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SBI Cards IPO begins on strong note

Receives bids for 92,03,980 lakh shares by 11:45 IST




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Antony Waste Handling Cell IPO subscribed 9%

Receives bids for 4.29 lakh shares




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Antony Waste Handling Cell IPO subscribed 13%

Receives bids for 6.45 lakh shares




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Antony Waste Handling Cell IPO subscribed 50%

Receives bids for 24.08 lakh shares




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Antony Waste Handling Cell IPO extends IPO, revises price band

Gets bids for 24.08 lakh shares by 17:00 IST on 9 March 2020




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Antony Waste Handling Cell IPO subscribed 50%

Gets bids for 24.09 lakh shares by 17:00 IST on 11 March 2020




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Antony Waste Handling Cell IPO withdrawn

Antony Waste Handling Cell has decided to withdraw its initial public offering (IPO) on Monday, 16 March 2020, as it failed to secure enough subscription.




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The Challenging Calculus of Figuring Out Who Gets to Vote

The litigants in a recent Supreme Court case suggested using the American Community Survey, an annual sample of 2.5% of U.S. households that asks about citizenship, to estimate the citizen voter-age population.




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Facetime With Uncle Sam

A number of government surveys are conducted in face-to-face interviews for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, physical material must be collected or the survey is too long and complex to conduct by telephone or mailed questionnaire. The results are some of the richest and most complete survey data available.




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Why Some Cicadas Have Reason to Brood: Potential Extinction

​Periodical cicadas live underground for 13 or 17 years before emerging to mate, lay eggs and die off, and today, there are 15 known broods in the U.S. There used to be 16 and the current number may dwindle if the teetering Brood VII goes extinct.




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Behind The Numbers: Beating DiMaggio’s Streak From the Armchair

MLB.com really wants to give away $5.6 million. But there’s a catch: To claim the prize, one needs to participate in Major League Baseball’s Beat the Streak contest and assemble a batting streak that surpasses Joe DiMaggio’s run of 56 consecutive games in 1941. This isn't easy.




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Economists’ Enemy: Residual Seasonality

When seasonally adjusted numbers continue to exhibit the influences of seasonal effects, much as first-quarter readings on gross domestic product have regularly been doing, statisticians refer to it as residual seasonality. And that effect hampers seasoned economists from making clear-eyed judgments on the strength of the economy.




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Boomers, Gen Xers and Millennials: Catchall Groupings

Generational groupings are attractive to academics who want to measure social and cultural change. They’re coveted by marketers looking to capitalize on evolving consumer tastes. And they appeal to others seeking to exploit the perceived psyche of the different groups.




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Retirement Calculators, Assumptions and Statistical Methods

Retirement calculators employ different assumptions to help users predict whether their rate of savings will support their current lifestyle after they quit work.




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A Note to Readers

Dear readers, The Numbers blog will no longer be updated as of July 2017. We will continue to look at the use of numbers in news, business and politics in our weekly column, and you can follow us on Twitter for the latest updates. Additionally, you can download the WSJ app for iOS or Android to follow Jo Craven McGinty and all […]




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BS Fund Cafe 2016: Create level-playing field for MFs

Top honchos of the mutual fund sector debunk the belief that current expense ratios are high, argue in favour of consolidation of schemes, and highlight the changing role of technology




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Understanding fund directory

The Fund Managers of the year have been selected based on risk-adjusted returns




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Dip in inflows not a concern: Leo Puri

Mutual fund CEOs highlight the lack of level playing field vis-a-vis other asset classes while adding that technology will improve penetration and bring in efficiencies




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Direct plans gaining prominence

The share of retail and high net worth individuals in direct plans could improve further given the cost saving




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Duration play

A timely call on a steady decline in interest rates helped HDFC Mutual Fund's Anil Bamboli reap the gains




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Small in size, big in returns

While fundamentals are important, getting the management quality right is more so as mistakes on this count can be costly, says Vinit Sambre of DSP BlackRock Mutual Fund




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BS jury: Picking the winners

The process of choosing the Fund Manager of the Year in the equity category wasn't as tough as it was for the debt category given a tightly contested race




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The disruptive power of technology

The fund industry may have embraced machines and robots, but managing money still needs the human touch




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Meet the Business Standard Fund Managers of the Year

Global uncertainties and weak corporate earnings are enough to give any fund manager the jitters




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How to Fix and Strengthen the 401(k)

The 401(k) workplace-savings plan, designed to augment traditional pensions, has become the primary retirement-savings vehicle for many workers, but critics say it isn’t up to the task. WSJ's Anna Prior highlights five key suggestions to strengthen the 401(k). Photo: Getty




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A More Personal Synthetic Voice for Those Who Can't Speak

A wave of new technologies is giving people like Max Plansky, who are unable to speak due to a debilitating condition, a more personal synthetic voice. Photo/Video: Denise Blostein/The Wall Street Journal




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Should Homeowners Ban Drones Over Their Property?

The increased use of personal and commercial drones is raising questions about where they should be permitted to fly, and who should make that decision. The FAA estimates drone sales will reach 7 million by 2020. Photo: John Weber for The Wall Street Journal




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A Gymnast's Death-Defying Leap to Success

Dipa Karmakar, the first female Indian gymnast to qualify for the Olympics, will be performing one of the sport's most dangerous and difficult moves in Brazil in August. Photo: Karan Deep Singh/The Wall Street Journal




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How China Upended Life at India's Ship-Recycling Yards

At the world's biggest ship-recycling yard at Alang, India, life is becoming harder as fewer ships arrive. Here's why. Photo: Karan Deep Singh/The Wall Street Journal




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On-Site Child Care: It's Paying Off at Clif Bar

Clif Bar & Co. is among only 5% of U.S. employers that offer a child care center on-site or near its offices. Kate Torgersen, an 18-year employee, explains how bringing her three children to the company's "Base Camp" child care center has benefited her as a working mother. Photo: Tim Hussin for The Wall Street Journal




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How Confidential Documents Get Stored at the White House

The transcript of President Trump's call with Ukraine shed light on a method for classifying documents that's even more top secret than top secret. WSJ spoke to a former National Security Council official to understand the intricacies of the White House server security system.




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Women Hit Obstacles on the Way to the First Promotion

Men outnumber women nearly 2 to 1 on the first move up the management ladder. WSJ’s Vanessa Fuhrmans explains how this can hurt women right out of the gate.




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Why Women Don’t Get the Feedback They Need

Research shows that getting ahead requires constructive criticism. But many women don’t get those frank assessments.




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Women Are Less Likely to Delegate Than Men

Women are less likely to delegate than men and that might hurt their careers. WSJ's Michelle Ma explains why women have a harder time passing off work to others.




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Will ensure patents are given within 18 months of application: Amitabh Kant

At the Make in India event, the DIPP secretary said some of this work will be outsourced to the IITs




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GSK Pharma plans Rs 500-cr expansion of its Nashik unit

This investment is in addition to Rs 1,000 crore investment for a greenfield plant in Bengluru announced last year




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We are increasing our footprint in India: Pratyush Kumar

Interview with President, Boeing India




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Want 100% FDI in multi-brand retail in food: Harsimrat Kaur-Badal

Food Processing Minister pushes for national e-platform bypassing mandis for farmers, food producers




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Pepsi, Monsanto to set up units in Maharashtra

Soft drink maker to put in Rs 500 cr to set up juice factory; Monsanto identifies Buldhana district for a seed plant




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Make in India: Nitin Gadkari unveils grand plan for logistics hubs and ports

Policy to boost logistics, ports and e-toll collection on anvil




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Jharkhand attracts Rs 62k crore investment at Make in India Week

The state has signed MoU worth Rs 50,000 crore with Adani Group




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IRB Infra to sign concession agreement on Zozila pass by March

The scope of the project includes constructing approaches on NH-1 (Srinagar-Sonmarg-Gumri Road) on design, build, finance, operate and transfer (annuity) basis




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Govt to bring in law for construction vehicles industry

Motor Vehicles Act does not adequately address concerns of construction, mining and earth moving equipment makers




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Karnataka gets Rs 9,700-cr investment commitment at Make in India Week

Solar cell manufacturer First Solar is looking to setup a manufacturing unit with an investment of Rs 6,000 cr




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FTAs may hurt Make in India drive, says auto parts industry

The government is in discussion with the European Union (EU) and Australia for FTAs. The country already has such trade pacts with Asean




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11 Maharashtra villages to pool land for integrated township

Villagers to form SPV for planning and development




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NHAI to add 50,000 km in next six years

Govt initiatives have eased path to construct roads, says NHAI chief




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Jharkhand signs MoUs for Rs 62,000 crore

Releases new industrial and investment promotion policy




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Infra woes mar Mumbai's chance to emerge as global financial hub

However, experts believe Mumbai for all practical purposes is already an International Financial Centre




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Single-table system to clear investment proposals faster: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Interview with Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh