Rajesh Bhayani &Amp; T E Narasimhan

Stories by Rajesh Bhayani &Amp; T E Narasimhan

Small and midsize promoters raise own stake

Small and midsize promoters raise own stake

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2010

Piramal Healthcare acquired 4.36 million shares from the open markets through its two promoter companies, PHL Holding Pvt Ltd and Swastik Safe Deposit & Investment.

Managers go for lessons in M&A

Managers go for lessons in M&A

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2010

In recent days Indian corporate houses are increasingly acquiring companies in Latin America and Europe. But on the other hand these companies are not efficiently managed.

Nokia employees on strike after talks fail

Nokia employees on strike after talks fail

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2010

The Nokia India Employees Progressive Union held discussions with the management on Monday. "The wage settlement offered by company is quite low. We are not happy with that," said Union sources.

Carbon credit prices rise 20%

Carbon credit prices rise 20%

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2010

In mid-May, the European Commission released 2009 data showing carbon emission in the region had fallen 11 per cent over last year, to 1.873 billion tonnes.

Paramount breaches all flying, permit rules: DGCA

Paramount breaches all flying, permit rules: DGCA

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2010

The DGCA report, a copy of which is with Business Standard, stated that under the Madras high court direction, an inspection was carried out by a team headed by V K Arora, deputy director general, DGCA.

NSE takes lead in stirring inactive stocks

NSE takes lead in stirring inactive stocks

Rediff.com   24 May 2010

Crisil's experience is that these reports improve volumes for the companies covered.

'Gold to give 15-20% returns for next 5 years'

'Gold to give 15-20% returns for next 5 years'

Rediff.com   13 May 2010

With gold scaling all-time high levels and now trading at $1,241 per ounce, questions arise whether this is the right time to book profit from investment in gold or time to invest more.

Allow foreign brokers in comexes: DIPP

Allow foreign brokers in comexes: DIPP

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2010

DIPP's proposal is believed to have the support of the ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution and was originally mooted by the Forward Markets Commission.

Irda hits back at Sebi on Ulips

Irda hits back at Sebi on Ulips

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2010

Questions market regulator's showcause to insurers on conceptual, legal, structural grounds.

Sebi wants breather on 25% public holding norm

Sebi wants breather on 25% public holding norm

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2010

Tells finance ministry to allow companies a five-year timeframe

Food inflation to ease to 12% soon: Experts

Food inflation to ease to 12% soon: Experts

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2010

Economists forecast the benchmark food price indicator to slip to 12 per cent in near future

Hosur's rose exporters face wilting V- Day demand

Hosur's rose exporters face wilting V- Day demand

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2010

A prolonged cold spell in Europe and a rare conjunction of dates in China have combined to wilt the Valentine's Day hopes of rose cultivators in the Hosur region of Tamil Nadu. The two markets together account for 60 to 70 per cent of Hosur's supply, much of it crowded around Valentine's Day, on February 14.

Subhiksha stores to reopen as franchises

Subhiksha stores to reopen as franchises

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2010

Subhiksha Trading Services, the retail chain whose stores have been closed for more than a year for lack of money, is planning to reopen some through a franchise model, say sources.

'Small investors don't make money from stocks'

'Small investors don't make money from stocks'

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2010

Interview with Shankar Sharma,VC & Joint MD, First Global.

Nissan to enter used car business

Nissan to enter used car business

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2010

The manufacturing facility is being set up at Oragadam, near this city. The company has planned to set up 55 dealerships by 2012. So far, the company has appointed 23 and plans to add seven more by the end of this financial year.

Telangana issue forces IT firms to eye neighbours

Telangana issue forces IT firms to eye neighbours

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2010

Political disturbance over the demand for a separate Telangana state is forcing information technology companies to shift. The process to shortlist office space in neighbouring states, like Tamil Nadu, is underway.

2010 set to be year of indices trading

2010 set to be year of indices trading

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2009

Index products like fixed-income, volatility and weather to broaden basket for hedging.

Brokers make most of carbon credits

Brokers make most of carbon credits

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2009

India Inc sells a third of carbon credits to middlemen at low rates.

BHEL unit eyes acquisitions

BHEL unit eyes acquisitions

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2009

The Tiruchi unit of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) is considering four-five companies as candidates for acquisitions, its executive director, A V Krishnan, told Business Standard.

Chit funds generate 3.4% of household savings

Chit funds generate 3.4% of household savings

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2009

The popularity of the 'parallel banking service' continues to rise.