Vinay Umarji &Amp; Sohini Das

Stories by Vinay Umarji &Amp; Sohini Das

Vibrant Gujarat: Do the numbers add up?

Vibrant Gujarat: Do the numbers add up?

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2015

The tall claims that the state administration, particularly Modi's highly charged PR machinery has created to hardsell the state, and in turn Modi himself, are not reinforced by the numbers

Vibrant Gujarat model goes global

Vibrant Gujarat model goes global

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2015

A team from Serbia had participated in the Vibrant Gujarat Summit in 2013, and that country is participating in this year's summit as well.

Base salary stagnates, but variable pay zooms at IITs

Base salary stagnates, but variable pay zooms at IITs

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2014

International pay packages have soared 10-30 per cent at IITs.

Meet the young man behind the success of Adani Group

Meet the young man behind the success of Adani Group

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2014

Pranav Adani has come a long way since 1999, when he first got actively involved with the Adani Group's businesses, run by his uncle, Gautam Adani.

How Gujarat is luring investors with industrial parks

How Gujarat is luring investors with industrial parks

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2014

Companies are drawn to the parks by the infrastructure and ready-to-occupy land.

Gujarat, an investment hotspot for China, Japan

Gujarat, an investment hotspot for China, Japan

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2014

In a few years there may be 100 Japanese companies in Gujarat, while Chinese firms may commit investments of over Rs 6,000 crore.

40 years have passed, the Nirma girl still endears

40 years have passed, the Nirma girl still endears

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2014

The mascot has gone off air now, but not before helping the Gujarat-based detergent brand script the perfect win for an underdog in the eighties.

Dholera: Modi's pet project back on the fast track

Dholera: Modi's pet project back on the fast track

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2014

Armed with green nod and fund infusion, Gujarat govt getting ready to issue tenders to build infrastructure at the mega investment region

Gujarat to get biggest share of 'Make in India' pie

Gujarat to get biggest share of 'Make in India' pie

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2014

Domestic and foreign companies pour in a slew of investments in Gujarat.

Chinese consortium to set up e-vehicle hub in Sanand

Chinese consortium to set up e-vehicle hub in Sanand

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2014

May invest around $100 mn in setting up a 200-acre park

Is Gujarat heading back to pre-2002 era?

Is Gujarat heading back to pre-2002 era?

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2014

After Narendra Modi's exit from state politics, the BJP and Hindutva forces are falling back on communal politics, says Vinay Umarji

Post Xi's visit, India to woo Chinese travellers

Post Xi's visit, India to woo Chinese travellers

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2014

Industry insiders expect Chinese tourists coming to India to double in around two years.

Investment commitments decline in Gujarat in last 3 years

Investment commitments decline in Gujarat in last 3 years

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2014

Proposed investment dip 33% from Rs 1.42 lakh crore (Rs 1.42 trillion) in 2011 to Rs 94,259 crore (Rs 942.59 billion) in 2013

Meet PM Modi's 20-year-old rakhi sister

Meet PM Modi's 20-year-old rakhi sister

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2014

Twenty-year-old Ripal Prajapati had to settle for mailing a 'rakhi' to her god-brother this time around.

Amul: Amazing story of India's most successful brand

Amul: Amazing story of India's most successful brand

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2014

The creation of the Amul brand and its famous mascot gave a rural revolution a durable competitive edge.

Offline project yet to take off, Namo Store plans revamp

Offline project yet to take off, Namo Store plans revamp

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2014

While online sales continue to grow at a steady 10 per cent, the volunteers-run online store has not been able to garner enough traction to push for offline stores.

Gujarat still close to Modi's heart, gets new projects

Gujarat still close to Modi's heart, gets new projects

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2014

Even while the union budget may not have announced many direct schemes for Gujarat, the state has been a major beneficiary under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first 100 days in office.

Textile firms try out own e-commerce platform

Textile firms try out own e-commerce platform

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2014

Buoyed by the success of e-commerce players like Jabongand Myntra, textile companies like Arvind Ltd, TT Ltd and Creative Lifestyles, among others are exploring the online market through their own e-commerce platforms.

Ranbaxy brands to stay alive

Ranbaxy brands to stay alive

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2014

Sun Pharma to retain these in most markets; US could be the exception, where the Ranbaxy name has taken a hit.

Vendors trim output as Tata shuts Nano plant for 3 weeks

Vendors trim output as Tata shuts Nano plant for 3 weeks

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2014

In 2013-14, Tata Motors produced 21,358 Nano models against the plant capacity of 250,000 vehicles.