Samie Modak &Amp; T E Narasimhan

Stories by Samie Modak &Amp; T E Narasimhan

Rs 400 cr scam: CBI books 19 firms

Rs 400 cr scam: CBI books 19 firms

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2017

PNB officials entered into a criminal conspiracy with 19 accused companies, the FIR alleges.

North Kerala: The unexplored 'God's Own Country'

North Kerala: The unexplored 'God's Own Country'

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2017

Not many have seen the Kerala in which coconut trees are sparse but waterfalls, lush valleys, and deep forests are abundant.

'Failure of launch was not PSLV's fault'

'Failure of launch was not PSLV's fault'

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2017

Why did ISRO's workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket fail during its 41st flight?

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2017

Brands in India are finding newer, more innovative ways to engage with a wider audience during festivals. But they still have a long way to go before they match global campaigns.

'Will criticise Rajinikanth if joins politics'

'Will criticise Rajinikanth if joins politics'

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2017

'I wish him well in whatever he does and I will do so if he enters politics too.'

Ashok Leyland goes on a digital drive

Ashok Leyland goes on a digital drive

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2017

Leyland expects the digital drive to help tap its in-house strength as well as segments such as passenger cars and two-wheelers.

Why rising rupee is a big headache for India's garments industry

Why rising rupee is a big headache for India's garments industry

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2017

India-made garments have the largest pie in US imports in H1

Baahubali Effect changes how India makes movies

Baahubali Effect changes how India makes movies

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2017

Several big budget movies, including one for Rs 300 crore on Karna and another Rs 1,000 crore movie based on Bhima, have been launched on the same model.

One mn bank staff to go on strike on August 22

One mn bank staff to go on strike on August 22

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2017

The strike call is over privatisation, mergers, and also due to write-off of corporate NPAs, criminalisation of willful default

Promoter stake in listed firms at 16-year low

Promoter stake in listed firms at 16-year low

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2017

For the first time since 2001, promoter stake in BSE 500 decisively below 50%

Why modern desis flock to chai cafes

Why modern desis flock to chai cafes

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2017

Chaayos, Chai Point target the millennial. Tea retail brands are personalising the brew and the experience; hoping to carve a distinct identity for their labels.

Challenges before Vikram Limaye, the first outsider to head NSE

Challenges before Vikram Limaye, the first outsider to head NSE

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2017

On one hand, Limaye will have to battle legacy issues, while, on the other hand, he will have to ensure that the exchange is able to maintain its leadership position.

How safe is your money at banks and stock exchanges?

How safe is your money at banks and stock exchanges?

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2017

Recent incidents suggest these safeguards perform well in simulated conditions and mock drills, but often fall short when actual threats emerge.

Er, who owns SpiceJet?

Er, who owns SpiceJet?

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2017

Kalanithi Maran claims deal with Ajay Singh is dead; SpiceJet spokesperson says Maran's claims are baseless and false

When NSE faltered, why it was 'business as usual' at BSE

When NSE faltered, why it was 'business as usual' at BSE

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2017

Ashish Chauhan, MD & CEO of BSE, says it is prudent for investors to deal with more than one exchange as a risk management strategy.

Maharashtra, TN raise taxes outside GST, Centre says they can

Maharashtra, TN raise taxes outside GST, Centre says they can

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2017

Maharashtra raises vehicle registration fee, Tamil Nadu ups entertainment tax

PE investments up 62% to $5.4 billion in Q1

PE investments up 62% to $5.4 billion in Q1

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2017

Total investments in the first six months of 2017 was a record $11.34 billion

GST preparedness: Karnataka tops

GST preparedness: Karnataka tops

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2017

Ironically, West Bengal, which has been seeking a postponement of the GST roll-out, has fared better among most other states.

GST: India Inc gets ready, in fits and starts

GST: India Inc gets ready, in fits and starts

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2017

Though the intent has been hailed as good for the economy, teething problems remain with a five-rate structure for various goods and services

Hidesign bets on the millennial lifestyle

Hidesign bets on the millennial lifestyle

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2017

For a brand that is still heavily reliant on traditional brick-and-mortar channels, airports are its new malls, drawing in young travelling professionals and encouraging impulse purchases.