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Updated : Jan 27, 2019

SpiceJet plans expansion; to focus on growth, profitability: CEO Ajay Singh

Ajay Singh said that SpiceJet made profits for 14-15 quarters in a row and it was only the last 2-3 quarters that were difficult, largely because of the massive increase in oil prices.

Updated : Jan 26, 2019

WTO works to preserve its credibility amid rising uncertainties in global trade

Various issues were discussed at the meeting of 32 members of the WTO on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan
Updated : Jan 24, 2019

WEF 2019: Raghuram Rajan says Indian economy may slow down if a coalition govt is formed

"The best minister in the government should be given the responsibility of the human resource development ministry," said former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan.

Updated : Jan 24, 2019

WEF 2019: Urbanisation to be big driver of Indian economic growth, says Kant

Kant said India is giving a big push to urbanisation with more than 100 smart cities being developed and is also using technology in a big way to change the way business and governance is done.

Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra
Updated : Jan 23, 2019

WEF 2019: India not backing down on climate change commitments, says Anand Mahindra

Speaking in Davos at a plenary session on 'Safeguarding our Planet' during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), he said "India, unlike many other countries, including in the West, is on track to meet the Paris commitments. India is not backing down."

Senior Congress leader Kamal Nath
Updated : Jan 23, 2019

WEF 2019: Indian economy grows irrespective of govt in power, says Kamal Nath

Addressing a session on emerging market outlook in Davos at the WEF Annual Meeting, Nath said India is heading towards becoming the world's second-largest economy but that is happening because of lot many factors.

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan
Updated : Jan 23, 2019

WEF 2019: India to surpass China in economic size, says Raghuram Rajan

"Historically, India had a bigger role in the region but China has now grown much bigger than India and has presented itself as a counter balance to India in the region," Rajan said at the WEF Annual Meeting 2019.

Updated : Jan 22, 2019

Indians biggest supporters of international aid: WEF global survey

The respondents in the survey of over 10,000 people were asked, do they think their country has a responsibility to help other countries in the world

Ajay Singh
Updated : Jan 22, 2019

SpiceJet's Ajay Singh to chair ATT Guv's summit at WEF

The meeting, scheduled for January 24, will deliberate on the challenges confronting the aviation, travel and tourism (ATT) sectors and the key takeaways should help in potential policy reforms for these industries, and will be chaired by SpiceJet chairman and managing director Ajay Singh, SpiceJet said.

Updated : Jan 22, 2019

India 4th most attractive investment market for global CEOs: PwC survey

Released on the first day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting, the survey also showed that China's popularity was falling among global CEOs but remained second most attractive after the US. However, both the countries saw their attractiveness dip sharply.

Updated : Jan 22, 2019

WEF summit opens amid gloomy outlook for global economy

The crystal awards were given to three personalities -- conductor Marin Alsop, film director Haifaa Al-Mansour and broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough.

Updated : Jan 22, 2019

India moves up one position to rank 80th on the global talent competitive index

With an overall position of 45th and despite a fall of two places, China is the best performer among BRICS countries, while India remains the laggard of this grouping

Updated : Jan 21, 2019

CEOs, politicians set to flock to Davos amid fears of economy sleepwalking into crisis; Indian delegation of 100 to attend

While several top leaders have decided to stay away from Davos, others believe their absence underlines the need for an immediate brain-storming over the imminent risks faced by the world.

Updated : Jan 21, 2019

Women's unpaid work worth 43 times the annual income of Apple, world's biggest company: Report

In India, the unpaid work done by women looking after their homes and children is worth 3.1 per cent of the country's GDP

The US-China trade war slowed the global growth in 2018.
Updated : Jan 18, 2019

World Economic Forum warns of impact of global tensions

The World Economic Forum said a "darkening" economic outlook, in part fostered by geopolitical tensions between the United States and China, "looks set to further reduce the potential for international cooperation in 2019."

Geneva-based World Economic Forum said the top agenda would include climate change, inclusiveness and international governance.
Updated : Jan 18, 2019

WEF annual meeting to focus on globalisation, new models for peace and inclusiveness

The theme of the meeting this year would be 'Globalisation 4.0: Shaping a Global Architecture in the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution'.

Updated : Jan 18, 2019

Global economy to worsen on rising geopolitical worries; wealth disparity key concern: Survey

The annual 'Global Risks Report' by Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF) also flagged massive incidents of data fraud and large-scale cyber attacks among the biggest risks in terms of likelihood, while it also listed increasing polarisation of societies and growing wealth disparity among key concerns.

US President Donald Trump
Updated : Jan 18, 2019

WEF 2019: Donald Trump cancels US delegation's visit to Davos amid shutdown

Last week, Trump cancelled his planned trip to the World Economic Forum (WEF meeting), citing the "intransigence" of the Democrats on his funding request to build a controversial wall along the US-Mexico border.

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