Nandini Lakshman, BusinessWeek.Com

Stories by Nandini Lakshman, BusinessWeek.Com

Why Warren Buffett is keen on Korea

Why Warren Buffett is keen on Korea

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2007

'Attractively priced' stocks, healthy debt ratios, plus solid manufacturing prowess position Korea to profit from growth in China and the Mideast.

The employee is always right

The employee is always right

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2007

At India's HCL Technologies, workers get to grade the boss, and everybody can see the ratings.

The global millionaire boom

The global millionaire boom

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2007

The U.S. still leads the world in number of millionaire households, but maybe not for long -- household wealth is growing fastest in China.

The visa shortage: Big problem, easy fix

The visa shortage: Big problem, easy fix

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2007

A broken system is driving our best-educated foreign workers -- talent desperately needed by U.S. companies -- to Europe, India, and China.

This race may be Tata's to lose

This race may be Tata's to lose

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2007

Will the Indian auto giant manage to take Jaguar and Land Rover off Ford's hands?

How India clusters growth

How India clusters growth

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2007

By applying new management tools to traditional hubs of manufacturing -- such as Tamil Nadu's leather trade -- local firms boost competitiveness and quality.

PC makers are racing to India

PC makers are racing to India

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2007

Their sights are on the subcontinent as Chinese sales begin to slow.

Subprime woes scare Indian IT firms

Subprime woes scare Indian IT firms

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2007

The collapse of mortgage lenders in the U.S. is slowing the pace at some of India's fast-growing IT companies.

Cheap cars: After Tata, auto giants join race

Cheap cars: After Tata, auto giants join race

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2007

With Tata Motors about to unveil a low-cost, very small car, automakers from Europe and the U.S. are poised to jump into the market

Behind the miracle: India's mighty movers

Behind the miracle: India's mighty movers

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2007

This elite group of business, political, and cultural leaders is helping transform India into a 21st century economic power in Asia and beyond

The rise of the Rupee

The rise of the Rupee

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2007

Tech companies and exporters are losing profits as the currency continues to rise.

Rural B-school empowers Indian women

Rural B-school empowers Indian women

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2007

For less than three cents a day, largely uneducated women are learning how to invest their money and run their own profitable businesses

Dream job? Knowing English is not enough

Dream job? Knowing English is not enough

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2007

English is no longer India's default business language, and companies ranging from Nokia to Google must reach consumers who speak 18 languages

India's got a job for Westerners

India's got a job for Westerners

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2007

More companies on the subcontinent are looking for Western executives to provide international experience. There's no shortage of applicants.

Vijay Mallya: The king of good times

Vijay Mallya: The king of good times

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2007

He's also enjoying a new level of corporate respect.

Merger mania reshapes Indian skies

Merger mania reshapes Indian skies

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2007

With losses piling up, India's commercial aviation industry is set for a major consolidation that could cut out quite a few players

India's high-octane car market

India's high-octane car market

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2007

Business is growing fast and continues to draw investment, but making big bucks in a country smitten with small cars won't be easy.

The great Indian beer rush

The great Indian beer rush

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2007

Locals disdain suds, but foreign brewers are betting they'll switch to the stuff.

Indian fashion tempts global buyers

Indian fashion tempts global buyers

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2007

India's fashion industry has ambitions for a design style mingling Indian craftsmanship and Bollywood-style cool to tempt buyers worldwide.

US buildings, Indian architects

US buildings, Indian architects

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2007

More architecture firms are offshoring. One California firm found outsourcing helped it cut fees by 30%.