Sanjeeb Mukherjee, Archis Mohan &Amp;Amp; Karan Choudhury

Stories by Sanjeeb Mukherjee, Archis Mohan &Amp;Amp; Karan Choudhury

Slow take-off for GST e-way bill likely as traders stock up early

Slow take-off for GST e-way bill likely as traders stock up early

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2018

The system has gone through three rounds of testing for its load-bearing capacity.

'Was Siddaramaiah a Congressman?'

'Was Siddaramaiah a Congressman?'

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2018

'Let me narrate the background as to why Siddaramaiah was taken from my party to the Congress.' 'He belongs to a particular backward community. So by taking Siddaramaiah from my party, it was going to be more advantageous for the Congress.' 'Whatever may be the merits and demerits of the caste equation, it is a consideration for all the parties.' 'The BJP is also playing the caste guard.'

As user base shrinks, m-wallets put smart money on diversification

As user base shrinks, m-wallets put smart money on diversification

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2018

The last few months have been hard on digital wallets which had a short-lived dream run post-demonetisation.

Hyderabad gets a Microsoft Garage, Bengaluru next

Hyderabad gets a Microsoft Garage, Bengaluru next

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2018

The Hyderabad Garage will collaborate with teams in Silicon Valley, Redmond, Vancouver, Washington, New England, Israel and Beijing.

Oppn to move private members' bills on farm loan waiver, remunerative MSP

Oppn to move private members' bills on farm loan waiver, remunerative MSP

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2018

The opposition would push for the passage of the two bills -- the farmers' freedom from indebtedness bill and the farmers' right to guaranteed remunerative minimum support prices for agriculture commodities bill -- in the Rajya Sabha

Uber seeks to soothe frayed nerves after Grab deal

Uber seeks to soothe frayed nerves after Grab deal

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2018

Quelling fears of a takeover by Ola, which is also funded by Uber's major investor SoftBank Group, the US-based cab aggregating giant made it clear that the company was not ceding its position in India, one of its core markets.

BJP set to get working majority in Rajya Sabha

BJP set to get working majority in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2018

The BJP is still short of the halfway mark of 123 in the 245-member House, but can now muster a 'working' majority with help of allies, friendly parties, some Independents and nominated members.

Is there a great deal of trust in the private sector?

Is there a great deal of trust in the private sector?

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2018

With certain quarters demanding privatisation of public sector banks in the aftermath of the alleged fraud at Punjab National Bank (PNB), Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister chairman Bibek Debroy tells Sanjeeb Mukherjee, Ishan Bakshi and Indivjal Dhasmana that reducing government equity even to zero would not mean giving up of government control over these banks.

Uber, Ola's electric mobility drive in slow lane

Uber, Ola's electric mobility drive in slow lane

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2018

There is also lack of mandate from the government on adoption of electric mobility after ambitious talks of moving all new automobile sales to electric by 2030

Scorching summer may hit water supply and fodder

Scorching summer may hit water supply and fodder

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2018

In the first of a two-part series, Business Standard examines the impact of the upcoming summer on agriculture and drinking water supply.

Paytm to foray into financial services sector

Paytm to foray into financial services sector

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2018

Paytm plans to launch mutual funds, insurance and banking services and s also providing the option to transact offline with a physical debit card

To defeat BJP, Mayawati to back SP in UP bypolls

To defeat BJP, Mayawati to back SP in UP bypolls

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2018

The rapprochement could open the door to an anti-saffron alliance for the 2019 general elections, reports Archis Mohan.

Why India's fintech, e-com firms fear Google, Facebook

Why India's fintech, e-com firms fear Google, Facebook

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2018

While Google has market capitalisation of almost $753 billion and Facebook commands one of $515 billion, it is the wealth of user data they have that one fears

Victories give Modi-Shah steam for Lok Sabha fight

Victories give Modi-Shah steam for Lok Sabha fight

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2018

BJP strategists know it may not repeat its 2014 performance in its traditionally strong bases in the north and the west. This is where the success in the north east and east is so important.

Trump Jr not planning an India venture, but is open to one

Trump Jr not planning an India venture, but is open to one

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2018

According to Trump Junior, since his father took office, the level of scrutiny has been quite frustrating and disgusting, reports Karan Choudhury.

'Mamata will act as a catalyst to remove BJP'

'Mamata will act as a catalyst to remove BJP'

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2018

'We will have a big say in Delhi in 2018 or 2019 (whenever the elections are) in the Lok Sabha.'

'WhatsApp is a major security risk to India'

'WhatsApp is a major security risk to India'

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2018

Experts believe that the sector should not jump to conclusions on WhatsApp Pay, which is still in its 'Beta testing' phase.

'Budget is emphatic about ensuring MSP to farmers'

'Budget is emphatic about ensuring MSP to farmers'

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2018

The Union Budget announcement of a minimum support price (MSP) that will be 50 per cent more than the cost of production has started a debate on the calculation of cost. Ramesh Chand, member, NITI Aayog, speaks to Sanjeeb Mukherjee on this and related issues.

What exactly happened at the Opposition meeting

What exactly happened at the Opposition meeting

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2018

Rahul Gandhi stressed the importance of an electoral understanding in UP if the BJP is to be defeated in the Lok Sabha polls.

Jaitley's Budget strains BJP ties with allies

Jaitley's Budget strains BJP ties with allies

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2018

The BJP leadership believes these parties are flexing their muscles in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls for better seat-sharing deals.