Take One: Big story of the day
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Lakshmi Vilas Bank-DBS India merger: Rocky road ahead
While the amalgamation seems like the best possible option for the cash-strapped bank, hurdles such as integrating technological platforms, limited cross-selling opportunities of products and cultural differences will have to be overcome
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How MakeMyTrip is clawing back ground lost during the pandemic
India's oldest online travel aggregator (OTA) worked on a war footing to conserve cash and devised a two-track strategy to get back on track, even though business was down 95% in the first quarter
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RBI places moratorium on Lakshmi Vilas Bank, plans amalgamation with DBS
LVB official says 'confused' by moratorium move; Clix merger talks failed as lending norms differed
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Can Voltas keep its cool?
Voltas posted its highest market share in air conditioners in June, weathering rough conditions. The big ask now is to replicate that success in its white goods segment, Voltas Beko, and become a brand for all seasons
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Should you really take that home loan?
While falling home loan interest rates have steered on many prospective home buyers, experts warn that repo rates have nearly bottomed out and could only go up in the coming year
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How Snapdeal is turning around its fortune
After being on the verge of shutting down in 2017 following a failed merger with Flipkart, the Gurugram-headquartered company has seen revenue surge and unique customers grow by focusing on value ecommerce
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Company profits move faster than sales
Financial report cards for the April-September quarter indicate that companies have done better on profitability and cutting costs than on growing sales
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Revv Up, Your H'ness
Honda, the biggest automatic scooter maker in India, is shifting gears by entering the 350cc segment and recalibrating its motorcycle strategy. Can it find its thump?
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Fund managers worry as Sebi tightens noose around AIF Investment Committees
While a few managers believe this will bring in more accountability, others express concern that regulatory hurdles might deter independent experts from accepting IC roles
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WhatsApp Payments: What's with the (C)App?
WhatsApp has finally got the green signal to start payment services in India in a graded manner, but has the NPCI bowled a googly by capping the UPI transaction limit?
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What's behind lending startup MoneyTap's exponential growth?
MoneyTap, a digital consumer lending startup, has seen immense growth by offering flexible credit options over the last five years. Can it maintain its pace?