Digbijay Mishra

Stories by Digbijay Mishra

Mallya-Poddar bid for MCF hits UBI hurdle

Mallya-Poddar bid for MCF hits UBI hurdle

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2014

Sebi asked to reconsider open offer nod as KFA was identified as wilful defaulter.

Dollar Industries plans to list on BSE

Dollar Industries plans to list on BSE

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2014

The company recently completed its full integration at the Tirupur unit.

Mukesh Ambani wants ETV to focus on general entertainment biz

Mukesh Ambani wants ETV to focus on general entertainment biz

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2014

Mukesh Ambani, the new media mogul of country, has his strategy cut out. For the ETV bouquet of channels, the focus would be the general entertainment channels (GEC).

'FMCG business will need significant investment'

'FMCG business will need significant investment'

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2014

Today, the company has created a portfolio of vibrant world-class brands.

Mallya to remain chairman of MCF board even after sell off

Mallya to remain chairman of MCF board even after sell off

Rediff.com   22 May 2014

The agreement says UB Group and Adventz will have the right of first refusal over each other's shares.

Zuari-Mangalore Chemicals stake sale deal gets bitter

Zuari-Mangalore Chemicals stake sale deal gets bitter

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2014

Poddar had earlier said he would sell his stake in Mangalore Chemicals to the highest bidder.

Holi weekend splash for travel companies

Holi weekend splash for travel companies

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2014

Indian traveller is no longer satisfied with a single annual vacation, but is increasingly demanding multiple holidays and festive breaks offer an ideal opportunity.

Purnendu Chatterjee might head HPL

Purnendu Chatterjee might head HPL

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2014

Bankers of HPL too have endorsed the idea and are pitching hard for the chairmanship of Chatterjee.

One of the most important decisions in my life: Sourav Ganguly

One of the most important decisions in my life: Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2013

Sourav Ganguly, cricketing icon in Bengal, has been offered a nomination for the coming Lok Sabha elections by the Bharatiya Janata Party. He tells Digbijay Mishra deciding whether to accept this would be one of the most important in his life.

BJP scouts for star candidates from Bengal for 2014 elections

BJP scouts for star candidates from Bengal for 2014 elections

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2013

List cuts across range of former cricketers to actresses, even a working IPS officer, says Digbijay Mishra.

Woodland's Woods gets repositioned for women

Woodland's Woods gets repositioned for women

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2013

Woodland, Aero Group's brand of shoes and now, adventure gear, is stepping up its efforts to target women as its audience.

FMCG majors high on ad spends amid slowdown

FMCG majors high on ad spends amid slowdown

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2013

A major reason for the high growth in advertising spends as these companies are keen on higher volume

In MCF takeover battle, foes could turn friends

In MCF takeover battle, foes could turn friends

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2013

Deepak Fertiliser's promoter might offer to buy Saroj Poddar's stake.

Businessworld on the block

Businessworld on the block

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2013

The management hopes to clinch a deal by year-end, failing which even a shut down of the fortnightly cannot be ruled out, according to a top official, who did not want to be named.

As rupee sinks, NRIs take loans to remit money

As rupee sinks, NRIs take loans to remit money

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2013

Remittance into India from foreign countries has already seen a jump of 25% in the last two months

Online ads come under watchdog's lens

Online ads come under watchdog's lens

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2013

Though the current framework applies to online advertisements as well, these pilot projects would lead to tighter screening on the Internet.

Indian oil firms ditch govt's Iran insurance pool

Indian oil firms ditch govt's Iran insurance pool

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2013

Cover inadequate for even one refinery.

Gillette to comply with holding norms: Saroj Poddar

Gillette to comply with holding norms: Saroj Poddar

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2013

The razor maker suffered a major jolt after the Securities Appellate Tribunal had quashed an appeal it filed against the regulator, which had earlier rejected Gillette's plan entailing reclassification of promoter holdings to comply with the public shareholding norms.

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.

Chit fund-hit Tollywood gets corporate balm

Chit fund-hit Tollywood gets corporate balm

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2013

One of the key reasons for corporate movie makers, such as Reliance and Viacom18, to flock to Tollywood is the growth regional content has shown in recent times.