Vishal Chhabria And Sanjay Jog

Stories by Vishal Chhabria And Sanjay Jog

'We are slowly inching towards GST'

'We are slowly inching towards GST'

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2012

Sushil Kumar Modi tells Business Standard the spirit of collective federalism needs to be heeded by all sides if the key reform is to become a reality.

New power buy norms may cut tariff

New power buy norms may cut tariff

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2012

The new rules are expected to reduce power cost.

Rupee-dollar fluctuation a scam, alleges BJP

Rupee-dollar fluctuation a scam, alleges BJP

Rediff.com   24 May 2012

BJP National Secretary Kirit Somaiya alleged the current rupee dollar fluctuation was a major scam and it needed to be investigated by an expert group on a par with special investigation team.

Maharashtra drug body cracks down on misleading ads

Maharashtra drug body cracks down on misleading ads

Rediff.com   7 May 2012

The Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration has initiated action against manufacturers of medicines and instruments, newspapers, TV channels and cable operators making outrageous claims through advertisements.

WNS quells Nashik strike

WNS quells Nashik strike

Rediff.com   3 May 2012

The peace between erring employees and the company was brought in after the intervention of Nashik Deputy Labour Commissioner R S Jadhav.

Realty players protest against delays in clearance grant

Realty players protest against delays in clearance grant

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2012

Mumbai's realty sector will protest against an alleged decision deficit and policy paralysis in both the state and central governments besides various pertinent agencies.

Maharashtra CM, deputy, to meet Hazare on Thursday

Maharashtra CM, deputy, to meet Hazare on Thursday

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2012

Prithviraj Chavan said, "I will meet Anna Hazare and will discuss at length on a range of issues. The state government is committed for a strong Lok Ayukta. Besides, my effort has been to bring in transparency in administration and sanity in governance. During my tenure as the chief minister of Maharashtra since November 2010, I have given priority for a public cause and not for personal gains. Discretionary powers have been reduced."

'India will be a global hub for solar projects'

'India will be a global hub for solar projects'

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2012

William D Gallo, president and chief executive officer, tells Sanjay Jog they propose to make India a hub to source solar technology for their international operations.

Anand Sharma rebuts Modi's claim on tax on cotton exports

Anand Sharma rebuts Modi's claim on tax on cotton exports

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2012

On the contrary, cotton exports are eligible for claiming one per cent duty drawback.

CAG raps Maharashtra government for shady land deals

CAG raps Maharashtra government for shady land deals

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2012

The Comptroller & Auditor General of India has castigated the Maharashtra government for alleged irregularities in the sale and allotment of land in the past eight years, resulting in loss to the exchequer.

RIL and Siemens may snap security-solutions venture

RIL and Siemens may snap security-solutions venture

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2012

Stay out of Mumbai surveillance project, may seek new allies for future

World Bank: India can grow at 7 per cent

World Bank: India can grow at 7 per cent

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2012

India's gross domestic product (GDP) can grow at seven per cent or more, provided the process of reforms is expedited, the World Bank has said.

Mukesh Ambani calls on BJP chief Gadkari

Mukesh Ambani calls on BJP chief Gadkari

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2012

Nitin Gadkari, national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, had Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani to 'high tea' last evening at his Nagpur residence. The meeting was termed a 'courtesy call'.

'Inter-linking of rivers not an answer to all issues'

'Inter-linking of rivers not an answer to all issues'

Rediff.com   29 Feb 2012

The Supreme Court order asking the government to implement the inter-linking of rivers project is expected to change the water situation. Former minister Suresh Prabhu, who headed the task force on this project during the NDA rule, explains the necessity of the project.

Infosys close to Nagpur campus agreement

Infosys close to Nagpur campus agreement

Rediff.com   29 Feb 2012

Infosys is close to signing an agreement with the state-run Maharashtra Airport Develop-ment Corporation (MADC) to set up an IT campus at an investment of Rs 460 crore (Rs 4.6 billion) at the Nagpur SEZ.

More bright stars than dark spots

More bright stars than dark spots

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2012

Earnings and financial condition of only a few companies influencing sentiment.

Govt to expedite Dharavi rehab plan

Govt to expedite Dharavi rehab plan

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2012

Maharashtra Cabinet changes norms to make present occupiers of slums eligible for rehabilitation.

New circular to curb fraud in property dealings

New circular to curb fraud in property dealings

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2011

The state government move comes after cases of forgeries and fraud in property dealings increased. The circular has been issued by the Inspector General of Registration and Controller of Stamps.

Vidarbha dole may upset Maha govt's calculation

Vidarbha dole may upset Maha govt's calculation

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2011

Maharashtra is facing trouble on two fronts: economic development and fiscal management.

Maha civic polls: Shock for Sena-BJP, wake-up call for Cong

Maha civic polls: Shock for Sena-BJP, wake-up call for Cong

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2011

Though the ruling Congress and Nationalist Congress Party have punctured the Opposition's plan to cash in on anti-incumbency, price rise and corruption, in the municipality poll results in Maharashtra, it is a wake-up call for the former. The Congress, which had emerged as the single largest party in the 2009 assembly elections and bagged 17 seats in the Lok Sabha elections held in the same year, failed to keep its tempo as its NCP partner won more seats.