Abhijit Lele &Amp;Amp; Ruchika Chitravanshi

Stories by Abhijit Lele &Amp;Amp; Ruchika Chitravanshi

Haldia not ABG's only sore point

Haldia not ABG's only sore point

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2012

It had also washed its hands off the fourth container terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, despite making a winning bid, with Port of Singapore Authority as the lead partner.

French twist to Haldia's woes

French twist to Haldia's woes

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2012

Haldia Bulk Terminals pulled out of 10-year contract for cargo-handling operations, blaming the political climate and "vested interest".

Most banks wary of growing unsecured loan portfolio

Most banks wary of growing unsecured loan portfolio

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2012

Despite sluggish credit growth, most banks are cautious about growing their unsecured loan portfolio.

Peak season brings little cheer to hotel industry

Peak season brings little cheer to hotel industry

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2012

EIH posted a net loss of Rs 18.3 crore on lower occupancy levels.

Bank unions set the ball rolling for wage talks

Bank unions set the ball rolling for wage talks

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2012

Unions said the revised wage structure should reflect the merger of dearness allowance.

FM to meet govt bank chiefs on Nov 15

FM to meet govt bank chiefs on Nov 15

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2012

Also on agenda is rising credit flow to MSMEs & farm sector.

Bharti-Vodafone 2G case referred to AG by CBI

Bharti-Vodafone 2G case referred to AG by CBI

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2012

Temporary relief for Bharti, Vodafone and former telecom secretary Shyamal Ghosh

Kingfisher lenders left in the lurch

Kingfisher lenders left in the lurch

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2012

Lenders to Kingfisher Airlines have been left in the lurch, with most hoping the airline resumes operations, as this would ensure at least some revenue flow.

India Inc's capex plans still in the freezer: Bankers

India Inc's capex plans still in the freezer: Bankers

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2012

Nine of 10 bankers who attended the meeting admitted their sanctioned loan pipeline was shrinking fast due to tepid demand.

RBI wants banks to install system to alert police

RBI wants banks to install system to alert police

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2012

As ATMs hold huge amounts in cash and criminals use them to get to customers' cards and PIN data, electronic security is crucial

Expedia to set up largest R&D centre in Gurgaon

Expedia to set up largest R&D centre in Gurgaon

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2012

US-based online travel company Expedia Inc is setting up a research and development (R&D) centre in Gurgaon, near Delhi. With 100 people already on board and another 200 still to be added, Expedia will have the biggest R&D facility among the online travel companies in India.

OTAs go offline to sell holiday packages and build brand

OTAs go offline to sell holiday packages and build brand

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2012

When the founder and CEO of MakeMyTrip.com, Deep Kalra, spoke of his plans to expand the company's offline retail stores, the American board members of the Nasdaq-listed online travel firm found the idea revolutionary.

Airtel, Vodafone hastily given extra spectrum: CBI

Airtel, Vodafone hastily given extra spectrum: CBI

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2012

A presentation by the CBI to a Joint Parliamentary Committee last week said the decision led to a loss of Rs 508 crore to the exchequer.

Poor rains may hit MFI recoveries

Poor rains may hit MFI recoveries

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2012

Microfinance institutions' deluge of problems, it seems, is never-ending.

Taj Palace lease renewal plot thickens

Taj Palace lease renewal plot thickens

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2012

The lease term of the Taj Palace Hotel, owned by the Indian Hotels Company, will expire on April 1, 2013, and it must settle a dispute with the Delhi Development Authority over the quantum of licence fee for a smooth renewal.

'Recession is the best time to build your biz'

'Recession is the best time to build your biz'

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2012

The company sees many more areas of inorganic growth in the future.

Marriott set for debut in mid-market space

Marriott set for debut in mid-market space

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2012

About 12 years ago when the Marriott group started its India stint with the opening of Marriott Goa, it was one of the few international hotels to seize the 'India opportunity.'

Bankers offered 25% raise to turn investigators

Bankers offered 25% raise to turn investigators

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2012

The CBI, facing a shortage of investigative officers and a rise in financial offences, is planning to recruit for short tenures personnel from public sector banks working at the corresponding grade of CBI Inspector. Those hired will be a part of the CBI's Bank Fraud Investigation Cell.

Rs fall to have limited benefit for exports

Rs fall to have limited benefit for exports

Rediff.com   24 May 2012

But weak global demand, costly imports play spoilsport

Icra plans to expand in Asia

Icra plans to expand in Asia

Rediff.com   9 May 2012

After establishing a presence in Indonesia and Sri Lanka, Icra, the rating agency and associate of Moody's in India, plans to expand further in Asia to get a slice of business from the growing bond markets.