All stories by T E Narasimhan
Lack of clarity in tax laws is a concern, says Deepak Parekh
Rediff.com31 Jan 2017Parekh says drafting new I-T law is hindered by the lack of experience.
Peugeot drives back to India
Rediff.com26 Jan 2017The JV between the French auto major and India's CK Birla group is aiming at production capacity of about 100,000 vehicles a year by 2020.
Kwid pro quo: India turns Renault's prime turf
Rediff.com18 Jan 20172016 has been the most important one for Renault in India, backed by strategic measures in all key biz dimensions.
7 missions, 34 launches: What a year for ISRO
Rediff.com10 Jan 2017ISRO launched 12 Indian, 22 foreign satellites and successfully flight-tested India's first winged-body aerospace vehicle.
To race ahead, Tata Motors bets on new launches
Rediff.com9 Jan 2017'We want to be number three by 2018 and every month we are moving closer to that ambition.'
The cyclone (demonetisation effect) is still lingering, but there is only drizzling now, no strong winds'
Rediff.com9 Jan 2017'Everything will be normalised in two or three months,' says Suresh Krishna, chairman of TVS & Sons, who expects better times from the fourth quarter of current financial year.
Angel investors tightened purse strings in 2016
Rediff.com2 Jan 2017Last year, the top 10 investors in the country had put their money in 209 deals, according to the data compiled by VCCEdge based on deals disclosed. This year they put money in only 60 deals.
Sasikala may be a thorn in OPS' flesh
Rediff.com30 Dec 2016The chief minister may have Prime Minister Modi's backing.
How demonetisation stole Sivakasi's sparkle
Rediff.com23 Dec 2016In the third of a six-part series T E Narasimhan finds out how the hub of India's firecrackers industry is coping after more than a month of the note ban.
The demonetization month in numbers
Rediff.com19 Dec 2016Private equity and VC investments declined by 50 per cent. E-commerce deals lowest in value, volume in over 24 months. T E Narasimhan decodes the new EY report.
Hit by Cyclone Vardah? Now pay the price for insurance claims
Rediff.com19 Dec 2016Recurring natural calamities along the east coast, especially Vizag and Chennai, to increase insurance premium rates in the region, reports T E Narasimhan.
Amma canteens to salt, will the brand survive after Jayalalithaa?
Rediff.com7 Dec 2016While Jayalalithaa may have died her political legacy will continue to survive through the slew of 'Amma' branded products and services.
Can OPS keep the AIADMK together?
Rediff.com7 Dec 2016O Paneerselvam did not even sit in Jayalalithaa's office chamber and left her seat vacant in the assembly. This time Amma is not coming back and he has a large number of challenges awaiting him.
Coimbatore's daily operations hit by cash crunch
Rediff.com3 Dec 2016In the fifth of a six-part series, Business Standard visits Coimbatore, often referred to as the Manchester of South India for its promising textile industry, to assess the impact of the note ban.
Why FMCG brands are taking M&A route to conquer the south
Rediff.com30 Nov 2016National brands prefer the acquisition route since the southern market is culturally different, reports T E Narasimhan from Chennai.
How note ban impacts trade: In Tirupur, no cash to pay workers
Rediff.com30 Nov 2016Business Standard checks out trade hubs across the country to assess the impact of demonetisation. The first of a six-part series takes a look at Tirupur.
Vending it like Mercedes
Rediff.com16 Nov 2016The German auto maker is clawing back up the brand charts as it fights off competition from Audi, BMW in the Indian market.
Old brand, Modern plans
Rediff.com21 Oct 2016Can Everstone overcome the challenges that previous owner HUL could not, as it tries to rebuild Brand Modern?
In Ooty, chai pe charcha to double tea export to Pak
Rediff.com24 Sep 2016At 235,000 tonnes per annum, Pakistan is the third largest importer of tea in the world as it can't grow tea because of adverse climate conditions. India supplies just about a tenth of tea imported the neighbouring country
What makes Rajinikanth the most valued brand of his time
Rediff.com27 Jul 2016The superstar refuses to endorse any label except for one regional cola brand at the start of his career almost four decades ago.