Digbijay Mishra And Anusha Soni

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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

Centre-states deal on rapid rail costs on cards

Centre-states deal on rapid rail costs on cards

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2013

Officials said the World Bank, Japan International Cooperation Agency and Asian Development Bank had evinced interest in the project.

Rail fare rise will only help achieve budget targets

Rail fare rise will only help achieve budget targets

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2013

The introduction of fuel adjustment component in passenger fares will merely add Rs 450 crore.

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.

Airport metro saviour faces Rs 1,600-cr burden

Airport metro saviour faces Rs 1,600-cr burden

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2013

The only way out for DMRC would be if the lenders, a consortium of 10 banks, find another concessionaire for the project

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.

Rail PPP projects move at a snail's pace

Rail PPP projects move at a snail's pace

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2013

Most of the projects face hurdles such as delay in approvals and lack of coordination between state governments and the railways.

Joint venture fillip possible for foreign single-brand chains

Joint venture fillip possible for foreign single-brand chains

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2013

Sources estimate there could be about 60 applications at the department of industrial policy and promotion for up to 49 per cent foreign direct investment in single-brand retail.

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.

Delhi Metro Rail Corp takes charge of Airport Express line

Delhi Metro Rail Corp takes charge of Airport Express line

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2013

On day one of its stand-alone operation of the airport line, Delhi Metro Rail Corp on Monday assured commuters of an uninterrupted service by taking journalists on a ride.

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.

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.