There is a necessity to protect privacy of individuals and prevent misuse of the confidential biometric data collected.
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...Full StoryThe common man was not disappointed as there was no passenger fare hike.
...Full StoryPopulism, poor planning and execution of projects have plagued the transporter for years.
...Full StoryAlthough focus is largely on transportation, there will be improvement in other amenities too.
...Full StoryThe drop in crude oil prices and devalued Yuan have dealt a big blow to New Delhi's earnings.
...Full StoryDemand for factory made goods will remain subdued due to slow global growth and poor demand from rural areas.
...Full StoryInvestors are set to get fat dividends from profitable public sector enterprises in the next few months.
...Full StoryIf the Centre is keen on discouraging diesel cars, it needs to bring parity in the levy on the two fuels.
...Full Story4G's launch across the country this year will surely lead to some churn in the telecom market.
...Full StoryTax reforms are needed to bring parity in diesel and petrol prices.
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...Full StoryMany feel that the company's investors would be short-changed by the proposed structuring of fresh business by parent Suzuki.
...Full StoryNow, subscribers are seeing the benefits of fixed line services.
...Full StoryThe masses will buy into his assurance that they are a healthy alternative to cooked meals in times of high food inflation.
...Full StorySharp drop in petroleum prices is only one of the reasons.
...Full StoryFor those who are not emotionally attached to the yellow metal, the process of monetisation could prove to be painful.
...Full StoryAmong bigger hurdles, India Inc may face transition problems in the initial phase of the much-awaited GST.
...Full StorySome prices have fallen and others risen, but the numbers do not capture how you experience price changes.
...Full StoryFactory output has risen more than what was expected signalling further recovery.
...Full StoryThe success of Modi government's 'Skill India' will depend on delivering the right combination of skills that companies need - at the shop floor and executive levels.
...Full StoryFinance minister Arun Jaitley tries to dispel fears about deficient monsoon, but there is no running away from the truth.
...Full StoryThe industry feels Raghuram Rajan should have accorded growth a higher priority, with deeper interest rate cuts.
...Full StoryIndia’s vast hoard of the yellow metal can be melted and reused to make new jewellery - this will reduce the state's pressure to import it.
...Full StorySince mid '90s, Korean companies have illustrated how PM Modi's pet project is indeed possible.
...Full StoryChina grew the fastest since 1980 to become Asia's largest economy, Koreans remain the wealthiest and India may overtake as the most populous nation.
...Full StoryA Constitution Amendment Bill to introduce GST has just been passed by Lok Sabha, but states are apprehensive about the impact of the new tax regime.
...Full StoryWhile it encourages peasants to raise a specific crop, unreasonable increase skews farming patterns.
...Full StoryChange in prices of certain items have greater impact on the price index and that does not necessarily reflect how inflation affects households.
...Full StoryThey have been sending home more money than people of any other nationality and every dollar sent has made India top receiver of remittances.
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