Surajeet Das Gupta And Nivedita Mookerji

Stories by Surajeet Das Gupta And Nivedita Mookerji

'Lenovo to Double 'Make in India' Devices in 2 Years'

'Lenovo to Double 'Make in India' Devices in 2 Years'

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2025

'We are increasing our footprint, but other markets also compete - like Indonesia or Vietnam.'

'Money Is Not A Problem For Me'

'Money Is Not A Problem For Me'

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2025

'I can sanction projects worth Rs 20 trillion annually as of today.' 'But my system is only capable of executing projects worth Rs 3 trillion to Rs 4 trillion.'

Three Mega IPOs Set To Rewrite India Inc Story In 2026

Three Mega IPOs Set To Rewrite India Inc Story In 2026

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2025

IPOs have been the flavour of the season for some time. But the coming together of three mega IPOs, from diverse businesses and historic relevance, could tell a story that's still in the making, points out Nivedita Mookerji.

Alto, Wagon R Prices May Drop By 40,000 To 67,000

Alto, Wagon R Prices May Drop By 40,000 To 67,000

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2025

'GST reduction will help larger and high-end cars too.'

Apple Boosts Output For iPhone 17 Launch

Apple Boosts Output For iPhone 17 Launch

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2025

India has become Apple's main export hub to the US, which consumes over $40 billion worth of iPhones annually.

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.

'Bureaucrats Resist Meeting Public...'

'Bureaucrats Resist Meeting Public...'

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2025

'...as then it brings them closer to the complaints and grievances that the public faces.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

AI 171 Crash: No Closure In Sight As Questions Linger

AI 171 Crash: No Closure In Sight As Questions Linger

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2025

The truth about what triggered the fatal crash of the Dreamliner should not only help bring the guilty to book, but also outline the future course of action in aviation safety, notes Nivedita Mookerji.

'I've No Desire To Be Prime Minister'

'I've No Desire To Be Prime Minister'

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2025

'I am not an aspiration-oriented politician.' 'This is the time to redefine politics.' 'Politics of power is not real politics.'

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.

'We're the largest gig worker employer in country'

'We're the largest gig worker employer in country'

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2025

'Today, we have 2 million active drivers earning through our platform every month.'