Surajeet Das Gupta And Urvi Malvania

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Can Naresh Goyal take back Jet through auction?

Can Naresh Goyal take back Jet through auction?

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2019

Naresh Goyal, after being ousted with his wife from the board last week, and with his shareholding halved to 25 per cent, can still make a comeback by partnering a new investor and win back majority control.

Banks now have 3 options to tackle loan defaulters

Banks now have 3 options to tackle loan defaulters

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2019

The three options are - a one-time settlement, restructuring of loans and of course go to IBC.

BJP accounts for 53% of political ad blitz

BJP accounts for 53% of political ad blitz

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2019

The BJP has been more aggressive in the first 11 weeks of the calendar year, taking up more than half the share of total political advertising from January 1 to March 16.

Bollywood's 1st Quarter: Hits & Flops

Bollywood's 1st Quarter: Hits & Flops

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2019

'A look at the winners and losers tells us that the topic of the film is but one factor in ensuring success.'

IPL promises to be bigger, better

IPL promises to be bigger, better

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2019

Urvi Malvania looks at what is in store for the IPL's 2019 edition.

Even before a ball is bowled in IPL, Aamir is a hit

Even before a ball is bowled in IPL, Aamir is a hit

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2019

Aamir Khan will be the face of Vivo, the title sponsor of IPL, digital payments company PhonePe, and shoe brand Walkaroo this league season.

Will banks bail out debt-laden Jet Airways?

Will banks bail out debt-laden Jet Airways?

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2019

Switching to a damage-control mode, bankers and government officials claimed that Jet Airways wouldn't fall even if Etihad refuses to back the resolution plan and exits.

Jet's crisis deepens as Etihad, lenders lock horns

Jet's crisis deepens as Etihad, lenders lock horns

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2019

Etihad said it would not participate in the rights issue or infuse fresh funds under the current terms and conditions of the resolution plan

Jet's woes may fly away in a week

Jet's woes may fly away in a week

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2019

Jet and Etihad have already agreed upon a Rs 4,000-crore interim financing plan according to which Etihad will put in Rs 750 crore either on its own or from an offshore or onshore lender, and a matching amount will be provided by the Jet lenders.

Why Ayushman Bharat has tied up with Uber India

Why Ayushman Bharat has tied up with Uber India

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2019

Since its launch in September, Ayushman Bharat has issued 20 million cards and has set an ambitious target to hit another 30 million within the next three months.

Revealed: Star India's IPL plans

Revealed: Star India's IPL plans

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2019

100 commentators, across languages, will bring this season's games to viewers's homes in India and across the world.

What's powering online gaming: 70% from small towns

What's powering online gaming: 70% from small towns

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2019

74% of users play fantasy sports 1-3 times a week, with the majority playing once a week and 20% of the respondents reported playing more than five times a week, says a report on the online gaming industry in India.

Will poll fever dim brands' love for IPL?

Will poll fever dim brands' love for IPL?

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2019

There are many who see a potential drop in interest by brands this year given that election news tends to cut into sports viewership.

Bollywood ban a blow to Pak's exhibitors

Bollywood ban a blow to Pak's exhibitors

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2019

'Banning Bollywood films will mean a paucity of content to keep the multiplexes and theatres running profitably.'

Is Mukesh Ambani being too ambitious with his retail plans?

Is Mukesh Ambani being too ambitious with his retail plans?

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2019

While Reliance has the clout to negotiate prices with suppliers for its e-commerce, not to forget the cost advantage of integrated warehouse and supply chains, Amazon and Walmart are no pushovers, they too have deep pockets.

At 18 brands, Gully Boy is within striking distance of King Kohli

At 18 brands, Gully Boy is within striking distance of King Kohli

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2019

Don't go by the number, Ranveer Singh says, he is picky when it comes to endorsements. There are some brands he will never endorse. Fairness creams, for example, but he does not turn away from cola and alcohol brands.

Here's some bad news for frequent fliers

Here's some bad news for frequent fliers

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2019

To maintain smooth flight operations and avert a staff crisis, India's airlines will require an additional 2,000 pilots. Unfortunately, the number of additional commanders being recruited is slowing down.

Ronnie Screwvala bets big on non-cricket sports

Ronnie Screwvala bets big on non-cricket sports

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2019

The growing interest in alternative sports is encouraging Ronnie Screwvala to extend the U Mumba brand from kabaddi to football and volleyball.

3 major reasons behind the fall of Anil Ambani's RCom

3 major reasons behind the fall of Anil Ambani's RCom

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2019

Mukesh Ambani's Jio, high debt and some bad decisions drove RCom to its grave.

Yippee! Movies can be made faster

Yippee! Movies can be made faster

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2019

With the introduction of the single window clearance provision, pre-production windows are expected to reduce significantly. Not only will it have an impact on the operational cost of the film, it will also allow studios to release films faster.