P B Jayakumar &Amp; Shobhana Subramanian In Mumbai

Stories by P B Jayakumar &Amp; Shobhana Subramanian In Mumbai

Indian Hotels set to woo the world

Indian Hotels set to woo the world

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2007

The hotel chain intends to have a worldwide presence and reduce its dependence on the home market.

Pharma majors face fresh cases in US

Pharma majors face fresh cases in US

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2007

In a fresh round of patent battle over the launch of generic drugs in the US market, domestic pharmaceutical majors Orchid, Sun Pharma and Ranbaxy Laboratories have been sued by Cima Labs, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co and Abbott Laboratories, respectivel

Fortis plans to expand hospital network

Fortis plans to expand hospital network

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2007

Fortis Healthcare, promoted by the Singh family of Ranbaxy, plans to expand its network to 40 hospitals within three years by either acquiring new facilities or setting up greenfield projects

A new-look Jet Air to greet you soon

A new-look Jet Air to greet you soon

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2007

With a new look and a new overseas focus the airline could be soaring once again.

Beer becomes popular in North India

Beer becomes popular in North India

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2007

Beer is gaining more popularity in some of the non-traditional beer markets in North India like Rajasthan, Punjab, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.

Amgen opens subsidiary in India

Amgen opens subsidiary in India

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2007

Amgen, the world's largest biotechnology company, has entered India by opening a wholly owned subsidiary Amgen Technology in Mumbai.

'Golden' management lessons from Titan

'Golden' management lessons from Titan

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2007

Titan is reaching down to the mass market for both jewellery and watches.

How alliance with Dow will help Reliance

How alliance with Dow will help Reliance

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2007

The reasons may not appear compelling, but an alliance with Dow Chemical could help RIL. Here are the reasons.

AETL to set up 3 biotech facilities

AETL to set up 3 biotech facilities

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2007

Mumbai-based Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd, the largest manufacturer of enzymes in the country, will invest Rs 115 crore to set up three biotech production facilities.

Reddy's, Ranbaxy not to go all out for Merck

Reddy's, Ranbaxy not to go all out for Merck

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2007

With the bidding for the generics business of Merck set to begin from Monday, domestic pharmaceutical companies in the fray, Ranbaxy Laboratories and Dr Reddy's Laboratories, are unlikely to go for an all-out bidding war.

Spectrum Retail invests Rs 90 cr for Mumbai foray

Spectrum Retail invests Rs 90 cr for Mumbai foray

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2007

Spectrum Retail Mart, a retail chain of medical stores and fast moving consumer goods, has set up shop in Mumbai with an initial investment of over Rs 90 crore (Rs 900 million).

'Without more housing, prices will keep rising'

'Without more housing, prices will keep rising'

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2007

Hiranandani Constructions' Managing Director Niranjan Hiranandani feels a 10-15 per cent hike is likely this year in residential properties.

Ranbaxy sued for delay in generic launch

Ranbaxy sued for delay in generic launch

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2007

After being raided by Federal officials, Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd, India's largest pharmaceutical company, has been taken to court in the US by a consumer health group that supports the sale of low-priced generic medicines.

Indian company best fit for Merck Generics

Indian company best fit for Merck Generics

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2007

The Indian company that acquires Merck Generics, the multinational drug maker's generics (non-patented) business, up for sale, will be able to compete against the top global players

How Wal-Mart deal will benefit Bharti

How Wal-Mart deal will benefit Bharti

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2007

Wal-Mart's experience and sourcing skills will help Bharti roll out stores fast and sell at competitive prices.

FMCG cos give <i>kirana</i> stores a facelift

FMCG cos give kirana stores a facelift

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2007

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd is trying to make sure it does not overload shops with stocks. And Marico is teaching store owners to use computers.

Indoco plans to tap US, Europe

Indoco plans to tap US, Europe

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2007

Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company Indoco Remedies Ltd plans to tap the regulated markets of Europe and the US.

Anil Ambani bets big on healthcare

Anil Ambani bets big on healthcare

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2007

In Mumbai, Reliance Health Venture has already acquired the Mandke hospital, which will be converted into a 650-bed super specialty hospital with six divisions.

How Idea Cellular plans to scale up

How Idea Cellular plans to scale up

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2007

Shrugging off a troubled history, which stunted growth for several years, Idea Cellular, India's sixth largest wireless player is moving on.

Videocon plans telecom foray

Videocon plans telecom foray

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2007

The group is making a foray into the telecom space even as it closes in on Daewoo Electronics.