Arijit Barman &Amp; Sanjay Jog

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NTT resumes talks for Patni promoter stake

NTT resumes talks for Patni promoter stake

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2010

NTT had earlier sought the combined 63 per cent stake of the promoters and private equity firm General Atlantic Partners, but their exclusive talks failed due to a valuation mismatch.

Lavasa may challenge MoEF order in court

Lavasa may challenge MoEF order in court

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2010

Lavasa had clarified that the development carried out at the Lavasa City were within the framework of the clearance granted by the state environment ministry.

The rise and rise of Money Matters

The rise and rise of Money Matters

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2010

The company, which finds itself at the centre of the real estate scam, as alleged by the Central Bureau of Investigation, is housed in a dilapidated building, and from the exterior, nobody can ever guess that the fourth floor of MMFSL would be so swanky.

Maharashtra govt to proceed with the SEZ Bill

Maharashtra govt to proceed with the SEZ Bill

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2010

Undeterred by strong objections from opposition parties and several non-government groups, the Maharashtra government is to proceed with the Maharashtra Special Economic Zones and Designated Areas Bill in the legislature during the winter session beginning on December 1 in Nagpur.

JSW Energy inks Rs1,895-cr deal for African coal

JSW Energy inks Rs1,895-cr deal for African coal

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2010

Sajjan Jindal's JSW Energy moved a step closer to securing its coal requirements, signing a definitive agreement with the management of CIC Energy on Wednesday, to buy them out and take control of the Toronto-listed company. CIC Energy has an 'A-grade' mining-cum-power complex called the Mmamabula Energy Complex in Botswana, Africa. The field there is estimated to have 2.6 billion tonnes of high-thermal coal, mostly above 6,000 Kcal/kg of calorific value.

GAIL to increase its turnover by 2020

GAIL to increase its turnover by 2020

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2010

GAIL India plans to consolidate presence in petrochemicals and renewable energy, allocate a percentage of annual capital expenditure for exploration and production (E&P), pick up equity in upstream LNG projects abroad, and pursue investments in shale gas projects in and outside.

BIG challenges that the new Maharashtra CM faces

BIG challenges that the new Maharashtra CM faces

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2010

The CM-elect would have to strive to regain the state's past glory, as its earlier eminence has been challenged by Gujarat, Karnataka, and many other states. Besides, the burgeoning debt burden, which has already crossed Rs 1,70,000 crore, rising fiscal and revenue deficits had put increasing pressure on the administration to avoid overdrafts.

Aditya Birla Nuvo eyes Evonik assets

Aditya Birla Nuvo eyes Evonik assets

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2010

The Aditya Birla Group is back in acquisition mode, as group firm Aditya Birla Nuvo may bid for the carbon black division of Germany's Evonik Industries. The division, with annual sales of $1.3 billion and 1,700 employees across 12 countries, is the second largest in the world.

'US sees unlimited opportunities in India'

'US sees unlimited opportunities in India'

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2010

China's growing dominance in global trade is definitely a matter of concern for both the US and India.

US Exim Bank plans $5-bn corpus for India

US Exim Bank plans $5-bn corpus for India

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2010

India to get a major financial boost from the US for development of infrastructure.

From farm support to CEOs: Obama to see it all

From farm support to CEOs: Obama to see it all

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2010

Trade and commerce issues, bilateral and global, are expected to come up for debate.

Obama biz meet: Top industrialists to attend

Obama biz meet: Top industrialists to attend

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2010

The US-India Business Council (USIBC) in coordination with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (Ficci) is preparing a list of invitees for the business summit to be addressed by visiting US President Barack Obama.

Maharashtra tells power cos to shape up

Maharashtra tells power cos to shape up

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2010

State power minister Ajit Pawar has told the MahaVitaran, MahaGenco and MahaTransco to upgrade infrastructure to meet challenge of another 25,000 Mw, spread the network quickly, cover uncovered areas, separate out feeders and improve efficiency in providing quality service to customers.

2nd airport: Cidco still eyes Navi Mumbai

2nd airport: Cidco still eyes Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2010

Cidco gave a presentation on the subject to the EAC members.

CMs seek audience with Obama; US says no

CMs seek audience with Obama; US says no

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2010

A senior official from the Protocol Department, who is involved in the preparations for Obama's visit to Mumbai and Delhi, said that there have been requests from a large number of chief ministers. But no such meeting has been granted.

Special status to areas in CRZ notice has a rider

Special status to areas in CRZ notice has a rider

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2010

The special dispensation would lead to redevelopment of 19,000 old and dilapidated buildings and rehabilitation of slums situated in the coastal area in Greater Mumbai.

Ramesh hints at accord on Navi Mumbai airport

Ramesh hints at accord on Navi Mumbai airport

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2010

After months of uncertainty, there is finally a glimmer of hope for the proposed Navi Mumbai airport. Environment & Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh told a TV channel today that he had already spoken to his counterpart in the aviation ministry, Praful Patel, and hoped "to find a compromise soon". "There will be an agreement. Our team is going to Navi Mumbai," Ramesh said.

R-Infra, MERC at loggerheads

R-Infra, MERC at loggerheads

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2010

Reliance Infrastructure (R-Infra), an Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group company, is on the warpath with the state electricity regulator. Stung by the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission's (MERC's) decision to invite expressions of interest (EoIs) for the distribution of power to Mumbai's suburbs, R-Infra is examining the possibility of legal action.

RIL, Bechtel firm up power plans

RIL, Bechtel firm up power plans

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2010

Reliance Industries (RIL), India's largest private sector company, is finalising a new alliance with engineering and project management partner Bechtel Corporation, as it prepares to enter the power sector.

Maharashtra realty sags under sand mining ban

Maharashtra realty sags under sand mining ban

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2010

The real estate sector in Maharashtra foresees a loss of Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) due to the ban on extraction of sand by the Bombay High Court. The realty industry has sought the intervention of the state government to tackle the crisis.