Arnab Dutta And N Sundaresha Subramanian

Stories by Arnab Dutta And N Sundaresha Subramanian

How Sasikala took control of Jaya TV from jail

How Sasikala took control of Jaya TV from jail

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2016

Did Jayalalithaa, who was also in jail then, know about these transactions?

All about Sasikala Inc!

All about Sasikala Inc!

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2016

A look at the financials of some of the key companies in the Sasikala clan's business empire.

Chinese smartphones are beating Indian brands hollow

Chinese smartphones are beating Indian brands hollow

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2016

Lenovo, Xiaomi, Vivo, Gionee lead the onslaught, beating Indian and global brands with smart deals and astute image management measures.

Congress, BJP got Rs 5,450 cr from 'unknown sources'

Congress, BJP got Rs 5,450 cr from 'unknown sources'

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2016

I-T returns data show 83% of the Congress' and 65% of the BJP's total income was from anonymous benefactors.

iPhone sales plunge, drags other smartphones down too

iPhone sales plunge, drags other smartphones down too

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2016

Sale of iPhones hits the bottom; firms to postpone new launches; shipment might fall short of 2016 target.

Dabur looks at Africa, West Asia for growth to beat slowdown

Dabur looks at Africa, West Asia for growth to beat slowdown

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2016

Dabur gets nearly a third of its Rs 2,900-crore international sales from Africa

FMCG firms fear retailer backlash could impact sales

FMCG firms fear retailer backlash could impact sales

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2016

While the government's demonetisation move is aimed at curbing under-invoicing, the worry was that retailers would de-stock in the short term, impacting sales.

American test awaits Tata & Co

American test awaits Tata & Co

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2016

Every move that strengthens Cyrus Mistry's position in companies like Indian Hotels could prolong the uncertainty.

NDTV may challenge blackout order in court

NDTV may challenge blackout order in court

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2016

Talk of a blackout by other news channels in solidarity remained inconclusive because of the heavy news agenda on that day.

Get ready for 28% GST on consumer durables

Get ready for 28% GST on consumer durables

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2016

Fast-moving consumer goods companies have begun assessing the impact of the rate structure declared on Thursday under the goods and services tax.

iPhone 7 sees blockbuster sales during Diwali

iPhone 7 sees blockbuster sales during Diwali

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2016

Industry sources said all the iPhone 7 handsets shipped in had been sold out.

Silence is no longer an option, says Tata-funded IiAS

Silence is no longer an option, says Tata-funded IiAS

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2016

In absence of hard facts, the group risks losing public trust, says the firm, which has investment from the Tatas

Cyrus Mistry's lame duck to Mukesh Ambani's leopard: When businessmen seek refuge in the animal kingdom

Cyrus Mistry's lame duck to Mukesh Ambani's leopard: When businessmen seek refuge in the animal kingdom

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2016

Top businessmen often seek refuge in the animal kingdom to describe their situation

Trusts withdrew Rs 4,000 crore prematurely from Tata Sons in May

Trusts withdrew Rs 4,000 crore prematurely from Tata Sons in May

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2016

Terms reveal that such premature redemption is allowable on dividend reset dates in case there is no agreement on the dividend rate

Cyrus Mistry: In 24 hours, from chairman to non-exec director

Cyrus Mistry: In 24 hours, from chairman to non-exec director

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2016

A non-executive director typically does not engage in the day-to-day management of the organisation

Singhvi, Salve will advise Tatas on Mistry exit fallout

Singhvi, Salve will advise Tatas on Mistry exit fallout

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2016

Tata Group expects to do some tightrope walking on legal issues in the days ahead.

Why was Cyrus Mistry shown the door?

Why was Cyrus Mistry shown the door?

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2016

Experts view this as a case of "failed experiment" in succession

Home appliance cos roll out the biggies for festive season

Home appliance cos roll out the biggies for festive season

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2016

The festive season, which usually starts from September, is when 35 per cent annual sales get transacted for most durables firms.

No pay, it's all work for these Indian promoters

No pay, it's all work for these Indian promoters

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2016

Around 300 promoters serve their company boards for free.

Grab a bite at Subway in Rashtrapati Bhawan

Grab a bite at Subway in Rashtrapati Bhawan

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2016

A company executive said a recently opened museum at Rashtrapati Bhawan was the trigger for getting a restaurant in the complex as visitors come from far-flung places