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Manufacturing sector adds value to economic growth, creates jobs: WEF

Friday May 3, 2013

The manufacturing sector has a fundamental role to play in global economic growth which includes job creation for emerging economies and developed markets, a report by the World Economic Forum says.

Rahul Gandhi too on Wharton wishlist for event that dropped Narendra Modi

Reported by Namrata Brar; edited by Sabyasachi Dasgupta | Tuesday March 5, 2013

The organisers of the prestigious Wharton India Economic Forum, profusely apologetic about the Narendra Modi fiasco, seem to have planned an ambitious event this year. Sources said the organisers had also approached Congress vice-president Rahul Gand...

Wharton searching for Narendra Modi replacement, Arvind Kejriwal is not it

Reported by Namrata Brar; edited by Mala Das | Tuesday March 5, 2013

Wharton Business School has yet to decide on who will replace Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the keynote speaker at its India Economic Forum to be held later this month.

Arvind Kejriwal not a replacement for Narendra Modi at Wharton: Sources

Reported by Namrata Brar; edited by Mala Das | Tuesday March 5, 2013

Activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal is not a replacement for Narendra Modi, who has been controversially dropped as a keynote speaker by the prestigious Wharton business school at its India Economic Forum to be held later this month.

Wharton School's statement on cancelling Narendra Modi's keynote address

NDTV.com | Monday March 4, 2013

The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania has cancelled Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's keynote address at its India Economic Forum scheduled later this month following protests from several quarters. Here is a statement by the top ...

Narendra Modi's keynote address at Wharton School cancelled after protests

Edited by Mala Das | Monday March 4, 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's keynote address at the India Economic Forum in Philadelphia later this month has been cancelled by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, a top US business school. The organisers said that while t...

After outrage, Wharton School cancels Narendra Modi's keynote address at India Economic Forum

Edited by Ashish Mukherjee | Sunday March 3, 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's keynote address at the India Economic Forum in Philadelphia later this month has been cancelled by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, a top US business school.

Swiss banks lure clients with gold accounts, cash vaults

Sunday February 3, 2013

Swiss banks are selling a new safe-haven idea to the rich and mighty from India and other countries -- special accounts for holding gold bars and high-value Swiss franc notes in the safety of their cash vaults.

Investors want progressive, consistent regulations in India: Naina Lal Kidwai

Wednesday January 30, 2013

India needs to have a regulatory regime that is consistent and progressive in nature to find a place in the investment road map of foreign companies, global banking giant HSBC's India chief Naina Lal Kidwai has said.

Yes Bank eyes acquisitions for business expansion

Wednesday January 30, 2013

Looking to expand its business and grow its financial metrics going forward, new-generation private sector banking major Yes Bank has said it is open to possible acquisitions in banking, broking and asset management businesses, even as its organic gr...

Hinduja Group eyes Africa for business expansion

Monday January 28, 2013

Global business conglomerate Hinduja group is planning to significantly expand presence in Africa in areas ranging from transport, infrastructure and coal, and would look to partner governments of various African countries for its new businesses in t...

Young workforce from India more relevant than China: Manpower Group

Monday January 28, 2013

India has a big advantage over China in the global labour market, as its young and English-speaking literate workforce is much more relevant on the global level, as per leading human resource consultancy giant Manpower Group.

Mahindra Satyam may drop scam-tainted surname after marriage to Tech Mahindra

Tuesday January 29, 2013

After having to work twice harder than its peers to get business for nearly four years since rescuing scam-hit erstwhile Satyam Computer, Mahindra Satyam said it is now ready for a new era and a stronger market position, sans the stigma attached with...

Yen weakens as 'currency war' rhetoric heats up

Monday January 28, 2013

The yen weakened further in the Asian trade on Monday as criticism of the currency's slide heats up, with some warning that Tokyo's foreign-exchange policy could spark a global currency war.

Kotak Mahindra eyes takeover targets in banking, financial services sectors

Monday January 28, 2013

Looking to further expand operations, Kotak Mahindra group is looking for potential acquisition targets in banking, asset management, broking and other areas of financial services sector and hopes to strike a deal thisyear.