Vinay Umarji &Amp; Sohini Das

Stories by Vinay Umarji &Amp; Sohini Das

IITs turn to core sector firms for placements after start-up fiasco

IITs turn to core sector firms for placements after start-up fiasco

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2016

To further ensure employability of students, IITs are encouraging students to positively accept more number of pre-placement offers and not wait till final placement season

Rumours of whistleblower float at Welspun's Anjar plant

Rumours of whistleblower float at Welspun's Anjar plant

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2016

The news that Welspun has run into trouble with one of its biggest US-based clients has stressed its suppliers and investors alike

New threat for BJP in Gujarat

New threat for BJP in Gujarat

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2016

If the Anandiben Patel administration was shaken by the Patidar agitation, the Vijay Rupani government would have to deal with the Jignesh Mevani-led Dalit movement.

Tata Salt dishes out a reality test for the Olympic trail

Tata Salt dishes out a reality test for the Olympic trail

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2016

Sources indicated that Tata Salt has set aside about 8-10% of their marketing budget for the Olympics this year.

This billionaire dad taught his son life lessons

This billionaire dad taught his son life lessons

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2016

Savji Dholakia, the diamond magnate who sent away his son to gain a 'hands-on' life experience, likes to do things the hard way.

GST may push up prices of branded apparel

GST may push up prices of branded apparel

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2016

There are also talks of branded garments being put under the luxury tax slab, which could be higher than 18 per cent.

Patel or Rupani: Who will succeed Anandiben?

Patel or Rupani: Who will succeed Anandiben?

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2016

As she steps down, a look at the top two contenders -- Vijay Rupani and Nitin Patel -- who could become Gujarat's next chief minister.

How Nirma tries to reclaim the golden days of 1980s

How Nirma tries to reclaim the golden days of 1980s

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2016

Many see Nirma's Lafarge deal as some kind of second coming for the Patels.

Is Tiago eating into Nano sales?

Is Tiago eating into Nano sales?

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2016

Tata Motors ended the year selling 21,012 Nanos, up from 16,901 in FY15.

Why Nirma's Lafarge deal makes sense

Why Nirma's Lafarge deal makes sense

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

Now with 13-14 million-tonne capacity, Nirma will emerge as a serious player in India's cement landscape.

Karsanbhai Patel: The man who nurtured brand Nirma like a daughter

Karsanbhai Patel: The man who nurtured brand Nirma like a daughter

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

Karsanbhai Patel's risk-taking abilities are on display once again.

Droom: Now, rent a chopper online!

Droom: Now, rent a chopper online!

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2016

Droom has seen aircraft such as the Falcon, Hawk and Cessna being rented.

Pay hike: Gujarat faces Rs 6,000-cr burden

Pay hike: Gujarat faces Rs 6,000-cr burden

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2016

The Gujarat government paid salaries and pensions worth Rs 29,000 crore in 2015-16.

Amul packs a sweet punch

Amul packs a sweet punch

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2016

The traditional Indian desserts market is around Rs 40,000-45,000 crore (Rs 400-450 billion).

Smart cities: How Surat will get a grand makeover

Smart cities: How Surat will get a grand makeover

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2016

Surat had bagged the fourth rank under the Smart Cities Mission based on its proposal.

When it comes to pharma, Made in Gujarat is a success story

When it comes to pharma, Made in Gujarat is a success story

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2016

The percentage of non-standard quality drugs in the state has been in the range of 2-2.5% as compared to an all-India average of 5-6%

IIMs, passouts on sticky wicket as Flipkart defers recruitment

IIMs, passouts on sticky wicket as Flipkart defers recruitment

Rediff.com   26 May 2016

While only the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has voiced its concerns so far, the company says it has done so due to the ongoing restructuring of its business

Odd-even boost for Toyota hybrid

Odd-even boost for Toyota hybrid

Rediff.com   16 May 2016

The Camry hybrid sold 466 units in January-April in the region.

Tiago in fast lane, prices may go up

Tiago in fast lane, prices may go up

Rediff.com   11 May 2016

The hatchback has been priced strategically at a notch above the Nano and way below the Tata Bolt.

The man who dug out Modi's marksheet

The man who dug out Modi's marksheet

Rediff.com   9 May 2016

Gujarat University Vice-Chancellor M N Patel revealed the MA results of Narendra Modi at an impromptu press briefing at his house.