BS Reporter In New Delhi And Mumbai

Stories by BS Reporter In New Delhi And Mumbai

TCS is the only Indian company among world's 50 most innovative

TCS is the only Indian company among world's 50 most innovative

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2014

Wipro makes it to the up-and-coming companies with potential to join the top 50 list.

LPG to cost Rs 3 more per cylinder

LPG to cost Rs 3 more per cylinder

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2014

After the increase, cost of a subsidised 14.2-kg cylinder will be Rs 417 a cylinder from Rs 414 in Delhi.

Affordable housing, smart cities soon as govt eases FDI norms

Affordable housing, smart cities soon as govt eases FDI norms

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2014

The government has relaxed the norms for allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in the construction development sector. It is expected the move will boost affordable housing projects and smart cities across the country.

Centre cancels selection of 6 govt bank chiefs by UPA

Centre cancels selection of 6 govt bank chiefs by UPA

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

The probe into selections for banks such as Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank followed the arrest of Syndicate Bank CMD S K Jain for alleged graft.

Our site got more traffic than the Taj: Amazon

Our site got more traffic than the Taj: Amazon

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

Like its competitors, Amazon India, too, offered an 'Online Shopping Dhamaka' from September 21 to October 21, during which sellers offered deals and discounts on a host of products across categories on www.amazon.in.

Air India fails pilot licence rule

Air India fails pilot licence rule

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

The airline company blames change in regulations after 100 of its cockpit crew found flying without valid simulator check.

CCI raps Coal India for misusing position

CCI raps Coal India for misusing position

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

The CCI passed this judgment in two different cases relating to the e-auction scheme and fuel supply agreements which were filed last year.

Fresh salvo in McDonald's, Bakshi ping-pong

Fresh salvo in McDonald's, Bakshi ping-pong

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

Bakshi rejects McDonald's proposal to buy his stake in JV for Rs 48-50 crore

When Mamata wooed 5 Tata group MDs

When Mamata wooed 5 Tata group MDs

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

The managing directors -- Rana Sinha of Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company, Dibyendu Bose of TM International Logistics Limited, Sandipan Chakravortty of Tata Steel Processing and Distribution Limited, Viresh Oberoi of mjunction, and Sanjiv Paul of Tata Metaliks -- met at Nabanna, the makeshift state secretariat. Finance and industry minister, Amit Mitra, was also present.

Black Money trail: When is a foreign bank account illegal?

Black Money trail: When is a foreign bank account illegal?

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

If the account in a foreign bank has income undisclosed to income tax authorities, or has funds from illegal sources, the account can be declared illegal, under the Fema.

Who are Pradip Burman, Radha Timblo and Pankaj Lodhiya?

Who are Pradip Burman, Radha Timblo and Pankaj Lodhiya?

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

Pradip Burman belongs to one of India's most illustrious business families, one which runs the noted Dabur brand of mostly Ayurveda-based FMCG products.

Traders to worship electronic gadgets this Diwali!

Traders to worship electronic gadgets this Diwali!

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2014

Along with Lord Ganesha and goddess Laxmi, electronic gadgets will also enter the pantheon of Hindu gods this Diwali.

DLF finds Rs 2,000 cr in assets 'frozen' by mutual funds

DLF finds Rs 2,000 cr in assets 'frozen' by mutual funds

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2014

DLF wrote to Sebi, asking if the firm's ban on securities transactions extends to mutual fund investments.

Samvat 2071: Market players expect big bang

Samvat 2071: Market players expect big bang

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2014

But much depends on govt action & global economy; Sensex gains in 2070 the biggest in five years

RBI revises rules on reporting of bad loans

RBI revises rules on reporting of bad loans

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2014

If a holiday, banks will have to report the details on the next working day.

Bullish bets on India at a high

Bullish bets on India at a high

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2014

Investors more overweight on India compared to other emerging markets says Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Firms cut security spending despite breaches, says PwC survey

Firms cut security spending despite breaches, says PwC survey

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2014

According to a survey done by PricewaterhouseCoopers, the average cost due to security incidents for Indian companies more than doubled from $194 in 2013 to $414 in 2014.

Anil Swarup: A saviour for the crisis-hit coal sector

Anil Swarup: A saviour for the crisis-hit coal sector

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2014

For Swarup, the job would not be just challenging but also tricky, given the negativity attached to the sector.

Despite strong pipeline, IGATE to go slow on hiring

Despite strong pipeline, IGATE to go slow on hiring

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2014

For the September quarter, the company reported 16.92 per cent year-on-year growth in net profit, at $37.3 million.

Full mobile number portability soon, roaming charges to go

Full mobile number portability soon, roaming charges to go

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2014

The Telecom Commission, which is the highest decision making authority within the Department of Telecommunications, on Wednesday, accepted the recommendations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on full-fledged mobile number portability.