Consumer good companies fear dip in demand

Consumer goods companies are apprehending a dip in demand due to petrol price hike and an imminent increase in diesel prices that are adding pressure to customers, who are already reeling under the......

India Inc may not hire in large nos despite upturn

There's sombre news for job-seekers. The economic recovery may not create too many opportunities for job-hoppers and students graduating next year. For, Indian companies did not lay off many people......

Economic slowdown = Lesser jobs, lower attrition

It's a blessing in disguise, of sorts. Indian companies, which had to face a huge attrition problem over the last few years, can finally breathe easy. HR analysts said the economic slowdown is......

FMCG cos give kirana stores a facelift

Under pressure from the organised retail sector to deliver supplies at lower prices, fast moving consumer goods firms are working hard to make sure that their main distribution channel - the......

Ranji roundup: Shaw back with a bang; Uthappa hits ton

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday. Shaw, Rahane boost Mumbai on Day 1 IMAGE: Prithvi Shaw hit a quickfire half-century on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy match against......

Ranji: Jadeja hits ton as Saurashtra take lead against Railways

IMAGE: Ravindra Jadeja. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters After shining with the ball, India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's unbeaten 178 helped Saurashtra to take first innings lead versus Railways......

Ranji roundup: Mumbai facing huge defeat in 500th game

IMAGE: Baroda's Swapnil Singh celebrates after scoring a century against Mumbai on Day 3. Photograph: PTI Mumbai: Swapnil Singh broke an eleven-year jinx as he scored his maiden first class......

Ranji round-up: Easwaran, Shreevats take Bengal to 185/4

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday Abhimanyu Easwaran dropped anchor at one end as his 97-run stand with Shreevats Goswami enabled Bengal to reach 185 for four against......

Ranji round-up: Mumbai edge TN in just over two days

A round-up of Ranji matches played across India on Saturday Defending champions Mumbai edged out Tamil Nadu by two wickets, on Saturday, in a low-scoring thriller as the opening round Ranji Trophy......