Sharmistha Mukherjee, Ajay Modi

Stories by Sharmistha Mukherjee, Ajay Modi

Hero Cycles may tie up with microfinance firms

Hero Cycles may tie up with microfinance firms

Rediff.com   9 May 2011

According to industry estimates more than 70 per cent of motorcycles are bought through financing schemes.

Modi Rubber plans re-entry into tyre market

Modi Rubber plans re-entry into tyre market

Rediff.com   2 May 2011

When Modi Rubber closed an agreement with German tyre manufacturer Continental for outright sale of Modi Tyre Company Ltd (MTCL) last month, the exit led to speculation of the group foregoing interests in the segment.

Maruti seeks to reduce dependence on Japan

Maruti seeks to reduce dependence on Japan

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2011

India's largest car maker, Maruti Suzuki, has put in place a new strategy to reduce its dependence on Japan for auto parts.

Review blames RIL for falling D6 output

Review blames RIL for falling D6 output

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2011

The report, submitted to the government last week, says the slow pace of field development is the reason production has fallen to 50 million standard cubic metres a day (mscmd) from a peak of 60 mscmd last year.

Like ONGC, OIL may also go for stock split

Like ONGC, OIL may also go for stock split

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2011

ONGC went for a stock split in preparation for a follow-on issue that is expected to hit the market in the second quarter of 2011-12.

RIL can't comply with prioritisation directive

RIL can't comply with prioritisation directive

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2011

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), the operator of the KG-D6 gas block, has told the government it cannot comply with its latest directive on prioritising gas supply.

Retail kids face rough weather

Retail kids face rough weather

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2011

New players in the organised branded garment retail industry such as Koutons and Cantabil along with a host of other brands are going through a tough time, thanks to the rapid expansion via debt and their deep discounting model.

Hiranandani to enter LNG market

Hiranandani to enter LNG market

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2011

It plans to invest Rs. 10,000 crore to set up a power generation capacity of 2,500 Mw near Pune.

It's time for India to step on the gas

It's time for India to step on the gas

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2011

With RIL's KG-D6 output playing truant, steps need to be taken to stabilise the country's natural gas production.

World cup final draws record ad rates

World cup final draws record ad rates

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2011

The ad rates for the coming IPL-4 have risen 30 per cent to Rs 600,000 for a 10-second slot.

Will Honda's new mktg director drive the change?

Will Honda's new mktg director drive the change?

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2011

HSCI has now appointed Seki Inaba the director (marketing) for the Indian market. Inaba, who takes over from Tatsuya Natsume, will be responsible for marketing, sales and after-sales initiatives of the company in the country.

Inaba takesover as Honda's director (marketing)

Inaba takesover as Honda's director (marketing)

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2011

HSCI has now appointed Seki Inaba the director (marketing) for the Indian market. Inaba, who takes over from Tatsuya Natsume, will be responsible for marketing, sales and after-sales initiatives of the company in the country.

NDS to invest $400 mn in R&D in India

NDS to invest $400 mn in R&D in India

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2011

Jayant Changrani, country head, NDS India - a leading provider of technology solutions for the digital pay television industry - said, "India is set to overtake US as the largest direct-to-home (DTH) market in the world this year. Besides, with the government taking initiatives to digitise the analogue cable base over the next few years, the potential for us is huge."

No royalty relief likely for Cairn-Vedanta deal

No royalty relief likely for Cairn-Vedanta deal

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2011

The government will reserve the right to decide on the cost recoverability of royalty from Cairn India's block in Barmer while clearing Cairn Energy's sale of its Indian subsidiary to Vedanta Resources.

Rolls-Royce aims to sell 100 cars in India this yr

Rolls-Royce aims to sell 100 cars in India this yr

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2011

Youngest customer for Rolls- Royce is a 26-year-old-Indian.

Petronet profits double

Petronet profits double

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2011

There was a time when gas was offered to India at a cheaper price but we could not close those deals.

Rising crude prices may hit govt's subsidy budget

Rising crude prices may hit govt's subsidy budget

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2011

After prospects of a higher subsidy outgo on food and fertilisers, the government is faced with the spectre of a higher petroleum subsidy. Rising crude oil prices and its inability to increase fuel prices is all set to spoil the government's subsidy calculations. The country meets 80 per cent of its crude oil demand through imports.

Maruti won't give up pole position easily

Maruti won't give up pole position easily

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2011

The Japanese giant will also consider increasing its capacity, which could mean a new plant or expansion of existing units, after its ongoing expansion to 500,000 vehicles is completed in phases.

Petronet to market natural gas

Petronet to market natural gas

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2011

The company is also looking to expand the supply of gas by roads and is evaluating creation of small storage hubs along the highways.

Ministry says no cap on channels

Ministry says no cap on channels

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2011

Information and Broadcasting Ministry says no cap will be placed on the number of private satellite channels