Subhayan Chakraborty, Puja Das, Business Standard

Stories by Subhayan Chakraborty, Puja Das, Business Standard

After Sindoor India Ramps Up Nuclear Security

After Sindoor India Ramps Up Nuclear Security

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2025

'Attacks on nuclear sites pose significant threats.'

'The RBI has started to support growth'

'The RBI has started to support growth'

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2025

'Deposit and lending rates have started to fall considerably. It is likely to spur investment and consumption of durables.'

'Auto industry has resilience to tackle rare earth issue'

'Auto industry has resilience to tackle rare earth issue'

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2025

'The government is actively engaging with EU to ensure that concerns of Indian companies and hard-to-abate sectors are adequately addressed under CBAM'

Over 2000 Killed by Extreme Weather in 2024

Over 2000 Killed by Extreme Weather in 2024

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2025

The death toll included over 450 from intense heat wave last summer, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

'My Job Is To Be A Facilitator'

'My Job Is To Be A Facilitator'

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2025

'My job is to provide people with a bouquet of options they can choose from.'

Bharti Space to invest $36 million in French satellite major Eutelsat

Bharti Space to invest $36 million in French satellite major Eutelsat

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2025

As part of a plan to refinance debt and expand its upcoming constellation of satellites, French satellite major Eutelsat Communications will raise euro 1.35 billion, or $1.55 billion, through a reserved capital increase and a rights issue, the company announced on Friday. Bharti Enterprises' space venture, Bharti Space Ltd, will invest euro 31.4 million, or $36 million, in the capital raise.

Narrow band IoT is preferred connectivity option for smart meters

Narrow band IoT is preferred connectivity option for smart meters

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2025

NB-IoT provides cellular-based connectivity with wide coverage and low power consumption, making it ideal for large-scale smart metering deployments.

India Eyes Key Rare Earths Amid China Worry

India Eyes Key Rare Earths Amid China Worry

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2025

Dysprosium and terbium, two heavy rare earth elements with unique properties, are not available in extractable quantities in India.

Rs 1,500 cr incentive scheme in the works for recycling critical minerals

Rs 1,500 cr incentive scheme in the works for recycling critical minerals

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2025

Following the disruption in the supply of rare earth or permanent magnets after China's notification on April 4, the mines ministry is planning to introduce a Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to recycle critical minerals, according to a top official.

Will India Inc get to explore critical minerals overseas?

Will India Inc get to explore critical minerals overseas?

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2025

India is planning to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act 2023 to specify the use of funds currently earmarked at 5,600 crore for exploring critical mineral mines overseas, according to a top official. The proposed amendments also aim to introduce a tailings policy and modify the royalty structure to facilitate the extraction of critical minerals from waste materials, the official added.

Soon, you can't keep your AC temperature below 20 degrees C

Soon, you can't keep your AC temperature below 20 degrees C

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2025

The move is aimed at improving cooling efficiency, potentially reducing sudden power demand spikes, and cutting electricity bills.

Would you buy Starlink plans at 3K-4.2K/month?

Would you buy Starlink plans at 3K-4.2K/month?

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2025

The company had announced similar pricing for Sri Lanka, where its application was in advanced stages of regulatory clearance.

Centre To Boost States' Heatwave Plans

Centre To Boost States' Heatwave Plans

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2025

About 57 per cent of Indian districts, home to 76 per cent of the country's population, are currently at high to very high risk from extreme heat.

Global majors keen to make e-cars in India; Tesla quiet

Global majors keen to make e-cars in India; Tesla quiet

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2025

Elon Musk-led Tesla Inc is yet to express interest in India's flagship scheme to attract global investment in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, said Union Minister for Heavy Industries H D Kumaraswamy on Monday. In contrast, multiple global automobile giants -- such as Mercedes-Benz, koda Auto Volkswagen, Hyundai Motor, and Kia Motors -- are keen to participate, the minister noted.

Lifestyle for environment likely to become national mission

Lifestyle for environment likely to become national mission

Rediff.com   30 May 2025

Currently, the NAPCC has eight active missions across sectors like water, energy, and agriculture, aimed at addressing climate change.

'Indian Stocks Unlikely To Give Significant Returns In 12 Months'

'Indian Stocks Unlikely To Give Significant Returns In 12 Months'

Rediff.com   30 May 2025

'Right now, silver -- and especially platinum -- are very cheap compared to gold. If I were buying today, I would choose platinum.'

World Is About To Get Hot -- Here's Why You Should Worry

World Is About To Get Hot -- Here's Why You Should Worry

Rediff.com   30 May 2025

The year 2024 was not only the hottest year on record but also the first to breach 1.5C above the 1850-1900 baseline.

Govt to operationalise Rs 1-trillion innovation fund in next 3 months

Govt to operationalise Rs 1-trillion innovation fund in next 3 months

Rediff.com   29 May 2025

The Rs 1-trillion Research Development and Innovation (RDI) fund, which was announced in the July budget for FY25, of which Rs 20,000 crore has already been allocated, will be operationalised in the next two to three months, a top official said.

EV charging in 15 minutes could be a reality soon!

EV charging in 15 minutes could be a reality soon!

Rediff.com   23 May 2025

'The testing and certification have been completed, and implementation could occur within a year, depending on the number of vehicles.'

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.