Amritha Pillay

Stories by Amritha Pillay

L&T okays Rs 9,000 crore buyback offer, its first in 80 years

L&T okays Rs 9,000 crore buyback offer, its first in 80 years

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2018

According to current regulations, a company's buyback offer size cannot exceed 25 per cent of its paid up capital plus reserves

Anil Ambani's RPower wins coal mine case in Indonesia

Anil Ambani's RPower wins coal mine case in Indonesia

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2018

In 2010, R Power acquired 100 per cent economic interest in three coal mining concessions in Indonesia

Was India at all ready for monorail?

Was India at all ready for monorail?

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2018

Mumbai Monorail was to be built in two phases - Phase I of 8.93 km and Phase II of 11.20 km. The first phase ran operations for around three years before services were abruptly halted, owing to a fire incident last year. The second phase now stands completed, but is lying closed.

Mumbai bridge collapse exposes its poor infrastructure

Mumbai bridge collapse exposes its poor infrastructure

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2018

Tuesday's bridge collapse once again puts the spotlight on the city's urban infrastructure and a dire need for its development.

Land acquisition a major hurdle for India's infra, energy sectors

Land acquisition a major hurdle for India's infra, energy sectors

Rediff.com   10 May 2018

According to data shared with the Lok Sabha, 19 road projects awarded after May 2014 were facing delays

'Fuel at Doorstep' remains a distant dream for retail users

'Fuel at Doorstep' remains a distant dream for retail users

Rediff.com   10 May 2018

The permission right now is for delivery only for stationary usage. This limits the service to those who operate units like diesel generation sets.

How Nirma plans to 'cement' its marketshare via IPL

How Nirma plans to 'cement' its marketshare via IPL

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2018

Nirma has jumped into the ongoing cricket spectacle - IPL - as the principal sponsor for the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore to raise awareness and recognition for the cement brands it acquired after its purchase of the erstwhile Lafarge India's assets in 2016

India Inc shops abroad for cheaper coal

India Inc shops abroad for cheaper coal

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2018

Between 2007-08 and 2017-18, the number of countries they imported steam coal from has increased from six to 12.

Road construction companies go hi-tech; plan to use robotic flagmen

Road construction companies go hi-tech; plan to use robotic flagmen

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2018

The use of such robots can not only save lives but can also help road construction companies cut down on labour costs.

BJP back in Gujarat a positive for Tata, Adani power plants

BJP back in Gujarat a positive for Tata, Adani power plants

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2017

The negotiations for a bail-out of the two plants could see continuity though a weakened BJP majority is a cause of concern among analysts, says Amritha Pillay.

RInfra will soon be debt-free at standalone level

RInfra will soon be debt-free at standalone level

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2017

The company will now focus on value creation for shareholders in the defence and construction businesses.

Labour pain for India's infra sector

Labour pain for India's infra sector

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2017

The labour force at large has turned less needy, due to various government financial incentives and freebies.

Naik bids goodbye to L&T as chairman

Naik bids goodbye to L&T as chairman

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2017

He would not be part of the day-to-day activities of L&T in his non-executive role. He would, however, be there at important company events.

Why petchem will remain RIL's core business despite Jio

Why petchem will remain RIL's core business despite Jio

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2017

Analysts remain confident RIL's refining and petrochemical segment will continue to support growth.

The L&T CEO who never wanted to retire

The L&T CEO who never wanted to retire

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2017

As A M Naik stepped down as L&T CEO, there are some things he still needs to take care of. And given his love for his company that's not the last we are going to hear of him yet.

Cops use the Game of Thrones way into millennial hearts!

Cops use the Game of Thrones way into millennial hearts!

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2017

City police, metros, airports, even power utilities are using pop culture and social media to reach the young and encourage public ownership of public services. Amritha Pillay reports.

Achche din for India's infrastructure sector is miles away

Achche din for India's infrastructure sector is miles away

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2017

An analyst says, due to excess capacity, investment in manufacturing will not be forthcoming

Waves of global protectionism may nix 'Make in India' dream

Waves of global protectionism may nix 'Make in India' dream

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2017

Saudi Arabia is insisting on 'In Kingdom' total value-addition requirements

Infra firms stay free of note ban effect

Infra firms stay free of note ban effect

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2017

As infrastructure, power hardly deal in cash, its paucity has failed to affect their receivables

What to expect from RIL results on Monday

What to expect from RIL results on Monday

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2017

RIL's December quarter performance is likely to be muted