Category: Markets
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Why Google Pixel has failed to woo Indians smartphone users
New Delhi: Billed as the “best Android phones you can buy,” Google Pixel devices have miserably failed to impress Indian users and the reason is pretty obvious: Poor go-to-marketing strategy. Look at Google Pixel numbers. In the second quarter of 2019, it had less than 0.1 market share in the Indian premium smartphone segment — dominated by Samsung, Apple and the likes…
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BSNL launches Rs 777 broadband plan offers 50 Mbps Speed And 500GB Data
BSNL has been on a roll for the last few months, going aggressive with its telecom and broadband plans. In a bid to offset its financial losses, the state-owned telecom operator has been quite generous with its plans. BSNL even started its 4G network in many circles with special introductory plans to encourage its customers…
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Rates, rupee to influence equities trends
Mumbai : The upcoming monetary policy review coupled with macro-economic data points will influence the trajectory of key equity indices in the week ahead. Market observers said that even direction of foreign fund flows, rupee’s movement against the US dollar as well as global crude oil prices will also affect investor sentiment. “With an eight per…
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Tata Motors to hike car prices by up to Rs 25,000
Mumbai (IANS): Automobile major Tata Motors will increase prices of its passenger vehicles range by up to Rs 25,000 starting April 2019. The company said in a statement on Saturday that the prices will be hiked due to rising input costs and external economic conditions. According to Mayank Pareek, President, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors:…
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Tesla unveils Model 3 sedan for $35K to sell online only
San Francisco : Elon Musk-founded electric car maker Tesla has announced an entry-level Model 3 sedan for $35,000 that will have a top speed of 130 miles per hour with 220 miles of range. The announcement came a day after Elon Musk changed his Twitter handle to Elon Tusk to the surprise of his 24…
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India to grow at 7.3% for next 2 years despite global slowdown: Moody’s
New Delhi : Even as the global economy will further weaken in 2019 and 2020, India’s economy will grow at 7.3 per cent in both the calendar years as it is less exposed to the global slowdown, Moody’s said. “We expect India’s economy to grow around 7.3 per cent in both the years,” the US-based…