Amritha Pillay &Amp; Pavan Lall

Stories by Amritha Pillay &Amp; Pavan Lall

Only 25% of India's workforce is female, says McKinsey report

Only 25% of India's workforce is female, says McKinsey report

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2018

The report suggests India in the longer term needs to create far more jobs in the formal organised sector -- 97 per cent of all female worker activity is in the informal sector

The judge who will decide Chanda Kochhar's fate

The judge who will decide Chanda Kochhar's fate

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2018

'It's still very early. I have just been handed over the matter and therefore I haven't formed any views on it as yet,' Justice B N Srikrishna tells Pavan Lall.

BMW eyes top spot in luxury car segment with 16 launches in 2018

BMW eyes top spot in luxury car segment with 16 launches in 2018

Rediff.com   31 May 2018

The challenge for BMW is to overtake Mercedes-Benz, which bounced back three years ago to become king of the hill.

How Samsonite plans to expand market share

How Samsonite plans to expand market share

Rediff.com   18 May 2018

Samsonite's factory in Nasik currently makes around 80,000 units a month and plans to go up to 100,000 units

Land acquisition a major hurdle for India's infra, energy sectors

Land acquisition a major hurdle for India's infra, energy sectors

Rediff.com   10 May 2018

According to data shared with the Lok Sabha, 19 road projects awarded after May 2014 were facing delays

Why India is a prime destination for PE investors

Why India is a prime destination for PE investors

Rediff.com   10 May 2018

The first quarter of 2018 saw infrastructure and real estate drive investment worth close to $8 billion across 180 deals

'Fuel at Doorstep' remains a distant dream for retail users

'Fuel at Doorstep' remains a distant dream for retail users

Rediff.com   10 May 2018

The permission right now is for delivery only for stationary usage. This limits the service to those who operate units like diesel generation sets.

What the future holds for Biocon

What the future holds for Biocon

Rediff.com   6 May 2018

'The obvious opportunity is biosimilars, which are simpler but more expensive,' says Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, founder of Biocon.

How Tata Trusts uses big data to gauge consumption, production

How Tata Trusts uses big data to gauge consumption, production

Rediff.com   2 May 2018

In keeping with the Trusts' objectives, the initiative was underpinned by an attempt to determine how over-nutrition was impacting citizens at a mass scale.

How Nirma plans to 'cement' its marketshare via IPL

How Nirma plans to 'cement' its marketshare via IPL

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2018

Nirma has jumped into the ongoing cricket spectacle - IPL - as the principal sponsor for the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore to raise awareness and recognition for the cement brands it acquired after its purchase of the erstwhile Lafarge India's assets in 2016

The reinvention of Raymond

The reinvention of Raymond

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2018

Change is being led by a transformation on the digital front. Pavan Lall reports.

Questions dog ICICI Bank's Videocon loan thanks to Deepak Kochhar link

Questions dog ICICI Bank's Videocon loan thanks to Deepak Kochhar link

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2018

ICICI Bank has quashed rumours of favouritism, nepotism and quid pro quo. The bank clarified that while Chanda Kochhar was on the credit committee, she was not the chairperson. Videocon Chairman Venugopal Dhoot said there was no impropriety in the deal.

Why FY18 was a defining year for India Inc

Why FY18 was a defining year for India Inc

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2018

The financial year ending Saturday saw such big-ticket events that set the directional tone for the country's business journey.

How Malvinder and Shivinder Singh destroyed the legacy they inherited

How Malvinder and Shivinder Singh destroyed the legacy they inherited

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2018

Over-expansion, bad management, and multiple allegations irreparably taint Malvinder and Shivinder Singh

For Tata Comm, no IoTa of doubt over future

For Tata Comm, no IoTa of doubt over future

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2018

Tata Communications has invested around Rs 6.5 billion in developing its IoT business, which is being managed by some 75 executives over the past three years.

Why family matters so much in India's diamond trade

Why family matters so much in India's diamond trade

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2018

There are around 6,500 diamond manufacturers of which Palanpuri Jains operate a mere 6 per cent, or around 400 companies. But they stand out for being highly interlinked through blood ties.

When it comes to CSR spending, one in three BSE 100 firms is a laggard

When it comes to CSR spending, one in three BSE 100 firms is a laggard

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2018

Corporate affairs ministry sending notices seeking details of fund disbursal

The Ambani who got sucked in

The Ambani who got sucked in

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2018

Vipul Ambani, a runner who participated in city marathons, never wore his last name on his sleeve, was easy-going, mild-mannered and always smiling. Yet, the question that begs to be asked is why would he join a luxury jewellery company, says Pavan Lall.

Maserati Levante: A stunning SUV @ Rs 1.8 crore

Maserati Levante: A stunning SUV @ Rs 1.8 crore

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2018

Maserati, whose logo is modelled on the trident in the statue of Neptune in Bologna's Piazza Maggiore, was acquired by the Fiat Group in 2005.

How Brand Adani plans to go for an image change

How Brand Adani plans to go for an image change

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2018

Under political fire and ecologists' ire, the group hires Suhel Seth, who will work closely with the promoters and the social media, corporate communications and external public relations team.