Sanjeeb Mukherjee &Amp; Sounak Mitra

Stories by Sanjeeb Mukherjee &Amp; Sounak Mitra

Trai proposals won't benefit RJio, RCom

Trai proposals won't benefit RJio, RCom

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2014

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has given its recommendations on the much-awaited issue of spectrum sharing.

Monsoon revival might not make up for rainfall deficit

Monsoon revival might not make up for rainfall deficit

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2014

Drought fears will subside if the momentum generated is maintained in August.

Cigarettes get costlier by 44%

Cigarettes get costlier by 44%

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2014

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan's recent request to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley - for an increase in tax on cigarettes from 45 per cent to 60 per cent in the coming Budget - seems to have had a serious impact on cigarette smokers' pockets.

In India, social networks get users, not money

In India, social networks get users, not money

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2014

Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter had 160 mn users but made less than Rs 100 cr in 2012-13

Monsoon: It may be 2009 all over again

Monsoon: It may be 2009 all over again

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2014

Kharif sowing till June 20 almost 18 per cent less than last year; 328 districts under watch, based on rains in the first 15 days

Monsoon makes slow march

Monsoon makes slow march

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2014

Monsoon is expected to cover central and eastern India after Tuesday.

Poor monsoon? Govt may import pulses to beat shortage

Poor monsoon? Govt may import pulses to beat shortage

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2014

The prices of oilseed, coarse cereals & vegetables could also be affected.

The puzzle of India's lack of manufacturing job growth

The puzzle of India's lack of manufacturing job growth

Rediff.com   21 May 2014

Top companies added employees at 3% CAGR from 2003-04 to 2013-14, while revenues grew at 18%.

When in India, MNCs serve as Indians do

When in India, MNCs serve as Indians do

Rediff.com   16 May 2014

However, international fast-food chains have had to change this business model completely, to adapt to Indian preferences.

PlanCom struggles with the big picture

PlanCom struggles with the big picture

Rediff.com   15 May 2014

Since 2004, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, one of the commission's longest serving deputy chairmen, has been trying to mould it to fit into the new economic order, without much to show for his efforts.

Looking for a job? Try the telecom sector

Looking for a job? Try the telecom sector

Rediff.com   3 May 2014

Indian telecom seems to be getting back on its feet.

Tech edge may help BSE regain market share; IPO likely by year-end

Tech edge may help BSE regain market share; IPO likely by year-end

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2014

BSE has brought in the new technology from Deutsche Bourse.

Indian handset companies import most of their devices

Indian handset companies import most of their devices

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2014

Components manufactured in India are low-value products like casing and box packaging that constitute 5% of the bill for materials required in phone manufacturing.

New WPI to have bigger food basket

New WPI to have bigger food basket

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2014

Will give truer reflection on price movements of food products, impact of cereal procurement prices.

India entry may get tougher for foreign telecom firms

India entry may get tougher for foreign telecom firms

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2014

Govt likely to make security clearance mandatory for telcos irrespective of equity holding before giving licences; DoT members to meet today.

Perils of climate change: Wheat growth in UP, Punjab may fall

Perils of climate change: Wheat growth in UP, Punjab may fall

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2014

Climate change can impact the amount and quality of livestock produce,says a report released by inter-governmental panel.

Sony India stumbles as emphasis shifts from laptops, smaller TVs

Sony India stumbles as emphasis shifts from laptops, smaller TVs

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2014

The once-powerful Japanese major is left with little to show in the face of sustained competition from rivals.

Why is spectrum auction a bonanza for tower companies?

Why is spectrum auction a bonanza for tower companies?

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2014

Telecom tower companies likely to invest around Rs 500 crore (Rs 50 billion) to enhance network.

States want Centre to share burden from 7th pay panel

States want Centre to share burden from 7th pay panel

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2014

State governments want the Centre to direct the 14th Finance Commission to compensate states for implementing pay scales, to be recommended by the pay panel.

Freedom of press should not be ruled by politicians, corporates: Trai

Freedom of press should not be ruled by politicians, corporates: Trai

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2014

Rahul Khullar, Trai chairman beleives politicians and corporates who own media houses should give freedom to editors.