Sohini Das &Amp; Vinay Umarji

Stories by Sohini Das &Amp; Vinay Umarji

As shares plunge to 5-year low, Sun Pharma promoters poorer by Rs 12,660 crore in 10 days

As shares plunge to 5-year low, Sun Pharma promoters poorer by Rs 12,660 crore in 10 days

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2018

Sun Pharma's market capitalisation stood at Rs 100,050 crore on December 5, with its share price closing at Rs 417 a piece - lowest since March 2013.

It's raining jobs at IITs this year

It's raining jobs at IITs this year

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2018

Day 1 saw Microsoft make the highest number of offers while Intel emerged as one of the top recruiters on Day 2.

Meet Girish Chandra Murmu: PM Modi and Amit Shah's go-to man

Meet Girish Chandra Murmu: PM Modi and Amit Shah's go-to man

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2018

A 1985-batch IAS officer with a reputation for industriousness, Murmu is currently special secretary in the revenue department.

It's raining summer placements at B-schools this year

It's raining summer placements at B-schools this year

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2018

Major institutes see rise in summer placements; consulting, BFSI, e-commerce firms are top recruiters, says Vinay Umarji.

Bhavdeep Singh, the CEO who championed organ donation quits Fortis

Bhavdeep Singh, the CEO who championed organ donation quits Fortis

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2018

Singh, who was instrumental in building required capabilities in the organisation said his role at Fortis did not allow him to spend time with his family, as the reason behind his resignation.

J&J's loss may be good news for Indian pharmas

J&J's loss may be good news for Indian pharmas

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2018

Dr Reddy's, Glenmark, Wockhardt have lined up alternatives for Zytiga

Amul Chocolates plans to be a Rs 10 bn brand

Amul Chocolates plans to be a Rs 10 bn brand

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2018

From modest milk chocolate for kids 45 years ago to sophisticated dark chocolate for adults, Amul is a part of India's history.

Ease of doing business: Why Gujarat stands apart

Ease of doing business: Why Gujarat stands apart

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2018

The state has allowed industrial units in special economic zones (SEZs) to lay off workers without government's sanction, regardless of the number of workers

Why drug firms' Q2 revenue growth is likely to dip

Why drug firms' Q2 revenue growth is likely to dip

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2018

Currency played an important role in Q2, with US dollar, Japanese yen and euro appreciating vis-a-vis the Indian rupee, while the Brazilian real, South African rand and Russian ruble depreciating against rupee.

Quality perceptions hobble Jan Aushadi drugs

Quality perceptions hobble Jan Aushadi drugs

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2018

Large pharmaceutical firms feel that if the quality parameters and assurance levels are brought up to the level of branded generics, then Jan Aushadhi medicines would find it difficult to retain their affordability.

Why draft pharma policy may take time to see light of day

Why draft pharma policy may take time to see light of day

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2018

Some of the proposals (for example trade margin calculation for imported medical devices) were not approved by the PMO and were sent back for revisions.

How falling rupee will affect your child's future!

How falling rupee will affect your child's future!

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2018

With the rupee crossing Rs 72/dollar in recent times, things suddenly don't look too good on several counts.

With Modicare rollout, focus shifts to states

With Modicare rollout, focus shifts to states

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2018

States are now gearing up to implement the scheme, integrating it with their own public health insurance plans and tying up the loose ends.

How Amul is quelling the 'non-veg' rumours

How Amul is quelling the 'non-veg' rumours

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2018

This is not the first time Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation that owns brand Amul has chosen an unconventional method to protect its brand.

Do you know the highest salary of an IIM-Ahmedabad grad this year?

Do you know the highest salary of an IIM-Ahmedabad grad this year?

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2018

IIM-A saw 36 per cent jump in maximum domestic salary in 2018 placements this year.

For Singh brothers, truce is temporary, split only way out

For Singh brothers, truce is temporary, split only way out

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2018

NCLT allows Shivinder to withdraw petition against his brother Malvinder. Final decision to be taken by family members in their presence.

Shivinder vs Malvinder: Mother helps avoid legal battle for now

Shivinder vs Malvinder: Mother helps avoid legal battle for now

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2018

Sources said she had stopped eating for the past few days and had constantly been making calls and sending emails to the two brothers.

Why Gujarat is better prepared to launch Ayushman Bharat

Why Gujarat is better prepared to launch Ayushman Bharat

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2018

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Ayushman Bharat health care scheme is just a slogan for the moment, it is the state's Mukhyamantri Amrutum health assurance scheme which is a comforting reality for many.

Home sweet home indeed!

Home sweet home indeed!

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2018

Bengaluru-based developers, such as Puravankara Limited and Sowparnika Projects, have witnessed over 85-90 per cent of their customers being first time buyers or end users.

Engineering grads, Rs 3.9 million is the top starting salary this year!

Engineering grads, Rs 3.9 million is the top starting salary this year!

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2018

And it's not an IIT graduate who's bagged it, report Gireesh Babu & Vinay Umarji.