Shyamal Majumdar And Arup Roychoudhury

Stories by Shyamal Majumdar And Arup Roychoudhury

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.

Ministries get 60 days to decide on FDI plans

Ministries get 60 days to decide on FDI plans

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2017

A panel led by the secretaries of the DEA and the DIPP would conduct a quarterly review on the pending proposals.

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.

Three years of Modi govt: Garib kalyan on fast track

Three years of Modi govt: Garib kalyan on fast track

Rediff.com   22 May 2017

Fiscal discipline has been maintained but toxic assets worth Rs 7 crore are a massive headache

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.

Will Modi okay UBI for J&K?

Will Modi okay UBI for J&K?

Rediff.com   10 May 2017

"There have been discussions on implementing UBI in J&K -- not just as a pilot in some districts, but in the entire state, according to Drabu's proposal in the state's Budget," said an official. "Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is also supportive of the idea. A presentation will now be made at the PMO."

NPA policy: Stressed assets may be put on the block

NPA policy: Stressed assets may be put on the block

Rediff.com   5 May 2017

The framework also envisages amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act to exempt commercial decisions by PSBs from scrutiny by investigating agencies. Both the amendments are likely in the monsoon session of Parliament.

New framework to deal with banks' toxic assets soon

New framework to deal with banks' toxic assets soon

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2017

While they have restructured loans, there is still question mark over the success of such a work-out

GST: Why small businesses may under-report income initially

GST: Why small businesses may under-report income initially

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2017

Some may lose competitiveness due to higher compliance costs

India is running out of time on NPAs: K V Kamath

India is running out of time on NPAs: K V Kamath

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

New Development Bank plans to issue $300-500 mn worth masala bonds in rupee: K V Kamath.

IDS-II nets only Rs 4,600 crore

IDS-II nets only Rs 4,600 crore

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2017

This amount is just about 10% of the previous IDS

FDI cap tweak in print media, retail in the works

FDI cap tweak in print media, retail in the works

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2017

This can mean companies like Apple, Zara can sell in India through wholly-owned subsidiaries

Drafting regulations is nothing new for new Sebi chief

Drafting regulations is nothing new for new Sebi chief

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2017

'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.'

Budget may skip the big-bang route

Budget may skip the big-bang route

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2017

Major focus will be on adequately funding existing schemes to ensure their timely completion before the next General Elections.

Armed with populist Budget, govt stares at restricted fiscal room

Armed with populist Budget, govt stares at restricted fiscal room

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2017

Government looking at cushioning slowdown due to demonetisation with sops and higher outlay for micro, small and medium enterprises, agriculture, and affordable housing.

Do you suffer from nomophobia?

Do you suffer from nomophobia?

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2017

Most people have this permanent nervousness about somebody separating them from their smartphones.

Stake sale in insurance cos could net govt upto Rs 18K crore

Stake sale in insurance cos could net govt upto Rs 18K crore

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2017

The main concern among industry and market experts is that the governance in these companies needs to be strengthened and the focus on social insurance has to come down.

To allow increased govt spending, Budget maybe flexible on fiscal deficit

To allow increased govt spending, Budget maybe flexible on fiscal deficit

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2017

At a time when major economies have increased spending, India will have to do the same.

What ails the NSE?

What ails the NSE?

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2017

An exchange which preaches others on governance must start practising it first, says Shyamal Majumdar.

Economic Survey may disclose what Advance Estimates didn't

Economic Survey may disclose what Advance Estimates didn't

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2017

Unlike the Advance Estimates which missed the impact of demonetisation, CEA's survey is likely to have a better take on Indian economy.