Ishita Ayan Dutt

Kolkata

Journalist at Business Standard

Journalist. Business Standard.

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Articles

MD & CEO Abhijit Roy

2 weeks ago | business-standard.com | Ishita Ayan Dutt

Berger Paints India's revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2024-25 (Q4FY25) was the strongest in five quarters, ahead of other listed paint majors. In an interview at its new headquarters in Kolkata, managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) Abhijit Roy tells Ishita Ayan Dutt on what clicked for the company. Edited excerpts:Amid intense competition, Berger's growth in Q4 was ahead of peers. What did you do right? We didn't do anything dramatically different.
Nepalese tea takes the flavour out of Darjeeling tea

1 month ago | rediff.com | Ishita Ayan Dutt

Competition from Nepalese teas -- which has duty free access to the Indian market -- has emerged as a lower-cost alternative to Darjeeling tea, challenging its viability. IMAGE: A tea estate in Darjeeling. Two years after opening its doors with the dream of bringing a fresh cuppa of Darjeeling tea -- from the estate direct to the customers -- Jay Shree Tea shuttered its flagship store in Lalbazar, central Kolkata. Shops in the area claim to be selling "Darjeeling" tea, but at a much lower price.
JSW Steel's Acharya

1 month ago | business-standard.com | Ishita Ayan Dutt

JSW Steel's performance in Q4FY25 reflects an improved pricing environment and increased volumes. In an audio interview, JSW Steel Joint Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Jayant Acharya, tells Ishita Ayan Dutt that the company is on track with its expansion plans and will look at acquisition opportunities that make strategic sense. Edited excerpts:The acquisition of BPSL has seen many twists and turns.
Cyberattacks Surge After Operation Sindoor, But India Mounts Strong Defence

1 month ago | rediff.com | Shivani Shinde |Ishita Ayan Dutt |Dev Chatterjee

For the first time, the Data Security Council of India assembled a joint task force to source threat intelligence at the origin and ensure coordinated action across the cybersecurity spectrum. IMAGE: Indian Army personnel keep a vigil as they patrol the area along the Line of Control in Poonch, May 21, 2025. Cyberattacks on Indian businesses spiked dramatically -- rising by up to three times -- following the launch of Operation Sindoor, according to industry estimates.
Narendran & Chatterjee

1 month ago | business-standard.com | Ishita Ayan Dutt

A day after Tata Steel doubled its consolidated net profit in Q4FY25, TV Narendran, managing director and chief executive officer, and Koushik Chatterjee, executive director and chief financial officer, discuss a range of issues with Ishita Ayan Dutt during a video interview. Edited excerpts:Tata Steel's net profit in Q4FY25 jumped 112.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y). What led to this performance?
How ITC plans to build a future-ready portfolio

1 month ago | rediff.com | Ishita Ayan Dutt

There remains a debate on who said this: “When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, Sir?” Was it the British economist John Maynard Keynes or the American economist Paul Samuelson. Irrespective of who said it, this sentiment appears to have found resonance in ITC’s boardroom in recent years. In its evolution from a single-product company to a conglomerate, ITC has largely focused on building businesses and brands from scratch.
SC scraps IBC buyout of Bhushan Power & Steel by JSW Steel

1 month ago | rediff.com | Bhavini Mishra |Ishita Ayan Dutt

The Supreme Court on Friday declared JSW Steel Limited’s resolution plan for Bhushan Power & Steel Limited (BPSL) “illegal” and ordered the latter’s liquidation, four years after the company was acquired by JSW Steel under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). Following the ruling, JSW Steel shares fell sharply. On the BSE, the stock closed at Rs 972.15, down 5.46 per cent. The court’s decision came from a two-judge Bench comprising Justices Bela M Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma.
No-contest clause in Ratan Tata's will raises questions on legal validity

1 month ago | rediff.com | Ishita Ayan Dutt |Bhavini Mishra

The inclusion of a “no-contest” clause in Ratan Tata’s will has caught the attention of India Inc, prompting a wave of interest among promoters of listed companies and business families. Legal advisors and estate planners are seeing a noticeable uptick in queries, as wealthy individuals look for ways to shield their legacies from courtroom battles.
JSW breaks ground for 1,600 Mw power plant in West Bengal

2 months ago | rediff.com | Ishita Ayan Dutt

The $24 billion JSW Group on Monday kicked off a 1,600 megawatt (Mw) power plant at Salboni in Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal — a project that had been waiting in the wings for more than a decade and a half.
'Chance to get Tata Steel Netherlands back to being a benchmark in Europe'

2 months ago | business-standard.com | Ishita Ayan Dutt

Tata Steel recently announced a major transformation programme at its Netherlands operation that is expected to impact 1,600 jobs. In a video interview, Koushik Chatterjee, executive director and chief financial officer, Tata Steel, discusses with Ishita Ayan Dutt a wide range of issues - from the genesis of the transformation programme to safeguard duty on steel in the domestic market and the India story which is expected to get stronger in a volatile world. Edited excerpts: