Vinay Umarji And T E Narasimhan

Stories by Vinay Umarji And T E Narasimhan

Change at the speed of a bullet: The great Royal Enfield comeback

Change at the speed of a bullet: The great Royal Enfield comeback

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2014

Cruising comfortably in the 70s, Royal Enfield sputtered to a stop in the 90s, before its comeback in the first decade of the 21st century.

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.

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.

Tamil Nadu to launch Amma cement soon

Tamil Nadu to launch Amma cement soon

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2014

Govt wanted to launch the scheme on October 27, while the industry had requested for October 30.

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

Nokia union seeks Centre's help to save roughly 6,000 jobs

Nokia union seeks Centre's help to save roughly 6,000 jobs

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2014

Union Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said she will pursue the matter with the finance ministry

Once a hotspot, Tamil Nadu's electronics sector in doldrums

Once a hotspot, Tamil Nadu's electronics sector in doldrums

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2014

Tax problems and unfavourable WTO agreements are making Tamil Nadu's electronics corridor less attractive to companies.

Why did Nokia suspend manufacturing in India?

Why did Nokia suspend manufacturing in India?

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2014

While the tax holiday for the factory coming to an end might be a factor, many say the business model of Microsoft (which acquired Nokia's handset division last year), as well as freebies offered by the Vietnamese government, might also have played a role.

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

What's next for Mangalyaan? ISRO boss tells us

What's next for Mangalyaan? ISRO boss tells us

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2014

In his first interview, after the launch of MOM in Mars orbit, ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan spoke to T E Narasimhan about the mission and the way forward.

Mangalyaan enters last leg: Will India win Asian race to Mars?

Mangalyaan enters last leg: Will India win Asian race to Mars?

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2014

On Monday, ISRO scientists will run a test of the Mars orbiter satellite's main engine and make a small course correction. This is crucial because the engine has been idle for nearly 10 months. T E Narasimhan reports

After years of neglect, Tirupur starts to weave a fortune

After years of neglect, Tirupur starts to weave a fortune

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2014

With China and Bangladesh losing their edge, textile exports from Tirupur are rising once again, turning the city into a job magnet.

SpiceJet promoters to raise stake by 10%

SpiceJet promoters to raise stake by 10%

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2014

The additional stake will cost the promoters Rs 312 crore (Rs 3.12 billion).

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.

India is an imp destination for PE investments: Creador Fund

India is an imp destination for PE investments: Creador Fund

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2014

The market continues to remain highly competitive relative to Indonesia and Malaysia, says Anand Narayan, senior managing director of Creador Advisors.

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.

The sad business of smuggling red sanders wood

The sad business of smuggling red sanders wood

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2014

The illegal trade in red sanders wood, which sells for up to Rs 80 lakh a tonne in some Asian countries, involves a complex nexus of smugglers and impoverished woodcutters.

IDBI Bank to declare Kingfisher Airlines 'wilful defaulter'

IDBI Bank to declare Kingfisher Airlines 'wilful defaulter'

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2014

Bank claims it wasn't quizzed by CBI, only financial information was sought.

Women on night shift: A lesson from Tamil Nadu

Women on night shift: A lesson from Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2014

The move to allow women to work the night shift, by amending the Factories Act, has been opposed in Delhi by the Mahila Congress, the Indian National Congress's women's wing, and the All India Trade Union Congress.