Dev Chatterjee, Raghavendra Kamath, Sohini Das &Amp;Amp; Avishek Rakshit

Stories by Dev Chatterjee, Raghavendra Kamath, Sohini Das &Amp;Amp; Avishek Rakshit

Indian Hotels in race to take over Mysuru's Lalitha Mahal Palace

Indian Hotels in race to take over Mysuru's Lalitha Mahal Palace

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2021

The palace, currently run by JLR, will be offered to bidders on a long-term management contract.

How Piramal managed to outbid Oaktree, Adani for DHFL

How Piramal managed to outbid Oaktree, Adani for DHFL

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2021

When the third round of bids was opened, Oaktree's offer was the highest, but with several riders. While Piramal offered higher upfront cash and offered to merge its financial business with DHFL, Adani was ranked third in the race, reports Dev Chatterjee.

From Tatas to RIL, India Inc goes into hiring mode as demand picks up

From Tatas to RIL, India Inc goes into hiring mode as demand picks up

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2021

Most of the hirings are, however, in the entry or junior level.

Kumar Mangalam Birla has a piece of advice for India Inc on future crisis

Kumar Mangalam Birla has a piece of advice for India Inc on future crisis

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2021

While asking firms not to worry about sharp volatility in prices, Birla said companies must make sure they do not get caught in 'comorbidities'.

Why early applicant Pfizer's Covid vaccine is delayed

Why early applicant Pfizer's Covid vaccine is delayed

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2021

Pfizer sought to participate in the Subject Expert Committee consultations towards an emergency use authorisation for its Covid-19 vaccine. However, the company representatives have been unable to participate in the meetings because of extremely short notices of a few hours or less and time-zone limitations.

Serum Institute may supply 400 million doses to Gavi-Covax

Serum Institute may supply 400 million doses to Gavi-Covax

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2021

Serum Institute already has two deals of 100 million each to supply the Oxford-AstraZeneca and the Novavax vaccine to Gavi-Covax at $3 per dose.

Budget should reduce income tax rates, invest in infrastructure: CEOs to FM

Budget should reduce income tax rates, invest in infrastructure: CEOs to FM

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2021

Besides low interest rates, a reduction in active Covid cases and strong high-frequency macro data have lifted the sentiment of both corporate India and the stock markets.

V G Somani: The head of DCGI known as man of actions, not of words

V G Somani: The head of DCGI known as man of actions, not of words

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2021

'Safety is my first priority.' 'I need to ensure that any drug or vaccine that our citizens get is first safe.'

Serum Institute began its journey in a small lab in stud farm

Serum Institute began its journey in a small lab in stud farm

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2021

The Covishield maker's forte throughout the past half a century has been a combination of affordable vaccines and high volumes. Its tetanus, diphtheria and measles vaccines are known throughout the world, reports Sohini Das.

Investors flock to warehousing as it has become an asset class of choice

Investors flock to warehousing as it has become an asset class of choice

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2021

Warehousing and logistics segment has been among the most resilient asset classes in the pandemic.

'It'll take 3-4 years to vaccinate 80% of population'

'It'll take 3-4 years to vaccinate 80% of population'

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2021

'We are hoping by March, the government allows us to export and give it to the private market.'

Top real estate developers see more consolidation coming in 2021

Top real estate developers see more consolidation coming in 2021

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2021

Although residential sales faced a major set back in Q2, they made a comeback with help of pent up demand.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Vial, syringe makers ramp up

COVID-19 Vaccine: Vial, syringe makers ramp up

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2021

'The government should put the whole road map together for the vaccine and decide how industry can support...' 'They should allow the private sector to vaccinate.'

India's Covid vaccine hope rolls over to 2021; panel to meet again on Jan 1

India's Covid vaccine hope rolls over to 2021; panel to meet again on Jan 1

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2020

The expert committee sought more information from Serum Institute regarding the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.

Kids will have to wait for a COVID-19 vaccine

Kids will have to wait for a COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2020

The primary objective was to get the adult vaccine as children rarely have a severe form of the disease. Once schools reopen, the demand for vaccines for children under 12 may soar.

COVID vaccine: States to use bank guarantees

COVID vaccine: States to use bank guarantees

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2020

Each of the larger states may need less than Rs 10,000 crore each to finance the exercise.

Air India bid: US fund ready with war chest of 'billions'

Air India bid: US fund ready with war chest of 'billions'

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2020

For the AI bid, Interups has joined hands with a few employees of the airline, and plans to raise funds by splitting some of its infrastructure-related assets into an aviation InvIT, which will have underlying assets such as air routes, ground handling, repairs, and training etc.

Centre may not get costly Pfizer vaccine

Centre may not get costly Pfizer vaccine

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2020

At $37 per dose, the Pfizer vaccine is much more expensive compared to $3 per dose for the Covishield.

Vaccine will be available to all

Vaccine will be available to all

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2020

The vaccine would be first made available to the vulnerable population and eventually, it would be available in the private market for all.