Amritha Pillay And Jyoti Mukul

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Efforts to sell PSU stakes lose steam

Efforts to sell PSU stakes lose steam

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2014

One crucial revenue source that can help the government achieve its fiscal-deficit target is the proceeds from the sale of its stakes in public sector companies.

It's mandatory recall policy or penalty for automakers soon

It's mandatory recall policy or penalty for automakers soon

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2013

General Motors' Tavera recall prompts Union government to formulate a stricter policy.

Backlog at old price will mean 7-year itch for RIL

Backlog at old price will mean 7-year itch for RIL

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2013

Following adverse media reaction to the June 27 decision of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, the finance ministry had issued an office memorandum asking the petroleum ministry to see if there was a way to make RIL clear its gas supply backlog at the existing price.

RBI reverses forex relaxation for SEZs

RBI reverses forex relaxation for SEZs

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2013

Clamping down on the delays in repatriating foreign exchange earnings, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened norms for special economic zones (SEZs), asking them to realise and bring back full value of goods and services to India within a year from the date of export.

OMCs are bleeding now, tomorrow it may be our turn: ONGC chief

OMCs are bleeding now, tomorrow it may be our turn: ONGC chief

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2013

ONGC's chairman and managing director Sudhir Vasudeva tells Business Standard that any price for natural gas that is more than $4.2 a unit is good for the company.

OIL to pick 49% in Assam co for Rs 230 crore

OIL to pick 49% in Assam co for Rs 230 crore

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2013

A deal with the Assam government, which holds majority stake in the company through Assam Industrial Development Corporation Ltd, is likely by October.

Shell, ONGC eye tie-up for retail

Shell, ONGC eye tie-up for retail

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2013

Business opportunity after phased diesel deregulation the main trigger.

R-Power's tariff earnings hinge on commission date

R-Power's tariff earnings hinge on commission date

Rediff.com   29 May 2013

R-Power had produced the test certificate claiming March 30, 2013, as the date of commissioning.

Shale gas policy: Big companies stand to lose

Shale gas policy: Big companies stand to lose

Rediff.com   15 May 2013

First right of refusal may be limited to firms working under NELP, leaving out pre-NELP blocks run by big firms such as RIL and Cairn India.

Now, railways expected to go on a slow chug

Now, railways expected to go on a slow chug

Rediff.com   11 May 2013

Railway officials said important projects at crucial stages would now be stuck for a long time.

Bansal aimed to INSULATE fares from POLITICS

Bansal aimed to INSULATE fares from POLITICS

Rediff.com   11 May 2013

Bansal's exit came at a time when some good investment and policy decisions were expected.

Coal India might opt for direct imports next year

Coal India might opt for direct imports next year

Rediff.com   2 May 2013

This year, Coal India plans to gauge the domestic market through a tie-up with MMTC and State Trading Corporation.

Ministries oppose Rangarajan panel's gas pricing formula

Ministries oppose Rangarajan panel's gas pricing formula

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2013

The finance ministry has rejected the formula and, instead, suggested an alternative that takes into account well-head prices of suppliers in Qatar, Oman, Abu Dhabi and Malaysia.

Scheme for LPG subsidy across India by Oct 15

Scheme for LPG subsidy across India by Oct 15

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2013

LPG alone will save us Rs 8,000 cr a year: M Veerappa Moily.

RPower seeks remedy for increase in Sasan UMPP costs

RPower seeks remedy for increase in Sasan UMPP costs

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2013

The company wants 'economic restitution' due to rupee depreciation and changes in law.

Capping diesel, LPG doles could cut govt burden 40%

Capping diesel, LPG doles could cut govt burden 40%

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2013

Underrecovery from sensitive petroleum products seen at Rs 1,55,000 cr in current fiscal.

Diesel decontrol sparks fresh hopes for pvt oil cos

Diesel decontrol sparks fresh hopes for pvt oil cos

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2013

Their first target would be bulk buyers.

Rangarajan formula: Gas at less than RIL's price

Rangarajan formula: Gas at less than RIL's price

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2013

Based on the panel's formula, the base price of domestic natural gas comes to around $7.4 per million British thermal unit (mBtu), but the pricing formula proposed by RIL, officials say, translates the price into $13-14 an mBtu.

Govt wants OMCs to merge pipeline, aviation assets

Govt wants OMCs to merge pipeline, aviation assets

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2013

IOC protests, says have invested in these facilities over a period of time.

IOC debt at Rs 98,000 cr; borrows for working capital

IOC debt at Rs 98,000 cr; borrows for working capital

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2012

Delayed compensation and rising working capital requirement force oil marketing firms like IndianOil to turn to borrowings.