Rajesh Mahapatra was the Chief Content Officer at Hindustan Times. From sports to politics, analytics to economics, he has an interest in everything that makes news. He tweets as @rajeshmahapatra
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PM slams ‘oil community’ for price rise
The prime minister has also called for creation of “a forum where (oil) producers and consumers” can meet to overcome the current crisis, reports Rajesh Mahapatra.
Updated on Jul 07, 2008 08:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Mahapatra, On Board The Pm’s Aircraft
Support in pocket, PM to meet Bush
PM Manmohan's bilateral interaction with leaders on the sidelines of the summit will be more crucial, with the N-deal taking centrestage at several of these meetings, reports Rajesh Mahapatra.
Updated on Jul 07, 2008 11:16 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Mahapatra, New Delhi
UPA Govt under fire, swallows bitter oil pill
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announces the steepest-ever hike in fuel prices to bail out oil companies and gets slammed by the Opposition and Left in the bargain. Rajesh Mahapatra reports. Oil shock: HT C-fore survey | Revised prices | Have your say | Surfers react... |Watch video
Updated on Jun 05, 2008 02:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Mahapatra, New Delhi
Prices move up, FM says no decline in sight
The Govt concedes it could do little to tame inflation that has breached the eight pc mark, reports Rajesh Mahapatra.FM worried: See VideoGDP growth at 9 pc
Updated on May 31, 2008 11:54 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Mahapatra, New Delhi
Inflation surges to 40 months high of 7.41%
In just five weeks that ended March 29, India’s headline inflation rate has jumped from 5 per cent to 7.41 per cent, the highest since November 2004, reports Rajesh Mahapatra.
Updated on Apr 12, 2008 02:07 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Mahapatra, New Delhi
India’s growth engine losing momentum
India’s industrial growth sharply slowed to 5.3 percent in January from 11.6 percent last year, heightening fears that the impact of high interest rates could be much worse, reports Rajesh Mahapatra.
Updated on Mar 12, 2008 10:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Mahapatra, New Delhi
Ambanis, KP rock, Gates no longer richest
India's Ambani brothers and Kushal Pal Singh, whose DLF Ltd debuted on the stock exchange last July, are now the planet's wealthiest according to Forbes, reports Rajesh Mahapatra. Top 20 list
Updated on Mar 07, 2008 02:41 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Mahapatra, New Delhi
Loan waiver for farmers will boost economy: FM
Chidambaram says that the debt relief plan is guided by his Govt's commitment to inclusive growth, reports Rajesh Mahapatra.ExpertSpeak: Video | Pics | Highlights | Vox Populi I: Video | Vox Populi II: Video | Vox Populi III: Video | Vox Populi IV: Video | Bonanza for farmers | Video
Updated on Mar 02, 2008 01:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Mahapatra, New Delhi
Poll vault opens, more money in your pocket
The Budget is a please-all package from the FM, with a whopping Rs 60,000-crore largesse to farmers, reports Rajesh Mahapatra. Pics | Highlights | Vox Populi I: Video | Vox Populi II: Video | Vox Populi III: Video | Vox Populi IV: Video | Bonanza for farmers | Video
Updated on Mar 01, 2008 01:37 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Mahapatra, New Delhi
Wal-Mart cash & carry centre by year-end
American retail giant Wal-Mart aims to set 10-15 such centres over the next 7 years, reports Rajesh Mahapatra.
Updated on Feb 20, 2008 10:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Mahapatra, New Delhi
Expect goodies galore in Budget
A cut in the tax burden of both individuals and companies will likely top the highlights of this year’s budget as much as increased allocations for agriculture, health and education, reports Rajesh Mahapatra.
Updated on Feb 19, 2008 12:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Mahapatra, New Delhi
9 per cent growth sustainable: PM
Manmohan Singh feels the government was confident of sustaining 9 per cent annual economic growth despite a possible global slowdown, reports Rajesh Mahapatra.
Updated on Feb 15, 2008 08:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Mahapatra, New Delhi
India, China are not immune to crisis: IMF
The IMF MD also admits that the Fund had previously underestimated implications of the crisis in the US, reports Rajesh Mahapatra.
Updated on Feb 13, 2008 10:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Mahapatra, New Delhi
Winter chill grips industry
Latest data reinforces fears that high interest rates and a rising rupee have begun to impact the broader economy. Rajesh Mahapatra reports.
Updated on Feb 12, 2008 10:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Mahapatra & Agencies, New Delhi
Why America chill gives Sensex the shivers
If this week’s bloodbath in the stock market are any indication, the road ahead will not be without bumps, reports R Mahapatra. Sensex recovers
Updated on Jan 24, 2008 02:17 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Mahapatra, New Delhi
Outsourcing industry facing health blues
According to a new study, productivity loss on account of health problems faced by outsourcing industry employees could cross $20 billion in 10 years.
Updated on Dec 26, 2007 11:07 PM IST
AP | Rajesh Mahapatra, New Delhi
Experts debate economy's future
Hundreds of executives and policy-makers from around the world are gathering in Delhi to get a firsthand update on India's transformation.
Updated on Nov 27, 2006 05:47 PM IST
None | Rajesh Mahapatra (AP), New Delhi
India will present its case for SC at UN summit: PM
Manmohan, who left for Paris en route to New York, will also meet with Pak Prez Musharraf to discuss peace effort.
Updated on Sep 11, 2005 07:16 PM IST
PTI | Rajesh Mahapatra (Associated Press), New Delhi
New Zealand play India for survival in tri-series
A defeat will push Kiwis out of the series, while a victory for India will secure its place in the final.
Published on Nov 06, 2003 12:20 PM IST
PTI | Rajesh Mahapatra (AP), Cuttack