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Ekta Batra

2 years

What a week. 2nd award in a week! Been awarded the Best continuing coverage by a reporter at the ENBA Broadcast awards. Bronze. Couldn't have done it without the fabulous team @cnbctv18india ❤️

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Ekta Batra

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3 years

Mumbai setting up 5 more Jumbo Facilities by May with 800 ICU Beds ~ preparing for the third wave in case there is one. Great work. Cases likely to fall to below 4000 today in the city. @mybmc @AUThackeray @OfficeofUT

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4 years

Oh gosh. Pls dont believe this absolute nonsensical gibberish. Absurdity at its best. Laughable to say the least.

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4 years

USA wants #hydroxychloriquine urgently from India India Govt in return asked ➡️Unrestricted Access to USA market for its Pharma companies ➡️Lift all bans levied by US FDA ➡️FDA will not harass Indian Pharma companies henceforth USA accepted all demands in 24 hours

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Ekta Batra

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4 years

Lots of msgs asking me if i am okay...thank u for ure kind msgs am all okay... happy to say tht am on the best kind of leave. maternity leave. 😊.

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6 years

Most ironic thing i have heard today is ITC firming up their plans to enter into healthcare! Their biggest contribution to healthcare would be by stopping their own bread and butter business - cigarettes.

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Ekta Batra

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3 years

We are a sports nation. All we need is the infrastructure. The opportunity will follow.

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Ekta Batra

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3 years

. #AdarPoonawalla needing 'Y' level security reminds me of the saying...biting the hand that has fed and feeds u.

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7 years

Mumbai made some real memories in 2017 Doctor falling into a manhole Elphinstone Station Stampede Falling trees And now, Kamala mills fire. Lets see where our lackadaisical attitude takes us in 2018. #kamalamillsfire #KamalaMills

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Ekta Batra

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4 years

Never underestimating dal chawal in my life again.

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Ekta Batra

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4 years

On air via Skype and Thank the Almighty no1 can tell...but this guy is hovering in the back somewhere. Dont be surprised if u see a furry tail, ear or a bark at some point. U know who to blame.

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Ekta Batra

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7 years

took me 2 hours to travel from lower parel to goregaon today. but at the end it was all worth it for this

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Ekta Batra

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6 years

bought a coffee from starbucks after many months...only to realise my home made bru is better.

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Ekta Batra

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1 year

Reached Hyd airport at 2 23 pm for a 3 20 pm flight. Was prepared to miss it anticipating security check.. but thanks to the absolutely fantastic fastrack line for those who have their boarding pass w/ no check in luggage I had checked in by 2 28 pm w/ time to shop! Kudos!

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Ekta Batra

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3 years

Think i have to watch #Radhe just to see how bad it is.

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Ekta Batra

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3 years

New anchor in the house.

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Ekta Batra

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3 years

next time if some1 wants to give shagun of Rs '101' ,gift a litre of petrol instead for the person.

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Ekta Batra

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6 years

With all what is happening these days I make a plea that listed pharma cos should give out free anti-anxiety pills to shareholders in proportion to shares bought.

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Ekta Batra

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7 years

Amazing how journalists can so smoothly interview @iamsrk . I would be tongue tied and then possibly just faint. #ShahRukhKhan

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Ekta Batra

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6 years

population of sweden is 0.13% of the world. i think they got introduced to that absolute figure at the #IKEAHyderabad store today.

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

4 years

What a turn of fortune for Cipla....Cipla has not only passed Advair generic trials successfully but now is the first generic co to receive approval for $2.8b Albuterol inhaler in the US. Who even remembers the Warning Letter on the Goa facility anymore?!

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6 years

we get tired walkng for 5 km in the heat. here 5000 human like us are walking 180 km are trying to make a point. I am amazed at the no of conspiracy theories and political motivations to belittle it. if they were not desperate they would not bother doing this. #FarmersMarch

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Ekta Batra

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7 years

apparently... Pav Bhaji and Jalebi sellers in Mumbai have declared Rs 50 crore properties to Income Tax Dept...think am in the wrong job 🙄

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

3 years

Heard of so many stories where a 2.5 to 4 yr old child froze or chose not to speak during a school admission interview hence failed the interview!l (bbay schools). This sounds beyond absurd, redundant and not to mention elitist. How can u base a childs admission on one incident!

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Ekta Batra

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2 years

What a day! And what a feeling to be chosen as one of the 40 under 40 English journalists by @e4mtweets . Shout out to the fabulous team @CNBCTV18News and the even more fabulous @ShereenBhan .

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Ekta Batra

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3 years

DIVIS - MARGINS - The only stat that seems to matter. Q1FY22 43.5% Q4FY21 40.1% Q3FY21 40.63% Q2FY21 42.4% Q1FY21 40.5% Q4FY20 32% Q3FY20 35.4% Q2FY20 33.8% Q1FY20 33%

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Ekta Batra

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5 years

To all those encouraging war or retaliation on twitter and television, lets see if u can even handle losing your internet connection, because during war that is probably the most benign thing tht will happen. #NoToWar

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Ekta Batra

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5 years

Prouder of my helper vote today. For my 90 year old granny. #MumbaikarVoteKar

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4 years

PFIZER - zooms ahead Declares Special dividend of Rs 320 per share Reason for special dividend is co finished 70 years in India Outflow on acct of special dividend is Rs 1400 cr Co will have around Rs 750-760 cr left on its books **Still cash rich ~ !

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Ekta Batra

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6 years

. #DeepikaRanveerWedding trending like it's the solution to the NBFC crisis.

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Ekta Batra

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6 years

love how the whole of Bollywood especially the minions praise every trailer movie even though it might be the worst thing they could have ever watched. some may be better off by getting a reality check.

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Ekta Batra

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6 years

. #SwachhBharat can only do so much. cleanliness needs to come from within. strict fines is one way.

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Ekta Batra

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6 years

this private hospital overcharging biz reminds me of one more thing: private schooling in India. why should parents pay exorbitant unearthly sums for a basic right? High time we wake up and buck up our public schooling and healthcare. these are not privileges they are rights.

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Ekta Batra

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6 years

We keep talking about telecom & oil and gas but hello..! Reliance Retail Arm Revenue up 100% YoY to Rs 69000 cr last year ! 33000 garments sold every hour?!? 5 lakh tonnes of groceries sold last year ! #RILAGM

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Ekta Batra

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6 years

i guess its more shakti to shakti. dont think he ll be a kanta in govts way. #ShaktikantaDas

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

7 years

crying hoarse about pollution levels rising in one night reminds me of a person trying to diet for 1 day and lose weight.

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

4 years

I expect dishwasher and roti maker sales to spike post the lockdown. #lockdown

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

3 years

And how fortunes can change with diligence: Marksans was a penny stock for the longest time (eg Rs 2 in 2011). Today, it announced that 1 of the world's largest pharma funds Orbimed is picking up10.7% stake fr Rs 365 cr. Also, funds to be used fr growth as it is a zero debt co.

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

6 years

. #SushmaSwaraj what a lady. such genuine warmth and concern, it reflects in her work. I would vote for her if she ever ran for PM.

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

5 years

for the first time, am glad i am not an HNI ~

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

2 years

And yes its not all serious...

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

6 years

so impressed with japan. the way they effectively utilse the smallest spaces and so clean. hardly any dustbins in japan but zero litter. not to mention some of the most good looking fashionable ppl ive ever seen!

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

4 years

If i had a penny for how many ppl I saw with no or improper masks ... Am sure I would be able to afford a Bentley.

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

5 years

Thank u my twitter friends for the wishes 😊. Thanks @imVkohli for making my bday even more popular!

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

2 years

Cant help but say #mamaearth is now down to earth

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Ekta Batra

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6 years

wonder if these handful of Bollywood stars who have supported #TanushreeDutta would have supported her if it was a big star or director named and frankly not a #NanaPatekar . I have my doubts.

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

6 years

flipkart in a cart. #Flipkart #FlipkartWalmartDeal

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

5 years

My brain is utterly confused this week. Two days felt like Mondays, tomorrow feels like a tuesday and 2 days deceptively felt like a Saturday.

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

4 years

A real and only rational theory on faster approvals by USFDA on drugs and plants (that too no status change) is ensuring the US does not face a shortage of drugs at such a crucial time. Remember, India supplies 4 out of 10 generic drugs in the US. We r mrkt leaders thr.

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Ekta Batra

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6 years

seems as though the RBI is keeping the ladies in mind when it comes to the new note colours...blue 50, lavender 100, orange 200 and pink 2000...

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

5 years

Just discovered love like no other. Newest addition to the family. Meet coco #shitzu

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Ekta Batra

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3 years

Syngene... strong performance. Rev up 41%, Margins 28% Profit Up 33% to Rs 77 cr. This is the first off the block but one of the cos that benefitted from Remdesivir manf this Q.

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Ekta Batra

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6 years

Nifty, Sensex @ record high reminds of cleaning your room by stuffing everything in your cupboard. Looks good on the outside but the real story is inside. #Nifty #Sensex

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

6 years

thank u everyone for the wishes! and @imVkohli happy birthday and also sorry for stealing your thunder. #HappyBirthdayVirat

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

6 years

the Trading Hour team! the brains behind churning out the show everyday seamlessly! Missing @_prashantnair .

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

6 years

2018 Biggest Newsmakers Rupee Crude Nirav Modi = PNB ICICI Bank Axis Bank Yes Bank IL&FS IDBI = LIC Dewan Housing Kotak Bandhan Bank ~Phew!

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

6 years

if #Nestle 's #Maggi has lead, talc has asbestos, i wonder what other FMCG products, medicines we consume have..Pandora's box.

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

7 years

the idfc bank capital first deal reminds me of Bollywood film. idfc bank gives up it's true love (shriram) after trying to make things work out till the last minute only to find a hotter younger catch within months (capital first).

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

5 years

Currently suffering from WWS&IWS WWS: Whatsapp Withdrawal Symptoms. IWS: Instagram Withdrawal Symptoms Part of larger condition called PWS: Phone Withdrawal Symptom Symptoms: sweaty palms, burning ears, high pulse, squiggly toes, insomnia Key Issue:FOMO (Feeling of Missing Out)

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

6 years

come on. any entity institution country is bigger than the person who started it or is running it. this should apply to #yesbank too. fear of change exists but life goes on.

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

6 years

am all for pulling up and chastising ppl littering...but is it odd that someone is conveniently at that moment taking a video of @AnushkaSharma doing it..and also why publically shame!?!

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Ekta Batra

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6 years

forget horses. they will trade anything including the constitution including the governor. #KarnatakaVerdict #KarnatakaElections2018 #KarnatakaCMRace

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

6 years

bought a whole bunch of medicines today and the bill was 1000. we have some of the lowest costing meds in the world. which is great. but i fear if we control prices in the medical world the threshold of quality will be breached. lets not make it an unviable proposition.

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Ekta Batra

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3 years

No News is Good News ~~ #Budget2021

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Ekta Batra

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3 years

wonder what Delta airlines thinks about its name now.

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

7 years

Wishing every1 health wealth and happiness. And 20000 on the Nifty 😁 Happy Diwali !

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

7 years

sharing a picture of the beautiful snowfall in London ! gorgeous !! ❤

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Ekta Batra

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2 years

My deep insight into LIC ... LIC and Ukraine share the same colors. 🇺🇦

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Ekta Batra

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6 years

Vijay ko Bank nahi Dena Baroda mein

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@ekta_batra

6 years

why don't we have a specific 'man's day's or then no #WomansDay at all if the idea is indeed equality. this way we all wont assume it's a man's world but an equal one everyday. #WomansDay

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Ekta Batra

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6 years

seriously how obsessed are we with Bollywood! on a day like today #welovemirabai or #welovegururaja should be trending. but instead we all know what is! #WeLoveYouSalmanKhan ! misplaced priorities!

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Ekta Batra

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7 years

great to know a day is named after me. finally it has happened. my long awaited wish. #EktaDivas

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Ekta Batra

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4 years

Back to work !! :D

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4 years

Private testing labs are up in arms over price cap of #COVID RT-PCR tests and many may scale down tests. @ekta_batra gets the details

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4 years

Extending the lockdown is a logical decision. To put it into perspective today India has seen a total of 10k cases and New Yorks death toll has risen to 10k. The lockdown has worked. #Covid_19india . Right now its health before wealth. #IndiaFightsCorona #Lockdown2

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5 years

Watched #ArjunReddy to see what the hype was abt.. and now am regrettingdl why i gave it more of an audience. Absolutely downright misogynistic with a disgusting male lead slapping and abusing women cause he has a temper. Why is it acceptable? Cause hes a surgeon. Utter BS.

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6 years

LIC buying IDBI reminds me of a rich father or brother putting money into defunct business...because afterall...its family.

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6 years

feels like the last day of a summer holiday!!

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Ekta Batra

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4 years

Instead of draconian, depressing incremental taxes we must put all resources on becoming the next manf hub, substituting china. This is our time to change the world order. This opportunity can redefine and revive our economic growth. Broad eg: Japan post WW2. #Covid_19india

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

4 years

Has any1 noticed Biocon Biologics valuations zoom from $3b in Jan 20 to $4.17b today~ this is going to be one IPO to look out for. Investors now include True North, Tata Cap, Goldman & with todays Rs 555 cr ADQ. Best part: 2 women lead the team: both Biocon & Biocon Biologics

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Ekta Batra

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5 years

Ironies of life: Naresh Goyal probably wants any1 and #Mindtree wants no1.

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6 years

irrespective of whosoever is in power rapes will happen. this is unless we make a shocking and scary example of the rapists. silent protests are one thing. grave punishment which chills to the bones is another and the real real need of the hour.

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5 years

Love how amul.has sponsored the Afghanistan team #INDvAFG

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3 years

Monday morning... a whole lot of news! Air India, TCS, RIL, power shortages.

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7 years

maybe S&P just has poor standards 🤔

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

6 years

I know exactly what my weekend plan is Making a bid for Fortis.

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4 years

Right now i would rather have scientists, doctors, medical directors of pharma cos of the G7 and beyond join on a conference call than Central bankers. The biggest stimulus would be a cure! #coronavirusus

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6 years

saturday morning spent meeting Dr Dixit of the Dixit diet fame! putting alot of dieticians out of business! coming soon!

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@ekta_batra

4 years

Prices have risen as follows post #Coronavirius Paracetamol Raw Material prices (RMP) Rs 450 vs Rs 250 per kg Azithromycin RMP Rs 12500 vs Rs 7800 per kg Amoxicillin RMP Rs 1800 vs Rs 1500 per kg Ibuprofen API $18 vs $15 in Export mrkts Ibuprofen API prices est to rise to $20

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Ekta Batra

@ekta_batra

6 years

been very busy putting my best foot forward into uncharted territory with a pharma and healthcare podcast. can proudly say i have some great names lined up. coming soon! 😊

CNBC-TV18

@CNBCTV18News

6 years

What is the future of India's pharma & healthcare industry looking like? Find out in #TheMedicineBox , a podcast hosted by @ekta_batra ... Coming Soon

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5 years

Beats me on how vaping will be banned but no, not cigarettes...they cant be touched !

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6 years

the day #LehmanBrothers fell i was opp NYSE. just out of college i kept wondering why all these men w/ green suits were standing outside in the day looking upset. similar case w/ those suave looking bankers in posh black suits frm other buildings. little did i know. #truestory

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7 years

i dont think the whole nation wants to know about hrithik and kangana 🤔

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7 years

what is the point of suspending mid level officers, killing their livelihood and causing more damage? they are following the culture and diktat from the top bosses. #MumbaiFire #KamalaMillsFire #KamalaMills

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7 years

Modi losing in his home state is like India losing the world cup final in Wankhede. #GujaratElection2017

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7 years

waiting for these little fellows to turn into humans any time soon #Darwin

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7 years

Awaiting an S&P upgrade reminds of Archie waiting for Veronica hoping she says yes to him for a date and ignoring Betty (in this case Moodys) again !

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6 years

. #Rupee might be @ 69. But WOW! look at our resilience versus other EM since the past 5 yrs. Following is a table of EM currency depreciation since Jan 13 Rupee Depri 25% Indonesia Rupiah 46% Russian Ruble 107% South Afr Rand 63.6% Turk Lira 160.1% Brazil Real 88.3% Mex Peso 57%

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5 years

My lovely #Samsung got stolen today and I still dont understand the point of stealing it. All androids and Iphones have pass codes + one can lock it and delete the data remotely. Seriously, what can you get out of a stolen phone these days except someones bad wishes !!!

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6 years

market reaction to RBI policy reminds me of when u go to a doctor in hope but dont end up believing anything the doctor says.

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4 years

Schools being closed is one thing ..but how do u prevent it if the parents go to work and contract it...it should be schools closed plus work from home.

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5 years

Spent an afternoon at NHs pediatric SRCC hospital in Mumbai. Do tune in at 2 30 pm today and 7 pm tom on @CNBCTV18News as i catch up with Dr Devi Shetty and Viren Shetty on healthcare and biz.

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