Shreya Jai &Amp;Amp; Amritha Pillay

Stories by Shreya Jai &Amp;Amp; Amritha Pillay

'Cement industry in India is institutionalising'

'Cement industry in India is institutionalising'

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2019

With infrastructure claiming a larger share, movement and distribution of cement is bound to change.

The dark side to 100% electrification of India

The dark side to 100% electrification of India

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2019

India has achieved 100 per cent electrical connectivity, but 100 per cent electrification remains a long-drawn task, says Shreya Jai.

Bidding norms under SHAKTI-II coal auction raise concern

Bidding norms under SHAKTI-II coal auction raise concern

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2019

Earlier bidders in the SHAKTI auction were finding it difficult to meet their PPA obligations owing to shortfall in coal supply. The industry lobby has urged the Centre to review the guidelines and allow former participants as well.

India's largest coal mine hit by a political war

India's largest coal mine hit by a political war

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2019

There are allegations that the Congress-ruled Chhattisgarh govt is putting pressure on South Eastern Coalfields to not renew the contract with Sainik Mining whose promoter Rudra Sen Sindhu is the son-in-law of the late Sahib Singh Varma, a BJP leader and former chief minister of Delhi.

How NTPC plans to get rid of fly ash

How NTPC plans to get rid of fly ash

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2019

It is developing ash parks at Varanasi, Raipur, Pune and Cuttack, to make it available to ash-based product manufacturing units at these centres. It recently signed an agreement with NHAI for supply of ash for use in road construction.

For Adani it's 5th new business in five years

For Adani it's 5th new business in five years

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2019

The group will be in a better position to now scale up most of its segments irrespective of government policy, but the bad news others add is its growing debt.

Order inflows: Where did this Rs 2.67 trillion go?

Order inflows: Where did this Rs 2.67 trillion go?

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2019

Over 93% of the orders in the year came from the central and state governments, PSUs, and NHAI.

The REAL story behind zero #MeToo cases

The REAL story behind zero #MeToo cases

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2018

Audit firms such as KPMG believe zero complaints may be an indicator of the lack of requisite mechanism to allow for such reporting

Private investment revival pushed to 2019

Private investment revival pushed to 2019

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2018

The return of private investment now struggles with lack of funds and election-driven uncertainty.

Why Mukesh Ambani is a happy man today

Why Mukesh Ambani is a happy man today

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2018

Analysts expect RIL to report consolidated revenue of Rs 1.40 trillion and 10 analysts expect RIL's net income to be Rs 9,629 crore

High fuel prices: OMCs may also be hit next quarter

High fuel prices: OMCs may also be hit next quarter

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2018

In the next quarter, the country will also start gearing up for various Assembly elections could put the government as well as the OMCs under pressure

Anil Ambani's RInfra completes sale of Mumbai power assets biz to Adani

Anil Ambani's RInfra completes sale of Mumbai power assets biz to Adani

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2018

The deal includes Reliance Infrastructure's integrated business of Generation, Transmission and Retail Electricity Distribution

Mukesh Ambani plans his next disruption; this time as a buyer

Mukesh Ambani plans his next disruption; this time as a buyer

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2018

With RIL supplying about 47 per cent of the domestic petcoke production, current dynamics are bound to change.

L&T okays Rs 9,000 crore buyback offer, its first in 80 years

L&T okays Rs 9,000 crore buyback offer, its first in 80 years

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2018

According to current regulations, a company's buyback offer size cannot exceed 25 per cent of its paid up capital plus reserves

Anil Ambani's RPower wins coal mine case in Indonesia

Anil Ambani's RPower wins coal mine case in Indonesia

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2018

In 2010, R Power acquired 100 per cent economic interest in three coal mining concessions in Indonesia

Adani group's Australia woes continue

Adani group's Australia woes continue

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2018

Sources said Adani had not been able to tie up any financing for the coal project

Was India at all ready for monorail?

Was India at all ready for monorail?

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2018

Mumbai Monorail was to be built in two phases - Phase I of 8.93 km and Phase II of 11.20 km. The first phase ran operations for around three years before services were abruptly halted, owing to a fire incident last year. The second phase now stands completed, but is lying closed.

Mumbai bridge collapse exposes its poor infrastructure

Mumbai bridge collapse exposes its poor infrastructure

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2018

Tuesday's bridge collapse once again puts the spotlight on the city's urban infrastructure and a dire need for its development.

Govt readies policy changes in solar bids

Govt readies policy changes in solar bids

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2018

The highest cap for the capacity would be 2 GW and can be set up in tranches at whatever location the project developer deems fit.

Still no transparency in Maharashtra's plastic ban

Still no transparency in Maharashtra's plastic ban

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2018

Retailers, especially food and grocery chains, are clearly unhappy, saying the ban is impractical