Vinay Umarji, Aneesh Phadnis

Stories by Vinay Umarji, Aneesh Phadnis

Govt takes steps to regulate e-pharmacies

Govt takes steps to regulate e-pharmacies

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2018

Under the proposed rules, individuals or companies will have to register with the central licensing authority to run an e-pharmacy; state-wide registration is not required.

It's a win-win situation for people flying Jet Air to Europe

It's a win-win situation for people flying Jet Air to Europe

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2018

Last year, Jet Airways and Air France-KLM signed an enhanced cooperation agreement' for the development of their operations between Europe and India

Suzuki's mega dream: To sell 5 mn cars annually by 2030

Suzuki's mega dream: To sell 5 mn cars annually by 2030

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2018

It expects the Indian market to grow to 10 million units annually by 2030 and it intends to control half the market then, like it does now.

Boeing gives Jet Airways a helping hand

Boeing gives Jet Airways a helping hand

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2018

'Boeing has returned some cash to the airline which will help it improve the current liquidity crisis.'

Rupee@70: Students, parents feel the pinch

Rupee@70: Students, parents feel the pinch

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2018

With the rupee slipping to nearly Rs 70 per dollar on Tuesday, most parents with children in the US will feel the pinch

'Jet loses Rs 50 mn to Rs 100 mn a day'

'Jet loses Rs 50 mn to Rs 100 mn a day'

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2018

Signs of financial stress were visible when the airline reported a loss of Rs 10.40 billion.

Vistara to fly 'Lite'; introduces no-frills fares

Vistara to fly 'Lite'; introduces no-frills fares

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2018

Vistara announced the new fare model giving its economy class customers the choice to forego complimentary meal for a ticket price which is Rs 500-1000 cheaper than the standard fare.

Bombay Dyeing stitching together a new story

Bombay Dyeing stitching together a new story

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2018

Bombay Dyeing is betting on creating a range of unique, customised textile products, a route that is largely unexplored by the home textiles players although several industry reports and consumer behavior studies have talked about the potential for personalisation.

Over 340 drugs to go off the shelves soon

Over 340 drugs to go off the shelves soon

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2018

Some of the popular brands that would be impacted include Phensedyl (Abbott), Tixylix (Abbott), Gluconorm PG (Lupin), Ascoril D (Glenmark), Solvin Cold (Ipca), D Cold Total (Paras Pharma).

Why IHH's takeover of Fortis may not be smooth

Why IHH's takeover of Fortis may not be smooth

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2018

On Wednesday, Daiichi Sankyo's lawyers argued for a stay on stake sale by Fortis, which was opposed by counsels of the hospital chain and promoter entities.

How Fortis Healthcare's fortunes will change post acquisition by IHH

How Fortis Healthcare's fortunes will change post acquisition by IHH

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2018

In its investor presentation, IHH said it wanted to develop Fortis into a market leader.

GoAir readies ambitious plans to boost growth

GoAir readies ambitious plans to boost growth

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2018

The Wadia group-owned airline is building a new management team and putting in place strategies for efficient operations. Leading the change is Cornelis Vrieswijk, the airline's new chief executive officer.

What the 'eminence' tag means for Indian institutes

What the 'eminence' tag means for Indian institutes

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2018

Greater autonomy, freedom to recruit faculty and government funding are just some of the perks these institutes will enjoy.

HAL's Sukhoi crash to cost insurer Rs 250 crore

HAL's Sukhoi crash to cost insurer Rs 250 crore

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2018

This will be the largest claim in the aviation sector for Indian insurers in the last three years

GST @ 1: Going gets rough for Surat's diamond, textile traders

GST @ 1: Going gets rough for Surat's diamond, textile traders

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2018

The impact of GST is particularly stark in the highly fragmented synthetic textile industry, which attracts different GST rates at different stages of production and sale

Plastic ban: Airlines switch to eco-friendly cutlery, bottles

Plastic ban: Airlines switch to eco-friendly cutlery, bottles

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2018

The Maharashtra government has banned the use of single disposable items made from plastic such as spoons, forks, cups, glasses. Plastic bags and wrap used for packaging or storing products too is covered under ban.

Campus placements: IIMs to go the IIT-B way

Campus placements: IIMs to go the IIT-B way

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2018

IIM-A, other top B-schools moot IIT-like joint placement committee

Pink bollworm likely to hit cotton sowing in Gujarat

Pink bollworm likely to hit cotton sowing in Gujarat

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2018

According to state government sources in Gujarat, cotton sowing was only 9,339 hectares or 0.37% of the normal three-year average sowing in the first week of this month

Why govt's drive to promote generic drugs is flawed

Why govt's drive to promote generic drugs is flawed

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2018

Experts believe the move will have little impact given limited production of generic drugs and authority of doctors in prescribing medicines.

How IIT-B made it to the world's best universities

How IIT-B made it to the world's best universities

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2018

Among the six parameters, employer reputation was the strongest for IIT-B, with a rank of 93 globally.