Avishek Rakshit

Stories by Avishek Rakshit

In Bengal, CAA causes fissures amid BJP leaders

In Bengal, CAA causes fissures amid BJP leaders

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2020

BJP leaders in the state are either lying low or criticising the CAA move in hushed tones. Chandra Kumar Bose, vice-president of the BJP's state unit, is most vocal with his opposition to the Act in the current form. "The country is above petty party politics. How can I keep quiet when I see that something is happening which is wrong in its current form?" Other party leaders aren't as vocal as Bose but clandestinely have been questioning the merit of the CAA and its impact on the BJP's prospects in the state. In fact, at a time when the BJP started making deep inroads in the state, the fear of the CAA and the NRC appears to be ruining its prospects.

Coming soon, the Lamborghini home in next six months

Coming soon, the Lamborghini home in next six months

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2019

The family that used to make the legendary sports car wants to bring the same design panache to luxury flats.

Danone to enter new product categories with Protinex

Danone to enter new product categories with Protinex

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2019

The company believes that Protinex's current powder form limits the scope of expanding the business and hence, diversification into new categories is essential for its growth.

Iran set to topple Russia as India's largest tea importer

Iran set to topple Russia as India's largest tea importer

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2019

Under the trade agreement between India and Iran, the West Asian country can pay India in rupees for its imports against oil exports to India, which New Delhi pays for in Iranian rial.

Kolkata turns pink for day-night Test

Kolkata turns pink for day-night Test

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2019

Kolkata sheds its white-blue nocturnal hue with pink ball day-night Test.

Canon mulls plants in India to hedge against US-China trade war

Canon mulls plants in India to hedge against US-China trade war

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2019

Firm is conducting feasilbility studies on setting up units in 40 countries, will take final call based on global fallout of trade spat.

Burger King eyes highway pitstops as path to growth

Burger King eyes highway pitstops as path to growth

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2019

The company plans to collaborate with stopover management consolidators, who will participate in the bids to develop food courts and rest areas along the highways. Such stopovers will house multiple restaurant brands, reports Avishek Rakshit.

HUL's Indulekha enters Rs 2,000-cr club

HUL's Indulekha enters Rs 2,000-cr club

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2019

The haircare brand, acquired for Rs 330 crore, fetches HUL around Rs 400 cr of revenue annually.

A mega tea seller to invade India's kitchens soon

A mega tea seller to invade India's kitchens soon

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2019

Madhu Jayanti's Rs 55-crore packet tea business so far is only in Maharashtra and Karnataka. After Eveready's tea business buyout, MJIL's tea production in India will increase from 2.4 million kg to 6.2 mkg and its income from branded tea sales will rise 53 per cent to Rs 198 crore this fiscal year itself. It will also be available in 14 states.

BJP created 55,000 WhatsApp groups to take on Mamata

BJP created 55,000 WhatsApp groups to take on Mamata

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2019

The saffron party's IT cell had realised the power of WhatsApp early in the day and wielded it to devastating effect in the Bengal elections.

Orthodox Hindu, tribal votes boost BJP's best Bengal tally

Orthodox Hindu, tribal votes boost BJP's best Bengal tally

Rediff.com   24 May 2019

While the TMC was able to maintain its hold on the southern and coastal parts of the state, the BJP is doing well in the northern and western parts of the state, all predominantly tribal areas.

More trouble brewing for McLeod Russel

More trouble brewing for McLeod Russel

Rediff.com   22 May 2019

As on March 31, 2019, while the promoter group's stake, including individual promoter shareholders as well as group investment firms, stood at 42.71 per cent, it fell to 38.39 per cent on Tuesday.

Bengal may cast ballot on religious lines for the first time

Bengal may cast ballot on religious lines for the first time

Rediff.com   19 May 2019

The desecration of Vidyasagar's statue during Amit Anilchandra Shah's rally, which the TMC projected to be a 'Bhojpuri' and 'Dhokla' invasion on West Bengal's culture, may help her gain some favour with middle-class and erudite Bengalis in the last phase of the polls.

At 92, B M Khaitan quits as Eveready chief

At 92, B M Khaitan quits as Eveready chief

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2019

The development comes at a time when Eveready is on the lookout for strategic investors, including a possible stake sale in its battery business.

'BJP will get 35% vote in Bengal'

'BJP will get 35% vote in Bengal'

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2019

With a substantially weakened Left Front and the Congress, political observers say the anti-Trinamool vote will go to the BJP.

World has a new largest private tea producer

World has a new largest private tea producer

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2019

Over the past year, McLeod sold 21 gardens in India, reducing almost 32 million kg in production.

Carvaan, a disruptor that changed Saregama's fortunes

Carvaan, a disruptor that changed Saregama's fortunes

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2019

The once ailing Saregama is getting its mojo back. Bolstered by Carvaan, a portable digital audio player that turned out to be a disruptor, the company has chalked out an aggressive growth path. In an interview with Avishek Rakshit and Ishita Ayan Dutt, Sanjiv Goenka, bottom, chairman of RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, talks about a road map, which includes taking Carvaan to the next level, launching more films on OTT platforms and getting back into Hindi film music production after a decade.

Pakistan out, tea firms eye other export markets

Pakistan out, tea firms eye other export markets

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2019

Exporters are of the view that while direct exports to Pakistan will be nearly nil this month, and in the coming few months, alternative markets can be explored for exporting tea, which was originally meant for Pakistan.

As gardens stay shut tea firms suffer heavy losses

As gardens stay shut tea firms suffer heavy losses

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2019

The quality of Indian tea had lately come under scrutiny in major export markets, due to the presence of pesticides and chemicals beyond permissible limits.

Tea Board blends AI, digital tech for that perfect cup of chai

Tea Board blends AI, digital tech for that perfect cup of chai

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2019

Chai Sahay, an artificial intelligence-based mobile app, will be primarily used to issue advisory, disseminate information related to various schemes of the board for the sector as well as provide real-time weather updates, says Avishek Rakshit.