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Work contracts on GeM mulled, platform to become world’s largest govt procurement portal GeM, led by CEO Prashant Kumar Singh, aims to surpass South Korea’s KONEPS by integrating construction contracts. FY24 procurement hit Rs 4 lakh crore, and FY25 Q1 reached Rs 1.24 lakh crore, with ministries and CPSEs, contributing Rs 91,000 crore. ...
11 Jul, 2024, 05.48 PM IST6 things salaried taxpayers want from Budget 2024: Hike in standard deduction, HRA exemption, work from home benefits and more Budget 2024 expectations: The upcoming budget is expected to address salary taxation to benefit salaried individuals and boost the economy. Taxpayers expect revisions in areas like standard deduction, tax slabs, and HRA limits to ease their burden a...
05 Jul, 2024, 01.21 PM ISTWorks of Ray Dalio for economic wisdom and investment guide The article lists the influential works of Ray Dalio, a prominent investor and entrepreneur. It begins with "Principles: Life and Work," where Dalio shares the unconventional principles that helped him build Bridgewater Associates into the world’s l...
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Shoppers Stop aims to open 60 new INTUNE stores in FY25 Shopper Stop plans to open 60 new INTUNE stores this fiscal, aiming to capitalize on mass premium opportunities in India's value fashion sector. With strategic investments in merchandising and analytics, the retailer is expanding its private labels ...
24 Jun, 2024, 05.29 PM ISTSlacker generation’s social-media movement against ‘996’ work culture is a warning for Beijing In response to China's notorious "996" work culture, characterized by grueling 9 am to 9 pm shifts six days a week, a new social media trend called "birding" has emerged. Young Chinese citizens are symbolically rejecting excessive work expectations ...
22 Jun, 2024, 11.21 PM ISTFlexibility, salary key jobseeker parameters for new roles in India: Report Indian workers are demanding higher salaries to cope with rising living costs and to feel valued. Flexibility is another key concern, as per Michael Page India's Talent Trends 2024 report. Employers need to focus on broader aspects like workplace cu...
19 Jun, 2024, 05.19 PM ISTIISc physicists find a new way to represent ‘pi’ Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have unveiled a new series representation for the irrational number pi while researching string theory applications in physics. This discovery aids in simplifying calculations for quantum processe...
18 Jun, 2024, 02.52 PM ISTGig landscape offer a lot of opportunities for mid-career professionals, but there are stumbling blocks too India's gig economy is booming, offering opportunities for freelancers and mid-career professionals. The sector values skills and experience, providing flexibility and higher income potential. Mid-career individuals can leverage their expertise for ...
17 Jun, 2024, 01.39 PM ISTLGBTQIA+ employees have a new ally at workplace in senior leaders At companies such as GE Aerospace, IBM, LTIMindtree, Deutsche Bank, Cisco, Cummins and Thoughtworks, board members, leaders, people managers as well as teammates are driving a culture of inclusiveness so that LGBTQIA+ workers don’t feel isolated.
08 Jun, 2024, 11.03 PM ISTLeadership and long-term mega trends: Utpal Sheth on identifying 'Gorilla' companies We have already established that value creation is different from wealth creation. So, in my experience, there are three large components that create terminal value about which the terminal value investor should have differentiated insight on and t...
03 Jun, 2024, 08.00 AM ISTExpect LIC’s VNB margin to grow 2-3%, India embedded value to surge at least 10% in FY25: Siddhartha Mohanty LIC Chairperson Siddhartha Mohanty highlights significant growth in India embedded value and VNB margins, aiming for further growth. Market seeks clarity on VNB margins. Expectations include a 10% increase in IEV this year. Mohanty further says that...
28 May, 2024, 03.08 PM ISTCompanies look to rework benefits for multi-generational workforce: Survey A survey by Marsh India Insurance Brokers revealed 70% of companies seek new-age benefits and 50% aim to cater to the multi-generational workforce, focusing on Generation Z. Employers are designing comprehensive benefits tailored to diverse needs, i...
28 May, 2024, 02.52 PM ISTNote to freshers: Skills are important but ignore work ethic at your own peril Misconceptions about work ethic include equating long hours with productivity. Novice employees must distinguish between productive diligence and overwork to avoid burnout and maintain productivity.
28 May, 2024, 12.38 PM ISTAjooni Biotech offers rights issue to raise Rs 44 crore Funds raised through the issue will be utilised to finance expenditure towards acquisition of land, site development and civil work, to acquire plant and machinery, part finance working capital requirement and corporate purposes, the company said.
21 May, 2024, 11.22 AM ISTEven traditional companies are adapting to Gen Z employees: Teamlease Krishnendu Chatterjee discusses the impact of purpose-driven work values on individual and employer health, referencing Tom Rath's concept of 'working to live.' He emphasizes the importance of aligning organizational purpose with employee retention ...
16 May, 2024, 10.39 AM ISTMiss USA pageant comes under scrutiny as Miss Teen USA steps down after Miss USA. Know the inside story With the stepping down of the reigning Miss USA and Miss Teen USA within a few days, the pageants' parent organization has come under the microscope. Its problem got complicated particularly because the young women cited mental health and difference...
10 May, 2024, 11.12 AM ISTMiss USA and Miss Teen USA forced to quit? Shocking 'reasons' revealed Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt has quit from her position due to alleged harassment by the organization. Miss Teen USA Sofia Srivastava too left due to ‘non-alignment’ of personal and organizational values, as per a report.
09 May, 2024, 09.20 PM ISTEarly career promotion sounds juicy but learn how to digest it first Young professionals are no longer waiting years for promotions, instead stepping up early in their careers. Early promotions offer skill development, confidence, and career advancement. Employers value leadership potential, problem-solving skills, a...
08 May, 2024, 04.14 PM ISTEmmforce AutoTech's Rs 54-cr IPO to open on Apr 23; sets price band at Rs 93-98/share Auto components maker Emmforce AutoTech Ltd on Friday said it will raise Rs 54 crore through its initial share sale opening for public subscription on April 23.
19 Apr, 2024, 04.22 PM ISTIndia aims Rs 1 lakh cr seafood export in 2 years New Delhi is the largest supplier of seafood, particularly frozen shrimps, to the US and Indian shrimp exporters follow a robust regulatory and safety regime, the official said. There are around 1 lakh shrimp farms in India most of which are in Andh...
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