Vrishti Beniwal &Amp; N Sundaresha Subramanian

Stories by Vrishti Beniwal &Amp; N Sundaresha Subramanian

Marketing lessons from the Alibaba IPO

Marketing lessons from the Alibaba IPO

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2014

The stock jumped significantly on listing.

All play, no work but big pay for Lalit Modi

All play, no work but big pay for Lalit Modi

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2014

Godfrey Phillips, controlled by his father K K Modi, paid Rs 1.7 crore despite him not attending a single board meet

Fast-forward Modi govt leaves babus huffing & puffing

Fast-forward Modi govt leaves babus huffing & puffing

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2014

Bureaucrats are finding it difficult to keep pace with Modi's working style -- from long work hours to faster clearance of files -- it is a telling tale in the corridors of power. Vrishti Beniwal finds out

Sebi seeks fresh info on Reliance-Network 18 deal

Sebi seeks fresh info on Reliance-Network 18 deal

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2014

RIL says Sebi has not asked for revision of offer price, expecting clearance soon.

Will 2014 be the worst year for IPO filings?

Will 2014 be the worst year for IPO filings?

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2014

Pipeline leanest since 2004; bankers said to be cautious due to fear of rejection by Sebi.

Govt mulls reforms push in FY16 Budget

Govt mulls reforms push in FY16 Budget

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2014

Some experts had said the Budget did not have much in terms of big ideas.

PM asks Jaitley to fast-track GST implementation

PM asks Jaitley to fast-track GST implementation

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2014

The state has extended its full support, provided its revenues are protected.

Sebi likely to ease deadline for corporate governance norms

Sebi likely to ease deadline for corporate governance norms

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2014

Two weeks ahead of October 1 deadline, Sebi likely to relax certain conditions.

How PM Modi keeps babus on tight leash

How PM Modi keeps babus on tight leash

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2014

New Delhi bureaucrats, accustomed to leisurely lunches, golf in the afternoon and long weekends, have been shaken out of their somnolence, say authors. Fear and suspicion hang heavy over the red-sands.

Farm growth: Govt, experts differ on impact of uneven rains

Farm growth: Govt, experts differ on impact of uneven rains

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2014

Experts say it will make GDP growth target of 5.7-5.8% difficult to achieve, while ministries feel late resurgence will help in sowing of rabi crops.

GST logjam: Centre to take middle path on compensation, oil

GST logjam: Centre to take middle path on compensation, oil

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2014

Preparing legal framework to protect states from revenue loss.

Two bogus traders and an innocent exchange

Two bogus traders and an innocent exchange

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2014

If at all it was some great strategy, the delay has only helped the person they eventually arrested.

Modi effect: State FMs' foreign junket cut short

Modi effect: State FMs' foreign junket cut short

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leash on foreign junkets of his ministers and bureaucrats seems to have trickled down to states as well.

After Aadhaar fiasco, RuPay debit card to dent the exchequer

After Aadhaar fiasco, RuPay debit card to dent the exchequer

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2014

The government has opted for the RuPay debit card over the Aadhaar-based platform for "last-mile" authentication in its Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana.

Now, Modi looks to use Aadhaar to track bureaucrats

Now, Modi looks to use Aadhaar to track bureaucrats

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2014

The new system will allow all government employees to mark their attendance from any central government department, by entering a six-digit unique number, besides finger prints or iris scan.

Investment recovery still quarters away

Investment recovery still quarters away

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2014

Though it is likely gross domestic capital formation increased in the quarter ended June, against declines in the previous two quarters, a significant revival in investment might take a few quarters more, economists say.

Next big Ponzi will be an app

Next big Ponzi will be an app

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2014

As smartphones penetrate through the country, apps are getting more and more localised, democratised.

India's exaggerated IPO 'boom'

India's exaggerated IPO 'boom'

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2014

Three IPO documents were recorded after the new govt took charge - Adlabs, Lavasa Corp and Monte Carlo Fashions.

Modi's financial inclusion plan to come in 2 phases

Modi's financial inclusion plan to come in 2 phases

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2014

The first phase would comprise universal access to banking facilities. Under this, basic bank accounts with zero balance, RuPay debit card and financial literacy, will have to be completed in the next one year, officials said.