'You can never bring about a change if you only bring in outsiders. Consultants will never feel what changes are necessary and where,' says Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu.
This comes as IR posted its worst operating ratio (money spent to earn every Rs 100) in 16 years, at 96.9 in 2016-17.
'I have been managing people since I was very young. I really enjoy it.' 'For me, age is only a proxy for experience.'
Power Minister Piyush Goyal on the government's manufacturing push and other key issues.
The Cabinet has approved a framework of understanding on cooperation in hydrocarbons with Bangladesh recently.
Solar equipment manufacturing, however, is unlikely to pick up in India as Chinese imports are more cost-effective
Indian Railways plans Rs 39,000 crores non-fare revenue. Via: Branding of trains. Vinyl-wrapping of Rajdhanis, Shatabdis and Garib Raths. Moving billboards.
Over lunch with Jyoti Mukul, Banmali Agrawala, president and CEO, GE South Asia, discusses how GE is transforming itself into a digital industrial company.
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The development comes after the National Democratic Alliance government this year broke a 92-year-old tradition of presenting a separate Railway Budget, according to suggestions made by the Debroy committee.
Govt to scrap 8 appellate tribunals; National Company Law Appellate Tribunal to take over Competition Appellate Tribunal's duties
The ministry of railways is set to invite bids for content on demand and rail radio services, to be provided for travellers in April, says Shine Jacob.Shine Jacob in New Delhi
IRCTC used to charge Rs 40 per ticket for bookings in AC classes, Rs 20 per ticket in sleeper class
The defence sector is seeing renewed interest by Indian corporates, says Jyoti Mukul
Havells will acquire the entire consumer business infrastructure, people and distribution network. Plus all intellectual property of the Lloyd brand, logo, trademark and attendant rights.
'He is positive and likes to get work done,' is how a retired bureaucrat described him. 'I assume he will push the reform agenda with strength.'
Tie-up with MBDA will have Indian partner as majority shareholder; first product likely in 2 years.
Suresh Prabhu on the priority being given to safety and the need for more funds for railways to move ahead.
Shine Jacob & Karan Choudhury highlight the red flags raised by the Controller General of Accounts.
RailYatri offers a host of travel-related services to a 4.5 million user base. Shine Jacob finds out what's next for the app.
Ashley Furniture Industries, which made a debut in India last month in Bengaluru, planning to open 100 stores in India over the next few years.
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