Pradeep Gooptu &Amp; Kausik Datta

Stories by Pradeep Gooptu &Amp; Kausik Datta

Murdoch plans to launch <i>Sun</i> with Sun group

Murdoch plans to launch Sun with Sun group

Rediff.com   9 May 2007

The Sun, the flagship publication of Murdoch's News Corporation, is in talks with Maran's Sun group to launch an English tabloid in the country.

Tata Steel may launch GDRs in Singapore

Tata Steel may launch GDRs in Singapore

Rediff.com   8 May 2007

This will be over and above a Rs 3,655-crore domestic rights issue and a Rs 4,350 crore convertible preference share issue the company announced last month.

How a small trader became a metal king

How a small trader became a metal king

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2007

Agarwal's is a classic story of a small trader becoming metal king. The secret, he says, lies in believing in himself and in the country's potential.

Reddy family likely to exit Maxwell

Reddy family likely to exit Maxwell

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2007

To sell 32% stake for Rs 100 crore.

Schneider in final talks to buy Anchor

Schneider in final talks to buy Anchor

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2007

French electrical major Schneider Electricals SA is in advanced stages of negotiations with the Mumbai-based Shah family to acquire Anchor Electricals, the country's leading electrical equipment maker.

Investors eye markets abroad

Investors eye markets abroad

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2007

They prefer foreign markets owing to comparatively lower margins than Indian exchanges.

Develop mines or leave: Ranchi tells Sesa Goa

Develop mines or leave: Ranchi tells Sesa Goa

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2007

Sesa Goa has received a showcause notice from the Jharkhand government asking it why its prospective licence for iron ore mines in the state should not be cancelled.

RIL has 28.7 mn shares for half its employees

RIL has 28.7 mn shares for half its employees

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2007

Reliance Industries, the country's most valuable company, has launched an employee stock option scheme to reward nearly half of its workforce.

We will make you beautiful: Esprit CEO

We will make you beautiful: Esprit CEO

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2007

Selling garments is a boring job, says Heinz Krogner, Esprit Global Group CEO.

Tatas to go in for Rs 3,500 cr rights issue

Tatas to go in for Rs 3,500 cr rights issue

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2007

Sources close to the situation said the Tata Steel board is slated to discuss the issue at its meeting on April 17.

RIL likely to dole out ESOPs next quarter

RIL likely to dole out ESOPs next quarter

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2007

Reliance Industries, the country's largest private sector company, has decided to introduce employee stock options by the next quarter

Ace deal-maker whom the Ambanis trust

Ace deal-maker whom the Ambanis trust

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2007

India's ace deal-maker explains what allowed him to represent both Dhirubhai Ambani and Nusli Wadia while being on Essar Shipping's board.

VSNL may demerge telecom business

VSNL may demerge telecom business

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2007

The existing company is expected to continue as the holding arm of its huge real estate assets.

Workers reject stake in Tata Tea estates

Workers reject stake in Tata Tea estates

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2007

Major shareholders to buy workers' shares in northern gardens.

'Sons demerge, brothers split!'

'Sons demerge, brothers split!'

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2007

An interview with Bajaj Hindusthan Limited CEO Kushagra Bajaj.

Bajaj feud spills over to trusts

Bajaj feud spills over to trusts

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2007

Shishir Bajaj, the estranged brother of group patriarch Rahul Bajaj, and his son Kushagra have sought a 25 per cent share in the assets controlled by these trusts.

Reliance Retail eyes foreign buy

Reliance Retail eyes foreign buy

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2007

The company reportedly in talks with a dozen firms overseas for an acquisition.

CLB's shot in the arm for Kushagra Bajaj

CLB's shot in the arm for Kushagra Bajaj

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2007

Board meetings of two holding companies stayed.

Iron ore prices may fall

Iron ore prices may fall

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2007

Iron ore prices are expected to fall in next couple of months following the imposition of duties on exports.

Italy's Lavazza to buy Barista

Italy's Lavazza to buy Barista

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2007

Sources close to the development said Lavazza would acquire the majority stake in Barista from ace investor C Sivasankaran