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The auto sector has been passing through one of its worst phases brought on by a sustained decline in sales, shift in technology and regulatory norms and prolonged weakness in India's financial space.Investors have been offloading their bets in auto stocks, causing most of them to suffer deep losses.In November, the domestic passenger vehicle (PV) sales shrunk by about 9 percent YoY. Domestic commercial vehicle sales were down nearly 18 percent while those of two-wheelers (2Ws) declined by about 14 percent YoY.Close However, overall three-wheeler (3W) segment sales grew by nearly 7 percent YoY, primarily led by improvement in export markets. related news Morgan Stanley bullish on NTPC, Adani Ports and L&T Infotech Ujjivan Small Finance Bank: Should investors buy, sell or hold after the bumper listing? Though the sales numbers are still subdued, brokerages and industry experts are of the view that the auto sector is gearing up for an upward journey."Ongoing marriage … [Read more...] about Demand looking up for autos; these stocks likely to gain the most

The 100 people on 2015’s Most Creative People in Business list have achieved impressive breakthroughs across a wide swath of industries: finding a possible cure for Ebola, using drone technology to help save endangered animals, modeling jet engines with 3-D printers. advertisement advertisement None of these breakthroughs came from resting easy on outdated ideas or settling into familiar ruts. And yet, even this illustrious group admits to getting stuck and actively seeking grist for the mill. So we put the following question to the group: Where or from whom do you seek out inspiration? What do you do when you’re in a rut? And most importantly, how do you keep new ideas flowing? Here’s what some of them had to say–if you try them out yourself, one each day of the work week, you’ll have almost a month of options to help spark some creative new ideas of your own. Jens Bergensten, lead creative designer, Minecraft, #5: “Before I started … [Read more...] about How The Most Creative People In Business Generate New Ideas

This year, Frank Lloyd Wright, arguably the greatest and most popular modern American architect, would’ve turned 150 years old. To help commemorate the milestone, the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy–a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving Wright’s buildings–is publishing a new edition of its Wright Sites guidebook. In addition to showcasing dozens of beautiful FLW projects, it’s also a testament to the power of historic preservation. advertisement advertisement “People who look at pictures of architecture are experiencing it in one way, but when you stand inside and confront one of these buildings in person, the value presents itself in a way you can’t put in words,” Hoglund says. Wright Sites has changed since the previous edition published 15 years ago. Some projects are no longer accessible–like the Ennis House, which was sold to a private owner in 2011–and have been removed. Sixteen sites … [Read more...] about There’s A New Must-Read Book For Frank Lloyd Wright Fans

Think about the last time you were on a conference call with someone in a different location. Did you run into any communication challenges–technical, or otherwise? Did you find yourself trying to speak up but failing to get a word in? If there were multiple people on that call, did you find that everyone was able to participate? advertisement advertisement Remote meetings are becoming increasingly commonplace. Not everyone you work with is able to sit down in the same room with you. For many of us, most of our meetings now include remote employees or team members from across the globe. That’s the trend we started to see at HubSpot. As we expand globally, more and more of our meetings and teams are spread out across our different offices. That doesn’t just mean waking up early or staying up late to have a call with colleagues in Sydney. It means learning to work with our colleagues in a completely different (and potentially challenging) way. After talking to … [Read more...] about What My Team Discovered When We All Worked Remotely For A Week

Mastercard has started testing a new digital service that has the potential to verify a person’s identity immediately, safely and securely in both the digital and the physical world.The initial in-market pilot will take place in Australia through two separate efforts with Australia Post and Deakin University.“Our increasingly digital life – the way we transact and interact – has challenged our traditional notions of identity, trust and privacy. We need a new model,” said Ajay Bhalla, president of cyber and intelligence for Mastercard. “We believe that this starts with a commitment to the responsible handling of personal information, giving consumers control over which data is used and how it is used to verify their identity.”Close The pilot program will test a new way for people to prove their identity without having to carry multiple documents. Instead, the model allows the data to sit with its rightful owner – the user. It will activate … [Read more...] about Mastercard begins trial of digital service to verify people’s identity