T E Narasimhan

Stories by T E Narasimhan

Transporters' stir pushes bhindi price to over Rs 100/kg

Transporters' stir pushes bhindi price to over Rs 100/kg

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2018

While okra was being sold for Rs 100-120 a kg and cauliflower for Rs 120-140 a kg in Mumbai and its suburbs, all other vegetable prices have increased by almost 100 per cent since July 20.

Is a blanket ban on use of plastic really necessary?

Is a blanket ban on use of plastic really necessary?

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2018

The problem, say experts, is not so much the use of plastic as the lack of effort to recycle and reuse it.

London, Paris, New York, Shanghai... Here comes khadi!

London, Paris, New York, Shanghai... Here comes khadi!

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2018

KVIC is keen to build an international footprint and is hopeful about signing up B2B agreements with at least 40 countries, to which end it has even registered a GI (geographical indicator) tag in the UK, Germany and Russia.

How Ashok Leyland plans to reinvent itself

How Ashok Leyland plans to reinvent itself

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2018

More than just a legacy brand in commercial vehicles, Ashok Leyland wants to be seen as an old brand embracing new values.

A peek into CavinKare's new growth strategy

A peek into CavinKare's new growth strategy

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2018

By splitting its business into separate verticals with dedicated portfolio heads, CavinKare looks to improve distribution and facilitate more launches in the future

How GST 'killed' Tirupur, once a vibrant textile town

How GST 'killed' Tirupur, once a vibrant textile town

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2018

Most industry players in Tirupur feel that though the idea of GST is good, the problems are largely due to its poor implementation. Refund delays, withdrawal of incentive schemes make Made-in-Tirupur products costlier by 10-15 per cent, say entrepreneurs.

Why investors in Tamil Nadu are in a spot

Why investors in Tamil Nadu are in a spot

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2018

At 47 protests a day, the state has become the most restive in the country and investors are becoming increasingly wary

For FMCG biggies, plastic waste control is top priority

For FMCG biggies, plastic waste control is top priority

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2018

The issue of pollution caused due to the non-degradable material is keeping consumer goods majors - from ITC and Dabur to Nestl and PepsiCo - on their toes.

Adani racing against time to complete Vizhinjam port project

Adani racing against time to complete Vizhinjam port project

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2018

According to the agreement between the government and the company, the Rs 7525 crore project is scheduled to be completed by December 4, 2019.

How e-learning is changing the way India studies

How e-learning is changing the way India studies

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2018

Convergence of online and offline is the new mantra which is changing the education map of the country.

Tamil Nadu all set to build India's first defence corridor

Tamil Nadu all set to build India's first defence corridor

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2018

In less than two months since the announcement in March, the state has mobilised an armada of small and medium enterprises keen on making components for large equipment manufacturers.

Pitfalls of Sterlite closure

Pitfalls of Sterlite closure

Rediff.com   30 May 2018

According to industry experts, companies in sectors such as consumer durables (fans, air-conditioners), power cables and the electrical industry will be hit, given that they are big users of copper.

Uneasy calm in Tuticorin

Uneasy calm in Tuticorin

Rediff.com   26 May 2018

'I expect normalcy to return in one or two days,' says Tuticorin's new Collector Sandeep Nandur.

No respite for 'TOP' farmers: Tomato prices crash

No respite for 'TOP' farmers: Tomato prices crash

Rediff.com   17 May 2018

Tomato farmers from Haryana to Tamil Nadu have been forced to abandon their crop in the field or dump the harvest.

Despite DeMo & GST, commercial vehicle makers expect to grow over 20%

Despite DeMo & GST, commercial vehicle makers expect to grow over 20%

Rediff.com   10 May 2018

The demand has gradually shifted from 16-tonners to 25-tonners and is further shifting in favour of 31-t and 37-t trucks.

CSB-Fairfax deal: Prem Watsa ready to pay more

CSB-Fairfax deal: Prem Watsa ready to pay more

Rediff.com   3 May 2018

Watsa, who has always believed in founders and management of the companies he invests in, has said that he restarted talks for the Catholic Syrian Bank deal due to CEO C V R Rajendran's initiatives

Cash crunch: Deposits drop, money movement totters

Cash crunch: Deposits drop, money movement totters

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2018

Many PSBs are in the process of rationalisation of ATMs

Ban on deposit schemes may cut gold sales by 25%

Ban on deposit schemes may cut gold sales by 25%

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2018

The Bill provides comprehensive legislation to prohibit unregulated deposits, with punishment for those promoting such schemes or defaulting on repayment.

Scooters are the fastest growing auto segment in India

Scooters are the fastest growing auto segment in India

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2018

'Currently, scooters contribute to one third of the total domestic two-wheeler market and it continues to grow.' 'That is why many new models are being launched in this category.'

After years, achche din is finally here for commercial vehicles

After years, achche din is finally here for commercial vehicles

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2018

Infrastructure, stricter implementation boost commercial vehicle sales