Pavan Lall And Sohini Das

Stories by Pavan Lall And Sohini Das

Will Chanda Kochhar take ICICI Bank to court?

Will Chanda Kochhar take ICICI Bank to court?

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2019

Most legal experts indicate the former ICICI Bank CEO will take the matter to court. Her contention will be she can't be fired and called guilty without proof.

More skeletons tumble out of Singh brothers' closets

More skeletons tumble out of Singh brothers' closets

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2019

Whistle-blowers allege the brothers violated court orders by selling assets like art and real estate worth crores bought by funds from their companies.

Here are the cars that will drive into 2019

Here are the cars that will drive into 2019

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2019

From Audi A8 to Honda Civic, here's what the auto industry has lined up in 2019.

Jio likely to grab 51% revenue market share in 3 years

Jio likely to grab 51% revenue market share in 3 years

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2019

Airtel and Vodafone Idea are also trying to expand the penetration of 4G users in their subscriber base as they take this network to the hinterland

The Jaguar F-Type is in a league of its own

The Jaguar F-Type is in a league of its own

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2019

The F-Type is geared to take on the likes of the Porsche Boxster, and also some of the smaller sports cars like the BMW M-3 and the AUDI S4

Tanishq is expanding to Bharat

Tanishq is expanding to Bharat

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2019

'We are opening stores in towns that are unheard of where the attachment to jewellery is strong and accompanied by the Tata brand pull.'

Jewellers face severe funding crisis

Jewellers face severe funding crisis

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2018

The possibility of the slowdown affecting more players is greater if the industry doesn't get access to easier finance in the next six to eight months.

'India should have broad and deep capital markets'

'India should have broad and deep capital markets'

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2018

Henry Kravis, co-Chairman and co-CEO of private equity giant Kohlberg Kravis & Roberts (KKR), which has over $195 billion assets under management and a balance sheet of $16 billion visited Mumbai recently for a closed conference where he shared his views on the new governor at RBI, what India needs to fix, and PE's prospects for the long term.

Sotheby's India debut gets lukewarm response

Sotheby's India debut gets lukewarm response

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2018

The auction was watched closely as it comes at a time when other major names like Christie's have pulled out of India.

As shares plunge to 5-year low, Sun Pharma promoters poorer by Rs 12,660 crore in 10 days

As shares plunge to 5-year low, Sun Pharma promoters poorer by Rs 12,660 crore in 10 days

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2018

Sun Pharma's market capitalisation stood at Rs 100,050 crore on December 5, with its share price closing at Rs 417 a piece - lowest since March 2013.

With new model, Hyundai Santro finally gets to be cool

With new model, Hyundai Santro finally gets to be cool

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2018

The new Santro, with a premium feel, is proof that when it comes to offering latest features and with it design at competitive prices, small cars are no longer shying away from entering a territory once occupied only by larger models, says Pawan Lall.

How Shardul Shroff built India's top law firm

How Shardul Shroff built India's top law firm

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2018

'Power is always transitory, and you should be the same person whether you have it or not,' the head of the number one law firm in India tells Pavan Lall.

'IDFC First will cater to a new India with value services'

'IDFC First will cater to a new India with value services'

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2018

V Vaidyanathan, former executive director at ICICI Bank who turned entrepreneur to run Capital First, an NBFC that caters to smaller businesses, tells Pavan Lall in an exclusive interview that his new entity post the merger of Capital First and IDFC Bank which will be called IDFC First will launch by January and cater to a new India with value services.

Carmakers believe market for pricier sedans is at tipping point

Carmakers believe market for pricier sedans is at tipping point

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2018

Right now, the 'Lower D' or LD segment -- which the industry defines as a sedan that costs between Rs 1.5 million and Rs 2 million, is longer than 4.5 metres, and powered by an engine of 1.8 litre or larger -- has barely three cars, all of which have been around for over a decade in India. Nevertheless, at least one foreign auto player is looking to bet big on the segment.

Bhavdeep Singh, the CEO who championed organ donation quits Fortis

Bhavdeep Singh, the CEO who championed organ donation quits Fortis

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2018

Singh, who was instrumental in building required capabilities in the organisation said his role at Fortis did not allow him to spend time with his family, as the reason behind his resignation.

J&J's loss may be good news for Indian pharmas

J&J's loss may be good news for Indian pharmas

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2018

Dr Reddy's, Glenmark, Wockhardt have lined up alternatives for Zytiga

When few design nips and tucks make a car truly Amazing

When few design nips and tucks make a car truly Amazing

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2018

All the minor irritants can be overlooked when you can get automatic transmission, diesel fuel efficiency and a Honda badge, all for less than a million rupees, says Pavan Lall.

Homegrown PE funds learn how to cash in on fast exits

Homegrown PE funds learn how to cash in on fast exits

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2018

Players such as Kidaara, True North, and Multiples Alternate Asset Management move outside the confines of just being a family-style financial office and become a true PE heavyweight.

What went wrong for Videocon

What went wrong for Videocon

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2018

Blind spots of the company were two-fold - managing cash flow and investments to upgrade technology and continue research and development.

Can the Mercedes Benz S-Class Maybach S650 be made better?

Can the Mercedes Benz S-Class Maybach S650 be made better?

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2018

The Maybach S650's focus on luxury would make a private jet's interiors appear pedestrian, says Pavan Lall. Does it mean it has no room for improvement?