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Corus, Tata, And CSN- The war of nerves

I am sure all those who are closely following the story that started with the media report of Tata Steel’s historic take over of Corus and the resulting celebration of a sort in media must be getting disheartened with every … Continue reading

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‘Made in India’ Story

There was a tool making company in Kolkata in my days. It used to go to each Hanover EMO fair. Mr. Chatterji, the owner told me that he exported the sophisticated products to some German company that put its own … Continue reading

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Proton, Mitsubishi, and VW

I visited Proton of Malaysia in 90s with my Mitsubishi friend Kaneki. Proton was a showpiece of Malaysia’s pride in Mohatir era. It was something like Maruti Motors, India of those days with a little difference. Proton had its own … Continue reading

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Indian MNCs with Overseas Acquisitions

In last few months, the domestic as well as foreign media are full with many stories about the arrival of India and its MNCs on global scene. Latest ‘India Today’ in November 4, issue published the cover story ‘Indian MNCs’ … Continue reading

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An Open Letter To MD, Tata Motors

Dear Mr. Ravikant, I saw on one of the TV news channels today a group of women demonstrating in front of Tata Centre, Kolkata against the land acquisitions from the farmers of Singur for your project. You may take it … Continue reading

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India As The Factory of The World- Prospects

It is only manufacturing and that too if it expands in all corners of India up to the rural inhabitants that India can get in to the status of developed country. The large domestic market will be the main attraction … Continue reading

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Indian Companies Spreading Wings

Even many years ago, Birlas had some enterprises in Africa and South- east Asia. In one of my trips to Japan, I had a stopover in Bangkok and attended a dinner with the executives of Indian companies there. However, it … Continue reading

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