Krishna Kant, Dev Chatterjee &Amp; Rajesh Bhayani

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

How India's pharma growth story fizzled out

How India's pharma growth story fizzled out

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2017

Once tipped to emerge as the biggest exporter, the pharmaceutical industry is yet to acquire the scale of those in software services, says Krishna Kant.

'I won't join politics'

'I won't join politics'

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2017

'Today, moviegoers are in the 13 to 33 age bracket.' 'If people like us have to remain relevant, we have to make movies that cater to them,'

Export of 24-carat gold jewellery may be banned

Export of 24-carat gold jewellery may be banned

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2017

In India 24-carat gold is used mostly in coins and bars

India readying a more transparent gold policy

India readying a more transparent gold policy

Rediff.com   31 May 2017

The proposed bullion bank can help settle gold loan accounts in gold terms, and promote existing gold schemes, along with launching schemes including gold-recurring deposits.

Bitcoin may soon come under FinMin oversight

Bitcoin may soon come under FinMin oversight

Rediff.com   9 May 2017

"The government feels the industry needs some government oversight and can't be left unregulated. A panel of bureaucrats will soon submit their recommendations on the subject," said an official.

Tata Sons to invest Rs 2,000 crore more in telecom arm

Tata Sons to invest Rs 2,000 crore more in telecom arm

Rediff.com   3 May 2017

Funds will be raised via non-cumulative preference shares issued to Tata Sons on rights basis

New hallmark ruling to take shine off online jewellery sale

New hallmark ruling to take shine off online jewellery sale

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2017

BIS proposes compulsory registration for selling hallmarked jewellery. This will kill business of online sales as BIS registration is given only to physical premises.

How the govt plans to keep sugar price steady

How the govt plans to keep sugar price steady

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

Government allows duty-free import of 500,000 tonnes raw sugar till June 12. At present, India levies an import duty of 40% on sugar

Can Idea investors make money?

Can Idea investors make money?

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2017

While UltraTech Cement has been the biggest value creator adding nearly Rs 99,000 crore to its market capitalisation, Grasim Industries has added around Rs 27,000 crore to its market cap.

Vodafone chief: 'You always talk about Jio, what about Airtel?'

Vodafone chief: 'You always talk about Jio, what about Airtel?'

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2017

After their merger Vodafone Group CEO, Vittorio Colao says India is not a Jio market alone. Aditya Birla Group CEO, Kumar Mangalam Birla says Vodafone is dominant in metro cities, while Idea is a big player in urban, semi-urban markets.

BPCL, ONGC pip Reliance in overseas fundraising

BPCL, ONGC pip Reliance in overseas fundraising

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2017

BPCL and ONGC raised $4.9 billion in 2016-17 against $1.65 billion raised by Reliance

Move over Swift Dzire, Tata Tigor is here!

Move over Swift Dzire, Tata Tigor is here!

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2017

At Rs 470,000 for the base petrol variant, Tigor is now the cheapest compact sedan in the country

Rs 156,000 crore: Shareholders earned this last year

Rs 156,000 crore: Shareholders earned this last year

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

Wonder why corporate India is showering dividends?

Why April 1 is spooking India Inc!

Why April 1 is spooking India Inc!

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2017

With a new higher tax regime coming into effect from the new financial year, top corporates and wealthy investors are in a rush to restructure their shareholding.

Cash deals in bullion may be capped at Rs 50,000

Cash deals in bullion may be capped at Rs 50,000

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2017

Retail jewellers may be exempted as customers are allowed to buy jewellery up to Rs 200,000 in cash

Note ban hit India's diamond biz: De Beers

Note ban hit India's diamond biz: De Beers

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2017

'We need to see how quickly the industry comes out of the impact of the note ban.'

With falling demand, govt in no mood to import sugar

With falling demand, govt in no mood to import sugar

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2017

Output, consumption estimates further revised downwards; debt restructuring for mills possible.

Vodafone's merger with Idea faces tax dispute hurdle

Vodafone's merger with Idea faces tax dispute hurdle

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2017

While it was technically not possible to block the deal, the tax department could resort to arm-twisting.

Another big IPO soon; DMart to list on March 8

Another big IPO soon; DMart to list on March 8

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

The company was looking to raise around Rs 1,800 crore for a stake sale of 10 per cent.

Shine back in gold as February imports touch 50 tonnes

Shine back in gold as February imports touch 50 tonnes

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

After demonetisation, demand jumped as many people with unaccounted money bought the yellow metal.