News Burger of the Day – Your Daily Prep Diet – Dec 22

All it takes to get a good job or admission in a good school is… a Burger! Check for a new Burger Delivery every day. If you follow these articles regularly, they will help you build a broader perspective of the current Indian and global business scenario. Also, moving away a bit from regular news, we will try to bring forth informative articles that will guide your preparation for interviews.

What does the world's fastest growing economy need a stimulus for?
India's predicted GDP growth rate for this year is a robust 7.3%, higher than all other markets. Despite this, the RBI seems to be constantly hinting at a stimulus package to reinvigorate the economy. With oil prices at a low and indirect tax collection increasing, is this the best time for a fiscal stimulus? (LiveMint)

Amazon India expands logistics footprint
A key to Amazon's success over rivals Flipkart and Snapdeal has been its customer service. Amazon added 8 more warehouses to be able to deliver to 2100 cities in 2015. How will this rivalry play out in 2016? (LiveMint)

What is hurting Titan Industries?
A new law that forces jewellery makers to ask for PAN number of customers for all transactions above Rs 2 lakh has lowered investor sentiments in the Titan stock. On the back of weak demand, this rule change might further hamper the growth of the watch and jewellery maker. (LiveMint)

UK firm favorite to buy Tata Steel's troubled UK plant
UK Investment firm Greybull Capital has emerged as the favorite to buy out Tata Steel's long products UK plant at Scunthorpe as weak demand ensured the crisis in the steel sector deepens. More options are available and the decision should be taken by next month. (LiveMint)
In the face of the crisis in European markets, Tata Steel hopes its newly-commissioned Kalinganagar plant in Odisha will help offset losses.

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