Interviews
December 31, 2012
'Individuals cannot fight corruption'
Avinash Dixit, John J F Sherrerd '52 University Professor of Economics, Princeton University, is a pioneer of the game theory and a major influence on Nobel laureate Paul Krugman's acclaimed work on international trade. Dixit, who spoke at the Delhi Economics Conclave on December 14, in an interview with Business Standard, talks about importance of collective action and social ostracism in fighting corruption.
December 28, 2012
Exclusive: Ratan Tata, by someone who knows him well
Few people know Ratan Tata as well as R K Krishna Kumar does. Widely perceived to be among the managers closest to Tata, Krishna Kumar assesses Ratan Tata, the man and business leader, in this exclusive interview to Rediff.com's .
EXCLUSIVE! The truth about Russi Mody, Ratan Tata spat
Mody held important positions in Tata group and led Tata Steel till he retired in the early 1990s.
December 27, 2012
'There is a need to put pressure on IPO pricing'
In an interview with Business Standard, Sebi Chairman U K Sinha discusses investment advisory rules and how regulators are coming together to resolve issues.
December 24, 2012
Ratan Tata's journey is inspirational: Adi Godrej
Few businessmen demonstrate the zeal that he does for innovating for the bottom of the pyramid, says Adi Godrej.
How India can GROW like China
Interview with Professor, Stanford University.
December 21, 2012
Have FAITH in India, says GE India boss
Our 2013 profitability growth will be at double the revenue growth rate: John L Flannery
December 18, 2012
'We are investing in unconventional oil and gas'
As it gets ready for disinvestment of 10 per cent government equity through the offer-of-sale route in January, T K Ananth Kumar, director (finance), tells Jyoti Mukul the company is one of the cheapest explorers and producers of oil and gas, but awaits more predictability in the government-subsidy sharing mechanism.
December 17, 2012
Indian economy, missing women, BJP and cricket
'It's very hard to win elections on policies that don't offer much now, but promise more growth and income in the future,' Vivek Dehejia and Rupa Subramanya tell Rediff.com's Faisal Kidwai.
Perception of India improved in last 6 months: Godrej
'Formation of the Cabinet Committee on Investment is very positive news.'
December 10, 2012
Candid chat with Bajaj junior
Rajiv Bajaj talks about his de-risking strategy, as well as his company's much-speculated relationship with Renault-Nissan
December 08, 2012
'The GMR case shows our no-nonsense approach'
GMR was misled by the (predecessor) Nasheed administration to signing a legally unsustainable agreement, says Maldives president, Mohamed Waheed.
December 07, 2012
'For LIC, online sale is fast becoming a buzzword'
Thomas Mathew T, managing director, tells Manojit Saha and M Saraswathy about the LIC's strategy and growth plans.
December 06, 2012
The men who took on Iron Man and Superman
Jason Kothari and Dinesh Shamdasani are making Valiant a name to be reckoned with in the comics industry.
December 04, 2012
'Walmart and Bharti have hoodwinked the government'
M P Achuthan, Rajya Sabha member from Kerala, who blew the whistle on the company flouting FDI norms in India, has submitted a petition to the Prime Minister's Office, revealing details of how Walmart violated norms while investing $100 million in Cedar Support Services, a company that was earlier known as Bharti Retail Holdings. He speaks to Manu A B about the MNC
December 03, 2012
'Rupee may rise if political parties agree on reforms'
Interview with Associate director (commodities & currencies), Angel Broking.
December 01, 2012
'Full effect of recovery will be visible in 2013-14'
He says though agriculture and industry would get a fillip in the second half of this financial year, a complete economic revival is expected only in 2013-14.
November 26, 2012
'Digital consumption is growing the fastest in India'
Interview with CEO and co-founder, Saavn
November 22, 2012
'Books will be dead and become collectors' items'
There are over 1.5 billion people on the Internet today, but you have seen nothing yet, says Google's Nikesh Arora.
November 20, 2012
Will Obama's moves HIT Indian IT sector?
Phaneesh Murthy, CEO, iGATE, is one of few businessmen who openly said Obama's re-election is not the best news for IT outsourcing industry.
November 08, 2012
CHALLENGES Nestle faces in India
Nandu NandKishore, executive vice-president Nestle S.A., discusses the challenges the company faces in India and future plans for the country.
November 06, 2012
With MNCs in retail, farmers LOSE, consumers gain
Weidlich said that India failed to take Ayurveda and Siddha medicines to the world market.
November 05, 2012
Starbucks CEO on what makes a great leader 
Like parents, leaders make tough choices, says Howard Schultz.
Why Wipro's business is under STRESS
T K Kurien believes the company is on the right track.
How I missed the bus: Nusli Wadia
In this interview -- his first in over three years -- Wadia also talks about the road ahead for his group.
November 02, 2012
'I almost felt the weight of India on my shoulders'
Vijay Govindarajan, a shy Harvard student who became one of America's most respected professors, speaks to Arthur J Pais about turning the traditional outlook on innovation on its head.
October 31, 2012
No difference between RBI and finance ministry: Subbarao
Interview with the Governor of Reserve Bank of India.
October 29, 2012
Richard Branson lauds the efforts of India's airlines
Interview with Virgin Group owner.
October 26, 2012
Phaneesh Murthy: Obama cannot stop IT outsourcing
Indian IT companies have played a big role in making US companies more competitive and have created more jobs than taking them away.
Why Sanjeev Goenka is foraying into IT biz
Limited opportunities in his 100-year power business might have prompted Sanjiv Goenka to enter a new business area, but there could be other growth plans up his sleeve.
October 25, 2012
Zero tax: What the 'happiness economist' has to say
The 78-year old British economist tells Business Standard about his research that the so-called 'zero tax' is not the most efficient at least when it comes to happiness.
October 23, 2012
TCS' N Chandrasekaran says growth will beat estimate
For two consecutive quarters, Tata Consultancy Services has recorded volume growth of five per cent, leaving its peers behind.
'Walmart contributes to increase in poverty'
FDi helps a tiny minority in our country, says Hema Swaminathan, Assistant Professor, Centre for Public Policy, Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore.
October 17, 2012
'Aim is to double India's share in world trade'
Rising cost of credit and infrastructure bottlenecks are hurting the export sector, says Rafeeque Ahmed, President, Federation of Indian Export Organisations.
October 15, 2012
'Indians were richer than Chinese'
Indian and Chinese households are going to spend $10 trillion per year by 2020, say Michael Silverstein and Abheek Singhi.
October 13, 2012
Shibulal on Infosys' past, present and future
Interview with Infosys' CEO & MD.
October 09, 2012
The success story of Sathya Agencies
Sathya Agencies started off as a small store in Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu in 1987 selling electronic appliances and household articles.
October 08, 2012
'R&D and innovation find little place in industry'
J G Kulkarni, executive vice-president at Crompton Greaves and newly appointed president of the Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association speaks to Businsess Standard on the challenges and opportunities.
October 05, 2012
India should make it easy to hire, fire workers
Foreign investors don't like policy uncertainty and reversibility, says Anusha Chari.
October 04, 2012
Marc Faber on what investors must do to stay RICH
I still hold 25 per cent in equities, says Marc Faber.
'India should cut barriers to boost global trade'
SC/STs have seen significant catch-up in education and incomes relative to non-SC/STs in recent years, says Pravin Krishna.
October 03, 2012
'Fear that FDI will hurt small shops is misguided'
India is not able to specialise according to its natural comparative advantage, says Devashish Mitra.
October 02, 2012
Sam Pitroda on innovations and more
How the internet was changing the world and why it took time in India to implement policy changes.
Rajan Mittal on why jobs won't be lost in retail sector
Bharti Enterprises has had a joint venture with Walmart in the wholesale trade for years in India.
October 01, 2012
Aim was to brew India's finest beer: Cobra founder
I used to personally deliver beer to Indian restaurants in my car, says Lord Karan Billimoria.
September 28, 2012
How Daimler India plans to make it big
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, subsidiary of Daimler, Germany, has relaunched itself in the Indian market.
September 27, 2012
How StartupVillage plans to tap 1,000 tech innovators
Bringing to the limelight some of the brilliant ideas and innovative projects from campuses is a unique initiative by Startup Village, India's first telecom incubator.
Mallya finally talks of SELLING his businesses
In a conversation with Business Standard after an eventful annual general meeting of Kingfisher, he clears the air on many aspects.
September 25, 2012
Why did the economy go back to the 1991 position?
It's the government balance sheet and the external balance sheet of India that are in problem, says Swaminathan Gurumurthy.
September 20, 2012
'Need 400,000 people to address cyber security'
Gulshan Rai, director general of the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team and coordinator of the committee on cyber laws, says the team is gearing up to address the increasing mobile Internet usage.
Safest bet is to bet on yourself: 30-year-old CEO
BucketFeet exists to make to make everyone's story more interesting and create connections, says Raaja Nemani.
September 18, 2012
India doesn't like foreign investors, says Jim Rogers
India will find it difficult to grow in a dynamic way because it has a high debt-to-GDP ratio, says Jim Rogers.
September 17, 2012
Govt lacks imagination, common sense: Jayati Ghosh
It's pointless and stupid to allow foreign direct investment in retail and investment, says Jayati Ghosh.
September 14, 2012
'PDS is broken, alternative methods needed'
Direct cash transfers or food coupons should be used to provide services to the poor, says Farzana Afridi.
September 11, 2012
'Labour laws hampering India's manufacturing sector'
Services cannot create enough jobs that will match the skill sets of the bulk of the work force, says Nirvikar Singh.
How to keep virtual MISCREANTS at bay!
Ankit Fadia, 27, is an independent computer security and digital intelligence consultant - better known as ethical hacker - who has worked with government agencies.
September 10, 2012
'Service sector key to GDP and jobs'
India among developing nations is far ahead in becoming a service economy, says Uday Karmarkar.
September 06, 2012
'Rural poor are better off than urban poor'
India may need to take a fresh look at its monetary policy, says Amartya Lahiri, professor of Economics at the University of British Columbia.
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