Shine Jacob &Amp;Amp; Arindam Majumder

Stories by Shine Jacob &Amp;Amp; Arindam Majumder

How ONGC plans to develop fields in Krishna Godavari basin

How ONGC plans to develop fields in Krishna Godavari basin

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2017

The company has chalked out a detailed plan for development of its existing KG basin assets after integration with GSPC facilities.

EPF or NPS: Which is better?

EPF or NPS: Which is better?

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2016

If a risk taker and young, NPS would suit her/him. Otherwise, s/he should go for EPF.

Want to travel by train? Start praying for low inflation

Want to travel by train? Start praying for low inflation

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2016

Train passenger fares may soon be linked to inflation rate, sources say, adding that the new model may be based on the Wholesale Price Index.

AI demand: Rs 2,200 cr. Govt offer: Rs 80 cr

AI demand: Rs 2,200 cr. Govt offer: Rs 80 cr

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2016

The government is ready to support Air India, but wants the airline to improve its performance.

Who will decide Rail fares from next year?

Who will decide Rail fares from next year?

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2016

The Union Cabinet will soon take a call on setting up Railway Development Authority of India, an independent regulator, which will decide on passenger and freight rates

What next? You can't fly without Aadhar

What next? You can't fly without Aadhar

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2016

'In the US, they have created a blacklist for fliers. We are trying to do the same here.'

How IndiGo is coping with the Delhi fog problem

How IndiGo is coping with the Delhi fog problem

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2016

Country's largest airline has set up a centralised unit to minimise disruptions.

Why the Maharaja has failed to turn around Air India

Why the Maharaja has failed to turn around Air India

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2016

An additional lease rental of Rs 200 crore on nine Boeing 787 Dreamliners was the reason for ending in the red this quarter, Arindam Majumder reports from New Delhi.

Why the recent cash crunch is not bad news for all

Why the recent cash crunch is not bad news for all

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2016

Digital-pay companies see 10x growth spurt after demonetisation, report Ayan Pramanik & Shine Jacob/Business Standard from Bengaluru.

Is it safe to use mobile wallets at petrol pumps?

Is it safe to use mobile wallets at petrol pumps?

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2016

Safety standards are thrown to the wind as government urges consumers to use mobile wallets at petrol pumps, Shine Jacob & Karan Choudhury/Business Standard report from New Delhi.

Demonetisation chill on flight bookings, airlines fight back with cheap fares

Demonetisation chill on flight bookings, airlines fight back with cheap fares

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2016

To fill seats, airlines have resorted to fare wars following the adverse impact on ticket sales, reports Arindam Majumder.

India to hold start-up fest in London

India to hold start-up fest in London

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2016

Tie-ups and access to infrastructure of a developed ecosystem prompt choice of venue.

FMCG firms fear retailer backlash could impact sales

FMCG firms fear retailer backlash could impact sales

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2016

While the government's demonetisation move is aimed at curbing under-invoicing, the worry was that retailers would de-stock in the short term, impacting sales.

'I would hire Arnab Goswami, but who will pay his salary?'

'I would hire Arnab Goswami, but who will pay his salary?'

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2016

'People don't want to watch a screaming channel if given a decent alternative.'

RIL, partners face $1 bn penalty for using ONGC's gas

RIL, partners face $1 bn penalty for using ONGC's gas

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2016

According to a source close to the development, the government is set to come out with a notification in this regard by the end of this week.

How to earn Rs 100 crore a year from regional aviation

How to earn Rs 100 crore a year from regional aviation

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2016

'The regional market has been brought to life. This is a big development in India's aviation sector,' says Civil Aviation Minister Jayant Sinha.

The Sheikhs are eyeing India's regional airspace

The Sheikhs are eyeing India's regional airspace

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2016

Major global airlines, including Gulf carriers, are keen to invest in this space.

Govt plans all social security for workers

Govt plans all social security for workers

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2016

Rules being drafted, to also cover unorganised sector; maternity benefit, old age pension, sickness allowance to be included

Coming soon! Used cooking oil may power your car

Coming soon! Used cooking oil may power your car

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2016

Government considering proposal to allow conversion of used cooking oil into biodiesel, say Shine Jacob and Shreya Jai.

Gas price mess: Decision to punish RIL has again been put off

Gas price mess: Decision to punish RIL has again been put off

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2016

Dharmendra Pradhan lays bare the next course of action for his ministry and says RIL will have to pay the same price at which it produced the volumes.