Subhayan Chakraborty &Amp; Nivedita Mookerji

Stories by Subhayan Chakraborty &Amp; Nivedita Mookerji

After China setback, Apple is keen to woo Indian govt

After China setback, Apple is keen to woo Indian govt

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2019

Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu is slated to meet senior executives of Apple on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos later this month.

In a major climbdown, govt now says e-commerce firms can sell pvt labels

In a major climbdown, govt now says e-commerce firms can sell pvt labels

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2019

Private labels remain big business for e-commerce marketplaces. They comprise almost 15 per cent of the total business of such firms.

Patel's exit, Das's entry: The Inside Stories

Patel's exit, Das's entry: The Inside Stories

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2018

When did Urjit Patel really resign? When did Shaktikanta Das get the mandate to take over as RBI governor?

Is govt's $60 billion agri exports target feasible?

Is govt's $60 billion agri exports target feasible?

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2018

Aiming to push India into the list of the top 10 agri export nations, the policy has been backed by the Prime Minister's Office

Manufacturing PMI at 11-month high of 54 in Nov

Manufacturing PMI at 11-month high of 54 in Nov

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2018

The expansion in total new orders was supported by greater sales to international markets

At G20 meet, PM will sell India as a hot investment destination

At G20 meet, PM will sell India as a hot investment destination

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2018

The G20 chair has suggested three areas for the talks in Argentina - the future of work, infrastructure for development and a sustainable food future, areas where India has a lot at stake.

Modi bracing for tough RCEP meet in Singapore

Modi bracing for tough RCEP meet in Singapore

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2018

Modi will have limited choice other than stressing upon a request for more time to decide on tariff rates, especially with elections in 2019.

Ease of Doing Business: How REAL is India's ranking?

Ease of Doing Business: How REAL is India's ranking?

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2018

For the second year in a row, India has been recognised as the fifth-best performing nation in reforming the business environment. However, in the two categories that the government was banking on most - "Paying Taxes" and "Resolving Insolvency" - landmark reforms that were expected to yield better results have had the opposite effect. Under the circumstances should the country celebrate already or are there any reasons for worry, wonders Subhayan Chakraborty.

FDI from China drops to $141 million in 4 years

FDI from China drops to $141 million in 4 years

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2018

Overall, cumulative direct investment from China stood at just $2.05 billion till June 2018, according to consolidated DIPP figures

'Frankly, no need for curbs on gold'

'Frankly, no need for curbs on gold'

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2018

'Curbs will again lead to the grey market developing, undoing all the work done over the last two-and-a-half years.'

The India stack is unique in the world: Naspers CEO

The India stack is unique in the world: Naspers CEO

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2018

Bob van Dijk, chief executive officer of Naspers, is now betting on companies in food tech, payments, travel and other consumer sectors to tap the potential of the Indian market.

India likely to see fireworks of a different kind this Diwali

India likely to see fireworks of a different kind this Diwali

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2018

Policy constraints may prevent many of the global retail giants from reaching their full potential.There are too many restrictions right now in the sector and policy makers lack clarity.

Apples, almonds, walnuts from US to attract 50% higher tax

Apples, almonds, walnuts from US to attract 50% higher tax

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2018

The US side had pushed for removal of price caps on medical equipment such as coronary stents and a commitment by India to reduce trade imbalance

Did Prabhu's tweet on exports help markets, rupee recoup losses?

Did Prabhu's tweet on exports help markets, rupee recoup losses?

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2018

Export trade during August 2018 recorded at $27.84 billion, a positive growth of 19.21 per cent, tweeted Prabhu.

Defence and foreign policy, not trade, on agenda for 2+2 dialogue

Defence and foreign policy, not trade, on agenda for 2+2 dialogue

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2018

The issues around trade gaps, especially around steel and aluminium tariffs imposed by the US, will be addressed separately.

At 8.2% GDP growth India Inc sees a crouching tiger ready to leap

At 8.2% GDP growth India Inc sees a crouching tiger ready to leap

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2018

Industrialists affirm their belief that the adverse effects of demonetisation and the goods and services tax are finally over.

Govt may tweak FDI clause in draft e-commerce policy

Govt may tweak FDI clause in draft e-commerce policy

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2018

The draft favoured up to 49 per cent foreign equity in inventory model in the case of 100 per cent made in India products sold through Indian management-controlled platforms with resident Indian founders/promoters.

Meet the ex-banker who will look after Modicare

Meet the ex-banker who will look after Modicare

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2018

For the past five months, ever since he was appointed the Ayushman CEO, Indu Bhushan, a former bureaucrat, has made Nirman Bhawan his second home, working nine to nine with his "dedicated team" on the Modi government's biggest initiative after the Goods and Services Tax, says Nivedita Mookerji.

Battle lines are hardening against govt's e-commerce draft

Battle lines are hardening against govt's e-commerce draft

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2018

Smaller Singapore- and US-based venture capital funds, retail associations and trader bodies such as the CAIT and SJM are all planning to approach the government to put pressure on the commerce ministry.

China's rising threat to India's exports

China's rising threat to India's exports

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2018

Chinese manufacturers are re-routing their products through the markets of other countries that India has Free Trade Agreements with.