Amritha Pillay &Amp;Amp; Shine Jacob

Stories by Amritha Pillay &Amp;Amp; Shine Jacob

New rail regulator to decide on tariff, ease investment process

New rail regulator to decide on tariff, ease investment process

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2017

The development comes after the National Democratic Alliance government this year broke a 92-year-old tradition of presenting a separate Railway Budget, according to suggestions made by the Debroy committee.

Achche din for India's infrastructure sector is miles away

Achche din for India's infrastructure sector is miles away

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2017

An analyst says, due to excess capacity, investment in manufacturing will not be forthcoming

Waves of global protectionism may nix 'Make in India' dream

Waves of global protectionism may nix 'Make in India' dream

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2017

Saudi Arabia is insisting on 'In Kingdom' total value-addition requirements

Entertainment junkie? Here's why you'll love travelling by train

Entertainment junkie? Here's why you'll love travelling by train

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2017

The ministry of railways is set to invite bids for content on demand and rail radio services, to be provided for travellers in April, says Shine Jacob.Shine Jacob in New Delhi

Railways seek reimbursement for IRCTC service charge waiver

Railways seek reimbursement for IRCTC service charge waiver

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2017

IRCTC used to charge Rs 40 per ticket for bookings in AC classes, Rs 20 per ticket in sleeper class

Infra firms stay free of note ban effect

Infra firms stay free of note ban effect

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2017

As infrastructure, power hardly deal in cash, its paucity has failed to affect their receivables

Jio's new plans will add to Airtel, Voda's woes

Jio's new plans will add to Airtel, Voda's woes

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2017

Revenues of Airtel and Idea have been hit by falling realisation and analysts said margins would be affected by higher costs.

Duty of finance ministry to help us find money for capex: Prabhu

Duty of finance ministry to help us find money for capex: Prabhu

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2017

Suresh Prabhu on the priority being given to safety and the need for more funds for railways to move ahead.

The problem with using e-wallets to buy train tickets

The problem with using e-wallets to buy train tickets

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2017

Shine Jacob & Karan Choudhury highlight the red flags raised by the Controller General of Accounts.

The great Indian railways and a little app

The great Indian railways and a little app

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2017

RailYatri offers a host of travel-related services to a 4.5 million user base. Shine Jacob finds out what's next for the app.

What to expect from RIL results on Monday

What to expect from RIL results on Monday

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2017

RIL's December quarter performance is likely to be muted

4,000 km of pipelines in 30 months!

4,000 km of pipelines in 30 months!

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2017

BC Tripathi, who helms India's largest natural gas marketer and transporter -- GAIL, discusses last-mile connectivity to homes with Jyoti Mukul and Shine Jacob.

Coming soon: rating system for infra projects

Coming soon: rating system for infra projects

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2017

The new system is expected to give emphasis on various in-built credit enhancement structures.

In FY16-17 promoters infused Rs 1,700-cr equity in Adani Power

In FY16-17 promoters infused Rs 1,700-cr equity in Adani Power

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2017

The firm expects its recent equity infusion, debt refinancing and the compensatory rate to lead to a turnaround in its financial position.

Why retail fuel prices are likely to remain high

Why retail fuel prices are likely to remain high

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2017

Govt unlikely to cut excise duties to compensate for higher global prices, say analysts.

How ONGC plans to develop fields in Krishna Godavari basin

How ONGC plans to develop fields in Krishna Godavari basin

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2017

The company has chalked out a detailed plan for development of its existing KG basin assets after integration with GSPC facilities.

Want to travel by train? Start praying for low inflation

Want to travel by train? Start praying for low inflation

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2016

Train passenger fares may soon be linked to inflation rate, sources say, adding that the new model may be based on the Wholesale Price Index.

Who will decide Rail fares from next year?

Who will decide Rail fares from next year?

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2016

The Union Cabinet will soon take a call on setting up Railway Development Authority of India, an independent regulator, which will decide on passenger and freight rates

Why the recent cash crunch is not bad news for all

Why the recent cash crunch is not bad news for all

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2016

Digital-pay companies see 10x growth spurt after demonetisation, report Ayan Pramanik & Shine Jacob/Business Standard from Bengaluru.

Is it safe to use mobile wallets at petrol pumps?

Is it safe to use mobile wallets at petrol pumps?

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2016

Safety standards are thrown to the wind as government urges consumers to use mobile wallets at petrol pumps, Shine Jacob & Karan Choudhury/Business Standard report from New Delhi.