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Impact Of Privatization Of Indian Public Sector Banks - By Palash Maheshwari

Impact Of Privatization Of Indian Public Sector Banks - By Palash Maheshwari

The government of India has in principle agreed to the privatization of Public sector banks (PSBs). This decision was much awaited by the industry but there are a lot of questions and uncertainties relating to this. We will discuss the objectives of privatization, its impact, and whether the desired results are achievable.

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Fitch affirms India's rating at BBB- | Govt. Takes Steps To Curb Covid Cases | European Super League Collapse - Business News At A Glance Ep.30

Fitch affirms India's rating at BBB- | Govt. Takes Steps To Curb Covid Cases | European Super League Collapse - Business News At A Glance Ep.30

In this week’s Business News At A Glance edition, we discuss the rising covid-19 cases in the country and what are some of the steps that the government is taking to curb this increase in infections. We also take a look at how this second wave impacts the growth outlook of the country with Fitch Ratings giving a BBB- rating to the country. Finally, we discuss the ongoing drama in the Football world around European Super League and what caused its collapse. Read here to find out more about these topics in detail.

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Coinbase $100 Billion IPO | Flipkart Acquires Cleartrip | Amazon $250M Venture Fund For SME’s - Business News At A Glance Ep.29

Coinbase $100 Billion IPO | Flipkart Acquires Cleartrip | Amazon $250M Venture Fund For SME’s - Business News At A Glance Ep.29

This previous week was full of IPO’s, Acquisitions, and Venture Funds. For this edition of Business News At A Glance, We cover the news of the Coinbase $100 Billion IPO that has shocked Wall Street. Find out what it means for the company going forward. Moving towards Indian business news, Flipkart announced the acquisition of Cleartrip valued at around $40 million. Find out how will this help Flipkart to strengthen its online presence. Flipkart’s competitor Amazon has just announced a $250 million venture fund focusing on SMEs. Who will this venture fund benefit? Know all about it here.

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Cred Valuation Hits $2.2 Billion | Jio-Airtel Spectrum Pact | IMF Ups India’s GDP Forecast - Business News At A Glance Ep.28

Cred Valuation Hits $2.2 Billion | Jio-Airtel Spectrum Pact | IMF Ups India’s GDP Forecast - Business News At A Glance Ep.28

This week we cover some exciting business news topics that have got everyone talking about them. First, we talk about the Fintech startup Cred as it hits $2.2 billion in valuation, becoming one of the most talked-about startups in India. Next, Reliance Jio and Airtel have made a spectrum pact that will benefit both companies in the future. Last, we take a look at the recent upgrade of India’s GDP growth forecast by IMF. What has contributed to the growth of Cred? How will the new spectrum pact benefit Jio and Airtel? and why did the IMF increase their forecast about India? Know all about it here on Business News At A Glance.

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Instagram Shares Tips On How To Use Influencer Marketing Effectively | Business News At A Glance Ep.27

Instagram Shares Tips On How To Use Influencer Marketing Effectively | Business News At A Glance Ep.27

This week we cover the topic of Influencer marketing and how it can be effectively used by companies. Learn the tips shared by Instagram themselves on how to effectively use Influencer Marketing on their platform. Next, we cover some financial news where the finance ministry has reversed its decision to slash interest rates in small savings schemes, we discuss some of the impacts of this decision. At the end, we also talk about how DotPe's Enterprise-Grade Technology is assisting India's small businesses in making the digital transition. Know all about these topics and their implication in detail here. Read on to find out more! Topics

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OYO’s Expansion Plans Amidst Softbank’s Withdrawal | Business News At A Glance Ep. 26

OYO’s Expansion Plans Amidst Softbank’s Withdrawal | Business News At A Glance Ep. 26

This week on the news bulletin, we cover news on the three sectors which were heavily impacted when the pandemic has started. Hospitality, Retail, and Export sector. First, we talk about OYO, the Indian Unicorn startup which has suffered huge losses during the pandemic, but is now focusing on a new direction, and preparing for an IPO. Next, we discuss the impact of Reliance Retail’s private labels on the global consumer goods makers in the country. We also discuss how Indian exporters are experiencing a surge in global demand. Know all about these topics and their implication in detail here. Read on to find out more!

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Google To Stop Selling User Targeted Ads | Business News At A Glance Ep.25

Google To Stop Selling User Targeted Ads | Business News At A Glance Ep.25

Today's news bulletin is dedicated to highlights the most recent happenings in the fields of Marketing, Finance, and Operations. We will be discussing the recent move by Google to stop selling user-targeted ads and how will this impact the digital ad industry. Further, we will discuss the impact of PLI schemes for MSMEs and manufacturing sectors and will also touch upon the acquisition of DHFL by the Piramal group. We shall look at the implications of each of the topics in detail. Read on to find out!

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