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AirBnB's Successful Pivot Strategy - Business News At A Glance Ep.11

Today's News Bulletin is a mix of positive and negative, just like life! We discuss the new vaccines that everyone is waiting for as well as the latest banking tragedy that's the story of Tamil Nadu based (almost 90 years old), Laxmi Vilas Bank. But the story we focus on today is AirBnB coming out of an existential crisis and bouncing back despite the pandemic! What was AirBnB's successful pivot strategy? Read on to find out!

Team InsideIIM20 Nov 2020

Google Pay, Phone Pe Will Have To Limit Operations? - Business News At A Glance Ep.10

In our 10th edition of Business News At A Glance, we talk about the recent announcement of NPCI regarding UPI transactions which puts a cap on third-party apps like Google Pay and PhonePe in the volume of transactions allowed through them. How will this affect these companies and the digital payment ecosystem of India in general? We also cover the launch of WhatsApp Pay and what are some of the things you should know about it. Also, read how to pick a brand name for your company that sounds right. Read more to find out!

Team InsideIIM11 Nov 2020

How Is India Affected By A New US President? - Business News At A Glance, Ep.9

In today's highlights, we bring a very satisfying piece of the global pie. While every eye is looking at the USA elections, we wanted to discuss why it matters to us here in India. What's the big deal - a new American President?! That and something more about the India Taiwan trade pact in today's bulletin. We also talk about cryptocurrency coming back with a bang. Read more to find out!

Team InsideIIM06 Nov 2020

Will A New Economic Stimulus Truly Help India’s Economy? - Business News At A Glance Ep. 8

This week’s news bulletin talks about Atma Nirbhar Bharat and a possible new stimulus package to revive the economy. We also look at cryptocurrencies and their reemergence. Finally, we take a sneak peek at Harley’s exit in India and Hero gaining the rights to market the brand. Check out these highlights now!

Team InsideIIM29 Oct 2020

Will There Be A Legal Update For Facebook, Google, Amazon, Apple Globally | Business News At A Glance Ep.7

In today's News bulletin we discuss the great gift by the Indian government to its employees, a different concession. We also take a look at the Tech Giants ruling the roost across the world and how they are finally coming under the thumb of the regulatory bodies. Finally, we have a look at the pandemic and its latest effect in India.

Team InsideIIM23 Oct 2020

Is India Ready To Vaccinate A Billion People | Business News At A Glance Ep.6

Every week, we bring you snippets of news around the world and how you, the MBA aspirant or student can benefit from knowing about these! This week’s episode, we look at vaccines for COVID 19. More importantly, how will India manage to inoculate a Billion people? Also, glance at the IPL opportunity for brands. Finally we look at Reliance Retail - this time in the news for an indirect tiff with Amazon. Check out these highlights now and find out how you can use this information in your GD-PIs, interviews, etc!

Team InsideIIM14 Oct 2020

Why Indian Startups Are Miffed At Google | Business News At A Glance Ep.5

Every week, we bring you snippets of news around the world and how you, the MBA aspirant or student can benefit from knowing about these! This week’s New Bulletin is about Google’s war with PayTm and other Indian startups. If you’re wondering what’s got the Indian startup players in a tiff with one of their crucial partners like Google, check out the detailed breakdown below. What’s more, we also discuss the US Presidential elections and take a look at the Payments Industry in India overall. Check out these highlights now and find out how you can use this information in your GD-PIs, interviews, etc!

Team InsideIIM07 Oct 2020

Why Are Farmers Protesting? - Business News At A Glance Ep. 4

The one sector that has seen a positive GDP throughout the lockdown and this pandemic is agriculture. And why not, because everything else is not as important as food in a crisis situation! So why are farmers protesting? In today’s news bulletin we discuss those bills passed by the government recently which has led to farmers' protests. We also look at the Tata group in the news for conflict negotiation and glance at the Babri Masjid demolition case. Check out these highlights now!

Team InsideIIM01 Oct 2020