Arijit Barman &Amp; Sanjay Jog

Stories by Arijit Barman &Amp; Sanjay Jog

Anand Sharma rebuts Modi's claim on tax on cotton exports

Anand Sharma rebuts Modi's claim on tax on cotton exports

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2012

On the contrary, cotton exports are eligible for claiming one per cent duty drawback.

CAG raps Maharashtra government for shady land deals

CAG raps Maharashtra government for shady land deals

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2012

The Comptroller & Auditor General of India has castigated the Maharashtra government for alleged irregularities in the sale and allotment of land in the past eight years, resulting in loss to the exchequer.

RIL and Siemens may snap security-solutions venture

RIL and Siemens may snap security-solutions venture

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2012

Stay out of Mumbai surveillance project, may seek new allies for future

ABP to buy out STAR from TV news venture

ABP to buy out STAR from TV news venture

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2012

Murdoch may re-enter space after non-compete period lapses, ABP to control three news channels of MCCS

World Bank: India can grow at 7 per cent

World Bank: India can grow at 7 per cent

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2012

India's gross domestic product (GDP) can grow at seven per cent or more, provided the process of reforms is expedited, the World Bank has said.

Mukesh Ambani calls on BJP chief Gadkari

Mukesh Ambani calls on BJP chief Gadkari

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2012

Nitin Gadkari, national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, had Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani to 'high tea' last evening at his Nagpur residence. The meeting was termed a 'courtesy call'.

French luxury fund L Capital front runner to buy Lilliput

French luxury fund L Capital front runner to buy Lilliput

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2012

Cash-strapped Lilliput, the country's largest kidswear brand, may soon get a luxury makeover.

'Inter-linking of rivers not an answer to all issues'

'Inter-linking of rivers not an answer to all issues'

Rediff.com   29 Feb 2012

The Supreme Court order asking the government to implement the inter-linking of rivers project is expected to change the water situation. Former minister Suresh Prabhu, who headed the task force on this project during the NDA rule, explains the necessity of the project.

Infosys close to Nagpur campus agreement

Infosys close to Nagpur campus agreement

Rediff.com   29 Feb 2012

Infosys is close to signing an agreement with the state-run Maharashtra Airport Develop-ment Corporation (MADC) to set up an IT campus at an investment of Rs 460 crore (Rs 4.6 billion) at the Nagpur SEZ.

Boardroom battles hot up as top executives step down

Boardroom battles hot up as top executives step down

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2012

This will be the second high-profile exit from the company in recent months after Arun Kapur, the former chief executive, quit late last year.

Tatas to get brand royalty from JV with Starbucks

Tatas to get brand royalty from JV with Starbucks

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2012

First of its kind arrangement where Indian partner also gets share.

What lies ahead for Starbucks in India

What lies ahead for Starbucks in India

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2012

After five years and numerous attempts to launch outlets in India, coffee house giant Starbucks will finally roll out its cafes here, in partnership with Tata Global Beverages (TGB), by August-September. John Culver, president, of the chain's China and Asia Pacific region, tells what the joint venture (JV) means for it and the way ahead.

What lays ahead for Starbucks in India

What lays ahead for Starbucks in India

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2012

After five years and numerous attempts to launch outlets in India, coffee house giant Starbucks will finally roll out its cafes here, in partnership with Tata Global Beverages (TGB), by August-September. John Culver, president, of the chain's China and Asia Pacific region, tells what the joint venture (JV) means for it and the way ahead.

L&T may split CMD's post to give Naik non-exec role

L&T may split CMD's post to give Naik non-exec role

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2012

Uppal, Kotwal, Venkataramanan shortlisted for managing director's post; outsider not ruled out.

Bennett, Coleman in race to buy Neo Cricket, Neo Sports

Bennett, Coleman in race to buy Neo Cricket, Neo Sports

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2012

India's largest diversified media conglomerate Bennett, Coleman and Co Ltd (BCCL), popularly known as the Times Group, has joined the race to pick up a majority stake in the two sports channels of Nimbus Communications.

PSUs lead the charge for BG stake in Gujarat Gas

PSUs lead the charge for BG stake in Gujarat Gas

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2012

The countdown for BG's stake sale in Gujarat Gas Company (GGCL) begins tomorrow. Three months after BG made its intention of divesting its stake clear, over half a dozen potential bidders are likely to submit non-binding bids for BG's 65.12 per cent stake in the country's largest natural gas distributor by sales.

AV Birla Group eyes Lafarge's S-Africa biz

AV Birla Group eyes Lafarge's S-Africa biz

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2012

Shree Cement may join race; units in 3 more African countries may be sold.

Satyam's ex-CFO found guilty

Satyam's ex-CFO found guilty

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2012

It was in 2009 that the accounting regulator set up a special disciplinary committee, comprising six members, to look into the fraud in Hyderabad-based IT firm.

Govt to expedite Dharavi rehab plan

Govt to expedite Dharavi rehab plan

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2012

Maharashtra Cabinet changes norms to make present occupiers of slums eligible for rehabilitation.

New circular to curb fraud in property dealings

New circular to curb fraud in property dealings

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2011

The state government move comes after cases of forgeries and fraud in property dealings increased. The circular has been issued by the Inspector General of Registration and Controller of Stamps.