In the latest episode of Mint Dispatch, Vineet Nayar, former CEO of HCL Technologies and Chairman, Sampark Foundation talks about how IT companies need to invest in new technologies - as that is the right way to beat legacy slowdown. In a wide ranging discussion, he also opens up on the critical role of philanthropy in India to achieve India' target of a $5 trillion economy and there should be more startups build to last than to sell.
An increasing air pollution, which in turn increases the chances of falling ill, impact health insurance premiums?
According to a statement released by the Consulate General of India in Dubai, exemption has been given to foreigners from getting their primary visa converted into medical visa for obtaining indoor treatment up to 180 days for seeking admission in a hospital owing to illness
Earnings for the latest quarter have ushered mixed news for the corporate sector. While the recent cut in corporate tax rates led to better-than-expected profit and restrained the pace of earnings downgrades, businesses continued to reel under pressure in the three months ended September. A Mint analysis of 1,462 firms showed net sales in the September quarter was the lowest in at least 27 quarters. Net sales decelerated 2.23% year-on-year, much lower than the 5.15% growth in the preceding three months, according to data provider Capitaline. Mint's Nasrin Sultana analyses Q2 corporate earnings.
The reforms they now criticize were hailed by them as the next best thing after sliced bread
Tariff hikes may not be enough for older telecom operators to overcome their financial woes. But, with 5G on its way, sensible policies could work in favour of the whole market
Its value chain is a microcosm of the broader production networks that girdle the world via a web of sourcing agreements
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