Jyoti Mukul And Sudheer Pal Singh

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Rio Tinto strikes diamonds in Bundelkhand's Bunder

Rio Tinto strikes diamonds in Bundelkhand's Bunder

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2014

The mine is likely to yield 37 million tonnes of kimberlite, containing about 27.4 million carats of diamonds and has a life of 25 years.

Efforts to sell PSU stakes lose steam

Efforts to sell PSU stakes lose steam

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2014

One crucial revenue source that can help the government achieve its fiscal-deficit target is the proceeds from the sale of its stakes in public sector companies.

CAG gears up to audit books of 5 private telcos, Delhi discoms

CAG gears up to audit books of 5 private telcos, Delhi discoms

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2014

Lt Governor says discoms must cooperate or face cancellation of licences. Ficci cries interference.

Stage set for a clean-up act in mining

Stage set for a clean-up act in mining

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2014

The shift to gross calorific value-based grading of coal aligned domestic prices with international benchmarks.

Drop in captive coal output may have cost India Rs 1.46 lakh cr

Drop in captive coal output may have cost India Rs 1.46 lakh cr

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2013

Delayed clearances for coal blocks, as well as companies' own failure in developing mines, appear to have had a financial implication of Rs 1.46 lakh crore (Rs 1.46 trillion) for the country.

GMR in race to set up semiconductor unit

GMR in race to set up semiconductor unit

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2013

Infra major's entry could queer the pitch for Jaypee and Hindustan Semiconductor.

Industry wary of Chinese service hubs

Industry wary of Chinese service hubs

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2013

Indian manufacturers are concerned about losing market share to Chinese makers.

Top execs in PSUs may get extension

Top execs in PSUs may get extension

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2013

The run-up to next year's general elections might see some of the top executives of government-run companies getting unlucky. And, the period could become the best in the lives of those waiting in the wings.

BHEL reworks import strategy in the face of rupee's decline

BHEL reworks import strategy in the face of rupee's decline

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2013

Imported components account for up to 30% of the firm's total production cost.

Cabinet panel set to give 28 power projects a big push

Cabinet panel set to give 28 power projects a big push

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2013

Likely to set the ball rolling for Rs 1.72-lakh-cr projects today

It's mandatory recall policy or penalty for automakers soon

It's mandatory recall policy or penalty for automakers soon

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2013

General Motors' Tavera recall prompts Union government to formulate a stricter policy.

In a first, India to meet Plan target for power capacity

In a first, India to meet Plan target for power capacity

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2013

The good news is that within the first 14 months, orders for manufacturing and commissioning of the entire 88,537 Mw capacity for the 12th Plan have been placed, according to the Central Electricity Authority, the country's apex power planning body.

Backlog at old price will mean 7-year itch for RIL

Backlog at old price will mean 7-year itch for RIL

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2013

Following adverse media reaction to the June 27 decision of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, the finance ministry had issued an office memorandum asking the petroleum ministry to see if there was a way to make RIL clear its gas supply backlog at the existing price.

New fuel shortage threat looms on power firms

New fuel shortage threat looms on power firms

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2013

Tata, Adani, Lanco to be hit as Indonesia may ban export of low-grade coal

Power prices in India to rise 6%

Power prices in India to rise 6%

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2013

Affected firms note practical problems in getting discoms, consumers to pay for costlier supply; viability shadow on investments

RBI reverses forex relaxation for SEZs

RBI reverses forex relaxation for SEZs

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2013

Clamping down on the delays in repatriating foreign exchange earnings, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened norms for special economic zones (SEZs), asking them to realise and bring back full value of goods and services to India within a year from the date of export.

OMCs are bleeding now, tomorrow it may be our turn: ONGC chief

OMCs are bleeding now, tomorrow it may be our turn: ONGC chief

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2013

ONGC's chairman and managing director Sudhir Vasudeva tells Business Standard that any price for natural gas that is more than $4.2 a unit is good for the company.

OIL to pick 49% in Assam co for Rs 230 crore

OIL to pick 49% in Assam co for Rs 230 crore

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2013

A deal with the Assam government, which holds majority stake in the company through Assam Industrial Development Corporation Ltd, is likely by October.

More trouble likely for captive coal miners in Madhya Pradesh

More trouble likely for captive coal miners in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2013

R-Power, Essar could be hit as state mulls benefit-sharing levy for ecology loss.

Shell, ONGC eye tie-up for retail

Shell, ONGC eye tie-up for retail

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2013

Business opportunity after phased diesel deregulation the main trigger.