A K Bhattacharya &Amp; Jyoti Mukul

Stories by A K Bhattacharya &Amp; Jyoti Mukul

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.

After surgical strikes, airports, ports on high alert

After surgical strikes, airports, ports on high alert

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2016

Central Industrial Security Force chief OP Singh briefed Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on the heightened arrangements at airports, ports and other vital installations guarded by the central force.

Why Modi is batting for GST roll-out

Why Modi is batting for GST roll-out

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2016

The prime minister is aware that whatever be its consequences, a new taxation regime cannot be launched closer to the general elections in 2019. Thus, any date after April 2017 for the launch of GST is risky, says A K Bhattacharya.

Arun Jaitley's Budget firsts

Arun Jaitley's Budget firsts

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2016

Going by the number of changes Mr Jaitley's next Budget is likely to see, he will go down in the history of Budget-making as the finance minister who ushered in the largest number of changes in a single Budget, says A K Bhattacharya.

Reliance's new movers and shakers

Reliance's new movers and shakers

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2016

The old guard is still involved in broad corporate decision-making, but quite a few new business heads have started making their mark at the group

Consumers paying Rs 80-90 per LED bulb, not Rs 50 as claimed by PM

Consumers paying Rs 80-90 per LED bulb, not Rs 50 as claimed by PM

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2016

The use of these bulbs is estimated to save 3,900 Mw of power, leading to an annual saving of Rs 7,990 crore

Modi Sarkar's strategic shift on reforms

Modi Sarkar's strategic shift on reforms

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2016

Reforms under the Modi government will maintain a slow and tentative pace, constantly wary of political opposition. It may not be reform by stealth, but it is reform on the quiet, says A K Bhattacharya.

As India steps on gas for infra building, repairs are left out

As India steps on gas for infra building, repairs are left out

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2016

Little attention is being paid to keep roads, bridges and flyovers in good shape

Trade advisory issued against Chinese firms

Trade advisory issued against Chinese firms

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2016

India imported $62 billion of Chinese goods last year.

The changed world of RBI governors after Rajan's exit

The changed world of RBI governors after Rajan's exit

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2016

After Raghuram Rajan leaves, the world for the succeeding RBI governors will be distinctly different.

Investors queue up to rescue highway projects

Investors queue up to rescue highway projects

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2016

Govt to chalk out entry of sovereign funds from Abu Dhabi, Qatar into such projects.

The big challenge of freeing up kerosene price

The big challenge of freeing up kerosene price

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2016

The staggered increase in kerosene rate may not have the same impact of freeing up the fuel price as for diesel.

Monthly rise in kerosene price to turn around oil sector's fortunes

Monthly rise in kerosene price to turn around oil sector's fortunes

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2016

Inclusive of the July hike of 25 paise, a monthly increase of similar amount would result in a saving of Rs 2.25 a litre for the current financial year alone.

India's first smart grid to come up in Gurgaon

India's first smart grid to come up in Gurgaon

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

A smart grid is an electrical grid, which includes a variety of operational and energy measures, including smart meters, smart appliances, renewable energy resources and energy-efficiency resources.

Haryana's mission to become an investment hotspot

Haryana's mission to become an investment hotspot

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2016

The state is trying hard to improve ease of doing business by several notches.

4 key trends that emerge from the FDI numbers

4 key trends that emerge from the FDI numbers

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2016

The overall FDI policy landscape is changing and can do so faster, says

Why Modi govt has failed to build a skilled workforce

Why Modi govt has failed to build a skilled workforce

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2016

The shortage of skilled workers in India is one of the country's biggest challenges.

Does India's gloomy exports scenario have a silver lining?

Does India's gloomy exports scenario have a silver lining?

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2016

The growth has slowed down with exports at $6.7 billion last year.

Green energy jobs: India ranks 5

Green energy jobs: India ranks 5

Rediff.com   27 May 2016

China tops the list with 3.5 million, followed by Brazil with 918,000.

'Railways will petition regulator for fare changes'

'Railways will petition regulator for fare changes'

Rediff.com   19 May 2016

'The Centre brought down expenses by as much as Rs 12,000 crore (Rs 120 billion).'