Ajay Modi And Sanjeeb Mukherjee

Stories by Ajay Modi And Sanjeeb Mukherjee

E-auction likely of surplus land held by ministries

E-auction likely of surplus land held by ministries

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2012

Note proposes more checks, transparent data bank in land sale or lease.

Air India to clear salaries before Diwali

Air India to clear salaries before Diwali

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2012

It will also make up-to-date payment of productivity linked incentives for all licensed category employees between May and June.

As debate rages on GM crops, GEAC in limbo

As debate rages on GM crops, GEAC in limbo

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2012

The prime minister's scientific advisory council had advocated introduction of GM crops in India, but under strict regulatory mechanism.

Iran relents on Indian wheat import

Iran relents on Indian wheat import

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2012

To buy 200,000 tonnes by December but long-term deal prospects stuck on quality concerns; govt to consult labs

Only 6 subsidised cylinders in all states: OMCs

Only 6 subsidised cylinders in all states: OMCs

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2012

The three govt-owned OMCs - IndianOil, BPCL and HPCL - together meet the country's entire LPG cylinder demand.

OVL group shortlisted in ConocoPhillips sale

OVL group shortlisted in ConocoPhillips sale

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2012

The Houston-based company is selling up to 50 per cent of its oil-sand reserves in Alberta. There are some producing assets and some exploration assets on offer.

Govt allows free export of sugar in 2012-2013

Govt allows free export of sugar in 2012-2013

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2012

Food Min says decision on Rangarajan panel's report in a time bound manner.

Single price for LPG, new norms on subsidy soon

Single price for LPG, new norms on subsidy soon

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2012

A decision has been taken to gradually initiate Aadhaar and non-Aadhaar based LPG subsidy transfer through the OMCs.

RIL's reasons on falling D6 output unconvincing: Reddy

RIL's reasons on falling D6 output unconvincing: Reddy

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2012

According to RIL's announcement for the first quarter ended June 30, the KG-D6 field produced 33.1% less gas in the quarter.

Good news! Petrol price cut by 56 paise/litre

Good news! Petrol price cut by 56 paise/litre

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2012

In a marginal relief to consumers, IndianOil, the biggest oil marketing company, has cut petrol prices by Rs 0.56 per litre with effect from midnight today.

Mixed reviews for Kelkar recommendation on food price

Mixed reviews for Kelkar recommendation on food price

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2012

While many experts said the suggestion would go a long way in bringing down the annual food subsidy expenditure, they doubt the feasibility of the idea.

BP sells Malaysian plant to RIL for $230 mn

BP sells Malaysian plant to RIL for $230 mn

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2012

All current staff of BPCM is expected to transfer to the new owners under equivalent terms and conditions.

Indian petrochemicals make way into Pakistan

Indian petrochemicals make way into Pakistan

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2012

IndianOil targets monthly 5,000-tonne polypropylene exports

RIL, Essar take fuel battle to tribunal

RIL, Essar take fuel battle to tribunal

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2012

The private companies want a level playing field so that they can compete with the government companies in fuel retailing.

ONGC may have to restate production figures

ONGC may have to restate production figures

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2012

About two million tonnes (mt) of condensates produced by the oil company were taken into account while apportioning the subsidy burden.

Govt's cash crunch hits promises to OMCs

Govt's cash crunch hits promises to OMCs

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2012

Oil firms yet to get Rs 18,000 crore (Rs 18 billion) of FY12 subsidy compensation, as estimate for this year's underrecovery swells past Budget allocation.

Farm growth falls in FY12 on high base effect

Farm growth falls in FY12 on high base effect

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2012

The growth, below the long-term trend of about 3-3.3 per cent, prompted many experts to question the policy of over-emphasis on cereals.

'Need transparency in talks between govt and businesses'

'Need transparency in talks between govt and businesses'

Rediff.com   7 May 2012

Corporations and business associations must strengthen their direct communications and consultations with citizens - and earn the trust of society.

ONGC to regain top profit slot from RIL

ONGC to regain top profit slot from RIL

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2012

RIL on Friday declared a net profit of Rs 20,040 crore (Rs 200.4 billion) for the 2011-12, a marginal drop from the Rs 20,286 crore (Rs 202.86 billion) it made in 2010-11.

Monsoon forecast may be delayed

Monsoon forecast may be delayed

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2012

Usually, the annual monsoon forecast is released around mid-April.