'Emerging markets need to rely less on outside finance': Report
Emerging markets need to reduce their dependence on external financing and push through internal reforms to differentiate themselves from others, says a report.
Jan 22, 2015, 11:36 AM IST
Chinese economy not heading for 'hard landing': Li Keqiang
Addressing a gathering at the World Economic Forum (WEF) here, he asserted that China would continue to move on the path of reforms and encouraging innovation.
Jan 22, 2015, 00:45 AM IST
Black money: Switzerland promises full cooperation to India on tax matters
Switzerland Wednesday assured India of full cooperation on tax information exchange and agreed to discuss the issue of black money stashed in Swiss banks.
Jan 22, 2015, 00:04 AM IST
India well positioned to take advantage of demand: SBI chief
India is at the "cross roads" but is well positioned to take advantage of demand, democracy and demography to ensure infrastructure development and overall growth, State Bank of India chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya said Wednesday.
Jan 21, 2015, 23:56 PM IST
WEF 2015: Mumbai to be international finance centre, says Fadnavis
Inspired by Prime Minister Narenda Modi's 'Make in India programme, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Wednesday said he is working on 'Make in Maharashtra' programme while Mumbai would be developed into a major international finance centre.
Jan 21, 2015, 23:50 PM IST
India has a lot in pipeline for global investors: Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Wednesday promised India has a "lot in the pipeline" for global investors even as he plans to take up with Switzerland the issue of black money stashed in banks there.'
Jan 21, 2015, 23:45 PM IST
Automation to cause temporary replacement of jobs: Sikka
As companies are moving towards automation, Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka Wednesday said there would be temporary replacement of jobs and lower IT costs.
Jan 21, 2015, 23:38 PM IST
Top economists clash at Davos over ECB bond-buying
Top economists in Davos clashed on Wednesday over the impending decision by the ECB to buy up sovereign debt, an unprecedented measure to fight deflation that powerful Germany believes would merely allow overspending eurozone states to put off reforms.
Jan 21, 2015, 23:29 PM IST
Structural reforms must to spur global economic growth: Experts at WEF meet
Calling for structural reforms to bolster global growth, business leaders and experts Wednesday emphasised that politicians need to do their work rather than just depend on monetary policies.
Jan 21, 2015, 18:44 PM IST
WEF 2015: India's power sector set for $250 bn investment, says Goyal
Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting, Goyal said his message to foreign investors is that India story is getting stronger and back to its high growth phase.
Jan 21, 2015, 18:22 PM IST
Swiss banks return to basics; pitch 'superior' banking services
In a major departure from their earlier practice of luring wealthy clients in the name of 'safe havens', Swiss bankers are now pitching 'superior banking' services to their prospective clients -- although Indian corporate leaders do not appear much impressed.
Jan 21, 2015, 16:32 PM IST
Indian CEOs second most optimistic in the world, says survey
Indian CEOs are the second most optimistic in the world when it comes to their companies' growth prospects in the next 12 months and are planning aggressive hiring during the same period, says a survey.
Jan 21, 2015, 16:27 PM IST
Investors keen on India; Govt restoring confidence: Kochhar
Kochhar said the government has recognised the importance of foreign capital and its role in bringing in technology as well as international linkages.
Jan 21, 2015, 15:51 PM IST
CEOs need to develop flexible workforce: Manpower
As companies find it challenging to find right talent, global human resource major ManpowerGroup has suggested they develop a flexible workforce and identify 'under-utilised' talent pools.
Jan 21, 2015, 12:19 PM IST
Davos elite gather in shadow of attacks
The world`s political and business elite gather for their annual meeting in the glitzy Swiss ski resort of Davos from Wednesday, with the shadow of recent attacks in France and ongoing global conflicts looming large.
Jan 21, 2015, 11:59 AM IST
Indian CEOs most optimistic globally about business, economy
Indian CEOs are the most optimistic lot across the world for their own business as well as for the global economy, even as the overall optimism among business chiefs globally has come down for growth in the next one year.
Jan 20, 2015, 23:16 PM IST
India Adda makes way for 'Make in India'
It is a 'Make in India' lounge here at Davos for this year's WEF annual summit, in place of the famous 'India Adda' that has been frequented by Indian and other leaders to savour desi delicacies and do some networking.
Jan 20, 2015, 20:50 PM IST
India ranks 78th globally in talent competitiveness
Indicating acute shortage of skilled workforce, India has been ranked 78th globally in terms of talent competitiveness of its human capital, while Switzerland has topped the charts.
Jan 20, 2015, 19:59 PM IST
WEF to open six sessions for general public
WEF calls it 'Open Forum Davos' and its six sessions would dwell on current affairs, globalization, immigration, religion, democracy and pandemics.
Jan 20, 2015, 18:32 PM IST
India world's second most trusted nation, says survey
Moving up the ranks, India has emerged as the second most trusted country in the world in terms of faith reposed on its institutions even as globally trust levels have fallen, says a survey.
Jan 20, 2015, 18:04 PM IST
