Nayanima Basu And Sounak Mitra

Stories by Nayanima Basu And Sounak Mitra

Branding vada pav: How Dheeraj Gupta built Jumbo King

Branding vada pav: How Dheeraj Gupta built Jumbo King

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2015

Jumbo King is profitable from the beginning and is growing upwards of 35 per cent annually.

Border issue, trade top Modi's China May visit agenda

Border issue, trade top Modi's China May visit agenda

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2015

Prime minister likely to visit Beijing, Shanghai; also President Xi's home province, Shaanxi. Nayanima Basu reports

Despite deal, India's payment issues with Iran persist

Despite deal, India's payment issues with Iran persist

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2015

India owes Iran around $8.8 billion primarily on account of crude oil imports.

Luxury car makers go native as sales surge

Luxury car makers go native as sales surge

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2015

The growth rate could continue for another seven years.

New foreign trade policy to stress manufacturing exports

New foreign trade policy to stress manufacturing exports

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2015

New foreign trade policy to stress manufacturing exports.

They acquire, they own but don't bring these home

They acquire, they own but don't bring these home

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2015

It's puzzling why Indian cos keep their acquired brands out of play.

SAARC Yatra continues in Islamabad today

SAARC Yatra continues in Islamabad today

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2015

Both sides will discuss the ongoing incidents of ceasefire violations at the border, the resolution of which will be given topmost priority

Part of Mukesh Ambani-led project, 55 other SEZs cancelled

Part of Mukesh Ambani-led project, 55 other SEZs cancelled

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2015

The plan is to de-notify the entire SEZ.

Inside DIPP, Japan Plus gets going on $33.5-bn dream

Inside DIPP, Japan Plus gets going on $33.5-bn dream

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2015

Japan Plus to facilitate and fast-track investment proposals.

The curious case of Modi-Obama nuclear 'breakthrough'

The curious case of Modi-Obama nuclear 'breakthrough'

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2015

Weeks after 'breakthrough', substantial work is yet to be done

Is online selling of sex toys illegal?

Is online selling of sex toys illegal?

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2015

Come and check us, we're always open and law-abiding, says co-founder of US-based entity selling in India, after Delhi Police asks govt to track some e-commerce sites.

Now, an Indian mobile wallet that doesn't need pre-loaded cash

Now, an Indian mobile wallet that doesn't need pre-loaded cash

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2015

Bengaluru-based iKaaz Software, a mobile payment solution provider, is launching a new application, MOWA, that works almost like the Apple Pay

Investment treaty tops Obama's agenda

Investment treaty tops Obama's agenda

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2015

With India, the last round of talks took place in February 2011.

Minister projects Rajasthan as Make in India destination

Minister projects Rajasthan as Make in India destination

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2015

Sitharaman also highlighted the steps taken by the government to achieve ease of doing business by digitisation of approvals and making more stable policies to make India a favourable destination for investors.

TaxiForSure to raise $100 mn, to expand to 100 cities

TaxiForSure to raise $100 mn, to expand to 100 cities

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2015

The company is in talks with investors and the deal could be closed in a few weeks. At present, it operates in 37 cities in India.

Walmart India head may meet Sitharaman

Walmart India head may meet Sitharaman

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2015

The previous United Progressive Alliance government had permitted up to 51 per cent foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail but the current National Democratic Alliance government is opposed to it.

Websites selling sex toys under lens

Websites selling sex toys under lens

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2015

Four websites, including Flipkart, may be blocked if the govt feels they're maintaining objectionable content.

India, Australia to sign economic pact by year-end

India, Australia to sign economic pact by year-end

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2015

During his visit to India last year, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott had expressed concern over lack of growth in bilateral trade.

2015 may be a year of deal making for FMCG sector

2015 may be a year of deal making for FMCG sector

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2015

@015 may be a good year for FMCG firms.

Obama's date with Delhi

Obama's date with Delhi

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2015

The city readies itself for the biggest economic, political and social event of the year