Jyoti Mukul &Amp; Megha Manchanda

Stories by Jyoti Mukul &Amp; Megha Manchanda

Vodafone-Idea deal: Airtel may be the surprise winner

Vodafone-Idea deal: Airtel may be the surprise winner

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2017

Bharti may look at gaining market share pre-merger and benefit from a lower capex intensity

Centre looks at logistics parks in 35 clusters

Centre looks at logistics parks in 35 clusters

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2017

Parks would cut transport cost by 10% for industries, allow freight movement on larger trucks and rail.

Why defence manufacturing fights an uphill battle

Why defence manufacturing fights an uphill battle

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2017

The defence sector is seeing renewed interest by Indian corporates, says Jyoti Mukul

Eye on Jio, Airtel gobbles up Telenor for free

Eye on Jio, Airtel gobbles up Telenor for free

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2017

Bharti to spend Rs 1,600 cr for spectrum payout over 10 yrs; Telenor to service its own debt.

Havells will enter AC, washing machine space with Rs 1,600-cr Lloyd buyout

Havells will enter AC, washing machine space with Rs 1,600-cr Lloyd buyout

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2017

Havells will acquire the entire consumer business infrastructure, people and distribution network. Plus all intellectual property of the Lloyd brand, logo, trademark and attendant rights.

Drafting regulations is nothing new for new Sebi chief

Drafting regulations is nothing new for new Sebi chief

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2017

'He is positive and likes to get work done,' is how a retired bureaucrat described him. 'I assume he will push the reform agenda with strength.'

L&T in French JV for missile system

L&T in French JV for missile system

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2017

Tie-up with MBDA will have Indian partner as majority shareholder; first product likely in 2 years.

What's behind the consolidation talks in telecom

What's behind the consolidation talks in telecom

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2017

Given the escalating cost of doing business, the revenue opportunity is decreasing and consolidation is an inevitable part of the industry.

American furniture brand Ashley hopes to score a century in India

American furniture brand Ashley hopes to score a century in India

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2017

Ashley Furniture Industries, which made a debut in India last month in Bengaluru, planning to open 100 stores in India over the next few years.

The truth about India's highways

The truth about India's highways

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2017

When Nitin Gadkari took charge as Road Transport and Highways Minister in 2014, he had set a target of constructing 40 km a day in two years. But construction at this point is a mere 16 km a day. Megha Manchanda on what ails the road sector.

Policy to ease traffic has gone nowhere

Policy to ease traffic has gone nowhere

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2017

Road ministry identified bike-sharing, carpooling and e-rickshaws as ways to deal with rising pollution in major cities.

4,000 km of pipelines in 30 months!

4,000 km of pipelines in 30 months!

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2017

BC Tripathi, who helms India's largest natural gas marketer and transporter -- GAIL, discusses last-mile connectivity to homes with Jyoti Mukul and Shine Jacob.

Airtel payments bank goes online with highest SB interest rate

Airtel payments bank goes online with highest SB interest rate

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2017

Most public sector banks, flush with deposits now, offer 3-4% interest on savings deposits, while a few private sector banks go up to 6%.

Coming soon: rating system for infra projects

Coming soon: rating system for infra projects

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2017

The new system is expected to give emphasis on various in-built credit enhancement structures.

Why retail fuel prices are likely to remain high

Why retail fuel prices are likely to remain high

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2017

Govt unlikely to cut excise duties to compensate for higher global prices, say analysts.

How ONGC plans to develop fields in Krishna Godavari basin

How ONGC plans to develop fields in Krishna Godavari basin

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2017

The company has chalked out a detailed plan for development of its existing KG basin assets after integration with GSPC facilities.

Construction of new roads in India hit by potholes

Construction of new roads in India hit by potholes

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2016

As FIIs pull out of road projects, doubts have surfaced about the future of new highways and roads

Rs 8,600 cr worth highway projects stalled

Rs 8,600 cr worth highway projects stalled

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2016

Most of these road contracts are spread across Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and West Bengal, with the government struggling to restart them.

Speed-breakers ahead for Gadkari's expressway plans

Speed-breakers ahead for Gadkari's expressway plans

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2016

Land acquisition costs have gone up to almost 50% of total project cost.

Gas price mess: Decision to punish RIL has again been put off

Gas price mess: Decision to punish RIL has again been put off

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2016

Dharmendra Pradhan lays bare the next course of action for his ministry and says RIL will have to pay the same price at which it produced the volumes.