Shyamal Majumdar &Amp; Rajesh Bhayani

Stories by Shyamal Majumdar &Amp; Rajesh Bhayani

Most commodities have risen 30-50% in the last one year

Most commodities have risen 30-50% in the last one year

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2017

Indian industry will have to deal with high raw material prices, and user industries will see their costs rising though with a lag in some cases.

Boomerang CEOs at Infosys: A band-aid solution

Boomerang CEOs at Infosys: A band-aid solution

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2017

It's debatable whether going back in time -- twice in a span of four years -- by bringing back a once-proven leader at the top is the correct thing to do when Infosys desperately needs to be made future-ready.

Money laundering norms stump jewellery sector

Money laundering norms stump jewellery sector

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2017

Dealers with turnover of Rs 2 crore and above covered; industry says threshold too low

Why pulses have become costlier

Why pulses have become costlier

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2017

According to government data, the prices have still not crossed the MSPs in some mandis.

How to fire employees with dignity

How to fire employees with dignity

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2017

'Demonstrating respect and compassion during exit meetings are important.' 'After all, how you treat people on their way out of the door does not go unnoticed by the rest of your organisation,' says Shyamal Majumdar.

Rising commodity prices to take a toll on Q2 results

Rising commodity prices to take a toll on Q2 results

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2017

On an average most commodities are up between 20-30 per cent compared to a year ago levels.

Two Indian companies and 10,000 kg gold!

Two Indian companies and 10,000 kg gold!

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2017

Of the 11,000 kg imported between July 1 and August 9, around 90 per cent was brought in by two business groups which took advantage of the favourable reduction in tax incidence under GST, routing their imports through Korea.

GST impact: Gold import surge from South Korea alarms govt

GST impact: Gold import surge from South Korea alarms govt

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2017

Steps such as safeguard duty in the works to plug the route

Lesson from Infosys: Fear the founder!

Lesson from Infosys: Fear the founder!

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2017

Many say N R Narayana Murthy returned to Infosys only because it was floundering. Ironically, that itself can be interpreted as the great man's biggest failure.

The Chaos Theory Guy

The Chaos Theory Guy

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2017

'Look at Mr Modi. He is a part of this new middle class.' 'India has never before seen this kind of social mobility, certainly not since medieval times.' 'As a result, India's entrenched elite, which is a class of people with a strong sense of entitlement, is being tamed,' Sanjeev Sanyal tells Shyamal Majumdar and Arup Roychoudhury.

Now, gold importers misusing FTA route for money laundering

Now, gold importers misusing FTA route for money laundering

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2017

In July alone, 2.5 tonnes of gold coins were imported so far from South Korea under zero-duty facility

Bitcoin recovers after roller coaster ride

Bitcoin recovers after roller coaster ride

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2017

A new solution to raise deal speed is expected to avoid hiccups in trading when launched on August 1

Why India's gold import bill is set to hit 5-year high

Why India's gold import bill is set to hit 5-year high

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2017

Good monsoon, farm loan waiver -- the two key reasons behind more customers in jewellery shops

Lessons India Inc can learn from the Indian cricket team

Lessons India Inc can learn from the Indian cricket team

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2017

The Virat Kohli-Anil Kumble fiasco proves that two power centres don't work whether it's Team India or Indian companies, says Shyamal Majumdar.

Job creation: Time is running out for Modi

Job creation: Time is running out for Modi

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2017

Three years after the prime minister's election promise that his government would create 10 million jobs, the emerging picture is not pretty. Employment HAS TO take on a critical status in the government's agenda, says Shyamal Majumdar.

Why Narayana Murthy is angry with Infosys

Why Narayana Murthy is angry with Infosys

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2017

The culture clash isn't the only issue - most of the founders are still wary of risky bets while the new management thinks calculated aggression is necessary in the new world of business, says Shyamal Majumdar.

Export of 24-carat gold jewellery may be banned

Export of 24-carat gold jewellery may be banned

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2017

In India 24-carat gold is used mostly in coins and bars

India readying a more transparent gold policy

India readying a more transparent gold policy

Rediff.com   31 May 2017

The proposed bullion bank can help settle gold loan accounts in gold terms, and promote existing gold schemes, along with launching schemes including gold-recurring deposits.

Job losses: Are you in the firing line?

Job losses: Are you in the firing line?

Rediff.com   29 May 2017

Prospects are grim for many, as humans and organisations aren't keeping up with the pace of technology. Shyamal Majumdar ponders the future of employment.

The loneliness of being a CEO

The loneliness of being a CEO

Rediff.com   17 May 2017

Whether they live away from their families or with them, all CEOs struggle with work-life balance, says Shyamal Majumdar.