Premal Balan &Amp; Rutam Vora

Stories by Premal Balan &Amp; Rutam Vora

Gujarat still close to Modi's heart, gets new projects

Gujarat still close to Modi's heart, gets new projects

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2014

Even while the union budget may not have announced many direct schemes for Gujarat, the state has been a major beneficiary under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first 100 days in office.

Vibrant Gujarat man is India Inc's PMO pointsman

Vibrant Gujarat man is India Inc's PMO pointsman

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2014

Arvind Kumar Sharma, a 1988-batch IAS officer and one of the many joint secretaries in PMO, definitely wields some power.

K-G gas: Guj State Petroleum Corp awaits central nod on price

K-G gas: Guj State Petroleum Corp awaits central nod on price

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2014

The approval is required to put through gas sales agreements with customers, which in turn are required to finalise Gas Transportation Agreements with transmission companies.

In onions, Gujarat farmers smell gold

In onions, Gujarat farmers smell gold

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2014

Sowing up 400%; prices may be low in 2014 as Maharashtra, MP and Bengal also likely to increase acreage 15-20%.

'I have no faith in Gujarat government's probe panel'

'I have no faith in Gujarat government's probe panel'

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2013

As the Centre ordered a commission of inquiry to probe the alleged snooping of a woman by former Gujarat minister Amit Shah at the behest of one 'saheb', suspended Gujarat IAS officer Pradeep Sharma is delighted at the decision.

Coal block rejection a blessing in disguise for Adani Power

Coal block rejection a blessing in disguise for Adani Power

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2013

Gautam Adani, promoter of Adani Power Ltd, has a reason to relax, even as the power arm of his group of companies continues to make losses for an eighth straight quarter.

Amul chairman may get the axe

Amul chairman may get the axe

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2013

Fourteen of 17 board members move no-confidence motion; proximity to Rahul Gandhi seen as trigger.

Milk prices on the boil as farmers feel inflation heat

Milk prices on the boil as farmers feel inflation heat

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2013

Amul, Gowardhan raise prices by Rs 2 a litre; others might wait for some time.

Turmoil gives sleepless nights to textile makers in Surat

Turmoil gives sleepless nights to textile makers in Surat

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2013

The industry is losing Rs 20 crore a day, as consignments stalled just before festivities.

Onion prices start peeling but sentiment still sour

Onion prices start peeling but sentiment still sour

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2013

Prices start downward trend but rainfall, supply restrict climbdown.

Rains damage Rs 700 crore worth of crops in Gujarat

Rains damage Rs 700 crore worth of crops in Gujarat

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2013

According to the initial estimates, the flooding of rivers and heavy rainfall has caused damage to the agriculture crop to the tune of Rs 700 crore (Rs 7 billion) in the state.

Corporate executives fall in love with Gandhian literature

Corporate executives fall in love with Gandhian literature

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2013

More and more corporates are appreciating Mahatma Gandhi's books as gifts.

Diamond sector fears default on import payments

Diamond sector fears default on import payments

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2013

While gem and jewellery exports have slowed in recent months, the escalating dollar value has put diamantaires in a problem on payments against import of rough diamonds.

ICICI Bank for more branch expansion

ICICI Bank for more branch expansion

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2013

The largest private sector lender is also looking to open a full-fledged branch in China, where it already has a representative office, managing director and CEO, Chanda Kochhar said during the bank's 19th annual general meeting in Vadodara.

Harin Raval: Benefit of doubt bypasses loyalist

Harin Raval: Benefit of doubt bypasses loyalist

Rediff.com   3 May 2013

A combination of hurt feelings and an outraged conscience made Harin Raval resign as additional solicitor general, revealing in the process the most shocking insight into the judicial process since the imposition of the Emergency.

Close to gas output, GSPC hopes to pull off KG bet

Close to gas output, GSPC hopes to pull off KG bet

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2013

Burdened with loans of over Rs 12,000 crore, GSPC has made an investment of Rs 7,000 cr in E&P at the block in the KG basin.

Geek in uniform

Geek in uniform

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2013

Premal Balan meets an Ahmedabad constable who is helping crime investigation become faster and more accurate with his software

Diesel alternatives become viable

Diesel alternatives become viable

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2013

On January 17, when the government decided to allow state-owned oil companies to sell diesel at market price to bulk consumers, companies in the alternative energy space saw the opening of an opportunity.

Shareholders' nod for Sun Pharma spin-off

Shareholders' nod for Sun Pharma spin-off

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2013

The report of the January 25 meeting was placed before the high court last week.

Tatas' tea plantation arm: Labour issues prompt audit

Tatas' tea plantation arm: Labour issues prompt audit

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2013

Company says no dispute with labour union but would address any shortcoming if brought to its notice.