Ishan Bakshi &Amp; Sudheer Pal Singh

Stories by Ishan Bakshi &Amp; Sudheer Pal Singh

Indian Railways opens up Rs 90,000 cr FDI opportunity

Indian Railways opens up Rs 90,000 cr FDI opportunity

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2014

The Rs 63,000-cr Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed corridor and Rs 14,000-cr CSTM-Panvel suburban corridor are two of the largest projects.

Why SEZs in India have failed

Why SEZs in India have failed

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2014

Special Economic Zones are likely to be central to realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious Make in India agenda.

God help the passengers of Indian Railways' high speed trains

God help the passengers of Indian Railways' high speed trains

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2014

Even as Indian Railways is gearing up to roll out high-speed passenger services, it seems set to record its worst performance in three years on accidents.

5 reasons why Raghuram Rajan did not cut rates

5 reasons why Raghuram Rajan did not cut rates

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2014

RBI kept all key rates unchanged in its policy review on Tuesday.

RIL pipped ONGC on transparency within two years

RIL pipped ONGC on transparency within two years

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2014

A comparative analysis of the two companies' rankings on three parameters reveals why ONGC slipped in ranking

Take our money, not FDI: Rail unions to government

Take our money, not FDI: Rail unions to government

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2014

The two major railway unions have proposed to the government an unprecedented alternative to privatisation or inviting foreign investment, to help raise funds and improve revenue.

Banks seek fee for cooking gas subsidy

Banks seek fee for cooking gas subsidy

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2014

The banks argue since the scale of credits is unforeseen, they will have to bear an unknown cost of servicing these accounts.

'New gas price will not push up output'

'New gas price will not push up output'

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2014

The government recently announced a new formula for determining the price of natural gas, lowering it from $8.4 suggested by the C Rangarajan committee.

Moderate inflation a passing phase: Economists

Moderate inflation a passing phase: Economists

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2014

A monsoon deficit is likely to affect the agriculture output, which could have an impact on the food inflation

Suresh Prabhu inherits quite a mess as railway minister

Suresh Prabhu inherits quite a mess as railway minister

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2014

Indian Railways is currently implementing a project that involves laying of a broad gauge line connecting Nangaldam to Talwara in Himachal Pradesh.

Revival in sight for India's real estate

Revival in sight for India's real estate

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2014

The total demand has remained subdued mainly due to high interest rates and property prices.

Railways might witness a fall in passenger volumes

Railways might witness a fall in passenger volumes

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2014

There is continued shift by passengers from rail to other modes of travel, thanks to improvement in road connectivity and the shrinking differential in high-end rail and low-end air travel.

Now, Centre to cap subsidy on cooking gas

Now, Centre to cap subsidy on cooking gas

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2014

The new system will entail a periodic revision in the price of subsidised LPG cylinders so that the subsidy remains fixed.

Paradox of India's weak industrial growth

Paradox of India's weak industrial growth

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2014

Electricity generation has outperformed the industrial production index for five months in a row this financial year, even as the broader economy is struggling to grow.

2025: India's per capita income at just $3,005, China's at $13,000

2025: India's per capita income at just $3,005, China's at $13,000

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2014

The US is likely to have per capita GDP of $57,455, about 20 times India's, indicative of how far India will stand in about a decade.

Crude oil price may stay low for some time

Crude oil price may stay low for some time

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2014

This means lower losses on fuel sales by Indian oil companies and a shrinking oil subsidy bill for the government.

ONGC must clear few issues before stake sale

ONGC must clear few issues before stake sale

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2014

Lack of clarity on the overhaul of the subsidy-sharing mechanism by upstream companies.

UPA appointed independent directors at PSUs forced to quit

UPA appointed independent directors at PSUs forced to quit

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2014

The National Democratic Alliance government is weeding out independent directors on the boards of public-sector undertakings (PSUs).

Half of India was below poverty line in 2010: ADB

Half of India was below poverty line in 2010: ADB

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2014

ADB's calculations imply almost half of India's population (47.7 per cent) was below the line in 2010. Both these estimates are based on the year 2005's purchasing power parity rates.

India's GDP figures show sharp industry revival

India's GDP figures show sharp industry revival

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2014

Index of industrial production data had also shown that the sector grew at 3.1 per cent after contracting in the previous quarters.