Shine Jacob And Indivjal Dhasmana

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Nod for sovereign bond issue by public sector banks unlikely

Nod for sovereign bond issue by public sector banks unlikely

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2013

Officials asked what the point was in going through banks when the government has to give guarantees.

Indian oil firms ditch govt's Iran insurance pool

Indian oil firms ditch govt's Iran insurance pool

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2013

Cover inadequate for even one refinery.

Fiscal deficit: In a hole then, government seems to be minding the gap now

Fiscal deficit: In a hole then, government seems to be minding the gap now

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2013

In 2012-13, the Centre managed to cut fiscal deficit to 4.9% of GDP, lower than the Budget revised estimates of 5.2%

Moily faces China's Lopez diplomacy in Turkmenistan gas quest

Moily faces China's Lopez diplomacy in Turkmenistan gas quest

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2013

The Turkmenistan event underscores the lengths to which China's oil-and-gas companies will go to curry favour in resource-rich locales.

Backlog at old price will mean 7-year itch for RIL

Backlog at old price will mean 7-year itch for RIL

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2013

Following adverse media reaction to the June 27 decision of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, the finance ministry had issued an office memorandum asking the petroleum ministry to see if there was a way to make RIL clear its gas supply backlog at the existing price.

Oil subsidy expected to balloon

Oil subsidy expected to balloon

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2013

For every rupee fall against the dollar, the under-recovery will increase by Rs 8,000 crore

Flood-hit Kedarnath temple to get Rs 2,000-crore makeover

Flood-hit Kedarnath temple to get Rs 2,000-crore makeover

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2013

The temples committee has already posted a request to devotees on its website to contribute towards the rebuilding.

Premature crowing over Dhaka's textile sector problems

Premature crowing over Dhaka's textile sector problems

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2013

Despite the recent Western criticism on Bangladesh's labour standards, India has a long way to go before it overtakes the neighbour in global exports.

Gas price hike soothes industry's nerves

Gas price hike soothes industry's nerves

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2013

Reason behind for the change in his stance: gas price increase.

Panel identifies 9 sectors for mandatory Indian control

Panel identifies 9 sectors for mandatory Indian control

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2013

These are FM radio, uplinking news & current affairs, print media (news & current affairs), commodity exchanges, stock exchanges along with depositories and clearing corporation, power exchanges, petroleum & natural gas refining, insurance, defence production and private security agencies.

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