All stories by Jyoti Mukul
How real is BJP's promise to invest Rs 100 trn in infrastructure?
Rediff.com3 May 2019Long-term funding was a requirement for infrastructure projects, and asset-liability mismatch in the banking system, impacts the access to finance for infrastructure projects. One of the key challenges would, however, be to get private sector back into investing.
Budget points to sharp hike in petroleum subsidy
Rediff.com2 Feb 2019Petroleum subsidy that goes into providing cheap liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene for households is estimated to rise to Rs 37,478 crore in FY20 compared to Rs 24,833.18 crore in the Revised Estimates (RE) for FY19.
Is SoftBank founder's promise of free power feasible?
Rediff.com13 Nov 2018Son's offer to supply free power after 25 years is based on the idea that the cost of running a solar plant would progressively decline while its efficiency would increase.
Mobility is the new driver for IT, digital tech
Rediff.com13 Sep 2018The reason for digital and IT interventions increasingly being adopted is not just the change in ways commuters move but also the mode on which this transport moves, says Jyoti Mukul.
Smart meters soon for those living in Gurgaon, Kanpur, Lucknow
Rediff.com1 Aug 2018While consumers will be paying a higher upfront cost for smart metering, the share in the efficiency gains could more than offset this higher spend
Why ICICI Bank chose Girish Chaturvedi as its chairman
Rediff.com4 Jul 2018The ICICI board is looking to the retired petroleum secretary to provide 'maturity and sagacity'.
The oil conundrum: How to bring down the prices?
Rediff.com28 May 2018A realistic approach towards tax and stock taking is necessary, rather than the old narrative of bringing all petroleum products under GST and playing the blame-the-state game.
A Yojana way to 2nd term?
Rediff.com27 May 2018Can welfare schemes truly transform from being flagship to flag-bearers for a government that is looking to get a second term in 2019?
The boss who nurtures
Rediff.com22 May 2018It is all about a C and C model -- of choices and consequences -- for women. Women make choices about their lives and for each of them there will be consequences, Shell India Lubricants MD Mansi Madan Tripathy tells Jyoti Mukul.
From defence to insurance, GE is banking on tech to boost growth
Rediff.com5 May 2018Six months into his new role, Vishal Wanchoo, president and chief executive officer, GE, South Asia, speaks to Jyoti Mukul about how its horizontal business lines of additives and digital are playing across its verticals.
EVs may become popular by 2023 in India
Rediff.com27 Feb 2018Government needs to promote electrification and charge points and make sure India has stable power supply.
Pedal Delhi is here, but is India ready?
Rediff.com4 Nov 2017The mass cycling event is all set to kick off on November 5, but looks like Indian roads, offices are not yet cycle-ready!
Watch out for this business star!
Rediff.com12 May 2017'I have been managing people since I was very young. I really enjoy it.' 'For me, age is only a proxy for experience.'
'I have been able to convince GE to be more aggressive'
Rediff.com24 Apr 2017Over lunch with Jyoti Mukul, Banmali Agrawala, president and CEO, GE South Asia, discusses how GE is transforming itself into a digital industrial company.
17 Acts to be amended through Finance Bill
Rediff.com23 Mar 2017Govt to scrap 8 appellate tribunals; National Company Law Appellate Tribunal to take over Competition Appellate Tribunal's duties
Why defence manufacturing fights an uphill battle
Rediff.com28 Feb 2017The defence sector is seeing renewed interest by Indian corporates, says Jyoti Mukul
L&T in French JV for missile system
Rediff.com14 Feb 2017Tie-up with MBDA will have Indian partner as majority shareholder; first product likely in 2 years.
American furniture brand Ashley hopes to score a century in India
Rediff.com16 Jan 2017Ashley Furniture Industries, which made a debut in India last month in Bengaluru, planning to open 100 stores in India over the next few years.
Indian Railways goes down new track to power growth
Rediff.com20 Sep 2016It is willing to let go of its budgetary independence and restructure its companies in order to make itself more viable commercially and less important politically, says Jyoti Mukul.
Reliance's new movers and shakers
Rediff.com5 Sep 2016The old guard is still involved in broad corporate decision-making, but quite a few new business heads have started making their mark at the group