Reghu Balakrishnan &Amp;Amp; Kalpana Pathak

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IndianOil plans Rs 11,000-cr capex for this year

IndianOil plans Rs 11,000-cr capex for this year

Rediff.com   28 May 2013

A large part of this investment, about Rs 5,000 crore (Rs 50 billion), would go to the Paradip refinery

Branded fuels stop flowing

Branded fuels stop flowing

Rediff.com   27 May 2013

Oil marketing companies decrease distribution & production of fuel brands after huge drop in demand.

McDonald's ties up with Chhota Bheem

McDonald's ties up with Chhota Bheem

Rediff.com   8 May 2013

In the latest initiative, the US food giant has roped in popular Indian cartoon character Chhota Bheem to sell various items through its retail outlets in India.

Foreign investors betting big on Indian consumers

Foreign investors betting big on Indian consumers

Rediff.com   6 May 2013

However, foreign investors have completely shunned the infrastructure sector.

PE directors wary of Companies Bill

PE directors wary of Companies Bill

Rediff.com   2 May 2013

PE firms are looking at various ways to protect their nominee directors.

Sun eyes US skincare market

Sun eyes US skincare market

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2013

Last week, Sun's Israeli subsidiary, Taro Pharma, received the US Food and Drug Administration's approval for its New Drug Application to launch Topicort Topical Spray for the treatment of psoriasis.

RIL to start production from NEC-25 gas block by 2019

RIL to start production from NEC-25 gas block by 2019

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2013

RIL also reported measures taken to check falling output in the KG-D6 field.

B-schools increase course fee by 10-15%

B-schools increase course fee by 10-15%

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2013

B-schools cite high inflation and rising operational costs behind the move.

BDR wrestles Big Pharma in patents match

BDR wrestles Big Pharma in patents match

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2013

Compulsory licence application filed for anti-cancer drug of Bristol Myers Squibb; more to come for four drugs.

The man behind Glivec hails verdict against Novartis

The man behind Glivec hails verdict against Novartis

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2013

Brian Druker, who invented the drug's molecule, says it would benefit patients in the short term.

Domestic pharma lauds apex court verdict

Domestic pharma lauds apex court verdict

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2013

Patients' lobbies cheer ruling on anti-cancer drug Glivec, as affordability and access to life-saving drugs get a leg-up.

Diesel alternatives become viable

Diesel alternatives become viable

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2013

On January 17, when the government decided to allow state-owned oil companies to sell diesel at market price to bulk consumers, companies in the alternative energy space saw the opening of an opportunity.

Investors run background checks on PE fund managers

Investors run background checks on PE fund managers

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2013

In some cases fake degrees and certificates were uncovered.

E-retailers stare at bleak funding scenario

E-retailers stare at bleak funding scenario

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2013

As funding from foreign private equity and venture capital firms is the lifeline for most online retailers, the restriction on foreign direct investment is threatening to block any fresh investment into the sector.

'Time has now come to say GOODBYE to India'

'Time has now come to say GOODBYE to India'

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2013

Interview with Chairman, Cipla.

Indian majors lead race for US drug ingredient market

Indian majors lead race for US drug ingredient market

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2013

In 2012, drugs worth $35 billion went off-patent in the US, while the market size of drugs which will see patent expiry in 2013 will halve to $17 billion.

HPCL plans Rs 700-cr cavern storage for LPG

HPCL plans Rs 700-cr cavern storage for LPG

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2013

With an eye on bigger imports, the oil marketing firm may get its French partner Total to set it up.

LPG cylinder cap brings auto gas cheer for oil cos

LPG cylinder cap brings auto gas cheer for oil cos

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2013

IndianOil Corp Ltd, for instance, saw a growth of around 22 per cent in volumes and nearly two per cent in its market share. It traded nearly 10,517 million tonnes (mt) of auto gas in December against 8,593 mt of auto gas in September.

Diesel decontrol sparks fresh hopes for pvt oil cos

Diesel decontrol sparks fresh hopes for pvt oil cos

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2013

Their first target would be bulk buyers.

Investment banking: High profile exits continue

Investment banking: High profile exits continue

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2013

Past two years have witnessed a churn, mainly in the area of mergers and acquisitions.