Amritha Pillay &Amp; Romita Majumdar

Stories by Amritha Pillay &Amp; Romita Majumdar

Corporates cold to Sebi call for Covid-19 impact

Corporates cold to Sebi call for Covid-19 impact

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2020

In a circular dated May 20, Sebi had directed the listed companies to evaluate the impact of Covid-19 on their capital and financial resources, profitability, liquidity position, assets, and ability to service debt. Instead, companies have spoken about the number of plants, warehouses and distribution centres that have resumed operations; work-from-home and safety measures undertaken for employees; and the labour shortage they are facing.

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.

Mumbai staring at massive labour shortage

Mumbai staring at massive labour shortage

Rediff.com   11 May 2020

Several on-site labourers in the city want to take special trains being run to transport workers back home. The rising number of COVID-19 cases in the city has caused anxiety among them.

Curious case of 171 Mumbai scribes recovering after testing positive

Curious case of 171 Mumbai scribes recovering after testing positive

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2020

Of the 171 Mumbai scribes tested on April 15, 53 tested positive on April 20. Of the 53 tested positive, 31 were treated and discharged on April 26. A large number of positive cases and later a quick recovery within less than a week have baffled many. Amritha Pillay reports.

How RIL plans to become zero net debt company

How RIL plans to become zero net debt company

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2020

RIL's debt stood at Rs 3.06 trillion as of December 2019, against Rs 2.87 trillion in March 2019.

India Inc gears up for life after lockdown

India Inc gears up for life after lockdown

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2020

Experts say the focus is on preserving liquidity as there is uncertainty over the duration and impact of the 21-day nationwide lockdown imposed to check the spread of COVID-19.

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.

Coronavirus spread: Retailers, multiplexes, mall owners spar over rentals

Coronavirus spread: Retailers, multiplexes, mall owners spar over rentals

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2020

Retailers and multiplex operators want mall owners to either forgo rent for the period of the shutdown or lower rent in the event the mall is open but footfalls are low.

L&T plans to cut debt by Rs 30,000 crore

L&T plans to cut debt by Rs 30,000 crore

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2020

To sell off L&T IDPL, Nabha Power; transfer Hyderabad Metro to an InvIT.

Most Indians not comfortable with woman as CEO

Most Indians not comfortable with woman as CEO

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2020

In India, 39 per cent of the sample of a survey said 'very comfortable' for a woman heading the government, higher than 34 per cent who replied with 'very comfortable' for a woman heading a company. However, men are less accepting of such appointments.

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2020

A Molotov cocktail of lies, abuse and bigotry is blowing up social media.

Investors could find BPCL's work culture delightful

Investors could find BPCL's work culture delightful

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2020

'BPCL has always been spoken about as a multinational company though it is State-run... this sets our work culture also apart.'

Adani Power looks at debt refinance to reduce cost

Adani Power looks at debt refinance to reduce cost

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2019

Adani Power expects to reduce its annual interest cost to Rs 1,900 crore, from the current Rs 3,800 crore through low cost funding.

India's manufacturing capacity utilisation declines to the lowest ever

India's manufacturing capacity utilisation declines to the lowest ever

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2019

Industry players said they were indeed seeing a serious fall in capacity usage, though some sectors were seeming to prevent further fall in the overall capacity utilisation.

E-commerce, tech firms call for clarity on Personal Data Protection Bill

E-commerce, tech firms call for clarity on Personal Data Protection Bill

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2019

The biggest fear many of the e-commerce firms have is the possible requirement to change business models overnight, which would drastically increase costs as well as disrupt businesses.

Infra developers in wait and watch mode in new Uddhav-led coalition govt

Infra developers in wait and watch mode in new Uddhav-led coalition govt

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2019

Shiv Sena has so far expressed concerns over car shed for the city's planned metro network, the bullet train and the West Coast refinery projects.

India Inc is hiring more contract workers these days

India Inc is hiring more contract workers these days

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2019

Lower cost and easier termination may well be among the reasons that companies seek to have employees on contract. The share of employees on contract has increased to 57.3 per cent of the total workforce this year as compared to 53.7 per cent in the previous year.

Why India Inc is unwilling to hire women

Why India Inc is unwilling to hire women

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2019

The lack of a strong diversity policy on the part of companies, a limited pool of women candidates as well as socio-cultural factors contribute to their low numbers.

Jio, too, is bitten by the slowdown bug

Jio, too, is bitten by the slowdown bug

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2019

It reported adding 698,3146 subscribers in September, the lowest since it added 6.1 million in November 2017.

How online video is becoming a promotional tool for brands

How online video is becoming a promotional tool for brands

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2019

Video isn't just about old school television shows, advertisements and tutorials anymore - short, crisp and engaging content across different formats is becoming increasingly popular in a world where stories are consumed on the go.