Veena Mani And Sohini Das

Stories by Veena Mani And Sohini Das

Prices of key diabetes, cancer drugs may drop by 25%

Prices of key diabetes, cancer drugs may drop by 25%

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2018

A recent report has suggested that future patent expires in the cardiac and anti-diabetes space would form a good opportunity for smaller firms, given their franchise in these segments.

CAs' body asks govt help in accessing PNB fraud data

CAs' body asks govt help in accessing PNB fraud data

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2018

ICAI intends to investigate the chartered accountants of PNB but the bank allegedly refuses to give the information sought.

Darwin vs Satyapal: Who's right?

Darwin vs Satyapal: Who's right?

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2018

'What would be questioned next?' 'Will the Copernicus theory of the sun being the centre of the universe, or Newton's theory of gravity?' asks Veena Mani.

Competition Commission slaps Rs 1.35 bn fine on Google

Competition Commission slaps Rs 1.35 bn fine on Google

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2018

The order was passed with dissent by two members, and four members feeling that there had been abuse of the search engine's dominant position.

Will states bite the fiscal bullet on Modicare?

Will states bite the fiscal bullet on Modicare?

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2018

Experts believe that states will be in a predicament because of their tight fiscal position and reluctance to replace their own health schemes with this newly announced National Health Protection Scheme.

Scooter sales get a major boost from rural India

Scooter sales get a major boost from rural India

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2018

In first 9 months of FY18, scooter sales grew by 18.5%, the number may jump further as more women join workforce

In a first, a robot will perform angioplasty in Ahmedabad hospital

In a first, a robot will perform angioplasty in Ahmedabad hospital

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2018

The procedure, however, would cost around Rs 75,000-100,000 more than conventional angioplasty.

Surge pricing: Ola, Uber to come under CCI lens

Surge pricing: Ola, Uber to come under CCI lens

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2018

A surge in taxi fares earlier led Maharashtra govt to set up committee to recommend prices for these players

Battle hots up between Triumph Motorcycles and Royal Enfield

Battle hots up between Triumph Motorcycles and Royal Enfield

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2018

Triumph's portfolio includes high-powered bikes such as the Daytona 200, Rocket III, SuperSports Daytona 675R and Tiger 800, apart from its iconic Bonneville family.

Jignesh Mevani is busy fighting the good fight

Jignesh Mevani is busy fighting the good fight

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2018

'I fight for anyone who is poor, marginalised or victimised.' 'If a Dalit factory owner is inflicting atrocities on his Brahmin worker, then I will fight for the poor Brahmin.'

Will Vijay Rupani keep his job after a close fight?

Will Vijay Rupani keep his job after a close fight?

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2017

The chief minister is not being hailed as the leader who led the party to a victory in the state.

How the 73-year old Havmor plans to change its Lotte

How the 73-year old Havmor plans to change its Lotte

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2017

Havmor will now make its next journey, across India, under the banner of South Korea's Lotte Group, the confectioner best known for manufacturing and marketing chocolate marshmellow pies under the Choco Pie brand, says Sohini Das.

Gujarat election: Rural belt may spring a nasty surprise for BJP

Gujarat election: Rural belt may spring a nasty surprise for BJP

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2017

Just before the elections, the government waived interest on loans up to Rs 300,000 for farmers. But this may not really help small and marginal farmers in the state, who make up for two-thirds of the total and are still dependent on informal channels of credit.

IBC may be tweaked to give relief to stressed asset buyers

IBC may be tweaked to give relief to stressed asset buyers

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2017

This is being done keeping in mind the urgency of these transactions, and it would help the ongoing insolvency cases, including the 12 accounts referred by RBI to banks.

How India narrowly escaped a health crisis

How India narrowly escaped a health crisis

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2017

The Philippines launches probe after Sanofi reveals WHO-approved dengvaxia - a dengue vaccine - aggravates symptoms in some cases.

How desi brothers built a $1.8 bn drug co

How desi brothers built a $1.8 bn drug co

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2017

Amneal Pharmaceuticals is set to pip Sun Pharma as the fifth largest generics maker in the US, reports Sohini Das.

Bankruptcy code clips ArcelorMittal's India expansion plans

Bankruptcy code clips ArcelorMittal's India expansion plans

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2017

In 2009, ArcelorMittal had picked up a stake in Uttam Galva Steels. A new Section 29A of the IBC prohibits promoters of companies with NPAs of more than a year from bidding for these companies.

Tata Nano reaches end of the road as dealers stop orders

Tata Nano reaches end of the road as dealers stop orders

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2017

Dealers of Tata Motors in most parts of the country have stopped placing orders for this small car in the last three-four months and the showrooms are displaying contemporary models such as Tiago, Tigor, Hexa and Nexon.

Havmor Ice Cream sold for Rs 1,020 crore to South Korean Lotte Confectionery

Havmor Ice Cream sold for Rs 1,020 crore to South Korean Lotte Confectionery

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2017

Havmor makes 150 products from its two plants and has around 30,000 dealers

These firms transacted crores of rupees but have no PAN!

These firms transacted crores of rupees but have no PAN!

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2017

Ministry of Corporate Affairs is now likely to examine whether all active companies have PAN or not