Manjeet Kripalani And Nandini Lakshman, BusineessWeek

Stories by Manjeet Kripalani And Nandini Lakshman, BusineessWeek

The Gandhi dynasty: Politics as usual

The Gandhi dynasty: Politics as usual

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2011

The transition for India if Sonia Gandhi cannot continue her duties as head of the Congress party, could be dangerous. India's democratic institutions are already corroded by political corruption and dynastic politics and its economy in rigor mortis from lack of any serious economic reform for the last seven years of Congress rule, say Neelam Deo and Manjeet Kripalani.

It's our turn to help in Haiti

It's our turn to help in Haiti

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2010

It's time for us to think big, proportionate to our size. By contributing in a big way to the relief operations in quake-hit Haiti, India is making its debut into the league of big nations, writes Manjeet Kripalani.

PwC India struggles to overcome Satyam scandal

PwC India struggles to overcome Satyam scandal

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2009

PricewaterhouseCoopers India campaigns to appear responsible as it distances itself from the mess surrounding former client Satyam

Is the worst over for Satyam?

Is the worst over for Satyam?

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2009

Fresh suitors have emerged, and a cleanup is proceeding under a board appointed by the government. But the fraud leaves a cloud over Indian outsourcing.

India's stimulus package: More help needed

India's stimulus package: More help needed

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2008

The Indian business community seems unenthusiastic about the new plan, but it's unclear how much more the government can do

How risky is India?

How risky is India?

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2008

In the wake of the Mumbai siege, business must weigh the persistence of political violence against the strength and promise of the Indian miracle.

Wilbur Ross has $300 million to spend in India

Wilbur Ross has $300 million to spend in India

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2008

He now owns textile and auto parts plants worldwide

India's rich get the personal touch

India's rich get the personal touch

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2008

Like the wealthy anywhere else, affluent Indians love to buy luxurious cars, clothes, and accessories. They also want exceptional service.

A crackdown on India's cybercafes

A crackdown on India's cybercafes

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2008

India's cybercafes could be headed for extinction as a nationwide clampdown in the name of anti-terrorism threatens their existence.

High oil prices hit India's airlines

High oil prices hit India's airlines

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2008

Rising fuel costs have grounded the high-flying ambitions of India's carriers and have sent their stocks into a tailspin.

Is this the end of 'India Shining' story?

Is this the end of 'India Shining' story?

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2008

Growth is slipping, stocks are down 40%, and foreign stock market investors are fleeing. Business blames the ruling coalition for failing to make reforms

A new way to make music in India

A new way to make music in India

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2008

Mumbai nightclub Blue Frog, under the direction of the energetic Ashutosh Pathak, has been transformed into India's first full-service recording studio.

India: Soaked by oil subsidies

India: Soaked by oil subsidies

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2008

Its state-controlled companies are losing a lot of money, and private rivals can't compete.

Inside India's shocker pharma deal

Inside India's shocker pharma deal

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2008

Japan's Daiichi Sankyo makes Ranbaxy Laboratories an offer it can't refuse -- $4.6 billion for a 50.1% stake in India's largest drugmaker.

In India, death to global business

In India, death to global business

Rediff.com   15 May 2008

How a violent - and spreading - Maoist insurgency threatens the country's runaway growth

The story behind the Tata Nano

The story behind the Tata Nano

Rediff.com   14 May 2008

The tale of the creation and design of the world's cheapest car is one of innovation and ingenuity, both inside and outside Ratan Tata's organization.

Videocon wants Motorola phone biz

Videocon wants Motorola phone biz

Rediff.com   1 May 2008

The appliance maker seeks to buy Motorola's ailing cell-phone division to complement its telecom business; critics say it's not a good fit

It's boom time for mobile services in India

It's boom time for mobile services in India

Rediff.com   1 May 2008

Indians are using their cell phonessome 300 million have subscriptions, vs. only 30 million PCsas a "one-stop shop" for everything from e-mailing to banking

Indian pharma cos: Discoverers or copy cats?

Indian pharma cos: Discoverers or copy cats?

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2008

India's pharma companies are moving beyond generics to set their sights on the research and development of new drugs, but the risks are many

A WiMax breakthrough in India

A WiMax breakthrough in India

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2008

Tata Communications unveils an ambitious plan to become global leader in wireless broadband by launching the world's largest commercial network