Shobhana Subramanian

Stories by Shobhana Subramanian

Bajaj demerger a win-win deal for promoters

Bajaj demerger a win-win deal for promoters

Rediff.com   16 May 2007

Shareholders of the world's fourth largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Bajaj Auto, have long hoped that some of the cash on the company's balance sheet would be returned to them in some form.

Indian financial players have BIG dreams

Indian financial players have BIG dreams

Rediff.com   8 May 2007

How domestic financial players are re-inventing themselves to get a larger share of the pie.

Anil Ambani eyeing Air Deccan stake?

Anil Ambani eyeing Air Deccan stake?

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2007

There's talk that the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group is eyeing a minority stake in the carrier. It's also possible that private equity players like Texas Pacific Group may want a slice of the low-cost carrier's equity.

Why India Inc is helping farmers

Why India Inc is helping farmers

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2007

Rural retailers are finding that helping farmers earn more helps them create a customer base.

Indian Hotels set to woo the world

Indian Hotels set to woo the world

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2007

The hotel chain intends to have a worldwide presence and reduce its dependence on the home market.

A new-look Jet Air to greet you soon

A new-look Jet Air to greet you soon

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2007

With a new look and a new overseas focus the airline could be soaring once again.

'Golden' management lessons from Titan

'Golden' management lessons from Titan

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2007

Titan is reaching down to the mass market for both jewellery and watches.

How alliance with Dow will help Reliance

How alliance with Dow will help Reliance

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2007

The reasons may not appear compelling, but an alliance with Dow Chemical could help RIL. Here are the reasons.

'Without more housing, prices will keep rising'

'Without more housing, prices will keep rising'

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2007

Hiranandani Constructions' Managing Director Niranjan Hiranandani feels a 10-15 per cent hike is likely this year in residential properties.

How Wal-Mart deal will benefit Bharti

How Wal-Mart deal will benefit Bharti

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2007

Wal-Mart's experience and sourcing skills will help Bharti roll out stores fast and sell at competitive prices.

FMCG cos give <i>kirana</i> stores a facelift

FMCG cos give kirana stores a facelift

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2007

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd is trying to make sure it does not overload shops with stocks. And Marico is teaching store owners to use computers.

How Idea Cellular plans to scale up

How Idea Cellular plans to scale up

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2007

Shrugging off a troubled history, which stunted growth for several years, Idea Cellular, India's sixth largest wireless player is moving on.

Videocon plans telecom foray

Videocon plans telecom foray

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2007

The group is making a foray into the telecom space even as it closes in on Daewoo Electronics.

The Dabur strategy: will it work?

The Dabur strategy: will it work?

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2007

Dabur India's brand proliferation contrasts starkly with other FMCG companies' power brands. How effective will the strategy be?

How NSE can be bigger than NYSE

How NSE can be bigger than NYSE

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2007

which currently does an average daily turnover of Rs 8,000 crore (Rs 80 billion) - almost twice that of the Bombay Stock Exchange - has been valued at $2.5 billion.

Tune in to the news

Tune in to the news

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2007

Backed by a good team and riding a buoyant economy, CNN-IBN is a strong contender for the number one slot in the English news genre.

For LIC, life begins at fifty

For LIC, life begins at fifty

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2007

By refocussing on equity-linked products, LIC has managed to turn in some splendid numbers.

Organised retailing set to come of age

Organised retailing set to come of age

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2007

The New Year could well end up being the year of organised retailers.

How Zee scripted its own success story

How Zee scripted its own success story

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2006

The channel invested in formal research into viewing habits and preferences

Bajaj Auto: Discovering the Platina

Bajaj Auto: Discovering the Platina

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2006

Rajiv Bajaj is on a high. First Bajaj Auto raced into the executive segment with the Discover snapping up a share of 21 per cent