Shyamal Majumdar &Amp; Katya Naidu

Stories by Shyamal Majumdar &Amp; Katya Naidu

'After Vodafone success we will invest more in analytics'

'After Vodafone success we will invest more in analytics'

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2014

Piramal Enterprises has about Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) cash on its books.

Three months on, R-Power still in search of a CEO

Three months on, R-Power still in search of a CEO

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2014

Reliance Power is yet to get a new CEO after J P Chalasani quit as managing director and chief executive officer.

'Two sectors that could have saved the day for India are in a mess'

'Two sectors that could have saved the day for India are in a mess'

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2014

Naik is passionate about protecting India's manufacturing sector from the onslaught of Chinese imports.

Why powerful business houses want Sebi chairman to quit

Why powerful business houses want Sebi chairman to quit

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2013

The Supreme Court has dismissed many petitions in the past but rarely has the country's apex court accused the petitioners of being "stool pigeons" of powerful corporate lobbies.

Slim pickings for Vodafone shareholders

Slim pickings for Vodafone shareholders

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2013

Vodafone Plc and its ex-shareholders have suffered due to the delay in an Initial Public Offer (IPO) of its Indian unit.

For India, it may be China everywhere in Tokyo

For India, it may be China everywhere in Tokyo

Rediff.com   28 May 2013

The Dragon is likely to be a prominent discussion topic, as PM begins his three-day Japan visit, reports Shyamal Majumdar

Are exit interviews a fuzzy exercise?

Are exit interviews a fuzzy exercise?

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2013

Most companies still treat exit interviews as a fuzzy exercise It's your last day, actually hour, in the office.

Are you emotionally intelligent?

Are you emotionally intelligent?

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2012

Make no mistake, EQ is central to success in leadership and not just a touchy-feely trend.

Pan-national 2G spectrum not on any telco's radar

Pan-national 2G spectrum not on any telco's radar

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2012

Videocon starts race, says will bid in eight circles, expects 5-MHz spectrum to go for Rs 20,000 crore

Companies look for 'AQ' in leaders

Companies look for 'AQ' in leaders

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2012

Companies now look at the adversity quotient scores of their leaders.

A CEO who uses free time to teach IIT students

A CEO who uses free time to teach IIT students

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2012

The 'outsider' CEO of India's fifth largest pharma company says working in a family-owned outfit has been an unexpectedly easy ride.

Why state electricity boards are facing a big crisis

Why state electricity boards are facing a big crisis

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2012

Anil Sardana, managing director of India's largest private power producer, says though the tariff freeze by some states is causing tremendous stress, the company will go ahead with the expansion of the Mundra project.

Major PSUs able to reduce staff cost

Major PSUs able to reduce staff cost

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2012

According to data compiled by BS Research Bureau for BSE 100 companies, seven public sector companies -- Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), Bank of India, Union Bank, Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) and GAIL -- have reduced their employee costs ranging from one per cent to 21 per cent.

Axiata logs out of talks to buy stake in Tikona Digital

Axiata logs out of talks to buy stake in Tikona Digital

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2012

Malaysia's leading telecom operator, Axiata, has backed out of its negotiations to pick up a substantial stake in broadband wireless access operator Tikona Digital.

How Lupin plans to grow in India

How Lupin plans to grow in India

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2011

While domestic sales in the second quarter are expected to be weak for major players, Lupin is likely to outperform the pharma sector on the back of a growing chronic portfolio.

Financial jitters for GVK-Hancock deal

Financial jitters for GVK-Hancock deal

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2011

According to two independent sources in the know, GVK's lead underwriter, ICICI Bank, plans to reduce its exposure in the highly leveraged transaction. Following the move, the other PSU lenders have told GVK they, too, would like to proportionately bring down exposure.

Vodafone-Essar deal now in RBI court

Vodafone-Essar deal now in RBI court

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2011

Fair valuation of minority stake in joint venture at core of dispute; different worth of shares in two Essar entities a thorny issue.

Cloud over Vodafone, Essar deal

Cloud over Vodafone, Essar deal

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2011

Ruias to challenge Vodafone's put option, continue reverse-listing plan.

Essar to pay debt with Vodafone cash

Essar to pay debt with Vodafone cash

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2011

Last week, Essar had decided to prepay $900 million of this debt to foreign lenders.

Bharti, Vodafone to extend 3G services

Bharti, Vodafone to extend 3G services

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2011

Bigger telecom companies are likely to get a bigger share of the 3G subscribers as they own high average revenue per user customers, who are more likely to sample premium services like 3G.