Digbijay Mishra &Amp; Namrata Acharya

Stories by Digbijay Mishra &Amp; Namrata Acharya

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.

Mamata's potato politics sends prices crashing

Mamata's potato politics sends prices crashing

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2013

Open market price cools down as chief minister orders cold storages to empty stock by December 15.

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.

Deposit-taking companies still thrive in Bengal

Deposit-taking companies still thrive in Bengal

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2013

Despite Sebi passing at least four orders against deposit-taking entities in the past year alone, the business seems unscathed

RIL, ONGC among six in race for Bengal govt's HPL stake

RIL, ONGC among six in race for Bengal govt's HPL stake

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2013

Three PSUs, three private firms join bid to acquire 40% stake in Haldia Petrochem.

Bengal bars MLMs from selling properties

Bengal bars MLMs from selling properties

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2013

The new Bill is a replacement of the Financial Establishments Bill, 2009, with added provisions relating to search, seizure and attachment of properties of such companies.

Saradha scam: Football clubs may cut renewal deals of players

Saradha scam: Football clubs may cut renewal deals of players

Rediff.com   16 May 2013

While international players may get the same pay, domestic players may face a cut.

Saradha effect: Pay hefty fine for early withdrawals

Saradha effect: Pay hefty fine for early withdrawals

Rediff.com   6 May 2013

Firms meet huge redemption pressure after deducting money from principal amount.

Tollywood benefits from chit funds

Tollywood benefits from chit funds

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2013

30 per cent of all movies made in Tollywood are produced by chit fund companies.

West Bengal's 'chit fund'-fuelled media boom

West Bengal's 'chit fund'-fuelled media boom

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2013

70 per cent of the total ad market in the state was driven by these companies.

Govt to help 1,200 media people who lost their jobs in Bengal

Govt to help 1,200 media people who lost their jobs in Bengal

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2013

A day after about 1,200 media persons from Saradha Group media entities lost their jobs in West Bengal, the state government extended a helping hand. On Wednesday, government officials are set to meet these employees to try and find a resolution to the issue.