Ishita Ayan Dutt, Sharleen D'souza

Stories by Ishita Ayan Dutt, Sharleen D'souza

P&G's New Boss Is Big Into Bollywood Movies

P&G's New Boss Is Big Into Bollywood Movies

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2025

Shailesh Jejurikar has 'always made an effort to stay close to his roots.'

India's Tea Giant Just Got British Roots

India's Tea Giant Just Got British Roots

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2025

For Luxmi, the Brew Tea deal ticks key boxes in its strategy, mainly, focusing on quality and branding.

Prada Steps Into Kolhapur

Prada Steps Into Kolhapur

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2025

The team toured four clusters in and around Kolhapur where Kolhapuri chappals are made.

Chandra says Tata Steel's UK ops will turn Ebitda-positive this year

Chandra says Tata Steel's UK ops will turn Ebitda-positive this year

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2025

Tata Steel's UK operations, which have largely been a struggle since the acquisition, are expected to turn earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda)-positive this financial year (2025-26/FY26) and possibly profitable by the next. Responding to shareholder queries at Tata Steel's annual general meeting, Tata group chairman N Chandrasekaran said, "We expect the UK to perform much better this year compared to last year - it will definitely be Ebitda-positive."

Tagore Letters Fetch Rs 5.9 Cr

Tagore Letters Fetch Rs 5.9 Cr

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2025

'Most of Tagore's important correspondence is held in institutional archives. So offerings like this in the public domain are few and far between.'

Welfare over sops for industry: Mamata digs in ahead of polls

Welfare over sops for industry: Mamata digs in ahead of polls

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2025

'The chief minister believes the poorest of the poor have the first right on government resources.'

'Business as usual': Indian firms brush off Turkiye tensions

'Business as usual': Indian firms brush off Turkiye tensions

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2025

Even as New Delhi turns up the heat on Turkish firms over Ankara's public embrace of Islamabad, Indian companies rooted in Trkiye are staying put. Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Dabur India, and Jubilant FoodWorks say it's business as usual, with no plans to alter course despite the geopolitical chill.

Nepalese tea takes the flavour out of Darjeeling tea

Nepalese tea takes the flavour out of Darjeeling tea

Rediff.com   27 May 2025

Competition from Nepalese teas -- which has duty free access to the Indian market -- has emerged as a lower-cost alternative to Darjeeling tea, challenging its viability.

India a bright spot for growth: Chandrasekaran

India a bright spot for growth: Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com   27 May 2025

N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Consumer Products, has said in the company's annual report for FY25 that India remains one of the bright spots of economic growth amid a volatile global environment. He said India's long-term growth was underpinned by strong demographic and economic fundamentals as well as structural reforms.

Cyberattacks Surge After Operation Sindoor, But India Mounts Strong Defence

Cyberattacks Surge After Operation Sindoor, But India Mounts Strong Defence

Rediff.com   22 May 2025

For the first time, the Data Security Council of India assembled a joint task force to source threat intelligence at the origin and ensure coordinated action across the cybersecurity spectrum.

'India is a land of opportunities'

'India is a land of opportunities'

Rediff.com   13 May 2025

'We've maintained that India is a high-penetration game. It's not only a premiumisation game.'

How ITC plans to build a future-ready portfolio

How ITC plans to build a future-ready portfolio

Rediff.com   6 May 2025

There remains a debate on who said this: "When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, Sir?" Was it the British economist John Maynard Keynes or the American economist Paul Samuelson. Irrespective of who said it, this sentiment appears to have found resonance in ITC's boardroom in recent years.

SC scraps IBC buyout of Bhushan Power & Steel by JSW Steel

SC scraps IBC buyout of Bhushan Power & Steel by JSW Steel

Rediff.com   3 May 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday declared JSW Steel Limited's resolution plan for Bhushan Power & Steel Limited (BPSL) "illegal" and ordered the latter's liquidation, four years after the company was acquired by JSW Steel under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). Following the ruling, JSW Steel shares fell sharply.

No-contest clause in Ratan Tata's will raises questions on legal validity

No-contest clause in Ratan Tata's will raises questions on legal validity

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2025

The inclusion of a "no-contest" clause in Ratan Tata's will has caught the attention of India Inc, prompting a wave of interest among promoters of listed companies and business families. Legal advisors and estate planners are seeing a noticeable uptick in queries, as wealthy individuals look for ways to shield their legacies from courtroom battles.

JSW breaks ground for 1,600 Mw power plant in West Bengal

JSW breaks ground for 1,600 Mw power plant in West Bengal

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2025

Alongside the power plant, Chief Minister Banerjee also laid the foundation stone for JSW Industrial Park, which will be spread over 2,000 acres with plug-and-play infrastructure.

Tea exports hit new high, but rising imports a worry

Tea exports hit new high, but rising imports a worry

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2025

As India's tea exports reach their highest in years, a sharp rise in imports is raising concerns among producers. In 2024, India took the third spot in tea exports, pipping Sri Lanka after exporting 254.67 million kg (mkg) of tea, up from 231.69 mkg in 2023.

The pivotal decision facing India's steelmakers

The pivotal decision facing India's steelmakers

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2025

The "weaponisation" of economic activity - through tariffs and sanctions - is now a reality, with countries leveraging these tools strategically, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said at the Raisina Dialogue recently.

JSW Steel becomes world's most valuable steelmaker with $30.3 bn mcap

JSW Steel becomes world's most valuable steelmaker with $30.3 bn mcap

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2025

JSW Steel, owned by Sajjan Jindal, has emerged as the world's most valuable steelmaker, boasting a market capitalisation (mcap) of nearly $30.31 billion, according to Bloomberg data.

Domestic steel prices rise but looming global trade war sparks concerns

Domestic steel prices rise but looming global trade war sparks concerns

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

Domestic steel prices have seen an increase over the past couple of months in anticipation of a safeguard duty, but a looming global trade war is likely to weigh as threat of import rises and prospect of export flounders. Data from BigMint showed that in March 2025, hot rolled coil (HRC) prices ex-Mumbai increased by Rs 600 per tonne month-on-month (M-o-M), rising from Rs 48,400 per tonne in February to Rs 49,000 per tonne.

Mamata Ready To Take On BJP For 2026

Mamata Ready To Take On BJP For 2026

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2025

The TMC-led West Bengal government has already started laying the groundwork for the election, setting the tone with the recent Bengal Global Business Summit and the state Budget.