Probal Basak And Ishita Ayan Dutt

Stories by Probal Basak And Ishita Ayan Dutt

When it comes to 'innovative ideas' you can't beat Didi

When it comes to 'innovative ideas' you can't beat Didi

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2014

Mamata woos industry with boat ride to Gangasagar, Sundarbans

Has Dunlop left its best days behind?

Has Dunlop left its best days behind?

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2014

No tyres of any description have rolled out of its factories in Sahagunj (West Bengal) or Ambattur (Tamil Nadu) since 2011 and 2012, respectively.

Coal India unlikely to gain from ordinance

Coal India unlikely to gain from ordinance

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2014

This is because the government's move might dim the possibility of taking over the 42 blocks permanently.

Ruia gets his best chance to save Dunlop

Ruia gets his best chance to save Dunlop

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2014

Getting the first tyres out from the Sahaganj plant will still require a lot of effort, but with the state government on its side, the hopes are high.

Ambassador's journey: From 'wheels of India' to 'world's best taxi'

Ambassador's journey: From 'wheels of India' to 'world's best taxi'

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2014

The Ambassador was a durable enough brand to outlive the licence raj.

Coal to power cos may get costlier

Coal to power cos may get costlier

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2014

The company bought peace with the Union coal ministry by agreeing to almost halve its e-auction sales at 30 million tonnes this year, to make more coal available for the fuel-starved power sector.

Saradha case: Controversial ministers asked to stay away

Saradha case: Controversial ministers asked to stay away

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2014

State transport and sports minister Madan Mitra -- whose name has reportedly propped up in CBI investigation in Saradha -- and textile minister Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, who was earlier quizzed by ED in this case, are now at the receiving end of a public snub of the party leadership.

40 years ago and now: ITC struggles to kick tobacco

40 years ago and now: ITC struggles to kick tobacco

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2014

Forty years on, ironically, the managerial attention to new businesses has meant almost 40 per cent of revenues now come from the non-tobacco business.

Saradha allegations now at Mamata's doorstep

Saradha allegations now at Mamata's doorstep

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2014

Trinamool Congress's slogan of 'Satatar Pratik' (symbol of honesty) has been challenged by BJP's slogan, 'Gali, gali mein shor hai, Mamata Banerjee chor hai'.

CBI may quiz 4 Trinamool MPs, Bengal minister

CBI may quiz 4 Trinamool MPs, Bengal minister

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2014

Saradha kingpin Sudipta Sen had alleged in his purported letter to the Central Bureau of Investigation that Kunal Ghosh and TMC Rajya Sabha member Srinjay Bose had blackmailed him, and he was forced to pay hefty amounts to them.

Can the Singals solve Bhushan's debt crisis?

Can the Singals solve Bhushan's debt crisis?

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2014

With the stock market entering a bull phase, many believe the Singals can bring in the much-needed equity capital and reduce their debt.

An external agency to monitor Bhushan Steel?

An external agency to monitor Bhushan Steel?

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2014

State Bank of India's push among fellow bankers to appoint an external agency to run debt-heavy Bhushan Steel might not be smooth sailing.

Bhushan Steel to raise Rs 6,000-crore equity

Bhushan Steel to raise Rs 6,000-crore equity

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2014

Firm terms lenders' move to appoint monitoring agency 'unwarranted'.

Mamata wants to pay less for land near cities

Mamata wants to pay less for land near cities

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2014

West Bengal is yet to implement the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, the law that replaced the Land Acquisition Act of 1894, on January 1 this year.

Syndicate Bank fiasco: Bhushan Steel's chequered past

Syndicate Bank fiasco: Bhushan Steel's chequered past

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2014

Pursuit of raw material had landed Bhushan Steel in the coal block allocation scam.

Tata Steel Europe struggles to make good

Tata Steel Europe struggles to make good

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2014

The latest results suggest Tata Steel Europe may have lost pricing power, though production and turnover are up.

Hit by unkept promises, HM workers await govt intervention

Hit by unkept promises, HM workers await govt intervention

Rediff.com   27 May 2014

None of the 2,600 workers had any clue about the suspension of work notice, put up on the gate of India's oldest automobile plant last Sunday.

Russi Mody: A man manager par excellence

Russi Mody: A man manager par excellence

Rediff.com   18 May 2014

On Mody's death, Tata on Friday said, "Russi Mody was an institution at Tata Steel. Under his leadership, the company grew significantly and he instituted many human resource initiatives.

Samsung Life set to buy 26% in ING Insurance

Samsung Life set to buy 26% in ING Insurance

Rediff.com   3 May 2014

Deal with current owner Exide may be signed next week

Await new faces in India Inc as 283 directors set to retire this year

Await new faces in India Inc as 283 directors set to retire this year

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2014

A recent survey done by indianboards.com suggests that around 283 directors will retire by October this year.