Avishek Rakshit, T E Narasimhan, Jayajit Dash, Vimukt Dave

Stories by Avishek Rakshit, T E Narasimhan, Jayajit Dash, Vimukt Dave

Kalyan Jewellers aims to strike gold abroad

Kalyan Jewellers aims to strike gold abroad

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2017

Kalyan Jewellers is eyeing overseas expansion by catering to India-like markets and the diaspora

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.

Ashok Leyland has 3-pronged plan for electric buses

Ashok Leyland has 3-pronged plan for electric buses

Rediff.com   29 May 2017

It's bullish on electric vehicle segment as govt is keen to buy around 20-25k electric vehicles

Why Rising Pune Supergiant changed its name!

Why Rising Pune Supergiant changed its name!

Rediff.com   26 May 2017

'Last year, someone told us you must remove 's' otherwise you won't perform well and we didn't perform well.' 'Obviously, that's not the reason for not performing well, but it didn't hurt us to remove the 's'.'

ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-2 in 2018

ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-2 in 2018

Rediff.com   25 May 2017

The Chandrayaan-2 will conduct the next level of scientific studies on the Moon, writes T E Narasimhan.

With Jaago Re 2, Tata Tea ups its game

With Jaago Re 2, Tata Tea ups its game

Rediff.com   19 May 2017

Tata Tea looks to separate itself from the crowd and reclaim its positioning as a socially responsible label with a new version of its Jaago Re campaign.

Hungry kya? MTR may have something for you

Hungry kya? MTR may have something for you

Rediff.com   19 May 2017

MTR re-positions its brand to cater early morning to the hungry urban young. It has launched a range of breakfast foods to pave the way for future product and brand transformation.

Real reason behind the failure of govt's gold schemes

Real reason behind the failure of govt's gold schemes

Rediff.com   16 May 2017

Of the 1,000 surveyed by IIM-A, only five were aware about the government-sponsored gold schemes

Tamil Nadu faces worst drought in 140 years

Tamil Nadu faces worst drought in 140 years

Rediff.com   9 May 2017

The storage of water in the six major reservoirs in the state was just 6.2 per cent of capacity as of April 27, 2017, reports T E Narasimhan and Gireesh Babu.

Why prices of wheat and pulses have nosedived

Why prices of wheat and pulses have nosedived

Rediff.com   4 May 2017

The downward trend in prices might continue as demand is unlikely to recover in May. Moreover, increased production has also put pressure on prices of commodities.

This summer, AC makers turn on the heat

This summer, AC makers turn on the heat

Rediff.com   2 May 2017

As temperatures begin to soar, AC makers have become extravagant with their claims and ad budgets as they look to get brand penetration up from the current low levels of four per cent, says T E Narasimhan.

Why Emami is taking the 'direct' route

Why Emami is taking the 'direct' route

Rediff.com   2 May 2017

Reducing dependence on wholesalers will give the company better control over its inventory, besides offering greater visibility to new brands, reports Avishek Rakshit.

From Kabaali to Baahubali, why brands love blockbusters

From Kabaali to Baahubali, why brands love blockbusters

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2017

More than the revenue component, the movies gain hugely in terms of visibility and reach, reports T E Narasimhan.

Family and Rs 500 crore: How a Chettiar community is reviving entrepreneurship

Family and Rs 500 crore: How a Chettiar community is reviving entrepreneurship

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2017

Some decades ago, nearly 90 per cent of Nattukottai Chettiars were entrepreneurs; this has dropped to 15 per cent. The community plans to reverse the numbers through know-how, family support, funding and networking.

Good days are here for India's tea companies

Good days are here for India's tea companies

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2017

However, strong rupee, concerns over production at home may spoil the party

How India's farmers are becoming savvy traders

How India's farmers are becoming savvy traders

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2017

At least 30,000 growers are hedging for their produce through farmer producer organisations

Cheers to jugaad!

Cheers to jugaad!

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2017

Following the Supreme Court ruling against liquor being sold within 500 metres of state and national highways, the infamous Indian jugaad is in play once again. Veenu Sandhu, Nikita Puri, Ranjita Ganesan & Avishek Rakshit find out how India is coping.

How Sanjiv Goenka plans to spread his wings

How Sanjiv Goenka plans to spread his wings

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2017

Group is planning to reduce its dependence on power generation business by expanding in other areas

Parched South India faces biggest water crisis

Parched South India faces biggest water crisis

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2017

Kerala, Andhra, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are facing a severe drought this year, affecting livelihoods as well as lives.