V Kumara Swamy, New Delhi

Stories by V Kumara Swamy, New Delhi

M&M wins race for Punjab Tractors

M&M wins race for Punjab Tractors

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2007

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), the country's largest tractor company, has acquired the controlling stake in Punjab Tractors Ltd (PTL), the fourth largest tractor firm, outbidding Hinduja group firm Ashok Leyland.

No new prescription against heartbreaks

No new prescription against heartbreaks

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2007

On December 4 last year, the stock of the world's largest drugmaker, Pfizer, fell 10.6 per cent, wiping out more than $21 billion in market value in a single day.

Return of the natives a tonic for pharma cos

Return of the natives a tonic for pharma cos

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2007

Having moved into original research, they have attracted overseas professionals looking to come back, some nudged by MNCs' narrowing research.

Mittal may buy HPCL refinery stake

Mittal may buy HPCL refinery stake

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2006

NRI steel tycoon Lakshmi N Mittal may partner with Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd in the state-run firm's under-construction $3 billion refinery at Bhatinda in Punjab.

WHO's new pact to boost Indian pharma

WHO's new pact to boost Indian pharma

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2006

The proposal will help India, one of the most cost-effective location for pharmaceutical production, to increase its growing generic exports multifold in a hassle-free regulatory environment.

Ayodhya issue rocks Parliament

Ayodhya issue rocks Parliament

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2006

With Uttar Pradesh elections round the corner, the mood of the House was clearly reflected as members came prepared for the battle ahead. Shiv Sena members wore saffron scrafs in support of the Ayodhya cause.

Hilton plans 75 hotels with DLF

Hilton plans 75 hotels with DLF

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2006

Hilton plans 75 hotels with DLF

Govt okays FDI in higher education

Govt okays FDI in higher education

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2006

Once approved by the Cabinet and passed as law, the Foreign Education Providers (Regulation) Bill will grant deemed university status to such institutions.

NRIs can cash out of Indian real estate

NRIs can cash out of Indian real estate

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2006

Non-resident Indians with wealth stuck in real estate in India have reason to rejoice.

Get ready for the 3G mobile revolution

Get ready for the 3G mobile revolution

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2006

BSNL waives transit charges on pvt players

BSNL waives transit charges on pvt players

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2006

Steel MNCs get stuck in policy mesh

Steel MNCs get stuck in policy mesh

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2006

Terror: Companies beef up security

Terror: Companies beef up security

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2006

Styling with steel

Styling with steel

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2006

Mongolia's top civilian honour for Sri Sri

Mongolia's top civilian honour for Sri Sri

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2006

'India, Pak must stop pointing fingers'

'India, Pak must stop pointing fingers'

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2006

Jet draws up plan to soar again

Jet draws up plan to soar again

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2006

2004-06: CEOs give PM the thumbs up

2004-06: CEOs give PM the thumbs up

Rediff.com   22 May 2006

Siva may pick up 15% stake in Sahara One

Siva may pick up 15% stake in Sahara One

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2006

English killing thirst for knowledge

English killing thirst for knowledge

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2006