Reghu Balakrishnan

Stories by Reghu Balakrishnan

Fabindia investors ask tough questions, want thorough probe

Fabindia investors ask tough questions, want thorough probe

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2015

The Goa police on Friday arrested four employees of the store.

Harvard, IIT graduates are tea sellers, too

Harvard, IIT graduates are tea sellers, too

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2015

An increasing number of b-school graduates are exploring tea-based services and products for businesses and some of them have tasted success too.

We will regain confidence of the US FDA: Dilip Shanghvi

We will regain confidence of the US FDA: Dilip Shanghvi

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2015

'The focus for value creation will be on all business segments.'

The success story of India's second largest online market

The success story of India's second largest online market

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2015

ShopClues does 1.5 million transactions a month and claims to have 40 million monthly visitors.

Missed Ola, Housing.com deals 'cost' IIT Bombay Rs 450 cr

Missed Ola, Housing.com deals 'cost' IIT Bombay Rs 450 cr

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2015

None of the top five start-ups launched by IITians - Flipkart, Zomato, Ola Cabs, Housing.com and Inmobi - were incubated at IITs

Zomato buys Italian search service Cibando

Zomato buys Italian search service Cibando

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2014

Zomato is on an acquisition spree, has taken over 5 firms in the past one year.

Artisans lend fashion portals a local flavour

Artisans lend fashion portals a local flavour

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2014

Jabong has joined hands with 10 boutiques, such as Meo Home Craft (for bags by rural artisans from Tijara, Rajasthan), Rinku Sobti (womenswear), Nidhi Munim, Crazy Palette (clutches & bags) and Uttama Bhatt (ethnic womenswear).

Ban on taxi aggregators: Rs 2,000-crore PE money at stake

Ban on taxi aggregators: Rs 2,000-crore PE money at stake

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2014

The ban on taxi aggregators can put at risk investments of at least Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion), made by private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investors.

Why taxi operators sometimes don't follow rules

Why taxi operators sometimes don't follow rules

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2014

The safety net for passengers is focused solely on the terms and conditions for the radio taxi scheme issued by the transport department.

Amazing story of the 'angel' behind Ola, Shaadi

Amazing story of the 'angel' behind Ola, Shaadi

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2014

Anupam Mittal, the fund man behind OlaCabs has lined up more investments.

Pharma cos should learn to appreciate FDA norms: Experts

Pharma cos should learn to appreciate FDA norms: Experts

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2014

Since 2013, the FDA has banned around 30 Indian drug manufacturing units for various violations

E-toll is yet to take off on Indian highways

E-toll is yet to take off on Indian highways

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2014

A few weeks ago, when Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari launched an electronic toll-collection system on the Delhi-Mumbai highway, television channels reported live from toll plazas showing vehicles with radio frequency identification (RFID) tags in dedicated lanes that did not have to stop for paying cash.

Luxury car operators gear up for big, fat Indian wedding season

Luxury car operators gear up for big, fat Indian wedding season

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2014

Each year, at least 10 million Indians marry and the market is estimated at nearly $35 billion, growing at about 25 per cent annually.

'India's e-commerce today is where China was in 2007'

'India's e-commerce today is where China was in 2007'

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2014

On the investor side, we realised most of the funds have foreign capital, thus closing down the opportunity to the Indian investor.

Consumer goods makers in rush to go public

Consumer goods makers in rush to go public

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2014

Jaipuria has not specified the amount he is looking to raise, but says this is the right time to tap the capital markets.

Spirits market: Global majors say cheers to new India CEOs

Spirits market: Global majors say cheers to new India CEOs

Rediff.com   27 May 2014

This comes in the wake of allegations of financial irregularities by the erstwhile management led by Harish Moolchandani.

Daiichi and Docomo go, but India remains a hot market for the Japanese

Daiichi and Docomo go, but India remains a hot market for the Japanese

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2014

While the two high-profile exits in pharmaceutical and telecom have raised concerns over regulatory hassles in the country, Japanese investors are still keen to tap into India's consumer growth story and many more merger and acquisition deals are in the offing in this space.

'Premature to talk of changes in Ranbaxy top brass now'

'Premature to talk of changes in Ranbaxy top brass now'

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2014

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries will take a call on whether to shut Ranbaxy's troubled factories or make changes in the top management of the latter only after its $4-billion acquisition deal is complete.

PEs find investment in brands wise, but are wary of retailers

PEs find investment in brands wise, but are wary of retailers

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2014

Private equity players believe it to be lucrative to invest in designer labels.

Ex-Lupin honcho becomes an angel for start-ups

Ex-Lupin honcho becomes an angel for start-ups

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2014

At present,Satish Khanna he is associated with companies such as Fullife Healthcare, Kagashin, Hi Tech, Provivi, Status Quo and Concord.