical “Aha!” moments come from a place everyone can access: everyday life. San Francisco’s Funders and Founders took a look at how super successful people have found that one thing that took them from struggling to industry icons. Microsoft founder Bill Gates, for example, had a huge […]
LONDON: Leading NRI entrepreneur Lord Karan Bilimoria has been awarded as the International Indian of the Year for 2014-15 for his outstanding achievements in the fields of business and education. India’s Deputy High Commissioner to the UK, Virender Paul presented the award to Lord Bilimoria at a gala ceremony in London over the weekend was organised by monthly publication India Link International. Lord Bilimoria is the founder of Cobra Beer, […]
As the deadline for the first payment tranche ends today, global markets are in a state of flux. Fears of Greek exit from the EU and uncertainty about the outcome of the referendum that the Greek Govt has decided to hold on July 5 has resulted in wide spread risk aversion and flight to safety across global markets. From Japan to US, the risk of contagion and the strategies […]
Many a times financial market moves are very closely linked to certain economic development or outcome and several traders try to cash in on the opportunity thus created. Be it stocks, currency or commodities, economic developments have a bearing on financial markets of all kind and more often than not we see the economic outcomes distinctly creating a specific trade opportunity. A calendar or document that keeps a tab on […]
Many people and specially the youth have already declared that this is the age of plastic money. While credit card companies have took it upon them to ensure that it indeed is. Every day we are bombarded with advertisements and lucrative offers. Credit cards are just a call away. The documentation and application process is made simple and hassle-free to attract more customers. Effectively companies are flocking to lend […]
Sunil Mantri: Could you please tell us something about yourself? Rohan Bhargava: I have completed my education from the London School of Economics after studying in the US. I […]
India’s IT industry is unlikely to remain the amazing job-engine that it has been. For the past two decades, the fastest way to increase your income has been to land a job with an IT company. The industry has provided a ticket to prosperity for millions of young Indians; children of security guards, drivers, peons and cooks catapulted themselves and their families firmly into the middle class in a […]
London: A leading Indian-origin entrepreneur has been elected as the head of the Bureau of International Recycling, a global organisation that facilitates free and fair trade of recyclables in a sustainable and competitive world economy. Ranjit Singh Baxi, chairman of J & H Sales (International) ltd, will serve a two-year term as president of the Brussels-based recycling association. The election was held at the association’s World Convention & Exhibition in […]
Friends! I am really happy to be here with you. Before coming to this forum, I had very detailed discussion with the CEOs of major Chinese companies. I am sure our interactions today will lead to benefits to the people and businesses of the two countries. Alongwith me a number of officials and prominent Indian CEOs are also present here. As you know, China and India are two great and […]
A harsh black money law is believed to have triggered an exodus of several wealthy Indians to destinations like Dubai and Singapore, according to an informal email and text messages exchanged by traders in Mumbai’s financial markets on Tuesday. A leading tax professional said that many of these people with undisclosed offshore bank accounts are exploiting loopholes in tax and foreign exchange laws. reporterUsing their contacts they are arranging job […]
