Avishek Rakshit &Amp; Shreya Jai

Stories by Avishek Rakshit &Amp; Shreya Jai

Factional war in GJM as Gorkhaland stir nears 100 days

Factional war in GJM as Gorkhaland stir nears 100 days

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2017

While a group led by Binay Tamang wants to end the shutdown, the mainstream GJM, led by its supremo Bimal Gurung, wants the status quo to continue, reports Avishek Rakshit.

The trouble with your Darjeeling tea

The trouble with your Darjeeling tea

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2017

It's not over yet.

Homebuyers caught between banks and builders

Homebuyers caught between banks and builders

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2017

N Sundaresha Subramanian, Karan Choudhury and Shreya Jai report on the sorry condition of homebuyers who invested in Jaypee Infratech and the Amrapali group's Noida-based projects.

Why cement prices will remain flat. 3 reasons

Why cement prices will remain flat. 3 reasons

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2017

Sector analysts opined that the northern, central and eastern markets were particularly hit

Tea industry's cup of woes spilleth over

Tea industry's cup of woes spilleth over

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2017

Over the years, India has also lost its CTC market heavily to Kenya. And, Sri Lanka, which markets the Ceylon tea brand, has also been able to aggressively tap these markets.

Why India Inc sees Modi's PMO as the 'mover'

Why India Inc sees Modi's PMO as the 'mover'

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2017

Corporates understand that the PMO drives all key decisions in this government.

Gorkhaland stir costs Darjeeling Rs 400 cr

Gorkhaland stir costs Darjeeling Rs 400 cr

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2017

The unrest in the hills has led to the tea sector losing its entire second flush, and Rs 200 crore of its annual earnings.

Emami keen to spread its wings in health care

Emami keen to spread its wings in health care

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2017

In the past, the firm also acquired the Zandu brand which opened up its presence in the balms business

Real reason behind Bandhan Bank's rising NPA

Real reason behind Bandhan Bank's rising NPA

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2017

Over 75 per cent of the bank's Rs 175 crore NPA arises from Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Chinese solar imports under probe cloud

Chinese solar imports under probe cloud

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2017

Cheap equipment imports, especially from China, is a major reason for falling tariffs in solar tenders

Their cup of woes spilleth over

Their cup of woes spilleth over

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2017

Out of the 745 gardens in Assam, which accounts for over 55 per cent of total tea production, an alert has been sounded for 88 gardens, while for West Bengal, out of the 377 gardens, 65 have been cautioned.

Coming soon: India's first branded chocolate chain

Coming soon: India's first branded chocolate chain

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2017

Unlike global majors like Lindt and Godiva no standalone Indian chocolate boutiques have expanded into a national chain yet. ITC plans to change that with its luxury chocolate brand Fabelle, says Avishek Rakshit.

GST preparedness: Karnataka tops

GST preparedness: Karnataka tops

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2017

Ironically, West Bengal, which has been seeking a postponement of the GST roll-out, has fared better among most other states.

Muslims back calls for Gorkhaland

Muslims back calls for Gorkhaland

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2017

Around 2,000 Gorkha Muslims staged a protest march supporting the Gorkha Jamukti Morcha cause.

Why Sumant Sinha is betting on the wind

Why Sumant Sinha is betting on the wind

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2017

His father is a former finance minister. His brother is a minister in the Modi government. But Sumant Sinha wants nothing to do with politics and tells Shreya Jai why he is bullish on the renewable energy sector.

How Google plans to bring SMBs online

How Google plans to bring SMBs online

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2017

10 million out of 51 million small and medium businesses have presence on Google Search

Stressed assets to be made national assets

Stressed assets to be made national assets

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2017

Banks need assistance to complete projects that they have taken over

GST rates dampen Ayurveda firms' hopes

GST rates dampen Ayurveda firms' hopes

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2017

The Centre has decided to keep ayurveda products in the mid-range of the goods and services tax

GST in current form unacceptable, says Amit Mitra

GST in current form unacceptable, says Amit Mitra

Rediff.com   31 May 2017

According to Mitra, items such as foodgrain, vegetables, leather goods, footwear, cottage cheese, puffed and flattened rice, books and entertainment tax, among several others, should be in the zero-tax bracket.

A 'success' story that's mostly on paper

A 'success' story that's mostly on paper

Rediff.com   30 May 2017

NDA's energy plan powered UP win, but it's not a winner yet. Centre has claimed to have saved money by targeted coverage but critics say the system is not yet foolproof.