Dev Chatterjee And M Saraswathy

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Naukri controls large-scale hiring, amid growing competition

Naukri controls large-scale hiring, amid growing competition

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2013

More than a decade after it entered the market, Naukri.com, Info Edge (India) Ltd's recruitment services portal, has about 50,000 customers and about 120,000 job listings.

Why India Inc is not happy with the new land bill

Why India Inc is not happy with the new land bill

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2013

The Land Acquisition Bill, passed by Parliament last month, will either make projects unviable or expensive for large infrastructure or real estate projects.

'Still optimistic about the long-term India growth story'

'Still optimistic about the long-term India growth story'

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2013

We dance on every small achievement and forget the long-term objectives: Ajit Gulabchand, MD, Hindustan Construction Company.

Travel insurance segment feels the pinch of rupee fall

Travel insurance segment feels the pinch of rupee fall

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2013

The rupee, which has depreciated about 23 per cent since May, has increased the loss ratios for the travel insurance segment.

Why insurers don't want to cover weight-loss surgery

Why insurers don't want to cover weight-loss surgery

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2013

While there has been a rise in obesity reduction surgeries, it may still take time before health insurance cover is made available for these.

Amid industry gloom, some life insurers see rise in profits

Amid industry gloom, some life insurers see rise in profits

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2013

HDFC Life, which posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 281.83 crore (Rs 2.81 billion) for the quarter ended June compared with Rs 11.92 crore (Rs 119.2 million) in corresponding period last year (according to HDFC's first quarter results), has diversified its distribution mix.

Bharti's debt to rise by Rs 5,900 cr due to rupee fall

Bharti's debt to rise by Rs 5,900 cr due to rupee fall

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2013

Liability goes up by Rs 1,000 cr for every Rs 1 change in $ exchange rate

Walmart may be exploring ways to exit Bharti JV

Walmart may be exploring ways to exit Bharti JV

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2013

This could mean an end to the talks for a possible partnership between the two firms in the multi-brand retail space -- less than a year after 51 per cent foreign investment was allowed in the sector.

Job gloom envelops corporate India

Job gloom envelops corporate India

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2013

A stumbling economy, a falling currency and high inflation, plus weak consumer demand, mean more and more become excess baggage.

Birla to pump in Rs 750 cr more in quest for banking foray

Birla to pump in Rs 750 cr more in quest for banking foray

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2013

Senior company officials said the funds would be used to expand its financial services business in rural India where the group would be opening more branches.

Banks' rush unlikely for insurer licence

Banks' rush unlikely for insurer licence

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2013

Prior RBI permission a hurdle, given its views; business interest needs to be clearer.

New RBI head has tough job on hand: IIM-A faculty

New RBI head has tough job on hand: IIM-A faculty

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2013

The mood at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) is festive, with one of its alumnii, Raghuram Rajan taking over as the next Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor.

India Inc goes on a dollar hunt

India Inc goes on a dollar hunt

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2013

RIL, Essar, Adani have sounded bankers to raise funds abroad in the coming weeks

India Inc jitters on rupee, economy

India Inc jitters on rupee, economy

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2013

Mahindra, Bajaj rap govt for inaction.

Paperless insurance coming soon for all

Paperless insurance coming soon for all

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2013

New Irda rules open the way, with 5 entities getting okay to set up as repositories; firms preparing structures for switch

RBI move makes India Inc see red

RBI move makes India Inc see red

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2013

Tight liquidity will hit over-leveraged and cash-hungry companies, spare conservative ones

RBI's liquidity-tightening steps halt companies' bond issuances

RBI's liquidity-tightening steps halt companies' bond issuances

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2013

Commercial papers, certificates of deposit also dry up

Insurers turn attention to wealthy with customised products

Insurers turn attention to wealthy with customised products

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2013

Apart from special services from banks for their wealth management needs, HNIs are now getting offers from insurance companies, too.

Legal hurdles loom over Poddar's MCF, Kalindee buy

Legal hurdles loom over Poddar's MCF, Kalindee buy

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2013

Lawyers say open offer must for twin stake purchase to meet Sebi rules.

Debt market needs structural push: Experts

Debt market needs structural push: Experts

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2013

Entities reluctant to get into new segment till settlement and margin issues are addressed