Sharmistha Mukherjee &Amp; Surajeet Das Gupta

Stories by Sharmistha Mukherjee &Amp; Surajeet Das Gupta

Indian Railways running on deficit track

Indian Railways running on deficit track

Rediff.com   17 May 2010

In the Railway Budget presented on February 24, the Railways had revised downwards the revenue excess estimate by nearly 65 per cent to Rs 951 crore from the earlier projection of Rs 2,642 crore.

New norms have left enough scope for M&As: Trai

New norms have left enough scope for M&As: Trai

Rediff.com   15 May 2010

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) chairman J S Sarma said his recommendation to tweak the existing norms for mergers and acquisitions aims to prevent the union of two big companies or a big and a medium-sized operator, but it provides enough scope for mergers between others.

India Inc bats for Chinese telcos

India Inc bats for Chinese telcos

Rediff.com   14 May 2010

Indian telecom operators came out in open support of Chinese equipment makers, saying the government cannot deprive Indian consumers of the cutting-edge technology which these companies offer by denying security clearance to them.

India to revolutionise use of green technology

India to revolutionise use of green technology

Rediff.com   13 May 2010

The development of the industrial corridor will bring about a revolution in the use of green technologies.

New 2G norms to make govt richer by Rs 11,200 cr

New 2G norms to make govt richer by Rs 11,200 cr

Rediff.com   12 May 2010

Operators Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone-Essar, Aircel, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd and Idea Cellular might have to fork out over Rs 11,200 crore for having spectrum beyond 6.2 MHz, if the government accepts the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) recommendations.

Operators to pay more for 2G

Operators to pay more for 2G

Rediff.com   11 May 2010

Operators with more than 6.2 MHz of spectrum in GSM will have to cough up more if the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has its way. Trai is recommending sweeping changes in the country's telecom landscape by replacing the current subscriber-based allocation of 2G spectrum.

Maruti asks component suppliers to reduce costs

Maruti asks component suppliers to reduce costs

Rediff.com   10 May 2010

Maruti Suzuki has asked its 200-odd vendors to cut their component costs by three per cent across the board in this financial year.

Mauritius co eyes stake in Amar Chitra Katha

Mauritius co eyes stake in Amar Chitra Katha

Rediff.com   10 May 2010

Tusk Investment, Mauritius, a wholly owned subsidiary of private equity firm Elephant Capital, has sought approval from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) to acquire a 30 per cent stake in Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd (ACK).

New FDI norms for 'Indian' firms likely

New FDI norms for 'Indian' firms likely

Rediff.com   10 May 2010

FIPB may be asked to vet downstream projects.

Small car engine ready, says Bajaj

Small car engine ready, says Bajaj

Rediff.com   6 May 2010

Bajaj Auto Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj said the company has, in partnership with Renault-Nissan, developed India's most fuel efficient and least-polluting car engine.

Why Hero Honda is happy with new emission norms

Why Hero Honda is happy with new emission norms

Rediff.com   5 May 2010

The Centre extended the deadline for implementing cleaner emission norms for two-wheelers across the country, a move that has come as a big relief for auto manufacturers, especially the country's largest two-wheeler maker, Hero Honda.

Meet Coke's captain in India

Meet Coke's captain in India

Rediff.com   4 May 2010

Coca-Cola's sports-loving CEO on the strategy that has helped him steer the soft drinks giant out of various crises.

Japan Tobacco raises investment in Indian unit

Japan Tobacco raises investment in Indian unit

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2010

The world's third largest tobacco company by sales volume, Japan Tobacco Inc, has invested $65 million (Rs 293 crore) in its Indian unit without increasing its shareholding, just days ahead of a government decision to ban foreign direct investment in cigarette manufacturing.

Now, investor awareness on long-distance trains

Now, investor awareness on long-distance trains

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2010

Seventeen coaches will be splashed with the images of Nifty, NSE's flagship index. Inside, important investor awareness messages will be given on panels, with the message being 'invest carefully'.

Tougher FDI norms for housing

Tougher FDI norms for housing

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2010

The ministry has said a more effective monitoring mechanism could be set up jointly with the ministries of commerce and urban development to ensure FDI does not 'render policy objectives in a sensitive sector of the economy with limited practical significance'

Govt may relax FDI in retail

Govt may relax FDI in retail

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2010

51% investment in multi-brand retail likely.

NRI investments to be made tougher

NRI investments to be made tougher

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2010

RBI moots proposal to end special status

SpiceJet stakeholders reject ADAG offer

SpiceJet stakeholders reject ADAG offer

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2010

Key shareholders of low-cost airline SpiceJet have rejected an offer by the Reliance ADA Group to pick up a 51 per cent stake in the airline for Rs 40-45 per share. The offer was made last week.

Radio days are back

Radio days are back

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2010

India Inc has been quick to spot the value-for-money brand promotion opportunity on radio.

FinMin: Keep FII inflow out of sectoral caps

FinMin: Keep FII inflow out of sectoral caps

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2010

The finance ministry has suggested easing of the rules for calculating foreign investment in a company. The proposed rules, which take out sundry entries of indirect investment, will make life easier for companies, which have high foreign institutional investment and face the risk of breaching sector-specific caps.