Surajeet Dasgupta And Sounak Mitra

Stories by Surajeet Dasgupta And Sounak Mitra

EV makers lukewarm to new subsidy scheme

EV makers lukewarm to new subsidy scheme

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2024

Manufacturers of electric vehicles (EVs) have been lukewarm to the ad hoc subsidy scheme announced by the Centre for them. Sector majors have not been enthused by the lower level of incentives in the scheme, which has replaced the flagship Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric (and Hybrid) Vehicles-II. Moreover, increased stringency in claiming subsidies and delays in disbursement have been cited by several original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Coming Up: A Rs 400 Billion Auction For IPL/ICC Rights

Coming Up: A Rs 400 Billion Auction For IPL/ICC Rights

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2021

Broadcasting and digital companies are ready to join the country's biggest ever auction of sports rights next year.

Why Air India has failed to find a suitor so far

Why Air India has failed to find a suitor so far

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2018

The biggest challenge is not the airline's debt, but downsizing its 16,800 employees, says Surajeet Dasgupta.

Bankruptcy code clips ArcelorMittal's India expansion plans

Bankruptcy code clips ArcelorMittal's India expansion plans

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2017

In 2009, ArcelorMittal had picked up a stake in Uttam Galva Steels. A new Section 29A of the IBC prohibits promoters of companies with NPAs of more than a year from bidding for these companies.

'You can't be in India and be global'

'You can't be in India and be global'

Rediff.com   13 May 2015

It took the Danish beer maker eight years to move among the top three.

Branding vada pav: How Dheeraj Gupta built Jumbo King

Branding vada pav: How Dheeraj Gupta built Jumbo King

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2015

Jumbo King is profitable from the beginning and is growing upwards of 35 per cent annually.

Luxury car makers go native as sales surge

Luxury car makers go native as sales surge

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2015

The growth rate could continue for another seven years.

They acquire, they own but don't bring these home

They acquire, they own but don't bring these home

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2015

It's puzzling why Indian cos keep their acquired brands out of play.

A fortnight after launch, Vistara load factor at 56%

A fortnight after launch, Vistara load factor at 56%

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2015

Newly launched Vistara has a passenger load factor of 55% in the busy Delhi-Mumbai sector, compared with 80-85% in other airlines.

Is online selling of sex toys illegal?

Is online selling of sex toys illegal?

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2015

Come and check us, we're always open and law-abiding, says co-founder of US-based entity selling in India, after Delhi Police asks govt to track some e-commerce sites.

Now, an Indian mobile wallet that doesn't need pre-loaded cash

Now, an Indian mobile wallet that doesn't need pre-loaded cash

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2015

Bengaluru-based iKaaz Software, a mobile payment solution provider, is launching a new application, MOWA, that works almost like the Apple Pay

TaxiForSure to raise $100 mn, to expand to 100 cities

TaxiForSure to raise $100 mn, to expand to 100 cities

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2015

The company is in talks with investors and the deal could be closed in a few weeks. At present, it operates in 37 cities in India.

Websites selling sex toys under lens

Websites selling sex toys under lens

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2015

Four websites, including Flipkart, may be blocked if the govt feels they're maintaining objectionable content.

2015 may be a year of deal making for FMCG sector

2015 may be a year of deal making for FMCG sector

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2015

@015 may be a good year for FMCG firms.

SpiceJet's saviour Ajay Singh: 40 firms, a dispute and some defaults

SpiceJet's saviour Ajay Singh: 40 firms, a dispute and some defaults

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2014

SpiceJet's ex promoter Ajay Singh is trying hard to pump in huge money into the airline.

Now, Russia to get a taste of Amul too!

Now, Russia to get a taste of Amul too!

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2014

Amul will now export dairy products to Russia.

Vistara starts bookings, keeps fares much higher than competitors

Vistara starts bookings, keeps fares much higher than competitors

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2014

Vistara will have to face stiff competition from Jet Airways, AirAsia

Smooth take off: Foreign airlines may take SpiceJet staff on board

Smooth take off: Foreign airlines may take SpiceJet staff on board

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2014

Foreign carriers to pick up staff from cash-strapped SpiceJet.

The two pitfalls that led to SpiceJet's financial debacle

The two pitfalls that led to SpiceJet's financial debacle

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2014

The airline dropped fares to gain customer load, but failed to cover the cost of its flights