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A report says that monsoon is likely to be normal in 2015. (Photo: Reuters)

Normal monsoon in 2015 may bring cheer to agriculture

by Ajay Modi |Mar 25, 2015

Unlike last year, monsoon is forecast to be normal in 2015, auguring well for the economy. Rainfall was 12 per cent below normal in 2014.

Conflicting forecasts on the monsoon create confusion

by Ajay Modi |Apr 22, 2015

The forecast, if it turns real, will aggravate the agriculture and rural economy that suffered last year due to a deficit monsoon (leading to droughts in several states).

Sanjay Verma, Cushman and Wakefield's Asia Pacific CEO (Photo: Shekhar Ghosh/BT Photo)

REITs can help both developers and investors, says Cushman and Wakefield's Sanjay Verma

by Ajay Modi |Apr 30, 2015

Sanjay Verma, Cushman and Wakefield's Asia Pacific CEO, talks about issues surrounding the real estate sector, and how for Cushman & Wakefield, scale is not the objective.

How LED is driving away darkness in power-starved India

by Ajay Modi |May 1, 2015

The acronym LED expands to light-emitting diode. In Andhra Pradesh, though, it translates into a 63 per cent reduction in peak-time power deficit.

Arun Gupta, chairman and  MD, NTL Electronics speaks to Business Today on how the company ventured into LED lighting, its prospects for the future and on the intensifying competitive landscape.

Almost all the major lighting brands are in LED lighting today, says NTL Electronics MD Arun Gupta

by Ajay Modi |Apr 22, 2015

Arun Gupta, chairman and  MD, NTL Electronics speaks to Business Today on how the company ventured into LED lighting, its prospects for the future and on the intensifying competitive landscape.

Photo: Reuters

Bumper crop brings misfortune to potato farmers

by Ajay Modi |Apr 2, 2015

Reports of potato farmers committing suicides have emerged from Uttar Pradesh (the largest producer) and even from West Bengal.

Meaty gains: A buffalo meat processing unit of Hind Agro Industries at Aligarh (Photo: Shekhar Ghosh)

Buffalo meat exports are thriving under Modi govt, but worries remain

by Ajay Modi |Mar 30, 2015

Given its Hindutva leanings, the BJP's distaste for meat was no secret. However, meat exports witnessed a modest 10-per cent growth for the April to June period.

Chiki Sarkar, Publisher, Penguin Random House India  (Photo: Shekhar Ghosh)

Penguin India's Chiki Sarkar has carved out an identity of her own

by Ajay Modi |Mar 10, 2015

Daughter of Ananda Bazaar Patrika Group owner Aveek Sarkar, she heads Penguin Random House India.

Photo: Reuters

More rainfall likely next week may hurt farmers

by Ajay Modi |Mar 19, 2015

Rains, high velocity winds and hailstorms over the past week, especially the weekend, have hit the crop by causing water logging and physical damage to the rabi crop.

(Photo: Reuters)

Unseasonal rain threatens to damage rabi crops of farmers

by Ajay Modi |Mar 18, 2015

While it is early to estimate the extent of damage, experts say there will be an impact on crops including wheat, mustard, pulses, vegetables and fruits.