Ram Prasad Sahu And Amritha Pillay

Stories by Ram Prasad Sahu And Amritha Pillay

Land acquisition a major hurdle for India's infra, energy sectors

Land acquisition a major hurdle for India's infra, energy sectors

Rediff.com   10 May 2018

According to data shared with the Lok Sabha, 19 road projects awarded after May 2014 were facing delays

'Fuel at Doorstep' remains a distant dream for retail users

'Fuel at Doorstep' remains a distant dream for retail users

Rediff.com   10 May 2018

The permission right now is for delivery only for stationary usage. This limits the service to those who operate units like diesel generation sets.

How Nirma plans to 'cement' its marketshare via IPL

How Nirma plans to 'cement' its marketshare via IPL

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2018

Nirma has jumped into the ongoing cricket spectacle - IPL - as the principal sponsor for the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore to raise awareness and recognition for the cement brands it acquired after its purchase of the erstwhile Lafarge India's assets in 2016

How Malvinder and Shivinder Singh destroyed the legacy they inherited

How Malvinder and Shivinder Singh destroyed the legacy they inherited

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2018

Over-expansion, bad management, and multiple allegations irreparably taint Malvinder and Shivinder Singh

How Brand Adani plans to go for an image change

How Brand Adani plans to go for an image change

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2018

Under political fire and ecologists' ire, the group hires Suhel Seth, who will work closely with the promoters and the social media, corporate communications and external public relations team.

India Inc shops abroad for cheaper coal

India Inc shops abroad for cheaper coal

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2018

Between 2007-08 and 2017-18, the number of countries they imported steam coal from has increased from six to 12.

Is TCS moving too fast, too soon?

Is TCS moving too fast, too soon?

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2018

Street may be ignoring TCS headwinds as the stock's peak valuation doesn't seem justified by BFSI weakness, likely higher US tax rates and stronger rupee, reports Ram Prasad Sahu.

Road construction companies go hi-tech; plan to use robotic flagmen

Road construction companies go hi-tech; plan to use robotic flagmen

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2018

The use of such robots can not only save lives but can also help road construction companies cut down on labour costs.

BJP back in Gujarat a positive for Tata, Adani power plants

BJP back in Gujarat a positive for Tata, Adani power plants

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2017

The negotiations for a bail-out of the two plants could see continuity though a weakened BJP majority is a cause of concern among analysts, says Amritha Pillay.

RInfra will soon be debt-free at standalone level

RInfra will soon be debt-free at standalone level

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2017

The company will now focus on value creation for shareholders in the defence and construction businesses.

Labour pain for India's infra sector

Labour pain for India's infra sector

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2017

The labour force at large has turned less needy, due to various government financial incentives and freebies.

This is why Godrej is a big name in India's real estate sector

This is why Godrej is a big name in India's real estate sector

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2017

In the quarter ended September 30, the Pirojsha Godrej-led firm recorded Rs 492 crore net sales, up 49% year-on-year

Naik bids goodbye to L&T as chairman

Naik bids goodbye to L&T as chairman

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2017

He would not be part of the day-to-day activities of L&T in his non-executive role. He would, however, be there at important company events.

Why petchem will remain RIL's core business despite Jio

Why petchem will remain RIL's core business despite Jio

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2017

Analysts remain confident RIL's refining and petrochemical segment will continue to support growth.

The L&T CEO who never wanted to retire

The L&T CEO who never wanted to retire

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2017

As A M Naik stepped down as L&T CEO, there are some things he still needs to take care of. And given his love for his company that's not the last we are going to hear of him yet.

Cops use the Game of Thrones way into millennial hearts!

Cops use the Game of Thrones way into millennial hearts!

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2017

City police, metros, airports, even power utilities are using pop culture and social media to reach the young and encourage public ownership of public services. Amritha Pillay reports.

L&T Infotech: 20 years is time for a facelift

L&T Infotech: 20 years is time for a facelift

Rediff.com   16 May 2017

L&T Infotech hits the refresh button, rebrands itself as LTI With a new name, colour palette and business focus, L&T Infotech looks to break free of its past

Watch out for these stocks this monsoon

Watch out for these stocks this monsoon

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2017

What stocks will gain from a normal monsoon?

Jio could slash telcos' FY18 operating profit

Jio could slash telcos' FY18 operating profit

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2017

Falling revenues, increased capex, and first full year of spectrum debt may make things worse

Achche din for India's infrastructure sector is miles away

Achche din for India's infrastructure sector is miles away

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2017

An analyst says, due to excess capacity, investment in manufacturing will not be forthcoming