Surajeet Das Gupta And Sounak Mitra

Stories by Surajeet Das Gupta And Sounak Mitra

We are exploring 100% FDI in retail: Adidas CMD

We are exploring 100% FDI in retail: Adidas CMD

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2013

To put its Reebok business in order, the German footwear major hand-picked the soft-spoken Erick Haskell, who has vast experience of working in China.

How downturn helped Bajaj quell Chakan strike

How downturn helped Bajaj quell Chakan strike

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2013

Striking workers lacked support in the Pimpri-Chinchwad-Chakan belt.

Wage negotiation only after output returns to normal: Rajiv Bajaj

Wage negotiation only after output returns to normal: Rajiv Bajaj

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2013

Just hours after the union at Bajaj Auto's Chakan plant called off its strike unconditionally, managing director Rajiv Bajaj spoke to Business Standard.

RCom to exit DTH after merging subsidiary with Sun Direct

RCom to exit DTH after merging subsidiary with Sun Direct

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2013

Deal to help RCom reduce debt, Sun gain subscribers in new markets

Spice Group's Modi plans shifting base to India

Spice Group's Modi plans shifting base to India

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2013

Bhupendra Kumar Modi is the founder of $2-billion Spice Group.

Three FDI offers fail transparency test

Three FDI offers fail transparency test

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2013

FIPB rejects proposals from firms that have not divulged details of beneficial ownership or source of funding

A tough challenge awaits AirAsia chief in India

A tough challenge awaits AirAsia chief in India

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2013

Given the cost structure in the country, it won't be easy for AirAsia to offer 'Nano' fares and still make money.

Ours is an FMCG company, not a chit fund: Amway chief

Ours is an FMCG company, not a chit fund: Amway chief

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2013

William S Pinckney was arrested by the Kerala police for alleged violation of the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act.

Telcos sit on Rs 38k-cr liability bomb

Telcos sit on Rs 38k-cr liability bomb

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2013

Companies might have to shell out a fourth of the industry's annual net revenue to clear the obligation

Govt defends raising seats on UAE route

Govt defends raising seats on UAE route

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2013

Defending its decision to raise the number of seats under the India-United Arab Emirates (UAE) air services pact, the Civil Aviation Ministry, in a note to the Cabinet Secretariat and key ministries, has said no additional points of call have been allowed to the Gulf country.

Bajaj to move Pulsar output to Aurangabad

Bajaj to move Pulsar output to Aurangabad

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2013

Automaker to shift 200-300 workers from its Pantnagar facility to handle increased manufacturing.

DoT proposes change in cross-holding norms

DoT proposes change in cross-holding norms

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2013

To bring clarity, the department clearly defines terms such as promoter and competitor.

Rising debt a worry for telecom firms

Rising debt a worry for telecom firms

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2013

Need for much more investment; sector would like govt help

Reprieve for Tata, RCom

Reprieve for Tata, RCom

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2013

DoT decides not to scrap dual-technology telecom licences

Bajaj may shift production to other plants

Bajaj may shift production to other plants

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2013

Confirming that the company could shift its production to other facilities, Bajaj Auto Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj told Business Standard: "If we take a view that this (labour issue) is going to extend over the next two months, we certainly can do that, and will do that."

Rajiv Bajaj on the strike at Chakan plant

Rajiv Bajaj on the strike at Chakan plant

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2013

Production has crippled at Bajaj Auto's Chakan plant in Maharashtra following a labour strike which entered its third day today.

Panel identifies 9 sectors for mandatory Indian control

Panel identifies 9 sectors for mandatory Indian control

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2013

These are FM radio, uplinking news & current affairs, print media (news & current affairs), commodity exchanges, stock exchanges along with depositories and clearing corporation, power exchanges, petroleum & natural gas refining, insurance, defence production and private security agencies.

Vodafone, Idea gain most in revenue market share

Vodafone, Idea gain most in revenue market share

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2013

Adjusted gross revenue of the industry has grown just 5.3 per cent during the financial year ended March 31

Indian demand provides spark for Japanese electronics cos

Indian demand provides spark for Japanese electronics cos

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2013

It is not without reason that Japanese consumer electronics companies such as Sony, Panasonic, Hitachi, Daikin and Sharp are investing significant sums in India.

BSNL, MTNL may get relief on one-time spectrum fee

BSNL, MTNL may get relief on one-time spectrum fee

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2013

To revive the two state-run telecom operators, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), the government is likely to waive the one-time fee these telcos need to pay for retaining additional spectrum.