Take One: Big story of the day
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Big story: How will India vaccinate 1.3 billion people?
India is a powerhouse when it comes to vaccine manufacturing, but the focus is now on addressing the complexities in storing and distributing the Covid-19 vaccines
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LVB-DBIL merger: A stern message to weak banks
The amalgamation augurs well for both banks despite the challenges. With it, the government and Reserve Bank of India have made it clear that interests of depositors and banking stability are of prime importance
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Caught between 2G and Covid-19, Kashmir's entrepreneurs innovate to stay afloat
From being cut off from the rest of the world to now battling the pandemic fallout, youngsters in J&K are far from getting a level-playing field as startup founders and innovators in the rest of the country. But that won't stop them
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Should you invest in REITs?
The listing of a third REIT in India provides further scope for retail investors, allowing them to invest in real estate with small amounts, while bringing in greater corporate governance
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The Economic Revival Debate, Part 2: Battle Won, War Still On
Despite encouraging data, it is too early to celebrate economic revival, as attempts at restoring normalcy in the economy could make the next Covid-19 wave more ferocious, says HDFC Bank's Abheek Barua
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The Economic Revival Debate: Animal Spirits Are Back
India's economy is picking up speed, with revival in demand and business activity aiding the ongoing recovery
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The steam behind JetSynthesys's rapid growth
Set up in 2014, digital gaming and entertainment firm JetSynthesys has expanded at a furious pace, drawing investors like Adar Poonawalla and Kris Gopalakrishnan. Can founder Rajan Navani keep up the tempo?
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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