Piyali Mandal And Kalpana Pathak

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Refining, petchem back in reckoning for RIL

Refining, petchem back in reckoning for RIL

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2013

Sharp decline in production from flagship Krishna-Godavari basin has changed the business mix for the company.

RIL Q3 earnings could take a hit

RIL Q3 earnings could take a hit

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2013

Analysts say the company's petrochemical segment and higher other income would boost its revenues. On an average, brokerages expect RIL's net profit to rise 12-17 per cent compared with the year-ago period.

We will now be more aggressive: HCL chief

We will now be more aggressive: HCL chief

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2013

After spending 20 years at HCL Technologies and heading various service lines, Anant Gupta on Thursday assumed the role of president and chief executive officer.

Govt wants OMCs to merge pipeline, aviation assets

Govt wants OMCs to merge pipeline, aviation assets

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2013

IOC protests, says have invested in these facilities over a period of time.

Not responsible for road project delays: Ministry

Not responsible for road project delays: Ministry

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2013

After GMR Infrastructure pulled out of the Ahmedabad-Kishangarh highway project, there were reports that delays in getting green clearance was one of the reasons behind the infrastructure firm's decision.

'2013 to be year of consolidation for Essar Energy'

'2013 to be year of consolidation for Essar Energy'

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2013

Essar Energy CEO Naresh Nayyar tells Business Standard that in 2013, the company would focus on optimising the operations of the commissioned units and generating cash flows.

50 pc govt websites in India can be hacked

50 pc govt websites in India can be hacked

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2013

Even as the number of internet users continues to rise and the government increasingly seeks to offer citizen-centric services through the internet, data show about half the government departments and ministries in India are vulnerable to data theft, hacking and cyber terrorism.

Half the govt websites in India prone to cyber attacks

Half the govt websites in India prone to cyber attacks

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2013

Data says 774 government websites have reportedly been hacked in the last five years, reports Piyali Mandal.

ConocoPhillips in talks to pick stake in ONGC blocks

ConocoPhillips in talks to pick stake in ONGC blocks

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2012

ONGC's foreign arm had agreed to buy firm's stake in Kashagan field for $5 billion.

Subsidy spark for electronics manufacturing sector

Subsidy spark for electronics manufacturing sector

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2012

Government will give financial incentives to private companies to set up manufacturing units in India.

Oil India to set up LNG terminal

Oil India to set up LNG terminal

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2012

Appoints Foster Wheeler as consultant to prepare project report.

India sets its own standard for electronics goods

India sets its own standard for electronics goods

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2012

The move will help to curb the grey market for sub-standard electronics products.

India's renewable energy market in trouble

India's renewable energy market in trouble

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2012

Lack of clarity over long-term commitments by states for buying RE acting as a dampener.

PE investors shy away from clean tech projects

PE investors shy away from clean tech projects

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2012

Deals shrink to $396 million this year, compared to $793 million in 2011.

Stage set for Round 2 of climate talks

Stage set for Round 2 of climate talks

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2012

The event will take place between November 26 and December 7.

Global warming fails to hot up carbon credits market

Global warming fails to hot up carbon credits market

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2012

After a prolonged slide, the price of each well below a euro, a 95% fall in 4 years, with no relief in sight.

Datawind to take Aakash-2 beyond education

Datawind to take Aakash-2 beyond education

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2012

Datawind is now getting queries from government agencies.

After auction, industry to witness M&A: Vodafone CEO

After auction, industry to witness M&A: Vodafone CEO

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2012

Interview with MD and CEO, Vodafone India.

IOC may buy 30% in GAIL's pipeline

IOC may buy 30% in GAIL's pipeline

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2012

GAIL will have 36 months to lay and commission the pipeline with a capacity to transport up to 60 mscmd of gas.

Mukesh Ambani's Navi Mumbai SEZ plan stuck

Mukesh Ambani's Navi Mumbai SEZ plan stuck

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2012

Maharashtra SEZ act yet to be notified.