Rajesh S Kurup, P R Sanjai &Amp; Gayatri Ramanathan In Mumbai

Stories by Rajesh S Kurup, P R Sanjai &Amp; Gayatri Ramanathan In Mumbai

Hutch Tele to book $70 bn post Essar pie sell-off

Hutch Tele to book $70 bn post Essar pie sell-off

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2007

The Hong Kong-based Hutchison Telecommunications International would record a profit of around HK$70 billion, once the sale of 67 per cent stake in Hutch-Essar is completed.

EGoM decides to pool gas price for Dabhol

EGoM decides to pool gas price for Dabhol

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2007

The Empowered Group of Ministers on Ratnagiri Gas and Power Pvt Ltd on Wednesday decided to pool the price of gas for Dabhol

Air Deccan beats Indian again, grabs No 2 slot

Air Deccan beats Indian again, grabs No 2 slot

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2007

For the second time in a year, Air Deccan overtook state-owned Indian (formerly Indian Airlines) in 2006, making it country's second-largest domestic carrier.

European banks rush to invest in Indian telecom

European banks rush to invest in Indian telecom

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2007

According to an industry analyst, the telecom infrastructure sector needs over $20 billion, while the passive infrastructure segment needs an investment of over $12 billion.

VSNL likely to set up Rs 2000 cr SEZ in Delhi

VSNL likely to set up Rs 2000 cr SEZ in Delhi

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2007

VSNL intends to set up the unit through its wholly owned subsidiary, VSNL Global Services.

Star Cruises sinks into losses

Star Cruises sinks into losses

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2007

According to highly placed sources, the anomalies in taxes on the cruise operator, coupled with a 50 per cent load factor, have led to a loss of over Rs 75 crore.

Express industry set for sizzling growth

Express industry set for sizzling growth

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2007

The Indian express industry is set for sizzling growth, despite rising usage of facilities like short messaging services or multimedia message services.

Hot destinations for retired people

Hot destinations for retired people

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2007

Pune, Dehradun, Goa and Kerala are fast emerging as preferred destinations for the retired and would-be retirees.

Hinduja in JV with ONGC for Mangalore project

Hinduja in JV with ONGC for Mangalore project

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2007

In a bid to enter India's booming petroleum sector, the Hinduja group has entered into a joint venture agreement with Oil and Natural Gas Corporation

East coast is now world's hydrocarbon capital

East coast is now world's hydrocarbon capital

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2007

India's east coast is emerging as one of the hydrocarbon hotspots in the world with 100 trillion cubic feet of gas and two billion barrels of oil in place.

Emaar set to float Rs 13000 cr IPO

Emaar set to float Rs 13000 cr IPO

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2007

The JV will plough the funds into its property development biz in India.

Leela in Global Hotel Alliance

Leela in Global Hotel Alliance

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2007

Mumbai-based Leela Palace has joined the largest hotel alliance of the world, the Global Hotel Alliance

Essar ropes in London firm for brand revamp

Essar ropes in London firm for brand revamp

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2007

The steel-to-telecom conglomerate Essar group has roped in London-based creative and consultancy firm, Start Creative, to create a new brand identity.

Logistics PSU biggies take JV route

Logistics PSU biggies take JV route

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2007

Confronted with competition, state-run logistics companies are opting for joint ventures among themselves and with the private sector.

Essar ropes in London firm for brand revamp

Essar ropes in London firm for brand revamp

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2007

The group intends to emerge as a consumer-oriented group, shedding its existing heavy industries tag.

Shapoorji arm plans initial float

Shapoorji arm plans initial float

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2007

Afcons, a Shapoorji Pallonji group company, is planning to raise around Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion) through an initial public offering.

Cairn may evacuate oil through Gujarat

Cairn may evacuate oil through Gujarat

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2007

Cairn India is actively considering the option of evacuating its crude oil from Rajasthan through Viramgam in Gujarat

ONGC-LN Mittal deal: Marriage of convenience

ONGC-LN Mittal deal: Marriage of convenience

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2007

When the news of steel baron LN Mittal getting into the energy sector without his Indian exploration and production partner, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation surfaced, there was much speculation about whether the alliance was on the verge of a break-u

Oriental to cover fog days of A-I

Oriental to cover fog days of A-I

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2007

Oriental Insurance Company has bagged the domestic aviation industry's first-ever contract to cover losses owing to fog for national flag carrier Air-India.

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.