When contacted, the Future Group denied any such discussion saying that they are "speculative in nature".

Budget carrier IndiGo has said that it will have to cut salaries of senior management from May as coronavirus lockdown continues its onslaught on the aviation industry. IndiGo paid full salaries in March and April but now we have to implement pay cuts for senior employees from May, Ronjoy Dutta, CEO, IndiGo, said on Friday, […]

Five of India’s southern states which amount to about half of the country’s total liquor consumption are facing a revenue hit due to coronavirus lockdown.

Launched alongside the Mi 10 flagship phone and Mi Box 4K, on Friday, the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 look a lot like the Apple AirPods but they cost way less.

The plea pointed out that on the same day the Union government issued an advisory asking all private and public firms not to reduce salaries or sack employees due to the pandemic.

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Sony's Xperia 10 and 10 Plus were the midrange counterparts to last year's flagship Xperia 1. Sony did promise an update to Android 10 in "early 2020" but the two midrangers had to wait a bit longer to finally get the latest Google firmware update. With the COVID-19 outbreak disrupting most companies' regular operations the delay is understandable and the good thing is the latest Android version is finally hitting the duo. For the time being, the rollout is limited to select regions and carriers. It bears the 53.1.A.2.2 build number and also adds the March security...

The plot continues to thicken around Realme's seemingly never-ending stream of new devices. Last month, a certain RMX2142 appeared on Chinese certification authority TENAA's website. Now, the very numerically-similar RMX2141 and the RMX2052 have joined its ranks. RMX2142 There are more than a few similarities between these devices, as listed by TENAA. All of them seem to have the exact same dimensions of 163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9mm, which, coincidentally, or rather not, match-up perfectly with the existing Realme X50m 5G. Same goes for the reported weight of the RMX2142 and the...

You may park a portion of your funds in a high-rated liquid fund while you wait for the current volatility in the markets to play out

Gold ETFs investors can exit only by selling to secondary market participants on the stock exchange.

The regulations under the EPF will be amended to include “pandemic” as a reason to allow non-refundable advance of 75% of the accumulated amount or three months of the wages, whichever is lower, from their accounts.

The fundamental benefit of term insurance is the monetary benefit the dependents receive on the death of the insured.

A total of 80 lakh employees involved in four lakh establishments are likely to be benefitted, the finance ministry had earlier said.

Regulations define specific structures / entities within mutual fund companies to safeguard investor monies from issues such as fraud, etc.

From continuing with your SIPs to safeguarding your liquidity and investing in large-cap, multi-cap and index funds, make your market moves in a judicious way to avoid any investment mistakes.

BoB’s overnight and one-month MCLR has been revised to 7.40%, while the three-month MCLR was revised to 7.55%. Six-month MCLR has been revised to 7.85%, the bank said.

While debt funds saw sharp outflows, equity funds surprised the industry as it saw net inflows of Rs 11,722.74 crore in March — the highest in the current financial year.

As of February 29, 2020; equities outperformed gold over the trailing 10-, 15- and 20-years, delivering annualised 10.39%, 13.89% and 12.0% respectively compared with 8.16%, 12.59% and 11.49% respectively delivered by gold.

Index funds are better for those unable to select quality stocks or bear the risk of near term under-performance from actively managed funds.

Debt schemes of mutual funds for long have been seen as low risk, but shuttering six schemes and leaving investors in a lurch will impact investor sentiment.

Experts said the debacle at Franklin could lead to redemptions from other debt schemes. Investors could lose a big chunk of the Rs 25, 800 crore worth of assets held in the six debt schemes that Franklin has wound down.

Gold plays an important role as a diversifier in a portfolio due to its less than perfect correlation with other asset classes.

VPF is the voluntary contribution by employees towards their provident fund account over and above the 12% contribution towards EPF.

Banks are offering Covid-19 personal loans only to existing borrowers and pension and salary account holders

The EPFO has already extended to May 15 the due date for depositing statutory contributions for the wage month of March, due by April 15.

Trade unions are of the view that the retirement fund body should set a definite timeline for employers to deposit the money already deducted from employee’s monthly salary.

In part one of this blog series, we introduced the automation of AI (i.e., artificial intelligence) as a multifaceted and evolving topic for marketing and segmentation. After a discussion on maximizing the potential of a brand's first-party data, a machine learning method incorporating natural language explanations was provided in the context [...]

SAS Customer Intelligence 360: Automated AI and segmentation [Part 2] was published on Customer Intelligence Blog.

In parts one and two of this blog series, we introduced the automation of AI (i.e., artificial intelligence) and natural language explanations applied to segmentation and marketing. Following this, we began marching down the path of practitioner-oriented examples, making the case for why we need it and where it applies. [...]

SAS Customer Intelligence 360: Automated AI and segmentation [Part 3] was published on Customer Intelligence Blog.

Excitement levels are high for the March 2020 release of SAS Customer Intelligence 360, which includes multiple years of research and development culminating in enhancements to the platform's underlying data model. The changes will introduce the unification of a comprehensive data model recording both: Customer behavior -- what users are [...]

SAS Customer Intelligence 360: Unified data model, marketing attribution and AutoML was published on Customer Intelligence Blog.

The Venue and the Nexon follow two separate approaches when it comes to tackling the sub-4m SUV space. One has a lot of features and a feel-good factor while the second one is the best its maker churns out and has got better daily usability. Which one is our choice? Lijo finds it out.

Maruti Suzuki XL6 is a brand new model which builds on the Ertiga offering a premium and sophisticated option in a 6-seat MPV at a price range Rs 9.8 to 11.46 lakh. With no direct rivals to compete against, the Maruti Suzuki XL6 is offered in two trim levels Zeta and Alpha from its NEXA […]

The third generation i10 is finally here in India as the Grand i10 Nios. Build on a new platform, the Nios boasts a better quipped and more spacious cabin in a larger overall package and new styling. But is it better than the Maruti Suzuki Swift?

Datsun’s Go as well as Go+ models have now received a CVT option. These come in the top trim and boast a slightly higher fuel efficiency compared to their manual counterparts or at par. How are they to drive? Take a look at our video.

The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso has finally been launched in India at a very competitive price. We get behind the wheel of the manual and aAMT AGS automatic versions of the mini SUV which rivals the Renault Kwid and see what the entry-level SUV styled hatchback has to offer.

Isuzu has attempted to make their D-Max V-Cross pick-up truck easier to live with by adding a new refined engine, an automatic gearbox and some added features. But has it worked?

The recently introduced Scout variant of the Skoda Kodiaq in India comes with several visual updates which provide it with a unique appearance over the Style and L&K trims. In addition to this, it comes with a new off-road mode which promises to make this SUV more capable on the beaten path. In this video, […]

Maruti Suzuki Swift has been one trusted name when it comes to making a hatchback buying decision, but then our market has another choice that has good odds – Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. How do the two compare in terms of design, driveability, practicality and more? Arpit Mahendra took them both out for a spin […]

The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is beyond its plain looks and is a very capable entry-level car. Know this trait as well as others in this video.

Hyundai aims to make the Aura the sub-compact king of sedans in India and dethrone the Maruti Suzuki Dzire with BS6 petrol and diesel engines. But does the Aura have what it takes to beat the Dzire? Watch this video and find out.

The Jeep Compass always felt that there was something missing from its firing. Now in BS6 guise, it comes with an automatic transmission but it does cost a pretty penny at Rs 25 lakh ex-showroom for the diesel automatic Limited Plus model. Rahul Kapoor and Abhilasha Singh find out if its worth the price and […]

The Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza petrol is finally here along with an automatic mild-hybrid variant. Its been four years since the Brezza has received any changes to the exterior and interior with new features but does it reset the benchmark? Are the efforts made by Maruti Suzuki enough to keep the Brezza at the top […]

Tata Motors has finally given the Harrier an automatic transmission option. The Kryotec diesel engine has been given a 30hp boost with the BS6 upgrade and it also gets a massive panoramic sunroof. But is that all Tata has done with the Harrier for the 2020 model year? are there any more changes? we drive […]

TVS iQube recently joined the army of electric scooters in India and offers a lot of value for your money. We were in Hosur a couple of days back to test this offering at TVS’ very own test track. Pradeep Shah tells in this review what all the iQube packs in, features on offer and […]

Citing security concerns, the Home Ministry of India puts on hold the proposal sent by Tourism Ministry to provide e-visa facility to the delegates visiting the country for conferences and meetings. According to an  official from Tourism Ministry,…

In the recent years, South Korea has become an ideal destination for international students to study, especially those from Asia. International students have to acquire the D-4-1 visa aka student visa to study in the Asian nation. However, the Justice…

The data revolution is causing disruption everywhere. Even governments are feeling the effects. While the public sector may be less prepared for the impending changes, government has good reasons to embrace the data revolution. First, governments have been collecting data for years. They have lots of data. This supports programs, [...]

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