Vinay Umarji And T E Narasimhan

Stories by Vinay Umarji And T E Narasimhan

Despite anti-China sentiment, OnePlus to invest Rs 1,000 cr in India R&D

Despite anti-China sentiment, OnePlus to invest Rs 1,000 cr in India R&D

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2020

OnePlus has over 5,000 offline stores, including partnered stores, across the country, and plans to scale this up to 8,000 stores in the coming quarters.

Tractor sales cross the 100,000 mark in September; only third time in 3 yrs

Tractor sales cross the 100,000 mark in September; only third time in 3 yrs

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2020

This rise was spurred by record kharif sowing - after a good rabi season - that ensured high disposable incomes in rural India.

Valli Arunachalam issues legal notice to Murugappa family members

Valli Arunachalam issues legal notice to Murugappa family members

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2020

The development comes after the shareholders of Ambadi Investments, the holding company of the Rs 38,100-crore Murugappa Group, voted against the induction of 59-year-old Valli Arunachalam, the eldest daughter of former executive chairman M V Murugappan, into its board.

How Lakshmi Vilas Bank eroded its wealth amid controversy and losses

How Lakshmi Vilas Bank eroded its wealth amid controversy and losses

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2020

It has been a year since the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) initiated prompt corrective action (PCA), an exercise that puts weak banks under central bank scrutiny, against the 94-year-old Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB). But recently, this low-profile Chennai-headquartered bank found itself attracting some unwonted publicity when 60 per cent of its shareholders voted against a proposal to re-appoint seven directors, including one of the promoters, K R Pradeep (who holds around 2 per cent), and the company's managing director & chief executive officer S Sundar.

Wow! IITians bag international internships

Wow! IITians bag international internships

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2020

IIT-Delhi saw international training offers from Hong Kong, South Korea and the US.

PE/VC investments in pharma cos cross $1 bn mark

PE/VC investments in pharma cos cross $1 bn mark

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2020

Fund managers said investors remained positive on the pharma manufacturing activity in India, which further strengthened during the Covid-19 period, on account of restrictions imposed on pharma imports from China.

After LVB, Dhanlaxmi Bank shareholders oust CEO Sunil Gurbaxani

After LVB, Dhanlaxmi Bank shareholders oust CEO Sunil Gurbaxani

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2020

While Dhanlaxmi Bank faces governance issues similar to those in Lakshmi Vilas Bank, the financial profile of the Kerala-based bank is better.

US continues to be biggest source of VC investment in India

US continues to be biggest source of VC investment in India

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2020

Nearly half of the investments by various US-based investors have been made in Reliance subsidiary Jio.

VC investments from China down by 66% in 2020

VC investments from China down by 66% in 2020

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2020

The drop was the result of the change in FDI rules, which was amplified by the border standoff between India and China.

Ready-made garment exports are on a road to revival

Ready-made garment exports are on a road to revival

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2020

Recovery was largely driven by the European Union markets.

'Amul is India's biggest FMCG company'

'Amul is India's biggest FMCG company'

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2020

'We plan to touch Rs 1 trillion of Amul brand's turnover in the next five years.'

Investors are betting big on India's education sector

Investors are betting big on India's education sector

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2020

The pandemic has confined students across all ages to home and digital education is the only way to continue learning.

While Hero MotoCorp, TVS gain mkt share, Honda, Bajaj slip

While Hero MotoCorp, TVS gain mkt share, Honda, Bajaj slip

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2020

As macroeconomic numbers continue to disappoint, reaching pre-Covid level is unlikely in FY21.

This Navratna company to invest Rs 43,000 crore in power, mining projects

This Navratna company to invest Rs 43,000 crore in power, mining projects

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2020

The company signed a JV agreement with Coal India to set up 5000 Mw of solar and thermal projects. These projects are expected to commence between 2023 and 2027.

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2020

A gamechanger for offices and factories, Shycocan, claims to be able to clear an area of 1000 square feet from coronavirus.

Tractor sales remain strong in August

Tractor sales remain strong in August

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2020

Increase in kharif sowing area, good monsoon, rural cash flows and base effect among factors that have driven volumes.

After 5 years, Nissan, TN govt tax dispute finally ends

After 5 years, Nissan, TN govt tax dispute finally ends

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2020

The dispute arose after Nissan alleged that Tamil Nadu hadn't paid certain incentives under a 2008 agreement to set up a car plant at Oragadam, near Chennai.

Is EV rollout sans batteries possible?

Is EV rollout sans batteries possible?

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2020

An EV has to be purchased along with the battery as there are hardly any battery swapping, rental, or leasing business models available across India.

Shriram Transport: In a rare instance shareholders oust high-profile board member

Shriram Transport: In a rare instance shareholders oust high-profile board member

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2020

The issue also underscores the growing scrutiny by investors and voting advisory firms of the performance of board members.

Can India's defence sector be atmanirbhar?

Can India's defence sector be atmanirbhar?

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2020

'We see the defence industry as one of the leading sectors, which will significantly contribute to the growth of the Indian economy, but more importantly, bring atmanirbharta to national security.'