Sanjay Jog And Raghavendra Kamath

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Mukesh Ambani calls on BJP chief Gadkari

Mukesh Ambani calls on BJP chief Gadkari

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2012

Nitin Gadkari, national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, had Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani to 'high tea' last evening at his Nagpur residence. The meeting was termed a 'courtesy call'.

'Inter-linking of rivers not an answer to all issues'

'Inter-linking of rivers not an answer to all issues'

Rediff.com   29 Feb 2012

The Supreme Court order asking the government to implement the inter-linking of rivers project is expected to change the water situation. Former minister Suresh Prabhu, who headed the task force on this project during the NDA rule, explains the necessity of the project.

Infosys close to Nagpur campus agreement

Infosys close to Nagpur campus agreement

Rediff.com   29 Feb 2012

Infosys is close to signing an agreement with the state-run Maharashtra Airport Develop-ment Corporation (MADC) to set up an IT campus at an investment of Rs 460 crore (Rs 4.6 billion) at the Nagpur SEZ.

Hiranandani, Hyundai in talks for LNG terminal

Hiranandani, Hyundai in talks for LNG terminal

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2012

If the talks materialise, this would mark Hyundai's foray into the LNG terminal construction space in India.

Trent closing stores in value fashion chain

Trent closing stores in value fashion chain

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2012

The retail arm of the Tatas is closing stores in its loss-making value fashion format, Fashion Yatra, and is reworking its operations in Sisley brand.

HUL back in the market to sell or rent former HQ

HUL back in the market to sell or rent former HQ

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2012

India's largest FMCG company expects a rent of Rs 200-250 a sq ft or a capital value of Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion) from the prime Mumbai property.

Govt to expedite Dharavi rehab plan

Govt to expedite Dharavi rehab plan

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2012

Maharashtra Cabinet changes norms to make present occupiers of slums eligible for rehabilitation.

New circular to curb fraud in property dealings

New circular to curb fraud in property dealings

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2011

The state government move comes after cases of forgeries and fraud in property dealings increased. The circular has been issued by the Inspector General of Registration and Controller of Stamps.

PEs rake in money from realty amid slowdown

PEs rake in money from realty amid slowdown

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2011

Amid the perception of gloom and doom in the Indian property market, here's something to cheer about. The real estate industry has given 1.21 times, or 20 per cent, average returns to private equity (PE) investors in the past four years, compared to the global average of 0.8 times.

Vidarbha dole may upset Maha govt's calculation

Vidarbha dole may upset Maha govt's calculation

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2011

Maharashtra is facing trouble on two fronts: economic development and fiscal management.

Maha civic polls: Shock for Sena-BJP, wake-up call for Cong

Maha civic polls: Shock for Sena-BJP, wake-up call for Cong

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2011

Though the ruling Congress and Nationalist Congress Party have punctured the Opposition's plan to cash in on anti-incumbency, price rise and corruption, in the municipality poll results in Maharashtra, it is a wake-up call for the former. The Congress, which had emerged as the single largest party in the 2009 assembly elections and bagged 17 seats in the Lok Sabha elections held in the same year, failed to keep its tempo as its NCP partner won more seats.

Retailers anxious, govt seems confident

Retailers anxious, govt seems confident

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2011

After the UPA regime's move to suspend its decision on foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail, the industry is turning nervous about the prospects of single-brand retail as well.

Etailers anxious, govt seems confident

Etailers anxious, govt seems confident

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2011

After the UPA regime's move to suspend its decision on foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail, the industry is turning nervous about the prospects of single-brand retail as well.

Tesco puts cash-and-carry plans in India on hold

Tesco puts cash-and-carry plans in India on hold

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2011

The UK's largest retailer, with revenues of 67 billion pounds, is currently focusing on its existing franchise agreement with the Tata-run Trent.

Despite turmoil, no impact on visa rush for US

Despite turmoil, no impact on visa rush for US

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2011

David Tyler, visa chief at the consulate, said the number of applications for tourist, business and education visas had reached the pre-September 2008 level and they were likely to issue 200,000 visas this year.

FDI in Retail: Walmart may be 1st one to enter India

FDI in Retail: Walmart may be 1st one to enter India

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2011

America's Walmart is likely to be the first overseas chain to enter the $590-billion Indian retail sector, as the the world's biggest retail giant is extending its parternship with Sunil Mittal's Bharti Enterprises.

Maharashtra to give 150 hectares for Navi Mumbai airport

Maharashtra to give 150 hectares for Navi Mumbai airport

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2011

The Maharastra government has given the City and Industrial Develoment Corporation (Cidco) an "in principle" approval to hand over 150 hectares of land for the ambitious project.

Rs 8,300 cr Mumbai Trans Harbour Link project to start soon

Rs 8,300 cr Mumbai Trans Harbour Link project to start soon

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2011

MMRDA official said that it was already in talks with the World Bank to get funding for the MTHL project.

ICICI Venture raises Rs 200 crore

ICICI Venture raises Rs 200 crore

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2011

Almost a year after launching its Rs 1,000-crore (Rs 10-billion) domestic fund, ICICI Venture, one of the largest private equity firms in the country, raised Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) last week, according to sources privy to the development.

It has been a year of challenges: Maharashtra CM

It has been a year of challenges: Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2011

Now, the 65-year-old leader completes a year in office. It's another matter, which he has yet to settle several administrative and political problems.