Megha Manchanda &Amp; Sohini Das

Stories by Megha Manchanda &Amp; Sohini Das

Gujarat election: Rural belt may spring a nasty surprise for BJP

Gujarat election: Rural belt may spring a nasty surprise for BJP

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2017

Just before the elections, the government waived interest on loans up to Rs 300,000 for farmers. But this may not really help small and marginal farmers in the state, who make up for two-thirds of the total and are still dependent on informal channels of credit.

How desi brothers built a $1.8 bn drug co

How desi brothers built a $1.8 bn drug co

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2017

Amneal Pharmaceuticals is set to pip Sun Pharma as the fifth largest generics maker in the US, reports Sohini Das.

Tata Nano reaches end of the road as dealers stop orders

Tata Nano reaches end of the road as dealers stop orders

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2017

Dealers of Tata Motors in most parts of the country have stopped placing orders for this small car in the last three-four months and the showrooms are displaying contemporary models such as Tiago, Tigor, Hexa and Nexon.

Havmor Ice Cream sold for Rs 1,020 crore to South Korean Lotte Confectionery

Havmor Ice Cream sold for Rs 1,020 crore to South Korean Lotte Confectionery

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2017

Havmor makes 150 products from its two plants and has around 30,000 dealers

How govt plans to ensure timely completion of national highways

How govt plans to ensure timely completion of national highways

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2017

Plans to offer up to 10% of project cost as bonus to highway contractors, compared to 5% at present

It is a triangular fight for the soap warriors

It is a triangular fight for the soap warriors

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2017

Nirma detergent brand has shed its affordable tag for a more premium positioning against Surf, as rival Ghadi consolidates its position as a mass-market player.

'Grand challenge' to boost states' participation in Bharatmala

'Grand challenge' to boost states' participation in Bharatmala

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2017

Once the scheme is implemented 70-80 per cent of the freight would move along national highways as against the current 40 per cent, says Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.

Diwali lights up used car sales in October

Diwali lights up used car sales in October

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2017

Growth over September 2017 in the used vehicles space has been a staggering 40 per cent.

Can BJP win Gujarat without Modi as CM?

Can BJP win Gujarat without Modi as CM?

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2017

The coming elections seem a tough battleground for the BJP in the wake of anti-incumbency, Patidar and Dalit agitations and implementation of the GST.

While Maruti is still the king; Tata Motors gains, Hyundai slips

While Maruti is still the king; Tata Motors gains, Hyundai slips

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2017

The curious case is of Honda, which has moved up the pecking order while actually losing market share!

Tagore, Hritihik, Kajol have 'benefited from consuming' Bournvita

Tagore, Hritihik, Kajol have 'benefited from consuming' Bournvita

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2017

The health drink brand from Mondelez walks the tight rope between tradition and trendy to stay relevant.

Why India's pharma cos prefer Gujarat over tax havens

Why India's pharma cos prefer Gujarat over tax havens

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2017

Gujarat has around 3,000 licensees for allopathic drug manufacturing, apart from around seven homeopathic licensees, 500 ayuvedic and 600-700 cosmetics licensees

Sayre Therapeutics: In the business of cancer

Sayre Therapeutics: In the business of cancer

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2017

Sayre Therapeutics aims for a spot among top 5 players in oncology.

Why automobile vendors are flocking to Gujarat

Why automobile vendors are flocking to Gujarat

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2017

Apart from around 40 Japanese companies and five global vendors of MG Motor India, many other biggies are eyeing Gujarat for either greenfield opportunities or brownfield expansion.

India's bullet train dream set to pick up speed

India's bullet train dream set to pick up speed

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2017

Sabarmati railway station is the venue for the ground-breaking ceremony, be chaired by Modi and Abe, of the Rs 98,000-crore Ahmedabad-Mumbai high-speed rail project.

Everyone wants health in a bottle!

Everyone wants health in a bottle!

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2017

As competition heats up, health drink brands like GSK, Mondelez, Nestle get more aggressive with promotions and promises.

'It was very hard to build an R&D set-up in India'

'It was very hard to build an R&D set-up in India'

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2017

Sohini Das chats with MD of Zydus Cadila Healthcare Pankaj R Patel & his son Sharvil Patel.

Isro and India's e-vehicle dream

Isro and India's e-vehicle dream

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2017

In view of cost, these vehicles will justify deployment only as public buses, taxis, three-wheelers

India gets its first solar-powered train

India gets its first solar-powered train

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2017

The solar rooftop system will generate 7,200 kilowatts per system per year, and it will be used for powering internal lights, fans, and other electrical systems of the coach.

Windfall for cos as consumers shift to branded dairy products

Windfall for cos as consumers shift to branded dairy products

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2017

Parag Milk Foods, Prabhat Dairy, Hatsun Agro are sharpening their gaze on the retail space and buttering up their customers.