T E Narasimhan &Amp;Amp; Aneesh Phadnis

Stories by T E Narasimhan &Amp;Amp; Aneesh Phadnis

Post Covid, 2-wheeler EV firms see steady growth

Post Covid, 2-wheeler EV firms see steady growth

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2021

EV players suggest a reduction in the goods and services tax on batteries from 18 to 5 per cent as it would help push demand.

TTK Prestige,India's kitchen 'king' aims to double capacity by FY21

TTK Prestige,India's kitchen 'king' aims to double capacity by FY21

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2020

The company has also set a target of achieving Rs 5,000 crore in the next four years, while for the current fiscal the company expect around 15-18 per cent growth in revenue.

In midst of holiday season, Dubai flights hit by seat allocation dispute

In midst of holiday season, Dubai flights hit by seat allocation dispute

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2020

Dispute arose as Indian carriers objected to Emirates flying passengers beyond Dubai, and Dubai authorities complained that Indian airlines have been flying more flights than allocated to its carriers.

Night curfew: New Year parties, travel plans fizzle out

Night curfew: New Year parties, travel plans fizzle out

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2020

Miffed hotels, restaurants stare at huge losses on account of advance planning for events that they now have to shelve.

COVID-19 infects IIT-Madras; forces shutdown

COVID-19 infects IIT-Madras; forces shutdown

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2020

A total of 774 students are on the campus and most of those who were infected were residents of Krishna and Jamuna hostels.

Jio accuses Airtel, Vodafone Idea of fanning farmers' ire against it

Jio accuses Airtel, Vodafone Idea of fanning farmers' ire against it

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2020

The latest telecom war kicked off after some pictures surfaced, showing Airtel banners among agitating farmers. According to the Jio camp, it was a giveaway that farmers were being enticed to port their phone numbers.

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2020

Was Kerkar duped by his employees, as he claims, or did a cocktail of greed, poor cost control and bad management bring the travel firm down, wonder Pavan Lall and Aneesh Phadnis.

How family-owned TVS group's ownership model will change

How family-owned TVS group's ownership model will change

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2020

The TVS family has been engaged, for more than a century, in a diverse range of businesses through various entities in which the branches of the TVS family have invested in or through T V Sundaram Iyengar & Sons, Sundaram Industries, and Southern Roadways - collectively referred to as the TVS Holding Companies.

Next gen from Apollo Tyres family floats trucking start-up

Next gen from Apollo Tyres family floats trucking start-up

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2020

The solution works on the pricing and scheduling algorithms that define key parameters necessary for most efficiently matching the supply and demand of freight and trucks.

Nokia starts manufacturing next generation 5G equipment at Chennai facility

Nokia starts manufacturing next generation 5G equipment at Chennai facility

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2020

Nokia said it was the first to manufacture the 5G New Radio in India, and it is now producing Nokia AirScale massive Multiple Input Multiple Output solution at the facility.

US-China trade war a silver lining for India's garment exporters

US-China trade war a silver lining for India's garment exporters

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2020

Exporters say their capacity utilisation has reached almost 70 per cent and that big firms have brought it up to as high as 85 per cent.

Ministry urges Covid-19 insurance cover for foreign tourists

Ministry urges Covid-19 insurance cover for foreign tourists

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2020

Indian and global airlines such as SpiceJet, Emirates, Virgin Atlantic among others too are marketing Covid-19 insurance products to attract passengers.

DBS retains Lakshmi Vilas Bank's name, logo

DBS retains Lakshmi Vilas Bank's name, logo

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2020

According to experts, 'Lakshmi' and the logo 'Godesses Lakshmi' have a lot of value in India and are the biggest driver for the Bank. Retaining the Lakshmi name and logo will help DBS.

Subramanian Swamy asks for CBI enquiry into RBI's functioning

Subramanian Swamy asks for CBI enquiry into RBI's functioning

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2020

The BJP member also sought to put the LVB-DBS merger on hold in order to facilitate a forensic audit of the takeover of the assets of both banks.

Vodafone Idea hikes tariff as it struggles to pay dues

Vodafone Idea hikes tariff as it struggles to pay dues

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2020

The latest move, even if it is symbolic, is the first rate hike after the one announced end of 2019.

Air freight stations planned to transport Covid vaccines

Air freight stations planned to transport Covid vaccines

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2020

The government is considering setting up air freight stations to enable direct movement of vaccines from pharmaceutical factories to the aircraft.

How India Inc plans to tap robust rural market

How India Inc plans to tap robust rural market

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2020

While companies have not launched too many products in rural areas of late, easy financing has helped push up demand.

How the Kerala-based CSB Bank made a dramatic turnaround

How the Kerala-based CSB Bank made a dramatic turnaround

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2020

For FY21, CSB is looking at growth of around 25 per cent and is confident of doubling it in two years. And it is also exploring options to acquire a mid-size bank with a good client base and branches in the north to acquire an all-India presence.

RBI rejects Muthoot Finance's plan to buy IDBI AMC

RBI rejects Muthoot Finance's plan to buy IDBI AMC

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2020

IDBI Bank had to sell its MF arm after being acquired by state-owned insurance behemoth Life Insurance Corporation since LIC already had an AMC.

Covid-19 impact: Textile, paint makers roll out antiviral layer to ads

Covid-19 impact: Textile, paint makers roll out antiviral layer to ads

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2020

Almost each of these companies has a different technology to show for the effectiveness against microbes.