Digbijay Mishra And Sounak Mitra

Stories by Digbijay Mishra And Sounak Mitra

Indians high on imported spirits

Indians high on imported spirits

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2014

According to International Wine and Spirits Research, India's whisky consumption doubled between 2007 and 2012 to about 1.4 billion litres.

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.

Trai proposals won't benefit RJio, RCom

Trai proposals won't benefit RJio, RCom

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2014

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has given its recommendations on the much-awaited issue of spectrum sharing.

Cigarettes get costlier by 44%

Cigarettes get costlier by 44%

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2014

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan's recent request to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley - for an increase in tax on cigarettes from 45 per cent to 60 per cent in the coming Budget - seems to have had a serious impact on cigarette smokers' pockets.

In India, social networks get users, not money

In India, social networks get users, not money

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2014

Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter had 160 mn users but made less than Rs 100 cr in 2012-13

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.

The puzzle of India's lack of manufacturing job growth

The puzzle of India's lack of manufacturing job growth

Rediff.com   21 May 2014

Top companies added employees at 3% CAGR from 2003-04 to 2013-14, while revenues grew at 18%.

When in India, MNCs serve as Indians do

When in India, MNCs serve as Indians do

Rediff.com   16 May 2014

However, international fast-food chains have had to change this business model completely, to adapt to Indian preferences.

Looking for a job? Try the telecom sector

Looking for a job? Try the telecom sector

Rediff.com   3 May 2014

Indian telecom seems to be getting back on its feet.

Tech edge may help BSE regain market share; IPO likely by year-end

Tech edge may help BSE regain market share; IPO likely by year-end

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2014

BSE has brought in the new technology from Deutsche Bourse.

Indian handset companies import most of their devices

Indian handset companies import most of their devices

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2014

Components manufactured in India are low-value products like casing and box packaging that constitute 5% of the bill for materials required in phone manufacturing.

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.

India entry may get tougher for foreign telecom firms

India entry may get tougher for foreign telecom firms

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2014

Govt likely to make security clearance mandatory for telcos irrespective of equity holding before giving licences; DoT members to meet today.

Sony India stumbles as emphasis shifts from laptops, smaller TVs

Sony India stumbles as emphasis shifts from laptops, smaller TVs

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2014

The once-powerful Japanese major is left with little to show in the face of sustained competition from rivals.

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.

Why is spectrum auction a bonanza for tower companies?

Why is spectrum auction a bonanza for tower companies?

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2014

Telecom tower companies likely to invest around Rs 500 crore (Rs 50 billion) to enhance network.

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.

Freedom of press should not be ruled by politicians, corporates: Trai

Freedom of press should not be ruled by politicians, corporates: Trai

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2014

Rahul Khullar, Trai chairman beleives politicians and corporates who own media houses should give freedom to editors.