Vishal Kampani has big shoes to fill as his father is close to the Ambanis, the Wadias and the Ruias, says Dev Chatterjee.
A GST roll-out by April 1 looks difficult, giving the companies some succour.
Vishal Kampani said one of the important lessons he learnt from his father was to be humble.
In India, bond yields have fallen nearly 70 basis points in the last one year.
Ten of top 15 companies in 1991 were PSUs; now, there are only six. Their revenue share has also fallen from 86% to 45%
Tata Steel (then Tata Iron and Steel), the most valuable index company in 1991, is now the least valuable.
Government-owned companies are more generous in rewarding their shareholders with dividends.
Most of the index heavyweights are yet to declare their results.
The private companies announced projects worth Rs 11.33 lakh crore (Rs 11.33 trillion) during 2014-16.
'The idea is to align the HR policies and work culture with changing times'.
Shares of most European banks are down significantly.
March was the worst month for gold imports because of a strike by jewellers over the imposition of an excise duty.
USL board said its second forensic audit by EY has revealed fund diversion worth Rs 1,225 cr to Mallya companies.
'It is surprising and unfortunate that unfounded allegations are now being made without any reference to me whatsoever,' Vijay Mallya said.
Brokerages expect revenue growth at a 7-quarter high but profitability may disappoint.
In 2007, Essar had said it would set up a $1.8-bn unit in Minnesota, but scaled down from a full-scale taconite steel mill project to pellet plant after the 2008 financial crisis
Firm makes disclosures of improper transactions worth Rs 1,225.3 crore with entities linked to beleaguered businessman
Gold is seen as a preferred asset for all types of investors, even central banks.
The company had received a loan restructuring package from banks under the 5/25 scheme last year.
Firms to find alternative export routes or face increased trade barriers
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