Rutam Vora And Vimukt Dave

Stories by Rutam Vora And Vimukt Dave

Real reason behind the failure of govt's gold schemes

Real reason behind the failure of govt's gold schemes

Rediff.com   16 May 2017

Of the 1,000 surveyed by IIM-A, only five were aware about the government-sponsored gold schemes

Why prices of wheat and pulses have nosedived

Why prices of wheat and pulses have nosedived

Rediff.com   4 May 2017

The downward trend in prices might continue as demand is unlikely to recover in May. Moreover, increased production has also put pressure on prices of commodities.

How India's farmers are becoming savvy traders

How India's farmers are becoming savvy traders

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2017

At least 30,000 growers are hedging for their produce through farmer producer organisations

BJP ready for early elections in Gujarat

BJP ready for early elections in Gujarat

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

Political observers say that except for a strong anti-incumbency sentiment, there is little that might go against the BJP.

Gujarat plans to give Kerala a run for its coconuts

Gujarat plans to give Kerala a run for its coconuts

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2017

The Gujarat government believe it can usefully utilise its 1,600-km coast for cultivating more coconuts in the coming years.

Remonetisation, albeit with a difference, has happened in Gujarat

Remonetisation, albeit with a difference, has happened in Gujarat

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2017

Workers who had gone to their hometowns and did not return for work after Diwali vacation owing to the demonetisation impact have now started trickling back to the industrial hubs in Gujarat, say Vimukt Dave & Sohini Das.

When your employees are family

When your employees are family

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2016

All in kind! Gujarat's model of employee benefits, as seen in the state's family-owned businesses, retains talent with a human touch.

Why were these workers forced to go home?

Why were these workers forced to go home?

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2016

Migrant workers are leaving Gujarat, PM Modi's home state, as they have no work.

Will they get their salaries on time?

Will they get their salaries on time?

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2016

With the first salary date after demonetisation around the corner, will India's labourers be able to take their hard-earned wages home?

Kashmir unrest to affect apple prices this season

Kashmir unrest to affect apple prices this season

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2016

In 2015-16, the overall apple production in India stood at 2.8 million, bulk of which came from J&K, followed by Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tamil Nadu

Patel or Rupani: Who will succeed Anandiben?

Patel or Rupani: Who will succeed Anandiben?

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2016

As she steps down, a look at the top two contenders -- Vijay Rupani and Nitin Patel -- who could become Gujarat's next chief minister.

Why are food prices hitting the roof

Why are food prices hitting the roof

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2016

The RBI said recently that the upsurge in inflation in April was led by food and commodity prices.

Khadi charkha goes solar

Khadi charkha goes solar

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2015

Charkhas spun by hand have a limit on production.

Wedding bells wane: Gold jewellery demand may slip 25%

Wedding bells wane: Gold jewellery demand may slip 25%

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2015

According to World Gold Council (WGC), gold jewellery demand in India, the world's largest consumer, touched record 662.1 tonnes in 2014.

A diamond auction centre in India soon?

A diamond auction centre in India soon?

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2015

De Beers started a grading and inscription facility at Surat in Gujarat.

Coal block rejection a blessing in disguise for Adani Power

Coal block rejection a blessing in disguise for Adani Power

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2013

Gautam Adani, promoter of Adani Power Ltd, has a reason to relax, even as the power arm of his group of companies continues to make losses for an eighth straight quarter.

Amul chairman may get the axe

Amul chairman may get the axe

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2013

Fourteen of 17 board members move no-confidence motion; proximity to Rahul Gandhi seen as trigger.

Milk prices on the boil as farmers feel inflation heat

Milk prices on the boil as farmers feel inflation heat

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2013

Amul, Gowardhan raise prices by Rs 2 a litre; others might wait for some time.

Turmoil gives sleepless nights to textile makers in Surat

Turmoil gives sleepless nights to textile makers in Surat

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2013

The industry is losing Rs 20 crore a day, as consignments stalled just before festivities.

Onion prices start peeling but sentiment still sour

Onion prices start peeling but sentiment still sour

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2013

Prices start downward trend but rainfall, supply restrict climbdown.