Jyoti Mukul And Sharmistha Mukherjee

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Maruti seeks to reduce dependence on Japan

Maruti seeks to reduce dependence on Japan

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2011

India's largest car maker, Maruti Suzuki, has put in place a new strategy to reduce its dependence on Japan for auto parts.

Review blames RIL for falling D6 output

Review blames RIL for falling D6 output

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2011

The report, submitted to the government last week, says the slow pace of field development is the reason production has fallen to 50 million standard cubic metres a day (mscmd) from a peak of 60 mscmd last year.

Essar Oil bullish after acquiring UK's Stanlow

Essar Oil bullish after acquiring UK's Stanlow

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2011

IEA has forecast that in 2011 demand will grow by 1.4 million bpd to 89.4 million bpd.

India, a top investment hotspot for Alstom

India, a top investment hotspot for Alstom

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2011

Started in 1857, Alstom is one of the grand old companies of Europe.

Battle brewing between RIL and NTPC

Battle brewing between RIL and NTPC

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2011

RIL is insisting on a more relaxed contract for committing more gas to NTPC.

It's time for India to step on the gas

It's time for India to step on the gas

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2011

With RIL's KG-D6 output playing truant, steps need to be taken to stabilise the country's natural gas production.

World cup final draws record ad rates

World cup final draws record ad rates

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2011

The ad rates for the coming IPL-4 have risen 30 per cent to Rs 600,000 for a 10-second slot.

Will Honda's new mktg director drive the change?

Will Honda's new mktg director drive the change?

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2011

HSCI has now appointed Seki Inaba the director (marketing) for the Indian market. Inaba, who takes over from Tatsuya Natsume, will be responsible for marketing, sales and after-sales initiatives of the company in the country.

Inaba takesover as Honda's director (marketing)

Inaba takesover as Honda's director (marketing)

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2011

HSCI has now appointed Seki Inaba the director (marketing) for the Indian market. Inaba, who takes over from Tatsuya Natsume, will be responsible for marketing, sales and after-sales initiatives of the company in the country.

NDS to invest $400 mn in R&D in India

NDS to invest $400 mn in R&D in India

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2011

Jayant Changrani, country head, NDS India - a leading provider of technology solutions for the digital pay television industry - said, "India is set to overtake US as the largest direct-to-home (DTH) market in the world this year. Besides, with the government taking initiatives to digitise the analogue cable base over the next few years, the potential for us is huge."

'All fuels should be sold at market price'

'All fuels should be sold at market price'

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2011

When people get used to something, they want more of it. But gas will always be short in India. All estimates of gas demand are hugely pessimistic.

No royalty relief likely for Cairn-Vedanta deal

No royalty relief likely for Cairn-Vedanta deal

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2011

The government will reserve the right to decide on the cost recoverability of royalty from Cairn India's block in Barmer while clearing Cairn Energy's sale of its Indian subsidiary to Vedanta Resources.

Govt's Clean Energy Fund stays pristine

Govt's Clean Energy Fund stays pristine

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2011

The government had in July 2010 imposed a cess on coal at an effective rate of Rs 50 a tonne.

Rolls-Royce aims to sell 100 cars in India this yr

Rolls-Royce aims to sell 100 cars in India this yr

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2011

Youngest customer for Rolls- Royce is a 26-year-old-Indian.

Petronet profits double

Petronet profits double

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2011

There was a time when gas was offered to India at a cheaper price but we could not close those deals.

Maruti won't give up pole position easily

Maruti won't give up pole position easily

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2011

The Japanese giant will also consider increasing its capacity, which could mean a new plant or expansion of existing units, after its ongoing expansion to 500,000 vehicles is completed in phases.

Petronet to market natural gas

Petronet to market natural gas

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2011

The company is also looking to expand the supply of gas by roads and is evaluating creation of small storage hubs along the highways.

Ministry says no cap on channels

Ministry says no cap on channels

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2011

Information and Broadcasting Ministry says no cap will be placed on the number of private satellite channels

GM plans to take on Alto

GM plans to take on Alto

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2011

General Motors is looking at introducing an entry-level car to be positioned below the Chevrolet Spark, to drive up volumes in the Indian market.

Chinese banks will fund Lanco plans

Chinese banks will fund Lanco plans

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2011

The Gurgaon-based company, which is in negotiations with Chinese banks, expects to clinch the loans by September.