Shyamal Majumdar And Jyoti Mukul

Stories by Shyamal Majumdar And Jyoti Mukul

After surgical strikes, airports, ports on high alert

After surgical strikes, airports, ports on high alert

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2016

Central Industrial Security Force chief OP Singh briefed Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on the heightened arrangements at airports, ports and other vital installations guarded by the central force.

Why realty sector gives nightmares to buyers

Why realty sector gives nightmares to buyers

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2016

The trust deficit has widened with buyers losing confidence in a developer's ability to construct and deliver a project on time.

Reliance's new movers and shakers

Reliance's new movers and shakers

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2016

The old guard is still involved in broad corporate decision-making, but quite a few new business heads have started making their mark at the group

Consumers paying Rs 80-90 per LED bulb, not Rs 50 as claimed by PM

Consumers paying Rs 80-90 per LED bulb, not Rs 50 as claimed by PM

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2016

The use of these bulbs is estimated to save 3,900 Mw of power, leading to an annual saving of Rs 7,990 crore

Who will benefit from the Child Labour Act, Mr Modi?

Who will benefit from the Child Labour Act, Mr Modi?

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2016

Amendments to the Child Labour Act say children can work in 'family enterprises' but the definition isn't clear, points out Shyamal Majumdar.

As India steps on gas for infra building, repairs are left out

As India steps on gas for infra building, repairs are left out

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2016

Little attention is being paid to keep roads, bridges and flyovers in good shape

Trade advisory issued against Chinese firms

Trade advisory issued against Chinese firms

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2016

India imported $62 billion of Chinese goods last year.

10 million new jobs in textiles to remain a dream

10 million new jobs in textiles to remain a dream

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2016

The government has to cover a lot of ground if it wants to achieve the target of generating 10 million new jobs in the sector over the next three years, says Shyamal Majumdar.

Investors queue up to rescue highway projects

Investors queue up to rescue highway projects

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2016

Govt to chalk out entry of sovereign funds from Abu Dhabi, Qatar into such projects.

The big challenge of freeing up kerosene price

The big challenge of freeing up kerosene price

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2016

The staggered increase in kerosene rate may not have the same impact of freeing up the fuel price as for diesel.

Monthly rise in kerosene price to turn around oil sector's fortunes

Monthly rise in kerosene price to turn around oil sector's fortunes

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2016

Inclusive of the July hike of 25 paise, a monthly increase of similar amount would result in a saving of Rs 2.25 a litre for the current financial year alone.

Accidents: Why blame car makers alone?

Accidents: Why blame car makers alone?

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2016

Indian carmakers will have no option but to manufacture safer cars from October 2017.

India's first smart grid to come up in Gurgaon

India's first smart grid to come up in Gurgaon

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

A smart grid is an electrical grid, which includes a variety of operational and energy measures, including smart meters, smart appliances, renewable energy resources and energy-efficiency resources.

How the government mismanaged Rajan's exit

How the government mismanaged Rajan's exit

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2016

Even if Modi had wanted Rajan out, the government could have done it with some finesse and tact.

Haryana's mission to become an investment hotspot

Haryana's mission to become an investment hotspot

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2016

The state is trying hard to improve ease of doing business by several notches.

How Renault scored a goal with the Kwid

How Renault scored a goal with the Kwid

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2016

How did the Kwid become an Indian success story?

Why MTNL should shut shop

Why MTNL should shut shop

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2016

For FY16, MTNL's standalone net loss was over Rs 2,000 crore.

Green energy jobs: India ranks 5

Green energy jobs: India ranks 5

Rediff.com   27 May 2016

China tops the list with 3.5 million, followed by Brazil with 918,000.

'Railways will petition regulator for fare changes'

'Railways will petition regulator for fare changes'

Rediff.com   19 May 2016

'The Centre brought down expenses by as much as Rs 12,000 crore (Rs 120 billion).'

'Funding no more a constraint for the Railways'

'Funding no more a constraint for the Railways'

Rediff.com   19 May 2016

The Railways plans to float an independent fund.