Prachi Pisal, Business Standard

Stories by Prachi Pisal, Business Standard

'Next 2-3 Months Crucial For Equities'

'Next 2-3 Months Crucial For Equities'

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2024

'Geopolitics will be the most important driver of financial markets in 2025.'

Space Kidz Is Planning A Moon Mission

Space Kidz Is Planning A Moon Mission

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2024

If it becomes a reality, the Chennai-based company will become the first private player from India to conduct such a mission to the lunar surface.

How Much Do Weddings Cost These Days?

How Much Do Weddings Cost These Days?

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2024

Wedding planner WedMeGood estimates that the average wedding budget has surged to Rs 36.5 lakh this year, with destination weddings averaging Rs 51 lakh.

89% Of GenZ Bets On AI Skills

89% Of GenZ Bets On AI Skills

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2024

Another major takeaway from Unstop's report is the growing disparity between academic preparation and corporate expectations.

'Quality Stocks Survive, Thrive In Downturns'

'Quality Stocks Survive, Thrive In Downturns'

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2024

'To be able to sail through such volatilities, it is prudent to focus on quality.'

'Always Identify A Potential Problem And Nip It In The Bud'

'Always Identify A Potential Problem And Nip It In The Bud'

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2024

'I think today RBI supervision is much sharper than what it was earlier.'

Indian Grad Employability to Hit 55%

Indian Grad Employability to Hit 55%

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2024

Maharashtra, Karnataka and Delhi are emerging as major hubs for employable talent.

Raymond Realty may get listed in Q2FY26: CEO

Raymond Realty may get listed in Q2FY26: CEO

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2024

Raymond Limited's real estate arm, Raymond Realty, plans to get listed during the second quarter of the next financial year (Q2FY26), according to Harmohan Sahni, chief executive officer (CEO), Raymond Realty. "We are expecting the order by June-July 2025 as far as the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is concerned.

618 Drugs 'Not Of Standard Quality'

618 Drugs 'Not Of Standard Quality'

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2024

Among the commonly used analgesic formulations (painkillers) found NSQ are combinations of paracetamol with ibuprofen, diclofenac and mefenamic acid. Medications using these combinations are commonly used to treat fever, mild migraine, period and muscle pain.

Will Poll Gamechanger Laadki Bahin Continue?

Will Poll Gamechanger Laadki Bahin Continue?

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2024

'I wonder if they will keep it up after the elections.' 'I fear they'll start questioning eligibility -- income, age, bank accounts -- and eventually stop the scheme altogether.'

How To Combat Digital Crime Epidemic

How To Combat Digital Crime Epidemic

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2024

The fundamental responsibility for preventing such crimes and for bringing the criminals to justice rests with the State, and it cannot abdicate that function.

Employee Grievances Rise In Top Firms

Employee Grievances Rise In Top Firms

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2024

Data collated for 47 BSE50 companies (as of H1FY25) shows employees and workers filed 8,468 such complaints in FY24.

6 Month Tenure For Next Chief Justice

6 Month Tenure For Next Chief Justice

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna 'belongs to that school of legal luminaries who give the highest primacy to facts.'

Who's Who In Tata Trusts

Who's Who In Tata Trusts

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2024

The Tata Trusts, led by the Sir Ratan Tata Trust and the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, hold a 66 per cent stake in Tata Sons, the Tata group's holding company.

L&T eyes up to Rs 40K cr in pre-sales from realty business

L&T eyes up to Rs 40K cr in pre-sales from realty business

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2024

Buoyed by regulatory overhaul and infrastructure boom, engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has identified realty business as one of its growth engines for the next 10 years and plans to acquire land parcels while expanding pre-sales, said a senior company executive. L&T Realty has started looking out to acquire land parcels and grab partnership development opportunities across markets to scale up its business. "We are making some strides in that direction, albeit cautiously.

In Very Short Supply: Affordable Housing!

In Very Short Supply: Affordable Housing!

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2024

'Developers are into profit-making. And there's not too much money in the affordable segment.' 'So, they don't do affordable housing.'

Rise In Whistleblower Complaints In FY24

Rise In Whistleblower Complaints In FY24

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2024

'The global median of whistle-blower complaints is 1.5 per cent of the total employees. India's reporting is far away from this average.'

Airfares Rise By 53% As Competition Fades

Airfares Rise By 53% As Competition Fades

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2024

Indigo has zero competition on 61.2 per cent of its 838 domestic routes.

Dahi Handi: Insurers Cover 90,000+ Govindas

Dahi Handi: Insurers Cover 90,000+ Govindas

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2024

'As on August 25, 94,753 Govindas have been insured.' 'This number is expected to rise further, as proposals for 5,000 to 8,000 Govindas are received daily.'

Airfares Already Soar For Diwali!

Airfares Already Soar For Diwali!

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2024

'Airlines are aware that during peak times like Diwali, demand will be high, so prices remain steep even for tickets purchased 90 days ahead.'