Problems yet again: Workers seen outside the Dunlop factory at Ambattur near Chennai on Wednesday. – K. Pichumani
Dunlop alleges labour indiscipline, suspends operations at Ambattur
The management of Dunlop India Ltd has suspended operations at its Ambattur factory from Monday night, alleging indiscipline among workers and safety concerns because of workers' unrest. ... »
If we import, we will pitch for ‘landed cost' formula: Coal India chief
Coal India is equipped to supply the fuel requirement of power producers as outlined by the recent directive of the Prime Minister's Office, according to its Chairman and Managing Director, Ms Zoh... »
Etios drives down luxury cab route
The Toyota Etios sedan, launched a little over a year ago, is now part of the growing luxury taxi segment in Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Bangalore.
“We believe this is in sync with our p... »
Indian drug firms target African anti-malarial market
Bliss Pharma eyes funds-driven tender market; Cipla focuses on private, retail »
Business class flyers shy away from Kingfisher
Trapped amidst mounting losses, debt-laden Kingfisher Airlines is fast losing its dedicated customer base. Banks and multinational companies that formed a major part of Kingfisher's corp... »
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Three cities show interest in rooftop solar
Jaipur, Mysore and Thane have come forward to do pilot projects for grid-connected rooftop solar, Mr Tarun Kapur, Joint Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, told Business Line. »
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Numeric Power puts 1 MW under REC
Chennai-based Numeric Power Systems has received REC accreditation for one of its two 1 MW solar PV plants in Tamil Nadu. This means Numeric will get market trade-able renewable energy certificate... »
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GE Energy to supply equipment to RPower's Samalkot project
The gas-based 2,400-MW power project being constructed by Reliance at Samalkot in East Godavari district, is ready for commissioning, according to a press release issued by General Electric, the e... »
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REConnect adds talent muscle
REConnect, a consultancy that works in the area of renewable energy certificates, has got two persons of eminence in the field – Mr Bruce Usher and Prof S.A. Khaparde, to join its board. ... »
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Singareni Collieries to ramp up output from underground mines
India's poor run in mass production from underground coal mines may witness a facelift in next two years. While the Andhra Pradesh State undertaking Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCC... »
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RCom signs pact for refinancing Rs 5,825-cr debt
Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications (RCom) today signed final definitive agreements with three Chinese banks for refinancing its outstanding debts of approximately Rs 5,825 crore ($1.18 billion... »
SNF specialty chemical plant goes on stream in Vizag pharma city
India is a growing market with a huge potential for specialty chemicals such as polymers with a wide range of applications. And SNF (India) Private Limited is all set to capture a major chunk of i... »
Singareni Collieries to ramp up output from underground mines
India's poor run in mass production from underground coal mines may witness a facelift in next two years. While the Andhra Pradesh State undertaking Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCC... »
REConnect adds talent muscle
REConnect, a consultancy that works in the area of renewable energy certificates, has got two persons of eminence in the field – Mr Bruce Usher and Prof S.A. Khaparde, to join its board. ... »
Swedish firm scouting for tie-ups in healthcare
A big Swedish delegation, led by its Health Minister, Mr Goran Hagglund, is scouting for associations with hospitals, healthcare firms and government agencies.
On Tuesday, a Swedish firm... »
Adani Group to have new identity, logo
The $6-billion Adani Group, which has emerged as a major diversified conglomerate in recent years, will have a new identity and logo by this week-end. The Group's Chairman, Mr Gaut... »
RCom signs pact for refinancing Rs 5,825-cr debt
Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications (RCom) today signed final definitive agreements with three Chinese banks for refinancing its outstanding debts of approximately Rs 5,825 crore ($1.18 billion... »
GE Energy to supply equipment to RPower's Samalkot project
The gas-based 2,400-MW power project being constructed by Reliance at Samalkot in East Godavari district, is ready for commissioning, according to a press release issued by General Electric, the e... »
Salaries in India to rise by 12%, outpacing Asia
If there is one area where India belies all indications of global slowdown, it is in the monthly pay-cheques employees take home. India has outpaced the Asia-Pacific yet again, with the highest sa... »
TD Power Systems to enter large electric generators space
TD Power Systems, a manufacturer of electric generators, is on an expansion drive to enter the large electric generators space and is investing Rs 200 crore for the expansion. »
Registration of Maruti's Manesar union gets delayed
Maruti Suzuki has yet to close the chapter on labour issues that plagued it for much of last year. The registration of its proposed new labour union at Manesar has been delayed beyond the target t... »
Coal India in a spot over supply to power plants
TT Ltd looking to boost knitwear, casual wear sales
S&S Foundations launches residential project
German firm Steinbach sets up Indian arm
Adani Group to sport new identity, logo
L&T, Cyan Tech tie-up to provide metering solutions
Bajaj Electricals ED to quit
JSW Steel to raise Rs 1,375 cr via ECBs
BRPL grid sub-station in west Delhi
Power distribution company BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd (BRPL) is setting up a Rs 45-crore unmanned grid sub-station in West Delhi.
The foundation stone for the state-of-the-art 66/11 KV grid... »
Numeric Power puts 1 MW under REC
Chennai-based Numeric Power Systems has received REC accreditation for one of its two 1 MW solar PV plants in Tamil Nadu. This means Numeric will get market trade-able renewable energy certificate... »
Three cities show interest in rooftop solar
Jaipur, Mysore and Thane have come forward to do pilot projects for grid-connected rooftop solar, Mr Tarun Kapur, Joint Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, told Business Line. »
Price hikes halt cement demand recovery
Rise in cement prices seems to have put pressure on demand in February and slowed down the process of recovery seen last month. Most cement companies reported a marginal sales growth in... »
India allows Nippon Steel to supply CRGO steel
In the absence of any domestic production, India has accorded approval to Japanese steel maker Nippon Steel Corporation for supplying value-added CRGO steel, used mainly in the manufacturing of po... »
Hero MotoCorp ties up with Eirk Buell Racing
Over a decade behind rival Bajaj Auto in developing its own technology, Hero MotoCorp has announced its first such effort on an alliance with US-based Erik Buell Racing (EBR).
An attempt... »
Bhushan Steel sets rights issue premium at a steep discount
The rights issue committee of the board of directors of Bhushan Steel Ltd (BSL) has fixed the premium for the company's rights issue at a steep discount to its current market price. The... »
Reliance Ind, Russia's Sibur to set up $450-m butyl rubber venture
Reliance Industries Ltd on Tuesday formally announced a $450-million joint venture with Russian petrochemical company Sibur, for setting up a one-lakh tonne butyl rubber plant at R... »
Kilburn Engg, US company team up to supply gear to JSW Ispat
Kilburn Engineering Ltd, a BM Khaitan group company, in technical collaboration with a US company – Carrier Vibrating Equipment Inc — will supply a system to JSW Ispat for drying highly combustibl... »
SCMS Group setting up centre on water technology in Kochi
The SCMS Group of Kochi is setting up an Indo-German Centre for Water Technology and Management. It will shortly become operational at the SCMS School of Engineering and Technology (SSET). <... »
Depleting fuel supply set to impact gas-based power plants, consumers
Court says ‘no’ to TTK Group labour union to take back 19 workers
Kingfisher converts 7 crore debentures into equity shares
M&M aiming for No 3 position in China, US tractor markets
REC to raise Rs 3,000 cr through tax-free bonds this fiscal
Aurobindo expects USFDA audit on Unit VI by July
Mahindra plans to hit Russia in 18 months; mulls local assembly
IPL pads up for fifth innings
Can IPL-5 put its best foot forward and become a cracker of a contest, on and off the field? »
Cash does not add to investor appeal
Analysis shows that no matter how adventurous investors may be, they seem to assign more weight to a company's growth prospects determined by the business and sector it operates in, than to its idle cash coffers. »
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