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Sports Shiva Thapa faces defending champion at Rio 2016 Olympics, others have it tough too Shiva Thapa will have to overcome defending Olympics and former World Champion Robeisy Ramirez of Cuba in his first round encounter. Advt: Work for the best employer - Yourself Advantages - Best B2B audience in India, no hard-selling or up-front costs involved, access to our content repository and air-tight agreements with instant gratification. Apply now   Sports Leander Paes-Rohan Bopanna to open Rio 2016 Olympics campaign against Lukasz Kubot-Marcin Matkowski In the women's doubles event, Sania Mirza and Prarthana Thombare will be up against Chinese pair of Peng Shuai and Shuai Zhang. Sports India vs West Indies: Best friends Jason Holder, Roston Chase turn escape artists West Indies captain Jason Holder & Roston Chase eked out 244-run stand for 7th wicket to deny India a win in Jamaica. Sports Rangana Herath becomes second Sri Lankan to claim Test hat-trick Rangana Herath claimed a hattrick against Australia at Galle after dismissing Adam Voges, Peter Nevill and Mitchell Starc on a consecutive deliveries. Sports Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020's six newly included sports explained Visit the post for more. Sports Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony 2016: Indian archery team to give opening ceremony a miss Archers will begin their campaign with the men's individual and team ranking rounds slated for morning with women scheduled for later. Entertainment Anushka is Alizeh Khan in Karan Johar’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, reveals her look Anushka Sharma plays Alizeh Khan in Karan Johar's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Karan earlier shared a picture with Anushka as she wrapped the film. Entertainment After multiple face-offs with censor board, Anurag Kashyap to give a masterclass on censorship Anurag Kashyap is set to deliver a master class on censorship to students and cinema lovers alike in Australia. Entertainment Kishore Kumar gets a musical tribute from Shekhar Ravjiani, Shaan, Neeti Mohan on birth anniversary Singers Neeti Mohan, Shekhar Ravjiani and Shaan paid tribute to Kishore Kumar on his 87th birth anniversary. Entertainment Bollywood tries to strangle independent voices: Dibakar Banerjee Mainstream Hindi film industry tries to suppress independent cinema says filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee. Retail How the online fashion market is planning to combat the joined force of Flipkart, Myntra and Jabong Myntras acquisition of Jabong is estimated to have placed the combined entity right at the top of pile, with an estimated market share of 60-70%. Retail Future Group eyes Rs 1000 crore sales during Independence Day sale Big Bazaar consumers will be able to enjoy a 15% cashback on making payments through Paytm as part of a strategic tie-up between the two companies. Retail Reigniting ITC Cigarettes, despite the stigma associated with them, still power ITC’s profits while its non-tobacco businesses have been a persistent drag on profits. Sanjiv Puri, tipped to take the helm at ITC early in 2017, will have to decide which is the way to go Retail McDonald's goes on a healthy diet, reduces sodium in its mayonnaise and fries “In India, we will continue to work closely with our suppliers and industry experts toward achieving our global vision,” a McDonalds India spokesperson said. Politics A day before GST Bill bonhomie, Narendra Modi-Sonia Gandhi thaw played out in Varanasi In the context of the critical need for bipartisanship in India's reforms process, Modi’s reach out to Sonia Gandhi in Varanasi has good tidings. Politics Subramanian Swamy silent on GST, says conflict between his scholarly commitment and party loyalty Swamy would refrain from commenting on the merits of the GST legislation because of a conflict between his scholarly commitment to economics and loyalty to the party. Politics Amit Shah in Gujarat: Vijay Rupani bows out of CM race, Nitin Patel is last man standing When asked about his nomination for the CM post, Nitin Patel said, "The party central leadership will decide on who will be the chief minister." Politics Saudi Arabia to send stranded Indian workers back at its own expense: Sushma Swaraj In a diplomatic victory for India, Saudi Arabia has agreed to give exit visas to hundreds of jobless Indian workers there and will send them back home at its own expense. Telecom GST Bill A 'Transformational' Legislation: Bharti Enterprises Chief Terming GST Bill as a "transformational" legislation, Bharti Enterprises chairman Sunil Bharti ...   Telecom Telecom companies wary of Trai move to review IUC charges Trais planned review comes as telcos increasingly switch over to internet protocol-based networks using optic fibre from systems that were built with copper cables. Telecom Move over Apple, two new US phone makers enter India with a bang (Tech Trend) Why Chinese? The screaming headline on hoardings in the capital and beyond showcasing new US smartphone maker InFocus clearly signals the beginning of an era for the Indian consumers to look beyond the high-end premium Apple to affordable and Telecom Active mobile connections in India declined by 1.5M in May 2016: TRAI What's a few million when you have 932 million active mobile connections in India? The Active connection data represents peak VLR (Visitor Location Register) data for the month, so it includes users roaming from on another telecom operators network (For example, Airtel, Idea and Vodafone ha Logistics Watershed moment: India Inc says GST to stir up animal spirits of economy GST bill, which was passed yesterday, will be a game-changing reform since Independence, and will not only boost investment activity but also usher in foreign capital. Logistics Mid-sized firms with considerable share of the organised portion likely to benefit from GST Majority of these companies operate in sectors where the unorganised sectors share is fairly high between 40% and 70%. Logistics Cabinet approves Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill 2016, Rs 10,000 for drunk driving and Rs 2 lakh for hit and run cases The cabinet cleared on Wednesday the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill, 2016, which entails a steep hike in penalties for traffic offences. Logistics Chandigarh Airport set to go solar with ReNew Power, will help generate 8.4 million units of power to offest 8000 tonnes of carbon emissions anually Once completed, the project will help Chandigarh International Airport (CHIAL) generate 8.4 million units of power annually and offset over 8,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. Digital Netflix hires ex-YouTube executive Gaurav Pradhan as Asia head Based in Singapore, Pradhan will oversee business development in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Pradhan previously led YouTube’s product partnerships for India and Southeast Asia. He has also worked with Yahoo in India.   Digital GST's hidden treasure of $200 billion: Rivigo founder Deepak Garg The GST will substantially lower the indirect tax incidence over a period of time, which will reduce the costs of manufactured goods. Digital B2B marketplace Omnikart shuts down, co-founder joins Industrybuying Omnikart, its B2B marketplace for industrial equipment, has closed operations due to disagreement between its two co-founders on a growth strategy. The Mumbai-based startup, run by Omnikart Engineering Pvt. Ltd, shut down in March, co-founder Faisal Ansari told TechCircle. Ansari has now joine Digital Ease of cross-border transactions with GST will be game changer for e-commerce: Ashish Goel, Urban Ladder "Each state requires a different set of documentation and that poses a lot of challenges in the market. But once GST comes into play next year, these problems will start becoming things of the past." HR Asean integration 'opens up opportunities' Efforts by Asean governments and the private sector to promote productivity, technology and innovation can further regional economic integration, said Ambassador-at-Large Ong Keng Yong yesterday.. Read more at straitstimes.com. HR Amid Olympic Rush, Brazil's Hotels Join the Fight Against Human Trafficking HR US stocks tread water ahead of July jobs report New York, Aug 4, 2016 (AFP) -Wall Street stocks ended nearly flat Thursday ahead of a July jobs report that is expected to show slower employment growth in the United States compared with last month. HR Transgender Bill has no provision for quota in jobs, education The earlier draft Cabinet note had a section on reservation in employment. Software Nokia expects to slash 15,000 jobs : Second quarter earnings fell by 49% Nokia's second-quarter profit fell more sharply than expected as telecom operators around the world spent less on faster mobile networks Software Google plans to push 1 billion mark of net users in India Google Executive said this is possible by making Internet more accessible and affordable, which the company is trying to do through its initiatives like free wi-fi. Software Chinese brands Oppo, Vivo, Gionee gain significant market share at the cost of Samsung, Micromax & Intex The three Chinese brands, which have emerged as trade favourites due to a margin payout thats 5-6% more than what the other mainstream brands offer. Software Designers come out for Apple in patent fight with Samsung Setting up a clash with a number of Silicon Valley companies that have come out on the side of Samsung, more than 100 designers and educators signed on to a new court brief supporting Apple. Finance Why banks can’t find buyers for stressed assets Afraid of vigilance probes, public sector banks are unwilling to take a haircut, resulting in prices that deter buyers Finance RBI, Sebi come together to prevent Saradha like scam; launch website to prevent scams Rajan also cautioned against the phishing and emails that are sent from distant countries like Nigeria and Tanzania promising millions dollars if bank account numbers are shared. Finance Giving India a global-scale bank Says handling excess staff will not be an issue post-merger of six banks Marketing Show To Leverage Trigger-Based Marketing : Seize The Moment For an emotional connection to form between a brand and consumer, brands must be in tune to what intrinsically drives consumer actions at the given moments when an individual is in the optimal mindset to engage.   Marketing Biggest Indian contingent fails to light up advertisers' Olympic flame : Report “Star is not allowing advertisers to select the particular games that one may want to buy ad spots on. Also, the broadcast plan has not been shared, which is a big turn off.” Marketing Bunge India Appoints Milind Acharya as Marketing Head : Report Milind Acharya has been appointed as the new Marketing Head for Bunge India, the country’s leading agribusiness and food brand.   Marketing Celebrity Influencers: Worth The Expense Or A Waste? An overemphasis on celebrity influencers and a hyperfocus on the large audiences they tend to bring has led many a marketer down a path that lacks depth and longevity. Ecommerce GST: Consumers prepare to take it as it comes The Goods and Services Tax has been a centerpiece of attention in political ... Ecommerce Future group, Paytm tie-up to take Big Bazaar online Tie-up will make Big Bazaar the anchor store on the Paytm marketplace Ecommerce Amazon announces pre-orders for FIFA 17 FIFA 17 is scheduled to be released on September 29, and is priced at Rs. 3,999 Franchise On what basis is the franchise fee and territory determined? The idea of charging someone for airspace disappeared long ago mainly because it was an unsubstantiated fee. In fact, nowadays, some franchisors don't give territories at all, so the notion that the franchise fee is based on territory size alone doesn't make sense. Franchise Can young blood flourish in franchising? Youth in franchising? Millennials at the helm? Can younger people with relatively little business experience (or money) learn to manage a successful franchise operation? A combination of several factors says yes – out of necessity for both prospective franchisees looking to make a living in a tough economy, and for franchisors seeking to expand their system in an era of tight credit. This confluence of economics and demographics has led to a rise in the numbers of younger people signing on as franchisees. Construction Goa’s residential has unsold inventory between 20-30% Goa’s economy crashed in 2012 after the ban on mining, joining the country’s stagnant economy. Construction Ramco Cements Q1 profit up 57% as domestic sales rise Total income has increased 2.6% to Rs 973.95 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, as the cement maker's domestic sales volume rose 15% to 20.45 .. Construction Oberois plan to spend Rs 500 crore to renovate iconic New Delhi hotel The dwindling profitability of the 50-year-old property has led the group to make this decision and go for a complete renovation. Construction GST could usher transparency in real estate sector According to back-of-the envelope calculations, homebuyers will end up paying around 20-22% in total tax compared to 14-16% if builder gets tax credit. /FranchiseArchives Motivate your unit managers with these simple steps Many new franchisees discover that they love being a franchise operator but often quickly learn that they can't always be in the store overseeing operations at all times. This is especially true as single unit operators expand. Since hourly employees typically need oversight, guidance, and sometimes redirection, many franchisee operators often turn to unit managers to help them keep the unit operating at maximum efficiencies. It's this /TelecomArchives It's official: Huawei to launch Leica-certified P9 in India on August 17 It isn't exactly clear whether Huawei will launch both the P9 and P9 Plus simultaneously in India. /RetailArchives Wargburg Pincus affiliate invests $125 million in Indian logistics Stellar The company intends to provide logistics solutions that will include multi-user warehousing, primary and secondary distribution, e-fulfilment and storage. /FranchiseArchives Developing a sophisticated approach to operate your franchise in a fiscally responsible way Those pondering a future in franchising face many important decisions. Beyond nuts-and-bolts basics such as raising capital, identifying a brand that fits, and completing the paperwork, are other – just as important – factors to consider. One such topic is what's known as unit economics. Anyone who has ever cracked open a business school textbook understands that the bottom line of the monthly financial statement of any company should reflect profitability – if the company is to survive. When the numbers are in the black the business is generating more than it's spending. It's simplistic but effective. But there can and should be a more sophisticated approach to operating a franchise in a fiscally responsible way. /WorkWork The Big Benefit Of Small Goals On The Entrepreneurial Quest For Millions How much do you want for your business? Its become taboo to talk about wealth, but picking your number may give you the motivation you need to grow a successful company. That’s exactly how Lara Morgan built a business worth £20 million. /TelecomArchives Death toll in Kashmir clashes rises to 49; curfew continues Mobile Internet services continued to remain snapped in the Valley where the postpaid mobile telephony services have been restored across all networks. /ConstructionArchives Why Real estate is not the best gift for your children? You are not doing your children any favour by leaving behind property for them. The paper work, legal and logistical issues involved make it a painful.. /ConstructionArchives Stellar response for Dilip Buildcon IPO as it gets subscribed 20 times The public issue received bids for 44,37,41,155 shares as against more than 2.13 crore on offer at the close of the issue, generating a subscription o.. /RetailArchives Faster Delivery, Lower Prices: E-Commerce Bets Big On GST The Goods and Services Tax, which aims to transform India into a single market, will boost the countrys young e-commerce industry whose bread and butter depends upon quickly delivering goods across state borders. /WorkWork The Companies That Teach Their Employees How To Sleep Question: What do camera-maker Olympus, accountants PricewaterhouseCoopers, Shire Pharmaceuticals, Unilever and Cambridge University have in common. Answer: They are all sending employees on courses to teach them how to sleep. /FinanceArchives Fund houses hit ELSS merger hurdle Multiple ELSS plans in the same fund house should be merged. It is good for everybody. So what is the snag? /EcommerceArchives Amazon.in announces launch of an urban Fulfilment Centre in Chennai The urban FC model will further enable Amazon.in to support deliveries under its recently launched Prime program and offer faster delivery to a wider set of customers during the upcoming festive season. /FinanceArchives Bitcoin sinks after hackers steal $65 million from exchange in Hong Kong Hong Kong-based exchange Bitfinex says it halted trading, withdrawals and deposits after discovering the security breach /ConstructionArchives GST Bill passed in Rajya Sabha after delay of 9 years AIADMK is the only party that expressed its dissent with the Bill and called it unconstitutional. The MPs of the party staged a walk out during the vo.. /TelecomArchives GST Bill passed in Rajya Sabha: Here is how India Inc is reacting Here is what some of the business tycoons in the country think about the GST bill. /RetailArchives Future Group's secret to handle a large, diversified portfolio: 'Futurocracy' Future Consumer Enterprises Limited employees presented plans on its brands, giving them a chance to run an entrepreneurial set-up within the company. /SoftwareArchives Facebook opens hardware lab, in a sign of broader ambitions to connect people Although Facebook built its fortune on the internet, it sees hardware as an important part in helping people connect. /SoftwareArchives What are the real challenges of the start-up ecosystem in India? /LogisticsArchives The day has arrived! Rajya Sabha passes historic GST Constitution Bill AIADMK is the only party that expressed its dissent with the Bill and called it unconstitutional. The MPs of the party staged a walk out during the voting process. /LogisticsArchives GST will bring new era of development, economic reforms, says Amit Shah "Today the GST Bill has been placed in Parliament. The Bill is very important for West Bengal. With its passage, a new era of economic reforms will be ushered in and it will contribute to the development of the country," said Amit Shah /Logistics /MarketingArchives What's Agile Marketing All About : Report The world is becoming more digital every day, steadily reshaping relationships between customers and brands in the process.   /DigitalArchives BCCL’s Brand Capital leads $225,000 funding in online waste management startup ExtraCarbon Using connected devices to manage waste collection, recycling and disposal is an idea that is attracting entrepreneurs and investors alike. Gurgaon-based waste management company Greentooth Technologies Pvt. Ltd, which operates the online platform ExtraCarbon, for instance, is all set to raise R /MarketingArchives Alcohol advertising may up drinking habit in adolescents : Report Increased exposure to alcohol-related advertisements is raising the amount and frequency of drinking among adolescents, finds a study. /Logistics /ConstructionArchives Real estate demand will be triggered with passage of GST According to back of the envelope calculations, homebuyers will end up paying around 20-22% in total tax compared to 14-16% if builder gets tax credit /Construction /PoliticsArchives Not Anandiben, 13 Years Of Modi Rule Responsible For Gujarat Burning, Says Rahul Gandhi Sacrificing the 'scapegoat' won't save the BJP. /PoliticsArchives Teen's Open Letter To PM Modi About The Unheard Voices Of Agitating Kashmiris Is Heartbreaking No one cares about Kashmir. /RetailArchives Patanjali locks horns with e-tailers Patanjali has already informed brick-and-mortar retailers not to offer discounts on its products /RetailArchives GST to reduce costs for retailers, boost consumption Many in the industry believe that retailers can centralise their storage and supply chain because of the GST /TelecomArchives Move over Apple, two new US phone makers enter India Why Chinese? The screaming headline on hoardings in the capital and beyond showcasing new US smartphone maker InFocus clearly signals the beginning of.. /FinanceArchives DBS Bank keen on expanding digital offerings in India, says CEO Gupta To launch a fully digitised platform for SME lending later this year /FinanceArchives Trai releases consultation paper on mobile banking Nightmare UI and high prices blamed for low take-up of service hoped to replicate success of M-Pesa /EcommerceArchives Pitney Bowes Accelerator Program Inducts Six Startups in India Pitney Bowes (NYSE:PBI), a global technology company that provides innovative products and solutions to power commerce, has named six startups to the TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 10,00,000 Industry Executives About Us  |  Advertise Privacy Policy    Unsubscribe You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs. Our mailing address is GF 25/39, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi 110008, India