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Will HDFC Life-Max Life merger trigger more M&A in insurance? Many companies like Aviva Life, Exide Life and IndiaFirst Life have been lagging behind even after eight years of operation as the stranglehold of Life Insurance Corporation continues with more than 70 per cent market share. read more 10 things you should know about the Microsoft-LinkedIn $26.2 bn deal Jeff Weiner will remain CEO of LinkedIn, reporting to Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft. Raghuram Rajan deserves two more terms: NR Narayana Murthy "India should be very fortunate to have him (Rajan) serve this country for not just one, I would say two more terms," NR Narayana Murthy said.

Editor's Pick Modi Tax Doctrine: How government fashioned a new mantra Modi Tax Doctrine means: make paying taxes easy, simplify procedures, avoid litigation, make taxmen friendlier and go hell for leather after black money. Here is why Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa does not want GST "If Tamil Nadu takes up GST, they may have to either borrow money or give up some of the schemes," said former director of Madras School of Economics. Why Brexit could be a bigger risk for India than a jump in oil prices and a Fed rate hike India has big trade ties with EU. Any material fall in the Euro/Pound could lead to many headaches for India in a sluggish export environment. How chatbots could soon put BPOs out of business Chatbots, are making their debut on Facebook, Google and Skype and function as robotic customer service representatives for a host of companies.

Most Popular This Week Shareholders slam TCS CEO's salary at AGM Rajan shielded Indian banks from a Lehman-like crisis. And how! Tell people to pay taxes honestly: Tax official's response to PM Modi's appeal India eases key security conditions for China in a bid to open path to NSG 'Buy one get one free' deals to soon lose charm, GST may apply to free articles

Story of The Week Airfares set to get cheaper as Cabinet clears Aviation Policy; new rule to replace 5/20 "Airfares for regional routes to be capped at Rs 2,500/hour. Government to subsidise fares beyond Rs 2500/hr on regional routes," Sources said. read more

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