Patanjali Pahwa &Amp;Amp; Abhineet Kumar

Stories by Patanjali Pahwa &Amp;Amp; Abhineet Kumar

'I don't see real estate prices coming down'

'I don't see real estate prices coming down'

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2017

Real estate will prosper, small developers won't.

NSE offering will see record private equity exit through IPO

NSE offering will see record private equity exit through IPO

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2017

The National Stock Exchange's proposed IPO to raise Rs 10,000 crore this year is expected to see the largest ever PE exit, of around Rs 5,000 crore.

Deal Street sets $81 billion record as promoters shed taboo

Deal Street sets $81 billion record as promoters shed taboo

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2017

Cross previous high of $72 billion in 2007 as Indian promoters overcome the selling taboo. Abhineet Kumar reports from Mumbai.

Soaring losses may queer Tata Tele's spectrum pitch

Soaring losses may queer Tata Tele's spectrum pitch

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2016

Accumulated sum Rs 31,500 crore in 2015-16

Tata, Nilekani, Kelkar join hands to help the poor

Tata, Nilekani, Kelkar join hands to help the poor

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2016

The venture is applying to the Reserve Bank of India for approvals.

'High-speed rail is a mistake for India'

'High-speed rail is a mistake for India'

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2016

Hyperloop concept was first released in 2013 by Tesla and SpaceX's Elon Musk as an alternative to high-speed rail

Birla on what Aditya Birla Nuvo and Grasim merger means

Birla on what Aditya Birla Nuvo and Grasim merger means

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2016

The Aditya Birla Group announced the merger of its two holding companies, Aditya Birla Nuvo and Grasim, to make the holding structure clearer, ensure stable cash flows and unlock value in its financial services arm

Airbnb romances the Indian traveller

Airbnb romances the Indian traveller

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2016

The company brings its global campaign to India, looks for trust and a way to grow its business in the country

Tata group revenue falls 4.6% to $103 bn

Tata group revenue falls 4.6% to $103 bn

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2016

Sixteen companies in the group registered a turnover of over $500 million, with ten of these registering a turnover of over $1 billion

Docomo ups the ante against Tata Sons

Docomo ups the ante against Tata Sons

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2016

Tata Sons deposits $1.17 bn with court

Start-ups lean on temporary jobs to sail through tough times

Start-ups lean on temporary jobs to sail through tough times

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2016

With future prospects being difficult to predict, hiring for a short period is proving to be cost-effective

Shanghai Fosun to buy Gland Pharma for $1.4 billion

Shanghai Fosun to buy Gland Pharma for $1.4 billion

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2016

The founders of Gland Pharma, led by Ravi Penmetsa, and KKR, together own 96 per cent of the company.

With cash running out, Housing.com faces trouble

With cash running out, Housing.com faces trouble

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

Currently, Housing.com makes Rs 1.2-1.5 crore a month, against a burn of Rs 10.05 crore.

Nirma cements $1.4-bn Lafarge India buyout

Nirma cements $1.4-bn Lafarge India buyout

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

Ahmedabad-based firm to fund deal through equal amount of equity and debt.

Sequoia Capital remains bullish on Indian start-ups

Sequoia Capital remains bullish on Indian start-ups

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2016

Sequoia Capital might emerge as leading global investor in start-up space in the country, as funds from other sources dry up.

Shape up or ship out: Snapdeal sends out signal to staff

Shape up or ship out: Snapdeal sends out signal to staff

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2016

Snapdeal CEO Kunal Bahl said those who do not perform will have to leave.

Graduates quietly go home as Grofers turns them away

Graduates quietly go home as Grofers turns them away

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2016

Most institutions have decided to blacklist Grofers from participating in any placement programmes.

PE investments fall 50% in first 6 months

PE investments fall 50% in first 6 months

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2016

Unlike last year, investors turn cautious on e-commerce sector.

How retailers plan to woo shoppers

How retailers plan to woo shoppers

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2016

The numbers in India may not be as big but the opportunity for serious growth is all there.

Online shoppers to gain most from Amazon's $3 bn

Online shoppers to gain most from Amazon's $3 bn

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2016

Analysts say consumers would be the real winners.