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#FinancialBytes: All you need to know about Instant Loans
Sometimes, it becomes tough to meet one's financial commitments and in such cases, the quickest available solution is an instant loan.
#FinancialBytes: Filing your I-T Returns? Don't make these silly mistakes
Filing Income Tax returns (ITRs) is imperative for every working professional and business organization.
Grofers has shut down vegetables/fruits delivery in NCR, Bengaluru
It has been confirmed that Gurugram-based online grocery delivery service Grofers has shut down its vegetables and fruits delivery segment across NCR and Bengaluru.
LIC board approves acquisition of 51% stake in IDBI Bank
The LIC board today gave approval to the insurance behemoth for acquiring of up to 51% stake in IDBI Bank, Economic Affairs Secretary SC Garg said today.
Amazon and Flipkart Sale: Here are the best smartphone deals
In hours from now, e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart will battle it out with their respective sales.
Over 3-million Honor 10 units sold globally within 3 months
In a major milestone, Honor has globally sold over 3 million units of its 2018 flagship - the Honor 10 - in less than 3 months time.
Flipkart Big-Shopping-Days sale takes on Amazon Prime-Day, starts July 16
In a bid to take on Amazon's Prime Day sale, Walmart-owned Flipkart has announced its Big Shopping Days sale.
Mukesh Ambani overtakes Jack Ma to be Asia's richest person
India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, has now become Asia's richest man, overtaking Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma.
Malaysia's IHH Healthcare to invest Rs. 4000cr in Fortis healthcare
Cash-strapped Fortis Healthcare today said its board has unanimously accepted a binding offer from Malaysia's IHH Healthcare Berhad to invest Rs. 4,000cr in it by way of preferential allotment at Rs. 170/share.
SpiceJet planning to spread wings, considering partnership with US companies
Low-cost carrier SpiceJet is considering entering into major business-partnerships with two American companies, including an international-airline, and diversifying its activities beyond aviation, its chairman and managing director Ajay Singh has said.
#FinancialBytes: Know all about Income Tax in India
Income tax refers to the percentage of your income that you're required to pay to the government under the Income Tax Act. Income tax is applicable to both individuals and companies and all types of income, be it from salary, capital gains, business/profession or any other source.
Two Indian-origin women on Forbes' list of richest self-made women
While the controversial inclusion of Kylie Jenner in Forbes' list of America's 60 richest self-made women stole the headlines, it's worth noting that two Indian-origin women also made to the list.
#FinancialBytes: How to verify your Income Tax return
You might think that filing your Income Tax return on time is all you have to do.
Reliance Industries Limited is now a $100bn company
On Thursday, shares of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) jumped sharply, after seeing a five-day rise, and helped the Mukesh Ambani-owned energy-to-telecom giant touch a market capitalization of $100bn.
BSNL launches India's first without-SIM internet telephony service
Returning to the fray, state-run telecom operator BSNL announced the launch of India's first general internet telephony service that will allow users to call any number in India without a SIM card.
#FinancialBytes: How to get a trademark registered in India
In today's world of competition, it's extremely important for a company to differentiate its identity from its competitors through its business name, logo, image, etc. to ensure its customers can easily identify it.
Tata-Motors' new SUV to be called 'Harrier'; launch in 2019
Tata Motors today said its much-awaited compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) will be called "Harrier", which is being developed in collaboration with its marque British arm Jaguar Land Rover.
Ex-Apple employee nabbed while fleeing US after stealing trade secrets
A former Apple employee in the US has been arrested for allegedly stealing trade secrets from the company and trying to sell it to an Alibaba-backed Chinese firm.
Xiaomi Redmi Y2, Mi TVs go on sale today
Xiaomi's recently launched camera-centric Redmi Y2 and the company's hot-selling Mi TV 4 and Mi TV 4A will go on sale today in India.
Andhra Pradesh tops ease of doing business ranking, again
For the second year in a row, Andhra Pradesh has topped the list in terms of ease of doing business among all states and union territories (UTs), according to a list released by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion in collaboration with the World Bank.
Google might face a record penalty in the EU
Google might be facing a record penalty this month from European regulators over what they hold to be an unfair trade practice.
Now save money on every order with Zomato Piggybank
Zomato has launched a new reward points-based loyalty program called "Zomato Piggybank."
#FinancialBytes: 10 Documents you need while filing your I-T Return
The deadline for filing of Income Tax Return for the FY 2017-18, i.e. July 31, 2018, is approaching fast.
This start-up has invented the best cure for hangovers
82 Labs is a US-based start-up that manufactures drinks to reduce morning-after hangovers.
Tata vs Cyrus Mistry: NCLT rules in Tata Sons' favor
In what seems to be a decisive verdict in the Tata Sons-Cyrus Mistry case, the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has ruled in favor of Tata Sons, dismissing Mistry's pleas challenging his removal as the chairman of the group.
Noida now has the largest mobile factory in the world
Thanks to Samsung, Noida can now boast of the world's largest mobile manufacturing factory, a tag which puts it on the global manufacturing map.
Google confirms its human-sounding AI won't take away call-center jobs
Ever since Google CEO Sundar Pichai unveiled its human-sounding Duplex AI at the I/O developers conference earlier this year, there had been growing apprehension that Duplex might replace human labor in call centers.
Zuckerberg becomes world's third richest man, overtakes Warren Buffett
Despite concerns about data privacy over Facebook, the social network's co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has overtaken American business magnate Warren Buffett to become the world's third richest person.
#FinancialBytes: 10 things to keep in mind while buying house
Buying a house is one of the most significant decisions in a person's life, not only financially but also on a personal front.
Limited-time-offer: OnePlus 6 available with Rs. 2,000 discount on Amazon
For those looking to buy OnePlus 6, now may be a good time as HDFC Bank has announced an instant discount of Rs. 2,000 on Amazon.
Jio GigaFiber v/s Airtel broadband: Plans, offers, comparison
Reliance Jio has already irreversibly changed the mobile data market in India, pushing down data charges and consequently pushing up mobile data consumption.
Mi TV, Redmi Note 5 Pro go on sale today
Popular Xiaomi products, namely the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and Mi LED TVs, are available on sale via Flipkart and Mi.com, today.
Amazon Prime Day Sale starts from July 16: Details here
For the fourth consecutive year now, Amazon will be hosting its Amazon Prime Day Sale in India starting July 16, 12 pm IST onwards.
Musical.ly, the new and upcoming video platform for vloggers
It seems like young vloggers today are taking to Musical.ly as their choice of primary video-sharing platform.
Petrol, diesel prices hiked for first time after a month
Petrol and diesel prices were today hiked for the first time in more than a month on the back of rising international rates and weakening rupee.
Just 1 unit produced in June: End of Tata Nano?
There's been a lot of speculation about the fate of Tata Nano over the last year.
Reliance AGM highlights: JioPhone 2, Monsoon Hungama and more
Months post the ultra-successful launch of the JioPhone, the company has announced a second version, the JioPhone 2.
Ericsson launches innovation center in IIT-Delhi as 5G era dawns
While 5G technology is set to see its global debut sometime later this year in the US, India will have to wait a while before it's 5G-capable.
Reliance Jio offering JioFi 4G router for Rs. 499
Reliance Jio has released yet another scheme for its users wherein Jio subscribers can avail of the JioFi 4G router for an effective price of just Rs. 499, as opposed to the marked price of Rs. 999.
Dubai-based Emirates stops 'Hindu Meals' on its flights
Leading global airline Emirates is withdrawing the 'Hindu Meal' option from its menu following a "review of products and services," the company said today.