Viveat Susan Pinto And N Sundaresha Subramanian

Stories by Viveat Susan Pinto And N Sundaresha Subramanian

FinMin, watchdogs worried about Sahara-NSEL ties

FinMin, watchdogs worried about Sahara-NSEL ties

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2013

The finance ministry and several agencies under it such as the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which are investigating the affairs of Sahara India Parivar, are worried about its exposure to National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL) products.

FMCG companies feel the pinch, finally

FMCG companies feel the pinch, finally

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2013

High retail inflation is exerting pressure on households to cut expenses wherever possible.

'Typo' spooks Financial Technologies investors

'Typo' spooks Financial Technologies investors

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2013

The FT stock took a beating, losing 80 per cent in two sessions before recovering. Though in an exchange announcement following the government's missive on July 12, FT identified NSEL as a material subsidiary, rumour mills contemplated two possible transactions: a sale between May 30 and June 30 which had led to the subsidiary becoming an associate and another transaction between June 30 and July 15 when the associate again became a subsidiary.

How to make 1,245 tonnes of wool disappear without trace

How to make 1,245 tonnes of wool disappear without trace

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2013

National Spot Exchange data shows huge amount of wool going out of its warehouse, but a visit to the storage reveals a different picture.

We are trying to develop the rural markets: Maruti CMD

We are trying to develop the rural markets: Maruti CMD

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2013

The recently anointed managing director and chief executive officer at Maruti Suzuki India Ltd tells Business Standard how he intends to get back to over 50 per cent share in the domestic market, apart from a larger role in the parent's global operations.

Udayan's bull run reaches exhaustion point

Udayan's bull run reaches exhaustion point

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2013

Udayan Mukherjee, who stepped down earlier this week, was the first full-fledged market commentator Indian business television knew of.

Flood-hit Kedarnath temple to get Rs 2,000-crore makeover

Flood-hit Kedarnath temple to get Rs 2,000-crore makeover

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2013

The temples committee has already posted a request to devotees on its website to contribute towards the rebuilding.

Rains, landslides shut down road to relief

Rains, landslides shut down road to relief

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2013

A key road connection between Srinagar, the last major town on the banks of the Alaknanda, and Rudraprayag, the junction where the roads to Badrinath and Kedarnath diverge, was broken on Monday night, following heavy downpour and landslides.

Alaknanda unleashes its fury, a town cries in agony

Alaknanda unleashes its fury, a town cries in agony

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2013

Just outside the Sashastra Seema Bal Academy campus, an entire colony, Shakti Vihar, which locals say had 100-150 houses, lies buried under the sand. Srinagar is counting its losses after the raging Alaknanda river destroyed much of what was located on its banks on the night of June 16.

GVK, L&T hydel projects hit

GVK, L&T hydel projects hit

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2013

Two major hydel projects being built by construction majors GVK and L&T have suffered severe damages in the floods which hit Uttarakhand last week.

Mistry keen to see more women at top positions at TGB

Mistry keen to see more women at top positions at TGB

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2013

Women have been and continue to be an integral part of Tata Global Beverages' business, across the world, says Cyrus Mistry.

Soon, Starbucks at hospitals, schools, corporate campuses

Soon, Starbucks at hospitals, schools, corporate campuses

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2013

Since debuting in India in October 2012, the company has opened 15 Starbucks stores across Mumbai and Delhi.

Star, Zee, Colors and Sony fight it out on weekends

Star, Zee, Colors and Sony fight it out on weekends

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2013

The four major Hindi general entertainment channels -- STAR Plus, Sony, Colors and ZEE -- have all launched music and dance reality shows in the 9-pm slot on weekends.

Investors continue to buy India's consumption story

Investors continue to buy India's consumption story

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2013

Despite slowdown, smaller firms attract growth capital.

Are you 'fit' enough to be a bank director?

Are you 'fit' enough to be a bank director?

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2013

The YES Bank family tussle puts focus on RBI guidelines on appointment of directors.

Britannia, Danone take different paths to growth

Britannia, Danone take different paths to growth

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2013

Britannia, which last week announced a management rejig putting COO Varun Berry in charge of Indian operations, has always believed in quickly identifying new trends in the food and beverage segment.

Were Ranbaxy's directors AWARE of the malpractices?

Were Ranbaxy's directors AWARE of the malpractices?

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2013

Though independent directors acted in a manner less than desirable, they might not be held responsible.

Religare's banking bid under Ranbaxy cloud

Religare's banking bid under Ranbaxy cloud

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2013

Singh brothers might be stopped by 'fit & proper' hurdle due to US drug norm violations; firm says confident of qualifying.

Hefty price fails to deter bidders for Cadbury House

Hefty price fails to deter bidders for Cadbury House

Rediff.com   26 May 2013

Prime property rates in South Mumbai at Rs 60,000 a sq ft remain high despite a slowing realty market.

For P&G, emerging markets return to centre stage

For P&G, emerging markets return to centre stage

Rediff.com   21 May 2013

Impending launch of Oral-B toothpaste in India, recent spate of product launches in other developing markets indicate shift in strategy.