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Pfizer reduces field staff base in India

Pfizer reduces field staff base in India

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2013

Employees allege forcible layoffs; firm says ensuring it "best maximises performance and optimises resources"

Ambattur MSMEs' poor run likely to continue in 2013

Ambattur MSMEs' poor run likely to continue in 2013

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2013

Parts suppliers hit by vehicle manufacturers' production cut, raw material shortage.

Apollo to raise value of pharma business

Apollo to raise value of pharma business

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2013

AHEL had earlier said it was looking for a strategic partner with international experience for its pharma business.

Kamal Haasan's Vishwaroopam to miss release date

Kamal Haasan's Vishwaroopam to miss release date

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2013

The movie was scheduled for January 10, 2013 at 9.30 pm on Airtel DTH.

Orchid Pharma exits from Chinese JV

Orchid Pharma exits from Chinese JV

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2012

The company will transfer its 50% stake in its JV firm, NTPC-Orchid Pharmaceuticals to NCPC for a total cash consideration of USD 13.9 mn.

Bosch to commence Gujarat operations by early 2013

Bosch to commence Gujarat operations by early 2013

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2012

Bosch Rexroth (India) Ltd, part of German automation firm Bosch Group, is expecting completion of its drives and control systems production facility in Sanand, Gujarat, by November or December this year, according to V K Viswanathan, managing director of Bosch Ltd.

We are the Starbucks of the Pizza world : CEO, Om Pizzas

We are the Starbucks of the Pizza world : CEO, Om Pizzas

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2012

An Indian born, US-educated, Australian citizen, Tejpavan Singh Gandhok has recently joined as the CEO of Om Pizzas (OMP), the master franchisee for Papa Johns Pizza in India, as well as Chillis, the Tex-Mex Restaurants. His appointment was announced with fresh investments from the existing investor in OMP - TVS Capital Fund.

Ashok Leyland plans new trucks

Ashok Leyland plans new trucks

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2012

Commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland plans to strengthen its presence in the 5-12-tonne range of vehicles. It is to launch trucks from the Prague-headquartered AVIA, which it had bought in 2006, and would upgrading its light commercial vehicles (LCVs) from the joint venture it has with Nissan of Japan. It has also said the JV with Nissan would turn cash-positive in the next 18 months.

HCL veteran shifts to healthcare

HCL veteran shifts to healthcare

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2012

S Premkumar has joined as the Group CEO -- Healthcare Services, Apollo Hospitals, one of the country's largest hospital chain.

Renault plans new models, aims to be in top three

Renault plans new models, aims to be in top three

Rediff.com   13 May 2011

Renault is planning to assemble Fluence in completely knocked down format.

Firecracker output down 20% : Sivakasi units

Firecracker output down 20% : Sivakasi units

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2009

The firecracker industry in Sivakasi, in interior Tamil Nadu, from where 95 per cent of the Indian output comes from, has said production has declined 20 per cent this year.

ESOPs, promotions, pay hikes back at Satyam

ESOPs, promotions, pay hikes back at Satyam

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2009

Three days after announcing the reinstatement of the variable portion of staff salaries, Mahindra Satyam (earlier, Satyam Computer Services) has begun re-introducing other benefits, including employee stock option plans (ESOPs), beside giving promotions and salary hikes across different bands (grades).Mahindra Satyam, now treading a recovery path after it was hit by a big scandal involving its top management, had withdrawn variable pay in April this year.

PSU oil companies may lose Rs 25,000 cr

PSU oil companies may lose Rs 25,000 cr

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2009

The public sector oil companies -- Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum -- may suffer a Rs 25,000 crore revenue loss on fuel sales this fiscal, said S Behuria, chairman and managing director, IOC.IOC, BPCL and HPCL incurred a revenue loss of Rs 1.03 lakh crore on sale of petroleum fuel in 2008-09. The global rise in crude oil prices will increase the under-recoveries for PSUs on sale of fuel at controlled prices.

Outdated tech may cost 29,533 jobs

Outdated tech may cost 29,533 jobs

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2009

Around 29,533 candidates who got registered at the state district employment exchanges are not likely to get jobs because of computer errors, caused by the staff at these exchanges, and usage of outdated technology, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

TVS allowed to use Bajaj's patented tech

TVS allowed to use Bajaj's patented tech

Rediff.com   19 May 2009

The bench consisting of acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court S J Mukhopadhyaya and Justice Ibrahim Kalifula on Monday set aside the earlier order according to which TVS Motors was restrained from using the twin spark technology, which was patented by Pune-based, India's second largest two wheeler manufacturer Bajaj Auto.

Banks need more time for recast

Banks need more time for recast

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2009

The original finalisation date was April 31. At a hearing on the issue at the High Court in Chennai, counsel for ICICI Bank, which leads the consortium of banks handling the recast, said it was negotiating with others on an extension. The next hearing on extricating the Chennai-based retail chain from its present quagmire will be on April 17.

Import nuke bombs easily through Indian ports

Import nuke bombs easily through Indian ports

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2009

India's sea ports do not have equipment to detect radioactive or contaminated consignments, exposing the country to security and safety risks, besides damaging reputation of goods manufactured in the country.

Indbank opens trading cafe in Chennai

Indbank opens trading cafe in Chennai

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2008

Indbank Merchant Banking Services (Indbank), a subsidiary of public sector Indian Bank, opened its first 'trading cafe' for stock trading in Chennai. It plans to open another 20 such cafes and 18 new branches during 2008-09 across the country.

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