Pavan Lall And Aneesh Phadnis

Stories by Pavan Lall And Aneesh Phadnis

When it comes to CSR spending, one in three BSE 100 firms is a laggard

When it comes to CSR spending, one in three BSE 100 firms is a laggard

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2018

Corporate affairs ministry sending notices seeking details of fund disbursal

Why Mumbai airport has hit air pocket

Why Mumbai airport has hit air pocket

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2018

Charters, Udan flights choking Mumbai airport; MIAL may shift general aviation to Navi Mumbai once the airport is ready

The Ambani who got sucked in

The Ambani who got sucked in

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2018

Vipul Ambani, a runner who participated in city marathons, never wore his last name on his sleeve, was easy-going, mild-mannered and always smiling. Yet, the question that begs to be asked is why would he join a luxury jewellery company, says Pavan Lall.

Maserati Levante: A stunning SUV @ Rs 1.8 crore

Maserati Levante: A stunning SUV @ Rs 1.8 crore

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2018

Maserati, whose logo is modelled on the trident in the statue of Neptune in Bologna's Piazza Maggiore, was acquired by the Fiat Group in 2005.

How Choksi mentored his nephew Nirav Modi

How Choksi mentored his nephew Nirav Modi

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2018

Building a global brand was Choksi's idea, which Modi borrowed from him.

Just who is Nirav Modi?

Just who is Nirav Modi?

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2018

No one knows where billionaire Nirav Modi emerged from. What is known is that when he came (back) to India, he cut his teeth in the diamond business under the tutelage of his jeweller uncle. Then he began to build a glittering international brand. Soon even Hollywood stars like Kate Winslet and Dakota Johnson were walking the red carpet showing off Nirav Modi jewels.

How the Nirav Modi show manages to go on

How the Nirav Modi show manages to go on

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2018

Modi has been relentless in building his brand regardless of banks having a problem of fraudulent and unauthorised transactions with his companies.

Regional airlines hit air pocket

Regional airlines hit air pocket

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2018

Because of lack of pilots, airlines have been forced to cancel their flights and rework their schedules, constraining cash flows and delaying vendor payments.

How much do urban Indians spend on eating out?

How much do urban Indians spend on eating out?

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2018

The amount millenials spend on eating out is changing everything about the eating-out business.

David vs Goliath: How Wockhardt plans to beat global challenge

David vs Goliath: How Wockhardt plans to beat global challenge

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2018

Only 11 antibiotics in clinical trials have received qualified infectious disease product status from the US FDA, of which five are Wockhardt's drugs.

UDAN plagued by the problem of plenty

UDAN plagued by the problem of plenty

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2018

Modi's 'UDAN' project faces fund crunch as too many airlines have come on board

How Jet Airways plans to save cost

How Jet Airways plans to save cost

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2017

Jet will, however, continue to pay the sale-linked productivity bonus to them.

After 15 years, Ranjit Shahani steps down as Novartis' India chief

After 15 years, Ranjit Shahani steps down as Novartis' India chief

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2017

The face of MNC drug firms in India and champion of IPR protection, he oversaw the Swiss giant's India expansion, its forays into new therapies and setting up of its global service centre in Hyderabad

Pharma sector in alarm over govt's cure

Pharma sector in alarm over govt's cure

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2017

The government plans to rationalise trade margins for many other medical devices, besides stents and knee implants.

Why your takeoff from Delhi this winter may not be smooth

Why your takeoff from Delhi this winter may not be smooth

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2017

Delhi airport, the country's busiest, runs out of slots due to runway capacity constraints.

Bengaluru, Delhi airports lead the world

Bengaluru, Delhi airports lead the world

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2017

Bengaluru and Delhi airports had the fastest growth in passenger traffic in 2016 among global peers.

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

Why GSK is changing its strategy after 93 years

Why GSK is changing its strategy after 93 years

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2017

Increased price control over branded generic medicines has affected its profitability

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2017

Brands in India are finding newer, more innovative ways to engage with a wider audience during festivals. But they still have a long way to go before they match global campaigns.

Why IndiGo is betting on low fare for long-haul

Why IndiGo is betting on low fare for long-haul

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2017

"The return fare on economy class to most European capitals from Mumbai are close to 50,000 plus. If an LCC can offer direct connectivity for a basic fare of 25,000 with additional top ups for meals, baggage and blankets, which further takes the fare to, say, 35,000, it is still a value deal."