Aditi Divekar And Shreya Nandi

Stories by Aditi Divekar And Shreya Nandi

Fuel price hike could see 50,000 small truckers going out of business

Fuel price hike could see 50,000 small truckers going out of business

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2021

About 50,000 truckers, most of whom are single-truck owners, could be thrown off their businesses due to the recent fuel price hike. "Already the vehicle supply on the road is higher than the requirement. "With the fuel price hike, fleet owners will look to cut down fleet size wherever needed and due to this, small single-truck owners could be at the receiving end," Ashok Goyal, managing director at BLR Logistiks (I) Ltd said. The company has a fleet of 500 vehicles of all types-small, medium and large with pan-India presence.

Infrastructure push: Higher expenditure yet to reflect in top line

Infrastructure push: Higher expenditure yet to reflect in top line

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2021

The combined net sales of 42 listed construction and capital goods companies that have declared their third-quarter results so far were down 2.3 per cent year-on-year in Q3FY21 while core operating profit was up just 4.9 per cent YoY during the quarter.

COVID-19 impact: How India Inc is gearing up to tackle unforeseen risks

COVID-19 impact: How India Inc is gearing up to tackle unforeseen risks

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2021

Companies are looking to combine risk management with strategy.

For India Inc, conserving cash is the mantra

For India Inc, conserving cash is the mantra

Rediff.com   25 May 2020

India's harsh lockdown has left companies grappling with temporary closure, chaotic supply chains and depressed demand. Consequently, business plans have been modified.

Post-COVID war chest: Tata Steel plans to raise up to Rs 10,000 crore

Post-COVID war chest: Tata Steel plans to raise up to Rs 10,000 crore

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2020

A bleak demand outlook for steel in the domestic as well as global market is also another reason Tata Steel may be looking to have additional liquidity as margins are expected to take a hit in the coming quarters.

Manufacturing cos look to kickstart ops post-lockdown

Manufacturing cos look to kickstart ops post-lockdown

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2020

According to sources, government officials have asked industry bodies and manufacturers to submit key concerns and requirements to begin manufacturing activity.

Domestic warehousing struggles with reduced staff

Domestic warehousing struggles with reduced staff

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2020

JNPT, the country's largest container port, would soon move into congestion if cargo does not get lifted by importers in the next few days.

COVID-19: How gold smugglers stand to gain

COVID-19: How gold smugglers stand to gain

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2020

Customs officials are busy at ports and airports, scanning passengers to ensure that COVID-19 virus-affected people are traced. So, officials are not able to focus much on baggage checking. This could lead to more gold getting smuggled into the country as luggage check at airports is now random unlike earlier where every bag was checked thoroughly.

How companies deal with coronavirus panic

How companies deal with coronavirus panic

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2020

Employees asked to work from home... cancelled travel plans... curtailed meetings... Caution and precaution dominate Corporate India's response to Covid-19.

New technology adds zing to Indian Railways

New technology adds zing to Indian Railways

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2020

Globally, London's Tube and French railway networks are already using this technology in their corrosion-prone areas.

Domestic firms eye defence sector; plan to cut imports

Domestic firms eye defence sector; plan to cut imports

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2020

The ministry of defence has set a goal of $26 billion, including export of $7 billion for the industry by 2025-26 through its Defence Production Policy 2018.

Another coronavirus fallout: India's shipping business

Another coronavirus fallout: India's shipping business

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2020

'The coronavirus impact is much bigger than what the market had predicted. We are helpless and simply watching the market at present. Nothing can be done,' said Anil Devli, chief executive officer (CEO) of Indian National Shipowners' Association (INSA).

New tax norms to hit dividends received from foreign arms

New tax norms to hit dividends received from foreign arms

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2020

Dividend distribution tax in FY20 would only be applicable after deducting Rs 70 received from the foreign subsidiary, meaning 20.56 per cent DDT would be paid only on Rs 30.

Shipping freight market defies ongoing trade war

Shipping freight market defies ongoing trade war

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2019

Huge demand for dry bulk commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grain has helped the Index touch a five year high recently.

Brokerages advise investors to stay away from Vedanta shares

Brokerages advise investors to stay away from Vedanta shares

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2019

Brokerages put sell notice on Vedanta shares over the company's move to buy Volcan Investments' stake in Anglo American via subsidiary Cairn India Holdings, reports Aditi Divekar.

How Naturals plans to woo Gen Y ice cream lovers

How Naturals plans to woo Gen Y ice cream lovers

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2019

While the brand did step into cities such as Delhi in the last few years, it is now stitching up an expansion strategy aimed at partaking of growth in areas where consumption of ice cream remains strong.

For Adani it's 5th new business in five years

For Adani it's 5th new business in five years

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2019

The group will be in a better position to now scale up most of its segments irrespective of government policy, but the bad news others add is its growing debt.

Kumar Birla on how buying Aleris helps Hindalco

Kumar Birla on how buying Aleris helps Hindalco

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2018

'Aleris will bring in $3 billion of revenue. Novelis has $12 billion of revenues. If we add Hindalco's $6-billion revenue, then on a consolidated basis, we will become the world's largest aluminium company outside China.'

Process of selling Air India's Mumbai headquarters starts

Process of selling Air India's Mumbai headquarters starts

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2018

Built in 1974, the building could fetch anywhere between Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 1,500 crore, based on current real estate prices

Sterlite shooting may dent Vedanta's brand image

Sterlite shooting may dent Vedanta's brand image

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2018

The brand image, however, may not tarish further as it will have already taken the beating due to consistent injury