Bhupesh Bhandari &Amp; Surajeet Dasgupta In New Delhi

Stories by Bhupesh Bhandari &Amp; Surajeet Dasgupta In New Delhi

EV makers lukewarm to new subsidy scheme

EV makers lukewarm to new subsidy scheme

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2024

Manufacturers of electric vehicles (EVs) have been lukewarm to the ad hoc subsidy scheme announced by the Centre for them. Sector majors have not been enthused by the lower level of incentives in the scheme, which has replaced the flagship Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric (and Hybrid) Vehicles-II. Moreover, increased stringency in claiming subsidies and delays in disbursement have been cited by several original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Coming Up: A Rs 400 Billion Auction For IPL/ICC Rights

Coming Up: A Rs 400 Billion Auction For IPL/ICC Rights

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2021

Broadcasting and digital companies are ready to join the country's biggest ever auction of sports rights next year.

Why Air India has failed to find a suitor so far

Why Air India has failed to find a suitor so far

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2018

The biggest challenge is not the airline's debt, but downsizing its 16,800 employees, says Surajeet Dasgupta.

Bankruptcy code clips ArcelorMittal's India expansion plans

Bankruptcy code clips ArcelorMittal's India expansion plans

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2017

In 2009, ArcelorMittal had picked up a stake in Uttam Galva Steels. A new Section 29A of the IBC prohibits promoters of companies with NPAs of more than a year from bidding for these companies.

Lessons from the Idea-Vodafone merger

Lessons from the Idea-Vodafone merger

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2017

This merger, Bhupesh Bhandari believes, will be watched keenly by management gurus the world over.

Gripping tale of an iconic businessman

Gripping tale of an iconic businessman

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2016

Over the years, Mr Singh has got in and out of innumerable businesses, cutting across sectors. He is one businessman who I have always found to be in a start-up mode, says Bhupesh Bhandari.

Advice from an ace investor

Advice from an ace investor

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2016

Be a fox by temperament and a hedgehog by conviction, Gaurav Dalmia tells Bhupesh Bhandari. Then, he explains why.

Why India Inc still fears MNCs

Why India Inc still fears MNCs

Rediff.com   13 May 2016

Business reacted with caution to the reforms of 1991, and demanded protection from multinationals and imports. Twenty-five years later, traces of that demand can still be found, reports Bhupesh Bhandari.

Oswal vs Oswal: Another murky business family feud

Oswal vs Oswal: Another murky business family feud

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2016

This is the first time the fight is between mother and son. Both sides don't look in the mood to relent: Advisors and spin doctors have been hired, lawyers have been consulted.

When Indian dreams turned sour

When Indian dreams turned sour

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2016

Only a handful of overseas acquisitions by Indian firms have survived the bloodbath, says Bhupesh Bhandari.

How safe are cheap medicines made in India?

How safe are cheap medicines made in India?

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2016

An International Policy Network report in 2010 found that seven per cent of drugs bought from wholesale traders were substandard, and 3.6 per cent of the drugs from traders contained no active ingredient whatsoever.

Billionaire Club: India's 100 richest business tycoons

Billionaire Club: India's 100 richest business tycoons

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2016

A majority of India's billionaires gained wealth in the last one year in spite of the stock market decline.

Baba Ramdev: An entrepreneur extraordinaire

Baba Ramdev: An entrepreneur extraordinaire

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2016

He alone gets the credit for reviving consumer interest in Ayurveda, says Bhupesh Bhandari.

Can mobile handsets biz better Modi's 'Make in India' plan?

Can mobile handsets biz better Modi's 'Make in India' plan?

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2015

LCD displays could be produced in India in the near future.

Internet for all? Critical to fix these issues first

Internet for all? Critical to fix these issues first

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2015

The Indian market is highly competitive, and tariffs here are amongst the lowest in the world.

Will penalty end the problem of call drops?

Will penalty end the problem of call drops?

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2015

A daily ceiling of Rs 3 translates into maximum annual penalty of Rs 1,095 for every subscriber.

Telcos to be blamed for call drops? Not really, the issue is far deeper

Telcos to be blamed for call drops? Not really, the issue is far deeper

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2015

A bigger problem is that there is no clear definition of "call drops".

Will Nexa showrooms boost premium car sales for Maruti?

Will Nexa showrooms boost premium car sales for Maruti?

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2015

Maruti Suzuki has given Nexa franchises to only existing dealers.

So what if the situation is tough, realty will bounce back soon

So what if the situation is tough, realty will bounce back soon

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2015

According to Knight Frank, in the second half of 2015, launches will be down 52 per cent (from 37,643 in the second half of 2014) to 18,000, while absorption will improve 24 per cent.