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2017: Tough for realtors, mixed bag for buyers
Rera and GST have increased the cost of business for developers
 "2017: Tough for realtors, mixed bag for buyers")
When IT firms returned cash to shareholders
The year also saw IT services firms face the reality of clients slashing budgets for traditional services and shifting it to digital and cloud
 "When IT firms returned cash to shareholders")
Commodity futures clock lowest turnover in 3 years
The benchmark BSE Sensex posted strong returns of 28% in 2017 at its closing of 34,056 on December 29
 "Commodity futures clock lowest turnover in 3 years")
Solar power: Some bright spots, many clouds
Plummeting tariffs in the solar market are encouraging states to renege on earlier contracts, even as increasing imports of solar panel are dimming the prospects for domestic manufacturers
 "Solar power: Some bright spots, many clouds")
India's push for farm issues at WTO remains unsuccessful
Developing world led by India and China had thrown their weight behind a demand for a solution on food stockpiling
 "India's push for farm issues at WTO remains unsuccessful")
10 numbers that defined 2017
A look back at the defining events of 2017
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Padmavati to Tubelight & Jagga Jasoos: Biggest Bollywood let-downs of 2017
Padmavati had the biggest bearing on this year's box-office collection as it was one of the most awaited films of the year and failed to secure a release
 "Padmavati to Tubelight & Jagga Jasoos: Biggest Bollywood let-downs of 2017")
Here are the top global trends that shaped technology in 2017
With the immense popularity of online streaming service like Netflix and Apple Tv, the trend of watching television has changed a lot
 "Here are the top global trends that shaped technology in 2017")
 "Year End Specials: Five Hindi movies that earned big in 2017")
Year End Specials: Oil, gas gifted with pricing freedom but kept out of GST
During the course of the year, India awarded the first licences for hydrocarbons exploration under a new revenue-sharing model
 "Year End Specials: Oil, gas gifted with pricing freedom but kept out of GST")
Year End Specials: Electronic manufacturing investment rose 27% in 2017
Aadhaar front, the ministry reported that the total number of Aadhaar account holders reached 119 crore in 2017
 "Year End Specials: Electronic manufacturing investment rose 27% in 2017")
Year End Specials: BJP's electoral juggernaut, ascent of Rahul, and more
A look back at the major political events of the year
 "Year End Specials: BJP's electoral juggernaut, ascent of Rahul, and more")
2017: A hard year for farmers, environment, and public healthcare
With bumper harvest crashing prices, air quality index rising and lack of infrastructure in public health care, the year 2017 turned out to be a lesson for India to learn
Man of the moment
As Gujarat went to the polls and the political discourse sank even lower, Rahul Gandhi's voice brought back a semblance of decency
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Year End Specials: Super rich get richer in 2017
2017 was a bumper year for Indian billionaires, with Gautam Adani, Mukesh Ambani, and Sunil Mittal seeing a sharp increase in their wealth despite a slowing economy.The wealth, or net worth, of Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, grew nearly 120 per cent during this period, the steepest among the billionaires. His group picked up assets in the power transmission sector in India in 2017, but struggled with funding options for its mega coal mine development project in Australia.The data is based on Bloomberg Billionaires Index and takes into account the closing share prices of December 28. The share prices of the Adani Group companies have risen strongly, with Adani Transmission rising 294 per cent, Adani Enterprises 117 per cent, and Adani Ports 51 per cent. Adani Power, which is currently in talks to sell its majority stake in loss-making Mundra power project to the Gujarat government, also jumped 36 per cent in 2017. Adani's net worth stood at $10.2 billion. In terms of absolute ...
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In 2017, Indian markets clock best returns in three years
In absolute terms, the year closed with the market capitalisation of all BSE-listed companies rising by Rs 45.5 lakh cr to Rs 152 lakh cr
 "In 2017, Indian markets clock best returns in three years")
2017: A year of controversies for Axis Bank
The lender was also rumoured to be a target for a merger, given its vast network of outlets, franchise and rich talent resource
 "2017: A year of controversies for Axis Bank")
Year End Specials: Bitcoins, Rohingya crisis, China's power play, and more
A look at major happenings around the globe in 2017
 "Year End Specials: Bitcoins, Rohingya crisis, China's power play, and more")
Year End Specials: Some of our favourite spirits from 2017
If you're looking for some fresh ideas to start off 2018, each bottle on this list is worthy of an unforgettable investigation
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Year End Specials: The business books of 2017 worth reading
Fair warning: These books are not beach reads, but they do make significant contributions to the fields they cover
 "Year End Specials: The business books of 2017 worth reading")
