Krishna Kant, Dev Chatterjee &Amp; Rajesh Bhayani

Stories by Krishna Kant, Dev Chatterjee &Amp; Rajesh Bhayani

Onion likely to bring cheer to your kitchen

Onion likely to bring cheer to your kitchen

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2019

With 3,000 tonnes of imported onion entering the market over the next fortnight, the price should start cooling off. Soon after, the new crop of onions will arrive, further reducing prices.

Patanjali's Rs 4,000-cr loan: Another big headache for banks

Patanjali's Rs 4,000-cr loan: Another big headache for banks

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2019

Despite sanctioning the loans, bankers are worried whether to disburse the loan because of absence of an investment grade rating.

Jewellers report fall in gold demand in September quarter

Jewellers report fall in gold demand in September quarter

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2019

The worsening demand for jewellery has already started impacting jobs and karigars or goldsmiths.

India's economic slowdown will reverse in coming quarters: Mukesh Ambani

India's economic slowdown will reverse in coming quarters: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2019

Mukesh Ambani, who is in talks with Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco to sell one-fifth of his oil-to-chemicals business in India for $ 15 billion, said the two countries have all factors to drive growth - technology, young demography, and leadership.

Gem and jewellery sector fails to shine in H1

Gem and jewellery sector fails to shine in H1

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2019

The industry alleges the government has been apathetic, despite their pleas for quick action. However, H2 may be different as The US-China trade war had opened a window for Indian exporters to ship more to America.

Jewellers may miss Diwali sparkle this year

Jewellers may miss Diwali sparkle this year

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2019

As gold prices turn prohibitive, traders fear a drop of as much as 50% in sales over the previous season.

Why onion prices may influence Delhi polls in 2020

Why onion prices may influence Delhi polls in 2020

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2019

Because of the reluctance to intervene structurally in the political economy of onion trade, the BJP is paying the price till today and might continue to do so in the forthcoming election to the Delhi assembly.

PMC Bank chairman's HDIL link runs really deep

PMC Bank chairman's HDIL link runs really deep

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2019

While Waryam Singh was a non-executive director at HDIL, he is listed as one of the promoters of the company and had relations, including shareholding, with several other entities controlled by the Wadhawans, the HDIL founders.

Demand for gold, imports nosedive to 3-year low

Demand for gold, imports nosedive to 3-year low

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2019

This is good news for the central government at a time when crude oil prices are rising.

Another blow to India's beleaguered auto sector

Another blow to India's beleaguered auto sector

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2019

After the latest spike in crude oil prices, petrol prices could potentially go up to around Rs 90 a litre making a dent in the consumer's wallet. This, the analysts fear, will push the cost of vehicle ownership in the country, further reducing the demand potential for the industry.

Ambani gained Rs 22,000 cr in Friday's Sensex rally

Ambani gained Rs 22,000 cr in Friday's Sensex rally

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2019

In Friday's market rally post the corporate tax cut, the country's top business promoters recouped more than two-thirds of the losses that they suffered in the post-Budget sell-off in equity markets.

Should BMW buy JLR from Tata Motors?

Should BMW buy JLR from Tata Motors?

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2019

BMW is over-capitalised and is awash with cash and it could quickly lower JLR's investment costs and raise margins by leveraging its own platforms, powertrains, purchasing scale and quality control.

Yet another sign that economy is in bad shape

Yet another sign that economy is in bad shape

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2019

India Inc's investment project announcement falls to Rs 11.3 trillion. In the coming months, the pace of investments would depend on how soon consumption demand picks up and private sector investment ramps up investment in infrastructure.

Prices of precious metals continue to rise

Prices of precious metals continue to rise

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2019

The global high comes amidst the uncertainties of Brexit, a trade war and slowing growth, with traders increasing their silver bets.

As Voda Idea bleeds, Aditya Birla group slips into red for the 1st time in 10 years

As Voda Idea bleeds, Aditya Birla group slips into red for the 1st time in 10 years

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2019

The group firms reported combined losses of Rs 6,134 crore in FY19 against a net profit of Rs 5,414 crore a year ago. Excluding Vodafone Idea, the group reported a net profit of Rs 8,470 crore, down from a profit of Rs 9,582 crore a year ago.

Debt of 195 companies now exceeds market cap

Debt of 195 companies now exceeds market cap

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2019

These firms owe Rs 13 trillion to lenders and account for 55% of all non-financial corporate debt.

Tata Sons AGM okays 1000% dividend payout

Tata Sons AGM okays 1000% dividend payout

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2019

The higher dividend will help Tata Trusts, which owns 67 per cent stake in Tata Sons, to invest in its charitable activities. The total dividend outgo will be Rs 404 crore.

Grumble of slowdown is getting louder for India Inc

Grumble of slowdown is getting louder for India Inc

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2019

The companies' combined net profit declined by 10.1 per cent y-o-y during June '19 quarter against 26.2 per cent y-o-y growth a year ago.

India Inc's profits one of the lowest among major economies

India Inc's profits one of the lowest among major economies

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2019

Combined net profit of BSE500 companies at $ 63 bn is 2.3% of GDP; global average is 5%.

RBI gets windfall from rising gold prices

RBI gets windfall from rising gold prices

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2019

The rising price of the precious metal has helped the central bank increase overall forex reserves despite currency reserves not rising, and sometimes even falling.