News for 'Business Standard Ltd'

Let's find new ways to clean up banking

Let's find new ways to clean up banking

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'In their over-enthusiasm to clean up the system, both the banks and the regulator should not forget that the key to the insolvency law is revival of companies -- recovery of bank dues is an offshoot of that,' points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

How has the RBI governor fared in Year1?

How has the RBI governor fared in Year1?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

'The no-rate cut policy and preference to wait for the Budget and clarity on the fiscal front demonstrate RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das is maturing in his new role,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

AI may cut number of unions from 15 to 2

AI may cut number of unions from 15 to 2

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The national carrier has drawn a blueprint to cut the number of recognised unions in the airline from 15 to two -- one for pilots and another for the rest of the employees.

Alarm bells over Rs 251 smartphone offer, company raises Rs 75,30,000!

Alarm bells over Rs 251 smartphone offer, company raises Rs 75,30,000!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The number of smartphones booked during the initial hours was 30,000.

Er, who owns SpiceJet?

Er, who owns SpiceJet?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Kalanithi Maran claims deal with Ajay Singh is dead; SpiceJet spokesperson says Maran's claims are baseless and false

Wockhardt medicines banned in Europe

Wockhardt medicines banned in Europe

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Its Waluj manufacturing facility in Maharashtra failed to meet the good manufacturing norms prescribed by the UK drug regulator.

NSEL confident of settling dues ahead of schedule

NSEL confident of settling dues ahead of schedule

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Exchange to reply to FMC's letter soon, CEO says buyers can't be declared defaulters where there is 'market disruption'.

How to give the economy some animal spirit

How to give the economy some animal spirit

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Fix India's real estate sector. Fix India's public sector banks, advises Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

India, Bhutan power plant collaborations in limbo

India, Bhutan power plant collaborations in limbo

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

India has so far set up three projects - Tala, Chukha and Kurichu - in Bhutan under the Inter-governmental Agreement model.

R-Power's tariff earnings hinge on commission date

R-Power's tariff earnings hinge on commission date

Rediff.com29 May 2013

R-Power had produced the test certificate claiming March 30, 2013, as the date of commissioning.

Why Switzerland is as desperate as Adityanath for Noida airport to take off

Why Switzerland is as desperate as Adityanath for Noida airport to take off

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

There is little that Andreas Schmid, the Swiss-born chairman of Flughafen Zurich AG (Zurich Airport International AG), and Yogi Adityanath, chief minister of Uttar Pradesh (UP), could have in common. But Schmid, whose company is building the Noida airport in partnership with the UP government, finds himself on the same footing as the firebrand Hindutva leader who rules the state. Both hope the Rs 30,000-crore ($4 billion) project, hanging fire for 20 years, shows some progress when UP goes to the polls in 2022.

More trouble likely for captive coal miners in Madhya Pradesh

More trouble likely for captive coal miners in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

R-Power, Essar could be hit as state mulls benefit-sharing levy for ecology loss.

Havmor Ice Cream sold for Rs 1,020 crore to South Korean Lotte Confectionery

Havmor Ice Cream sold for Rs 1,020 crore to South Korean Lotte Confectionery

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Havmor makes 150 products from its two plants and has around 30,000 dealers

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

It was a quiet reopening with few people venturing warily to watch a mix of regional, English and Hindi reruns such as "Chhichhore", "Thappad", "Tanhaji" and "The Spy".

Does RBI's board have the skill to handhold the management?

Does RBI's board have the skill to handhold the management?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

If indeed we want the board to manage the RBI, probably the government should take a close look at the US Federal Reserve system which has a two-part structure - a central authority in Washington, DC, and a decentralised network of 12 Federal Reserve Banks located throughout the country, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Rising orders mark India's investment revival

Rising orders mark India's investment revival

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

India Inc gets about Rs 67,000 crore worth of fresh orders in the Sept quarter, a rise of 45% sequentially.

An IITian's venture: Two years, dozens of firms, but no trace of money

An IITian's venture: Two years, dozens of firms, but no trace of money

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Investors and EOW waded through a maze of legal obstacles to get their hands on the 'kingpin'.

Ranbaxy sues US FDA for revoking drug approvals

Ranbaxy sues US FDA for revoking drug approvals

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

FDA had cancelled Ranbaxy's approvals to launch generic Nexium, Valcyte

Tata cos under Mistry lens say full disclosure done

Tata cos under Mistry lens say full disclosure done

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Tata Steel and Indian Hotels on Wednesday said they have always made all relevant disclosures and have no further comments to offer following comments made by ousted Tata Group chairman Cyrus Mistry that Tata group firms could face a potential USD 18 billion writedown.

India Inc had a roller coaster ride in 2014

India Inc had a roller coaster ride in 2014

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

India Inc had few tough issues to deal with in 2014.

Companies bag Rs 5000 crore 'Make in India' contracts

Companies bag Rs 5000 crore 'Make in India' contracts

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

One of the beneficiaries is Jindal Steel and Power, which had earlier been kept out of procurement for rails

Tata SIA chief on how the airline plans to strike it big

Tata SIA chief on how the airline plans to strike it big

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Phee Teik Yeoh, the recently anointed chief executive officer of the airline, speaks to Business Standard on his aim of changing the rule of the game in the aviation sector by redefining service and operational experience for travellers accustomed to mere functionality.

Why the new Honda Amaze is a winner all the way

Why the new Honda Amaze is a winner all the way

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The new Honda Amaze breaks free from its Brio moorings, and is designed to wow, says Rajesh Karkera.

'HUL doesn't believe in cheque-signing philanthropy'

'HUL doesn't believe in cheque-signing philanthropy'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

An interview with HUL's managing director and CEO Sanjiv Mehta.

For the time being, the rupee takes the centrestage

For the time being, the rupee takes the centrestage

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

'Most importantly, marking a departure from the past, the RBI has made it clear that it is not overtly worried about the level of the local currency,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Why innovative firms face legal hassles in India

Why innovative firms face legal hassles in India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

More companies with unconventional business models to get into messy legal hassles in India.

NSEL's formula to resolve payment crisis

NSEL's formula to resolve payment crisis

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Negotiations on with three brokers holding 5% of about Rs 5,500-crore (Rs 55 billion) overall dues

Honda drives in all new City priced at Rs 10.9 lakh

Honda drives in all new City priced at Rs 10.9 lakh

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The model, which will compete with the likes of Hyundai Verna, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and Skoda Rapid, now features smart devices ecosystem including Alexa remote capability and 32 connected features as standard feature across all variants with a five-year free subscription.

L&T makes Rs 10,800 crore hostile bid for Mindtree

L&T makes Rs 10,800 crore hostile bid for Mindtree

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

L&T -- which has two subsidiaries L&T Infotech and L&T Technology Services -- is keen to bring Mindtree under its fold to exponentially raise its client base and product offering.

Will Patanjali manage to hit the Rs 20,000 crore revenue target?

Will Patanjali manage to hit the Rs 20,000 crore revenue target?

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Patanjali, to a large extent, has penetrated the target group for its products. As a result, increasing the consumer base and revenue by 100 per cent in FY18 will be a stiff challenge.

Emergency and the Maruti story: Start of a small wonder

Emergency and the Maruti story: Start of a small wonder

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The whole project smacks of cronyism and corruption

Modi Has Enormous Curiosity About The World

Modi Has Enormous Curiosity About The World

Rediff.com24 May 2022

'From the very start, PM Modi was insistent that visiting foreign leaders should be exposed to an India beyond its capital.' 'Through these experiences, he felt that the full Indian narrative would be much better understood across the world,' explains External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. A riveting excerpt from Bluekraft Digital Foundation's Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery.

Jindal, Adani Power, GMR come under govt scanner

Jindal, Adani Power, GMR come under govt scanner

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Their coal block bids may be referred to CCI.

Top execs in PSUs may get extension

Top execs in PSUs may get extension

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The run-up to next year's general elections might see some of the top executives of government-run companies getting unlucky. And, the period could become the best in the lives of those waiting in the wings.

Who will foot the Rs 1,700-crore NSEL bill?

Who will foot the Rs 1,700-crore NSEL bill?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Exchange used new investors' money to pay returns to old ones, finds FMC's forensic audit.

Lenders may take a Rs 1,400-cr haircut on Gurgaon Expressway

Lenders may take a Rs 1,400-cr haircut on Gurgaon Expressway

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

NHAI to pay only Rs 175-200 cr as it takes over from concessionaire

Speak Asia mastermind held

Speak Asia mastermind held

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Ram Sumiran Pal arrested in Delhi; hunt for two others on.

In a first, India to meet Plan target for power capacity

In a first, India to meet Plan target for power capacity

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The good news is that within the first 14 months, orders for manufacturing and commissioning of the entire 88,537 Mw capacity for the 12th Plan have been placed, according to the Central Electricity Authority, the country's apex power planning body.

Why benchmark rate for bank loans is still an illusion

Why benchmark rate for bank loans is still an illusion

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

None of the four benchmarks suggested by the RBI is ideal as banks in India create loan assets from their deposits and not borrowing from the regulator or market, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.