Arup Roychoudhury, Jyoti Mukul, Sanjeeb Mukherjee, Virendra Singh Rawat Report

Stories by Arup Roychoudhury, Jyoti Mukul, Sanjeeb Mukherjee, Virendra Singh Rawat Report

Farm sector may beat '16-'17 estimates, grow at 5%

Farm sector may beat '16-'17 estimates, grow at 5%

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2017

The final agriculture GDP numbers for 2016-17 are expected to be revised up, as rabi production is looking really good.

IMD sees no El Nino impact on monsoon

IMD sees no El Nino impact on monsoon

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

El Nino is often associated with below average warmer, dry weather across Asia Pacific region.

At 4.4%, farm sector's 2016-17 growth lower than expected

At 4.4%, farm sector's 2016-17 growth lower than expected

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

Crops including fruit, vegetables account for 60% of GDP in agriculture, forestry, fishing sector.

Why defence manufacturing fights an uphill battle

Why defence manufacturing fights an uphill battle

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2017

The defence sector is seeing renewed interest by Indian corporates, says Jyoti Mukul

BHIM, digital transactions get a boost from government

BHIM, digital transactions get a boost from government

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2017

The Bharat Interface For Money app was launched on the iOS platform earlier this month. It is also available on the more popular Android platform. There have been over 17 million downloads of the BHIM app so far.

El Nino casts a shadow on 2017 monsoon

El Nino casts a shadow on 2017 monsoon

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2017

Weather watchers said it can't be known till May whether El Nio will impact the monsoon or not.

Havells will enter AC, washing machine space with Rs 1,600-cr Lloyd buyout

Havells will enter AC, washing machine space with Rs 1,600-cr Lloyd buyout

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2017

Havells will acquire the entire consumer business infrastructure, people and distribution network. Plus all intellectual property of the Lloyd brand, logo, trademark and attendant rights.

Drafting regulations is nothing new for new Sebi chief

Drafting regulations is nothing new for new Sebi chief

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2017

'He is positive and likes to get work done,' is how a retired bureaucrat described him. 'I assume he will push the reform agenda with strength.'

L&T in French JV for missile system

L&T in French JV for missile system

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2017

Tie-up with MBDA will have Indian partner as majority shareholder; first product likely in 2 years.

Budget may skip the big-bang route

Budget may skip the big-bang route

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2017

Major focus will be on adequately funding existing schemes to ensure their timely completion before the next General Elections.

FinMin yet to take a call on 'tax on cash'

FinMin yet to take a call on 'tax on cash'

Rediff.com   26 Jan 2017

A committee on digitalisation headed by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had in an interim report recommended taxing cash transactions of at least Rs 50,000 to promote digital payments.

Armed with populist Budget, govt stares at restricted fiscal room

Armed with populist Budget, govt stares at restricted fiscal room

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2017

Government looking at cushioning slowdown due to demonetisation with sops and higher outlay for micro, small and medium enterprises, agriculture, and affordable housing.

Make in India should move focus away from strong sectors, says NITI

Make in India should move focus away from strong sectors, says NITI

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2017

NITI Aayog wants the prime minister's flagship initiative should focus on labour-intensive sectors and policies that impede their growth to get special attention.

Stake sale in insurance cos could net govt upto Rs 18K crore

Stake sale in insurance cos could net govt upto Rs 18K crore

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2017

The main concern among industry and market experts is that the governance in these companies needs to be strengthened and the focus on social insurance has to come down.

How note ban saved the sugar industry

How note ban saved the sugar industry

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2017

A projected drop in production in the 2016-17 sugar season (October-September) has kept domestic prices firm, reflecting in improved profitability and stock prices of companies.

To allow increased govt spending, Budget maybe flexible on fiscal deficit

To allow increased govt spending, Budget maybe flexible on fiscal deficit

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2017

At a time when major economies have increased spending, India will have to do the same.

American furniture brand Ashley hopes to score a century in India

American furniture brand Ashley hopes to score a century in India

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2017

Ashley Furniture Industries, which made a debut in India last month in Bengaluru, planning to open 100 stores in India over the next few years.

Easing note ban pain through rural housing scheme

Easing note ban pain through rural housing scheme

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2017

Almost 3.3 million houses awaiting completion under the IAY will be built by the end of 2016-17.

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.

India to brrrr... till 21/1

India to brrrr... till 21/1

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2017

It will get colder in the next 2, 3 days.