Rajesh S Kurup &Amp; Rajesh Abraham In Mumbai

Stories by Rajesh S Kurup &Amp; Rajesh Abraham In Mumbai

Foreign investors will now eye depositories

Foreign investors will now eye depositories

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2007

After the National Stock Exchange, the focus has now shifted to stake sale soon in two depositories, the National Securities Depository and the Central Depository Services.

The world's greatest investors

The world's greatest investors

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2007

Buffet first among seven all-time best investors.

Enam, JM Morgan pull out of DLF issue

Enam, JM Morgan pull out of DLF issue

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2007

Two top investment banks, Enam Financial Services and JM-Morgan Stanley, have backed out from the high-profile initial public offering by real-estate developer DLF Universal

Telecom sector to get $40 bn by '10

Telecom sector to get $40 bn by '10

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2007

The domestic telecommunications sector is likely to get an additional $40 billion in investments by end of 2010, of which $15 billion would come in by the end of 2007.

Rel Comm in talks with Soros to fund Hutch buy

Rel Comm in talks with Soros to fund Hutch buy

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2007

Reliance Communications is in discussions with American billionaire and financier George Soros to raise funds for the Hutch-Essar acquisition.

In 2007, don't expect a Sensex encore

In 2007, don't expect a Sensex encore

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2006

Can the stock markets repeat the spectacular bull run for the third year running in 2007

Marketing SMSs may not be considered unsolicited

Marketing SMSs may not be considered unsolicited

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2006

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India may look at excluding SMSs while formulating a policy on unsolicited commercial calls.

CNN-IBN set to mop up Rs 100 cr via maiden IPO

CNN-IBN set to mop up Rs 100 cr via maiden IPO

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2006

CNN-IBN, the 24-hour English news channel, is planning to tap the capital market with its Rs 105 crore (Rs 1.05 billion) initial public offering. The maiden float is expected to hit the markets early next year.

Ambani brothers plan new launches

Ambani brothers plan new launches

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2006

While Mukesh is likely to make a foray into the specialty stores, is choosing the same date to launch the much-awaited Reliance Money.

Star to axe two serials to make way for KBC-III

Star to axe two serials to make way for KBC-III

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2006

The soap operas of Ekta Kapoor and Ravi Chopra are likely to be axed to make way for Kaun Banega Crorepati-III because Star Plus intends to reserve the one-hour primetime slot for the show that will be anchored by Shahrukh Khan.

LPO may not take off in a hurry

LPO may not take off in a hurry

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2006

The Indian IT industry's ambitions of becoming the primary destination for legal process outsourcing may fall short as myriad issues ranging from dearth of professionals to lack of cost arbitrage would clamp it down.

Mauritius telecom firm lines up Rs 3,000 cr plan

Mauritius telecom firm lines up Rs 3,000 cr plan

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2006

Independent Mobile Infrastructure Mauritius Ltd, a telecom infrastructure provider, has sought the Foreign Investment Promotion Board's approval for investing up to Rs 3,000 crore ($674 million) in India.

Five-digit SMS code mandatory

Five-digit SMS code mandatory

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2006

The government has mandated that all telecommunication companies in the country move over to 5-digit SMS

India Inc eyes listings beyond Nasdaq, NYSE

India Inc eyes listings beyond Nasdaq, NYSE

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2006

In pursuit of their global ambitions, domestic companies are looking to list their shares on exchanges in new geographies - not just New York or Nasdaq exchanges.

Videocon plans to log on to PC market

Videocon plans to log on to PC market

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2006

Videocon Industries Chairman and Managing Director Venugopal Dhoot told Business Standard the company had already started production of PCs -- 3,000 a month -- at its Taratola facility in Kolkata.

Hedge funds wait for India to open

Hedge funds wait for India to open

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2006

India is now clearly in the radar of the global hedge fund industry after recent statements by the Securities and Exchange Board of India favoured the direct entry of long-term hedge funds.

TCS, Wipro bid for C&W's outsourcing agreement

TCS, Wipro bid for C&W's outsourcing agreement

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2006

Domestic IT majors Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro are believed to be front-runners for a multi-million outsourcing deal from UK-based telecom and networking major Cable & Wireless.

VSNL board to take up using Tata name on Friday

VSNL board to take up using Tata name on Friday

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2006

Internet and telephony major Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd may incorporate 'Tata' in its name, an issue that is likely to be discussed at the company's board meeting on Friday.

FIIs can buy stakes in bourses post listing

FIIs can buy stakes in bourses post listing

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2006

All foreign equity investments in stock exchanges prior to their listings will be treated as foreign direct investment, where 26 per cent is expected to be the cap.

Centre likely to allow resale of bandwidth

Centre likely to allow resale of bandwidth

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2006

Move will usher in competition in the sector with entry of new players.