Surajeet Das Gupta &Amp; Sohini Das

Stories by Surajeet Das Gupta &Amp; Sohini Das

100 New Fab Plants, India Aims Higher

100 New Fab Plants, India Aims Higher

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2025

'The world now realises that semiconductors are not just important for national security, but also for economic prosperity.'

55 Million E-Challans Issued Till June, But...

55 Million E-Challans Issued Till June, But...

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2025

Challans worth Rs 10,298 crore were issued, but collections have been a weak 20 per cent.

Classify Strategic Data As 'National Asset'

Classify Strategic Data As 'National Asset'

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2025

...on par with oil, power, and defence, and to restrict its storage under foreign control.

What July's Hiring Trends Reveal

What July's Hiring Trends Reveal

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2025

Fresher hiring grew by 8 per cent driven by non-IT services oil and gas, real estate, and education sectors.

Running for top spot, Asics eyes Nike and Adidas turf in India

Running for top spot, Asics eyes Nike and Adidas turf in India

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2025

It has charted an ambitious target. Japanese premium sports goods giant Asics - which sells 75 per cent of its shoes in the country at over ~12,000 a pair - wants to be the No. 1 running shoe player in the $90-a-pair organised market in India, currently dominated by Nike, Adidas and Puma. To do so, it is making an aggressive push into Tier-II and Tier-III cities, where customers are ready to lap them up - as well as setting up company-owned stores in four to five locations across key metros.

25% Donald Trump tariff likely to weigh on pharma margins: Analysts

25% Donald Trump tariff likely to weigh on pharma margins: Analysts

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2025

If pharmaceutical exports from India to the US come under a 25 per cent tariff bracket, the impact on earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) could be around 5 per cent, felt analysts. This is after assuming that about 75 per cent of the tariff would be passed on.

Trump's Tariff Give Electronics A Breather

Trump's Tariff Give Electronics A Breather

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2025

But the respite may not last long.

Pharma Inc hopes for fair deal as Donald Trump announces 25% tariffs

Pharma Inc hopes for fair deal as Donald Trump announces 25% tariffs

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2025

India's pharmaceuticals and medical devices industries are still hopeful that trade negotiations with the US could cut a fairer deal for both sides, after President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff rate on India on a social networking platform without divulging the finer details.

P&G's New Boss Is Big Into Bollywood Movies

P&G's New Boss Is Big Into Bollywood Movies

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2025

Shailesh Jejurikar has 'always made an effort to stay close to his roots.'

Tesla Hits Indian Roads But Misses Mass Appeal

Tesla Hits Indian Roads But Misses Mass Appeal

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2025

Analysts believe Tesla will first focus on building the Model Y brand before expanding -- both in terms of volume and models.

Govt to Monitor Non-Essential Drug Prices

Govt to Monitor Non-Essential Drug Prices

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2025

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority will monitor how companies are increasing prices of non-scheduled drugs.

AI Doesn't Scare India's Job Seekers!

AI Doesn't Scare India's Job Seekers!

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2025

Among fresher job seekers, one in three believes AI will create more jobs.

Coerced into signing documents: Sunjay Kapur's mother

Coerced into signing documents: Sunjay Kapur's mother

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2025

In her letter to the Sona BLW board, Rani Kapur said documents executed by her at a time of "mental and emotional vulnerability" were being misused.

Fuel efficiency norms favour big cars: Maruti's Bhargava

Fuel efficiency norms favour big cars: Maruti's Bhargava

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2025

"My understanding is that the rules are weighted in favour of big cars, even though smaller cars emit fewer emissions per passenger, use less material, and consume less fuel," Bhargava said in an interview with Business Standard.

No option for states to reject bike taxi norms: Rapido cofounder Guntupalli

No option for states to reject bike taxi norms: Rapido cofounder Guntupalli

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2025

Rapido - one of the largest players in the bike taxi commute business - says the new guidelines released by the central government on July 1, permitting "non-transport motorcycles" for aggregators, no longer give states the option of rejecting the revised policy.

EV Sales Surge on Back of Government Push; Hybrids Lag

EV Sales Surge on Back of Government Push; Hybrids Lag

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2025

Despite the benefits of hybrid technology, a lack of government backing and few launches have kept the segment from gaining ground.

Not pressing panic button on rare-earth supplies: Tata Motors

Not pressing panic button on rare-earth supplies: Tata Motors

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2025

'The reported deal between the European Union and China should mitigate it (shortage) for the medium to long term. Let's wait and watch how this plays out.'

Virat Kohli Is Still Scoring Big

Virat Kohli Is Still Scoring Big

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2025

Whether in cricket or business, Kohli continues to play the long game.

Why Is Foxconn Pulling Staff From India?

Why Is Foxconn Pulling Staff From India?

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2025

The Foxconn move may have been prompted by the Chinese government's focus on strengthening its supply chain.

The Jet Set Prefers Luxury Electric Cars

The Jet Set Prefers Luxury Electric Cars

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2025

The share of EVs in the luxury segment rose from 7 per cent in January-May 2024 to 11 per cent during the same period in 2025, marking a 66 per cent growth in the electric luxury segment.