T E Narasimhan, Bibhu Ranjan Mishra &Amp;Amp; Dev Chatterjee

Stories by T E Narasimhan, Bibhu Ranjan Mishra &Amp;Amp; Dev Chatterjee

Ashok Leyland has 3-pronged plan for electric buses

Ashok Leyland has 3-pronged plan for electric buses

Rediff.com   29 May 2017

It's bullish on electric vehicle segment as govt is keen to buy around 20-25k electric vehicles

ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-2 in 2018

ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-2 in 2018

Rediff.com   25 May 2017

The Chandrayaan-2 will conduct the next level of scientific studies on the Moon, writes T E Narasimhan.

With Jaago Re 2, Tata Tea ups its game

With Jaago Re 2, Tata Tea ups its game

Rediff.com   19 May 2017

Tata Tea looks to separate itself from the crowd and reclaim its positioning as a socially responsible label with a new version of its Jaago Re campaign.

Hungry kya? MTR may have something for you

Hungry kya? MTR may have something for you

Rediff.com   19 May 2017

MTR re-positions its brand to cater early morning to the hungry urban young. It has launched a range of breakfast foods to pave the way for future product and brand transformation.

Tamil Nadu faces worst drought in 140 years

Tamil Nadu faces worst drought in 140 years

Rediff.com   9 May 2017

The storage of water in the six major reservoirs in the state was just 6.2 per cent of capacity as of April 27, 2017, reports T E Narasimhan and Gireesh Babu.

Tata Sons to invest Rs 2,000 crore more in telecom arm

Tata Sons to invest Rs 2,000 crore more in telecom arm

Rediff.com   3 May 2017

Funds will be raised via non-cumulative preference shares issued to Tata Sons on rights basis

This summer, AC makers turn on the heat

This summer, AC makers turn on the heat

Rediff.com   2 May 2017

As temperatures begin to soar, AC makers have become extravagant with their claims and ad budgets as they look to get brand penetration up from the current low levels of four per cent, says T E Narasimhan.

From Kabaali to Baahubali, why brands love blockbusters

From Kabaali to Baahubali, why brands love blockbusters

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2017

More than the revenue component, the movies gain hugely in terms of visibility and reach, reports T E Narasimhan.

Family and Rs 500 crore: How a Chettiar community is reviving entrepreneurship

Family and Rs 500 crore: How a Chettiar community is reviving entrepreneurship

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2017

Some decades ago, nearly 90 per cent of Nattukottai Chettiars were entrepreneurs; this has dropped to 15 per cent. The community plans to reverse the numbers through know-how, family support, funding and networking.

Parched South India faces biggest water crisis

Parched South India faces biggest water crisis

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2017

Kerala, Andhra, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are facing a severe drought this year, affecting livelihoods as well as lives.

Can Idea investors make money?

Can Idea investors make money?

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2017

While UltraTech Cement has been the biggest value creator adding nearly Rs 99,000 crore to its market capitalisation, Grasim Industries has added around Rs 27,000 crore to its market cap.

Baahubali 2 shows off its marketing muscle

Baahubali 2 shows off its marketing muscle

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2017

Baahubali 2, made at an estimated cost of 200 crore, will earn more than 500 crores through commercial tie-ups alone, says T E Narasimhan.

Vodafone chief: 'You always talk about Jio, what about Airtel?'

Vodafone chief: 'You always talk about Jio, what about Airtel?'

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2017

After their merger Vodafone Group CEO, Vittorio Colao says India is not a Jio market alone. Aditya Birla Group CEO, Kumar Mangalam Birla says Vodafone is dominant in metro cities, while Idea is a big player in urban, semi-urban markets.

BPCL, ONGC pip Reliance in overseas fundraising

BPCL, ONGC pip Reliance in overseas fundraising

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2017

BPCL and ONGC raised $4.9 billion in 2016-17 against $1.65 billion raised by Reliance

Slurp! Look who's benefitting from cola ban in Tamil Nadu

Slurp! Look who's benefitting from cola ban in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2017

Even as traders in Tamil Nadu continue to boycott Coke and Pepsi, a few homegrown beverage brands are raking in the profits, says T E Narasimhan.

States outdo each other on social media to lure investment

States outdo each other on social media to lure investment

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh use celebrity endorsers and social media campaigns to brand their state and court big business to eventually bring about job creation. Can they deliver on their promises?

Why April 1 is spooking India Inc!

Why April 1 is spooking India Inc!

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2017

With a new higher tax regime coming into effect from the new financial year, top corporates and wealthy investors are in a rush to restructure their shareholding.

Mahindra's R&D spending up 26 times in 13 years

Mahindra's R&D spending up 26 times in 13 years

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2017

Companies need to provide 90-95 per cent of what Europe, US, Japan, Korea may give and for that, you have to spend this kind of money: Pawan Goenka.

Tamil Nadu makes Aadhaar must for vehicle registration

Tamil Nadu makes Aadhaar must for vehicle registration

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2017

This is the first time a state is asking for PAN card for two-wheelers

How Leyland clawed back its market share

How Leyland clawed back its market share

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2017

Increased truck sales, new models push Leyland's share to 34%, from 30.2% in the same quarter a year before.