Shine Jacob And Indivjal Dhasmana

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OMCs are bleeding now, tomorrow it may be our turn: ONGC chief

OMCs are bleeding now, tomorrow it may be our turn: ONGC chief

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2013

ONGC's chairman and managing director Sudhir Vasudeva tells Business Standard that any price for natural gas that is more than $4.2 a unit is good for the company.

OIL to float foreign arm in 4 months, sets sight on Lanka

OIL to float foreign arm in 4 months, sets sight on Lanka

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2013

Lines up a $1-billion capital expenditure plan for exploration purposes abroad.

OIL to pick 49% in Assam co for Rs 230 crore

OIL to pick 49% in Assam co for Rs 230 crore

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2013

A deal with the Assam government, which holds majority stake in the company through Assam Industrial Development Corporation Ltd, is likely by October.

RIL, ONGC among six in race for Bengal govt's HPL stake

RIL, ONGC among six in race for Bengal govt's HPL stake

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2013

Three PSUs, three private firms join bid to acquire 40% stake in Haldia Petrochem.

Pace of seeding Aadhaar numbers with bank accounts still a concern

Pace of seeding Aadhaar numbers with bank accounts still a concern

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2013

The biggest problem is that those with Aadhaar numbers aren't coming forward for seeding these with bank accounts.

Shell, ONGC eye tie-up for retail

Shell, ONGC eye tie-up for retail

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2013

Business opportunity after phased diesel deregulation the main trigger.

Govt took rational route on Vodafone dispute: Experts

Govt took rational route on Vodafone dispute: Experts

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2013

The government's decision to opt for a non-binding attempt at conciliation and under Indian law in its tax dispute with telecom multinational Vodafone is understandable, note experts.

OilMin wants a united front to beat China in Myanmar

OilMin wants a united front to beat China in Myanmar

Rediff.com   31 May 2013

At present, in Myanmar, GAIL and IndianOil have a minority stake in a gas pipeline which goes to China, through South East Asia Gas Pipeline Company.

FinMin for ban on pyramid marketing schemes

FinMin for ban on pyramid marketing schemes

Rediff.com   30 May 2013

No clarity yet on whether multi-level structure would escape ban.

Monsoon to hit country on June 3: Met department

Monsoon to hit country on June 3: Met department

Rediff.com   16 May 2013

The forecast has an error margin of four days, which is considered normal

Shale gas policy: Big companies stand to lose

Shale gas policy: Big companies stand to lose

Rediff.com   15 May 2013

First right of refusal may be limited to firms working under NELP, leaving out pre-NELP blocks run by big firms such as RIL and Cairn India.

Direct benefits transfer for LPG again put off

Direct benefits transfer for LPG again put off

Rediff.com   7 May 2013

This is the second postponement of the DBT launch in LPG. It was initially planned to be introduced from January 1.

Indian oil cos expect under-recovery to halve in FY14

Indian oil cos expect under-recovery to halve in FY14

Rediff.com   5 May 2013

Relief seen from easing global crude oil prices, phased diesel decontrol and capping of LPG cylinders.

'No change in India's rating in 12-18 months'

'No change in India's rating in 12-18 months'

Rediff.com   3 May 2013

As India raised its pitch for upgrade of ratings from the current lowest investment grade, Atsi Sheth, vice-president and senior analyst, sovereign risk group, Moody's Investors Service, tells Business Standard that she does not foresee any movement from the current grade in the next 12-18 months.

Govt yet to make up mind on Rangarajan panel plans

Govt yet to make up mind on Rangarajan panel plans

Rediff.com   2 May 2013

Not only does there appear to be no meeting ground on the issue of a pricing formula proposed by the committee, the petroleum ministry wants another committee headed by Vijay Kelkar to look into the other major recommendation of moving to the revenue sharing model in exploration and production.

Ministries oppose Rangarajan panel's gas pricing formula

Ministries oppose Rangarajan panel's gas pricing formula

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2013

The finance ministry has rejected the formula and, instead, suggested an alternative that takes into account well-head prices of suppliers in Qatar, Oman, Abu Dhabi and Malaysia.

BP wants incentive

BP wants incentive

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2013

The company could hold boardmeet in India.

Direct govt subsidy for 1 LPG cylinder: PMO

Direct govt subsidy for 1 LPG cylinder: PMO

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2013

Prime minister's office wants OMCs to bear credit subsidy for remaining 8 subsidised units on reimbursement basis.

Scheme for LPG subsidy across India by Oct 15

Scheme for LPG subsidy across India by Oct 15

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2013

LPG alone will save us Rs 8,000 cr a year: M Veerappa Moily.

RBI to clear air on who controls an Indian entity

RBI to clear air on who controls an Indian entity

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2013

Clarity to help operationalise the controversial FDI policy of 2009.