Sudipto Dey &Amp;Amp; Dev Chatterjee

Stories by Sudipto Dey &Amp;Amp; Dev Chatterjee

PMC Bank chairman's HDIL link runs really deep

PMC Bank chairman's HDIL link runs really deep

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2019

While Waryam Singh was a non-executive director at HDIL, he is listed as one of the promoters of the company and had relations, including shareholding, with several other entities controlled by the Wadhawans, the HDIL founders.

Should BMW buy JLR from Tata Motors?

Should BMW buy JLR from Tata Motors?

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2019

BMW is over-capitalised and is awash with cash and it could quickly lower JLR's investment costs and raise margins by leveraging its own platforms, powertrains, purchasing scale and quality control.

Yet another sign that economy is in bad shape

Yet another sign that economy is in bad shape

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2019

India Inc's investment project announcement falls to Rs 11.3 trillion. In the coming months, the pace of investments would depend on how soon consumption demand picks up and private sector investment ramps up investment in infrastructure.

Making a case for fair treatment of Union Territories in Finance Commission

Making a case for fair treatment of Union Territories in Finance Commission

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2019

Call for fiscal autonomy to Union Territories with Assemblies may get louder with 'special status' to J&K in the Finance Commission, say experts.

Tata Sons AGM okays 1000% dividend payout

Tata Sons AGM okays 1000% dividend payout

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2019

The higher dividend will help Tata Trusts, which owns 67 per cent stake in Tata Sons, to invest in its charitable activities. The total dividend outgo will be Rs 404 crore.

How to boost Jammu & Kashmir's real estate sector

How to boost Jammu & Kashmir's real estate sector

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2019

Unless security is given paramount importance, it is difficult for real estate activity to pick momentum in J&K.

Banks should pass on rate-cut benefits to spur investment, says India Inc

Banks should pass on rate-cut benefits to spur investment, says India Inc

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2019

CEOs have complained that high interest rates have blocked their investment decisions. At the same time, customers are also deferring their purchases for new consumer durables, cars, and homes.

Hurdles that the proposed IBC amendments face

Hurdles that the proposed IBC amendments face

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2019

While passing the scrutiny of courts is a tough challenge, with eight proposed amendments to the insolvency law, the government has sought to turn the focus back on at least some of the functions of the bankruptcy law.

'We have been a bit like a fast tortoise'

'We have been a bit like a fast tortoise'

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2019

'My biggest contribution is the creation of the first 'modern Indian law firm',' Cyril Shroff tells Sudipto Dey.

How Chandra plans to tackle the 2 key challenges of Tata group

How Chandra plans to tackle the 2 key challenges of Tata group

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2019

At the end of 2018-19, the Tata group had a consolidated debt of Rs 2.77 trillion. Tatas not only plan to avoid big-ticket acquisitions for now, the group's main focus will be on improving key metrics and reduce debt, say Shally Seth Mohile & Dev Chatterjee.

How IL&FS bosses showed fictitious profits for salary hikes

How IL&FS bosses showed fictitious profits for salary hikes

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2019

Besides 15 loan transactions to the Siva group of companies, the former directors also used unique methods to ensure the group did not get into the default list.

India Inc heaves sigh of relief over 30-day grace for loan default

India Inc heaves sigh of relief over 30-day grace for loan default

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2019

Lenders can now review a borrower account within 30 days of default. Earlier, the banks had to start resolution within one day of default.

Fear grips financial sector as DHFL defaults on payment

Fear grips financial sector as DHFL defaults on payment

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2019

Nomura analysts said the Reserve Bank of India and the government would need to segregate the potential solvency issue at DHFL from liquidity issues at other larger wholesale NBFCs and HFCs.

Mukesh Ambani's personal firms also selling assets to cut debt

Mukesh Ambani's personal firms also selling assets to cut debt

Rediff.com   6 May 2019

Bankers said as part of its debt reduction plan, Canada's Brookfield-sponsored India Infrastructure Trust acquired a pipeline for Rs 13,000 crore from East West Pipeline Ltd, an arm of Reliance Industries Holding Private Ltd, and all the liabilities are now off the subsidiary's books.

Anil Ambani's Reliance group slams Rahul Gandhi for his 'malicious lies'

Anil Ambani's Reliance group slams Rahul Gandhi for his 'malicious lies'

Rediff.com   6 May 2019

Rahul has singled out Anil Ambani several times for winning the Rafale defence contract from the Narendra Modi government, alleging favouritism and corruption.

How Anil Ambani can revive his group's fortune

How Anil Ambani can revive his group's fortune

Rediff.com   2 May 2019

More asset sales may be only way out, though most of the group companies' ratings have been downgraded and their combined market value is now a fraction of their combined debt.

Jet board members liable for the crisis

Jet board members liable for the crisis

Rediff.com   2 May 2019

Independent directors were supposed to safeguard the interest of all stakeholders.

Why India's forex kitty is all set to swell

Why India's forex kitty is all set to swell

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2019

Analysts said even though the Indian economy is expected to slow down to 7.2 per cent in fiscal 2020, it is still the best bet for investment for foreign investors.

Why corporate credit may grow in next few quarters

Why corporate credit may grow in next few quarters

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2019

With average capacity utilisation now touching 76 per cent, Indian companies are going back to the drawing board to add capacity but the plans to build new factories and plants are still some months away.

Pay up, make peace: Promoters make one-time settlements with banks on loans

Pay up, make peace: Promoters make one-time settlements with banks on loans

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2019

Lenders say settlements will cross over 100 accounts in the March quarter.