Dev Chatterjee, Aneesh Phadnis And Shine Jacob

Stories by Dev Chatterjee, Aneesh Phadnis And Shine Jacob

Downpour Of Diseases In India

Downpour Of Diseases In India

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2024

Kerala has had 202 fatalities in 2024 so far. In July alone, there were 202,122 episodes of fever, 2,250 cases of dengue, 1,850 cases of mumps and several other illnesses. 10,000 cases of dengue have been reported from Karnataka. 1,000 swine flu cases have been documented in Rajasthan.

Honda 2W share rises after on-board norms compliance

Honda 2W share rises after on-board norms compliance

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2024

The battle for the top spot in the two-wheeler market is intensifying. The gap between Hero MotoCorp and Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) in retail sales narrowed to just 45,607 units in June. This improvement comes as HMSI has clawed back market share after dipping to a historic low of 18 per cent in May 2023. Now, the retail market shares of the two companies are 28.86 per cent and 25.54 per cent, respectively, compared to 35.54 per cent and 18.05 per cent in May 2023.

Priyanka's Entry To Boost Congress In South

Priyanka's Entry To Boost Congress In South

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2024

Priyanka's victory seems assured, but the broader implications for Kerala's political landscape and South Indian politics remain to be seen.

Temasek likely to invest $10 billion in India in the next three years

Temasek likely to invest $10 billion in India in the next three years

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2024

Singapore government's sovereign wealth fund Temasek is looking to invest $10 billion in India during the next three years, Ravi Lambah, Temasek's head of India and strategic initiatives, said.

Tyger Capital to list by next year, targets Rs 20,000 crore book

Tyger Capital to list by next year, targets Rs 20,000 crore book

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2024

Bain Capital-backed Tyger Capital is planning to list its shares on the Indian stock exchanges by the next financial year and is targeting to grow its assets under management by four times to Rs 20,000 crore in five years from Rs 5,000 crore now, Gaurav Gupta, MD and CEO of the firm said. In an exclusive interview, Gupta said that keeping with the growing business, the finance company expects to on-board 600 people in the current financial year as it is opening 60-65 new branches for broad-basing its network in the country.

Labour Pains, The Silent Crisis Undermining India's Infrastructure Boom

Labour Pains, The Silent Crisis Undermining India's Infrastructure Boom

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2024

Severe skilled, unskilled shortage threatens to pull emergency brakes on India's industrial engine.

LIC's residual stake value surges in top groups on stock market boom

LIC's residual stake value surges in top groups on stock market boom

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2024

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has made the most of the stock market boom by reducing stakes in all its top conglomerates during the financial year 2023-2024 (FY24). However, even after reducing exposure, the value of its remaining stake has gone up substantially across all groups, according to data collated from stock exchange filings.

Sebi Has Strong Case Against Hindenburg

Sebi Has Strong Case Against Hindenburg

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2024

If Hindenburg or its partner do not join the investigation, then Sebi may pass an ex-parte order against it, which may be enforced as a foreign award in US courts.

Does No One Want To Buy Cars?

Does No One Want To Buy Cars?

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2024

Passenger vehicle sales are expected to experience muted growth in the current financial year.

Even MBAs Find It Tough To Get Jobs

Even MBAs Find It Tough To Get Jobs

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2024

'Corporations that were recruiting 15 or 20 [students] have reduced the number to two or three.'

How Kalki's Bujji Was Born

How Kalki's Bujji Was Born

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2024

'Fun stuff does, indeed, happen on X.'

Adani group to press the pedal on its retail play through super app

Adani group to press the pedal on its retail play through super app

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2024

With an existing consumer base of 400 million across airports, electricity and gas distribution businesses, the Adani group is revving up its retail play. It is planning to use the 2.4 billion consumer interactions a year with group companies to push various products and services. The group has already launched the 'Adani One' super app that will eventually sell products across the spectrum, top executives said.

Bidders of Haldiram Snacks Foods seek clarity on ownership of the brand

Bidders of Haldiram Snacks Foods seek clarity on ownership of the brand

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2024

The prospective bidders of Haldiram Snacks Foods (HSFPL), a leading food firm, have sought clarity on the ownership of the brand as it is currently owned by different family factions. The Delhi and Nagpur families have decided to merge their operations and formed a joint venture to sell part of their stake. On the other hand, the Kolkata family runs its separate, independent operations. Bankers said prospective bidders of the company do not want any confusion over the brand in future. They have sought clarity over usage of the brand.

From bricks to stocks: Indian family houses take leap with new-found wealth

From bricks to stocks: Indian family houses take leap with new-found wealth

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2024

Led by a new generation of entrepreneurs, India's family offices are shifting from traditional investments in physical and tangible assets like real estate to investing in technology, healthcare, and retail stocks. This new wave of family offices is engaging in stock market investments, including pre-IPO placements and secondary market operations. "Born into a world of technology, the next generation, especially those born after 2000, view technology as equally crucial as finance for running a business.

'FAME must include tractors and LCVs'

'FAME must include tractors and LCVs'

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2024

'The scheme excludes tractors, light commercial vehicles, and medium and heavy commercial vehicles.'

Naidu At Helm, Amaravati Comes Alive

Naidu At Helm, Amaravati Comes Alive

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2024

Locals have witnessed real estate prices skyrocket from a historic low of Rs 6,000 per square yard (in 2020) during Jagan Mohan Reddy's regime to around Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000 per square yard after elections.

'India can become centre of exporting fertiliser'

'India can become centre of exporting fertiliser'

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2024

'The government has put in a lot of effort to provide infrastructure for the industry.'

'Without incentives people will not purchase EVs'

'Without incentives people will not purchase EVs'

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2024

'Wherever the government has provided incentives for the purchase of two-wheelers, three-wheelers, cars, buses, and trucks, it gets a push for most of these alternate fuels. '

Why AP Opted For Chandrababu

Why AP Opted For Chandrababu

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2024

Both Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan assured voters that they would bring jobs and industrial development to the state. Their alliance batted for a welfare-plus-development model.