Shine Jacob &Amp;Amp; Abhijit Lele

Stories by Shine Jacob &Amp;Amp; Abhijit Lele

Iran crisis may hit expansion of Indian refiners

Iran crisis may hit expansion of Indian refiners

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2013

According to an official source, the Rs 8,000-crore (Rs 80-billion) capacity expansion plan by Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd may get hit as European companies are reluctant to give technology licensing for the upcoming six-million tonne units.

Capping diesel, LPG doles could cut govt burden 40%

Capping diesel, LPG doles could cut govt burden 40%

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2013

Underrecovery from sensitive petroleum products seen at Rs 1,55,000 cr in current fiscal.

Dealers seek govt nod for multi-brand fuel outlets

Dealers seek govt nod for multi-brand fuel outlets

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2013

Under the current agreement, a dealer of a state-owned firm is allowed to sell only that OMC's products

Dealers seek govt nod for multi-brand fuel outlets

Dealers seek govt nod for multi-brand fuel outlets

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2013

Under the current agreement, a dealer of a state-owned firm is allowed to sell only that OMC's products.

Electronic payment space lures investors

Electronic payment space lures investors

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2013

As banks are looking at such infrastructure as ancillary assets, wanting to focus on core activity, they're reluctant to commit their resources here, throwing space open for other players.

Hiranandani Group eyes Bangladesh's 1st LNG terminal

Hiranandani Group eyes Bangladesh's 1st LNG terminal

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2013

Bangladesh government has shortlisted bidders for a 5-mt LNG terminal at Moheshkhali island in the Bay of Bengal.

Banking licences: Corporate honchos rule out conflict

Banking licences: Corporate honchos rule out conflict

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2013

Economists advise against it, citing international experiences; business leaders say RBI should allow move for inclusive growth.

After ONGC, Coal India set to frack in India

After ONGC, Coal India set to frack in India

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2013

The Kolkata-based coal miner has tied up with the US-based Advance Resource International Inc for exploration and identification of the potential shale deposits within the company's coal blocks.

RBI begins check on collateral adequacy for loans

RBI begins check on collateral adequacy for loans

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2012

Leveraged balance sheets expose banks to sudden shocks.

Videocon pulls plug on Rs 20k-cr Bengal project

Videocon pulls plug on Rs 20k-cr Bengal project

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2012

This adds to the list of projects that left the state, whose industrial image has suffered

HPL asks SBI for credit help

HPL asks SBI for credit help

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2012

The HPL board had reinstated its CDR committee to woo lenders.

In a first, SBI takes its officers' body to court

In a first, SBI takes its officers' body to court

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2012

Agitation against 7-day banking move prompts action.

French twist to Haldia's woes

French twist to Haldia's woes

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2012

Haldia Bulk Terminals pulled out of 10-year contract for cargo-handling operations, blaming the political climate and "vested interest".

Most banks wary of growing unsecured loan portfolio

Most banks wary of growing unsecured loan portfolio

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2012

Despite sluggish credit growth, most banks are cautious about growing their unsecured loan portfolio.

Bank unions set the ball rolling for wage talks

Bank unions set the ball rolling for wage talks

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2012

Unions said the revised wage structure should reflect the merger of dearness allowance.

FM to meet govt bank chiefs on Nov 15

FM to meet govt bank chiefs on Nov 15

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2012

Also on agenda is rising credit flow to MSMEs & farm sector.

Kingfisher lenders left in the lurch

Kingfisher lenders left in the lurch

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2012

Lenders to Kingfisher Airlines have been left in the lurch, with most hoping the airline resumes operations, as this would ensure at least some revenue flow.

Soon, 'Nitol-Tata' shoes, cycles in Bangladesh

Soon, 'Nitol-Tata' shoes, cycles in Bangladesh

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2012

The Tata Group's agreement with one of the largest conglomerates in Bangladesh, the Nitol Niloy group, to make footwear and bicycles is likely to bear fruit soon.

Induction cooker makers cashing in on LPG cap

Induction cooker makers cashing in on LPG cap

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2012

Now, the Rs 1,200 crore induction cooker industry has got a much needed boost to go for an all out marketing battle against the gas stove segment pegged at Rs 1,300 crore.

India Inc's capex plans still in the freezer: Bankers

India Inc's capex plans still in the freezer: Bankers

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2012

Nine of 10 bankers who attended the meeting admitted their sanctioned loan pipeline was shrinking fast due to tepid demand.