Sharleen Dsouza, Business Standard

Stories by Sharleen Dsouza, Business Standard

MF Equity Investments Top Rs 4 Trn For 1st Time

MF Equity Investments Top Rs 4 Trn For 1st Time

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2025

'We may see this momentum going into 2025 and may keep up with the demand, given the strong pipeline.'

20 EV Launches In 2025

20 EV Launches In 2025

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2025

Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai and MG Motors are gearing up to introduce EVs in India.

How Dr Singh Changed Stockmarkets

How Dr Singh Changed Stockmarkets

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2024

'He will be remembered more for what he did as finance minister -- as someone who functioned well when the political fallout was taken care of.'

Delhi Polls: BJP, Congress Take On AAP

Delhi Polls: BJP, Congress Take On AAP

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2024

The BJP and Congress have called out the 'Delhi model' as a hoax, built on sustained propaganda when the ground reality is different.

Offers Pour In At IITs' Placement Season

Offers Pour In At IITs' Placement Season

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2024

Major recruiters, with double-digit offers at IIT campuses this year so far, include American Express, Barclays, BCG, Cars24, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Google, Intel India, Meesho, Micron Technology, Microsoft, OLA, Oracle, Reliance, and Qualcomm.

'Next 2-3 Months Crucial For Equities'

'Next 2-3 Months Crucial For Equities'

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2024

'Geopolitics will be the most important driver of financial markets in 2025.'

Space Kidz Is Planning A Moon Mission

Space Kidz Is Planning A Moon Mission

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2024

If it becomes a reality, the Chennai-based company will become the first private player from India to conduct such a mission to the lunar surface.

How Much Do Weddings Cost These Days?

How Much Do Weddings Cost These Days?

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2024

Wedding planner WedMeGood estimates that the average wedding budget has surged to Rs 36.5 lakh this year, with destination weddings averaging Rs 51 lakh.

89% Of GenZ Bets On AI Skills

89% Of GenZ Bets On AI Skills

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2024

Another major takeaway from Unstop's report is the growing disparity between academic preparation and corporate expectations.

'Quality Stocks Survive, Thrive In Downturns'

'Quality Stocks Survive, Thrive In Downturns'

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2024

'To be able to sail through such volatilities, it is prudent to focus on quality.'

Lab Or Natural? What Diamond Would You Prefer?

Lab Or Natural? What Diamond Would You Prefer?

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2024

Suddenly, the legendary advertising line -- a diamond is forever -- is losing its shine.

'Always Identify A Potential Problem And Nip It In The Bud'

'Always Identify A Potential Problem And Nip It In The Bud'

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2024

'I think today RBI supervision is much sharper than what it was earlier.'

Indian Grad Employability to Hit 55%

Indian Grad Employability to Hit 55%

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2024

Maharashtra, Karnataka and Delhi are emerging as major hubs for employable talent.

618 Drugs 'Not Of Standard Quality'

618 Drugs 'Not Of Standard Quality'

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2024

Among the commonly used analgesic formulations (painkillers) found NSQ are combinations of paracetamol with ibuprofen, diclofenac and mefenamic acid. Medications using these combinations are commonly used to treat fever, mild migraine, period and muscle pain.

'Mahindra Electric Is Getting Free Publicity'

'Mahindra Electric Is Getting Free Publicity'

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2024

'IndiGo's position in this argument will depend on whether it has registered '6e' as a trademark.'

How To Combat Digital Crime Epidemic

How To Combat Digital Crime Epidemic

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2024

The fundamental responsibility for preventing such crimes and for bringing the criminals to justice rests with the State, and it cannot abdicate that function.

Rural demand lifts FMCG sector to 5.7% growth in July-Sept: NielsenIQ

Rural demand lifts FMCG sector to 5.7% growth in July-Sept: NielsenIQ

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2024

India's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector grew 5.7 per cent by value and 4.1 per cent by volume in the July-September quarter driven by rural demand, consumer intelligence firm NielsenIQ said in its quarterly update on Thursday. Price-led growth stood at 1.5 per cent. According to NielsenIQ data, rural volume growth outpaced urban markets for the third straight quarter despite consumption softening in both regions.

6 Month Tenure For Next Chief Justice

6 Month Tenure For Next Chief Justice

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna 'belongs to that school of legal luminaries who give the highest primacy to facts.'

Who's Who In Tata Trusts

Who's Who In Tata Trusts

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2024

The Tata Trusts, led by the Sir Ratan Tata Trust and the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, hold a 66 per cent stake in Tata Sons, the Tata group's holding company.

Maggi revival architect Narayanan to bow out after 26 yrs with Nestle group

Maggi revival architect Narayanan to bow out after 26 yrs with Nestle group

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2024

Suresh Narayanan, chairman and managing director of Nestl India, is set to retire on July 31 next year, marking the end of an era that began 26 years ago with the Nestl group, a multinational giant in the food and beverage space. His tenure is perhaps most famously defined by his role in reviving the Maggi noodles brand. When Narayanan stepped into leadership at Nestl India in 2015, the company was facing criticism: the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had ordered a nationwide recall of the popular Maggi noodles due to high levels of lead found in the product.