The telecom regulator on Thursday sought public views on the contours of reasonable Internettraffic management practices that don’t infringe on rules around the free Web or hurt the consumer. It has also sought suggestions for the governance structure of a proposed multi-stakeholder body that would advise the telecom department on issues related to monitoring and […]
Archives for January 2020
Swiggy seeks higher commissions from restaurants in certain regions
Illustration: Rahul Awasthi Swiggy is progressively raising its commissions from restaurants in regions where its service is nearing maturity, while aggressively pushing partners to advertise on its platform, as the company shifts focus to monetising its core food ordering business, restaurateurs and others with knowledge of the matter said. The Bengaluru-based company has also increased […]
SEC proposes updating auditor independence rules
Auditor independence rules would change under a new SEC proposal designed to permit relationships in situations when independence is not substantially threatened. If adopted, the proposed amendments to the independence rule (Rule 2-01) would: Amend the definitions of affiliate of the audit client, in Rule 2-01(f)(4), and Investment Company Complex, in Rule 2-01(f)(14), to address […]
IRS issues 2020 standard mileage rates
The optional standard mileage rates for business use of a vehicle will decrease slightly in 2020 after increasing significantly in 2019, the IRS announced on Tuesday (Notice 2020-05). For business use of a car, van, pickup truck, or panel truck, the rate for 2020 will be 57.5 cents per mile in 2020, down from 58 […]
Holiday debt could take years to pay off
In the few short weeks leading up to the holidays, Americans went all out on spending. It will take much, much longer to pay it off. The surge in spending last month may have contributed to the best holiday shopping season in years. Through Dec. 24, holiday retail sales rose 3.4%, while online sales jumped […]
9 Ways to Improve IT and Operational Efficiencies in 2020
Facing economic uncertainty, many IT leaders are looking to become more efficient while also investing in the latest technology. 1 of 10 Improving efficiency is a perennial goal for IT leaders. But this objective is particularly important to many for 2020. With concerns about economic uncertainly, potential recession, and tariffs weighing on their minds, many […]
German employment hits record high in 2019, but momentum fades
BERLIN (Reuters) – German employment reached a record high in 2019 as higher labor-market participation and increased immigration of foreign workers more than offset demographic change, the statistics office said on Thursday. The number of people with jobs rose by 402,000, or 0.9%, to 45.3 million despite weaker economic growth last year, the office said. […]
Future’s ‘sabse saste din’ sale to debut on Amazon
Future Group’s ‘Sabse Saste Din’ sale, centred around Republic Day, will also feature on Amazon.in, reflecting a broadening of the alliance between the two sides, said two persons with knowledge of the matter. Items are offered at a discount during the sale that runs for five-six days at Future Group stores such as Big Bazaar […]
EC launches online system to let new parties track status of registration applications
The salient features of the Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System is that applicants, applying for the party registration from January 1, will be able to track the progress of his/her application and will get the status update through SMS and e-mail.PTI | Updated: January 02, 2020, 01:14 IST
Intuit TurboTax Welcomes 2020 with Confidence Inspiring Brand Campaign “All People Are Tax People”
New TurboTax campaign reminds us that all people are capable SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– TurboTax®, the nation’s leading online tax preparation service from Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), today announced the launch of its new brand campaign, “All People Are Tax People”. The integrated campaign, which will span broadcast, digital and social, and culminates with a celebratory […]