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Equity funds pile up cash

Equity funds pile up cash

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

With the stock markets being on a downturn for most part of the year, many asset management companies (AMCs) are sitting on huge piles of cash or cash equivalents, with some equity-oriented funds holding as much as 40 per cent of their assets in cash, a Crisil report pointed out.

China our only competitor with intent to reshape international order: Blinken

China our only competitor with intent to reshape international order: Blinken

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Blinken also underlined that diplomacy is the only way to definitively end the Russian conflict in Ukraine.

Coke, Pepsi banned in north Indian university

Coke, Pepsi banned in north Indian university

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

Its goodbye to Coke and Pepsi at the Banaras Hindu University campus in Varanasi. The university has banned these drinks on its campus from August 1, 2007.

RBI eases overseas investment norms

RBI eases overseas investment norms

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Indian companies have been permitted to invest in excess of 400 per cent of their networth in energy and natural resources sectors, such as oil, gas, coal and mineral ores.Investment in excess of 400 per cent of the networth will, however, need prior approval, the central bank said in a statement on Tuesday. The overseas investment up to 400 per cent of networth is under the automatic route.

Another new building? Environment at stake

Another new building? Environment at stake

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

It might not have sunk in as yet, but the frenetic building activity going on all over the country could have really serious environmental consequences.

Govt won't spare any effort to bring home Indians from Ukraine: Modi

Govt won't spare any effort to bring home Indians from Ukraine: Modi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Asserting that the country has made it a priority to rescue all Indians stuck in Ukraine, Modi said, "It is due to India's rising strength that we are are able to bring back stranded Indians from Ukraine. Operation Ganga has been launched and I have sent four ministers to oversee the evacuation."

SC orders release of NewsClick founder, holds arrest 'invalid'

SC orders release of NewsClick founder, holds arrest 'invalid'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declared as 'invalid' the arrest of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha in a case under the anti-terror law, and directed that he be released from custody.

NTPC-RIL spar over gas price

NTPC-RIL spar over gas price

Rediff.com24 May 2006

Why oil reserves are depleting

Why oil reserves are depleting

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

The term peak oil refers to the maximum rate of the production of oil in any area under consideration, recognising that it is a finite natural resource, subject to depletion. Cumulative production is the sum of all oil that has ever been produced until a specific date. Cumulative production can be given for a field, oil basin, country or the world. Decline rate refers to production only. Depletion differs from the decline rate as it takes into account the amount of oil left.

Anil Ambani co plans to raise $300 million

Anil Ambani co plans to raise $300 million

Rediff.com10 May 2006

Anil Ambani group firm Reliance Natural Resources Ltd said on Wednesday it will raise $300 million through issue of Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds in the international market.

Court lifts sale ban on KG basin gas

Court lifts sale ban on KG basin gas

Rediff.com31 Jan 2009

In a major relief to Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd, the Bombay High Court Friday allowed the sale of gas from the Krishna-Godavari basin at $4.20 per million British thermal unit (mBtu) and reserved final judgment on a case brought by Anil Ambani-run Reliance Natural Resources Ltd.

No gas supply pact with RNRL: RIL

No gas supply pact with RNRL: RIL

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

The MoU says the gas supply agreement is with Reliance Energy and for the Dadri power project, senior counsel Harish Salve representing RIL said. "Nowhere does it say that the gas will go to RNRL," Salve told the division bench of Justices J N Patel and K K Tated. REL and RNRL are both Anil Ambani group companies.

RIL-RNRL: Govt told to clarify gas price

RIL-RNRL: Govt told to clarify gas price

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

The crux of the ongoing court case between Reliance Industries (RIL) and Reliance Natural Resources (RNRL) on Monday was pricing of the gas produced from the Krishna-Godavari (KG) basin.

RIL, RNRL not to settle issue outside court

RIL, RNRL not to settle issue outside court

Rediff.com10 Jan 2009

The Ambani brothers are not yet ready to bury the hatchet. Legal counsels of both the parties say they are ready to fight it out in the court next week. The case is scheduled to come up for hearing on 12 January.

Anil's firms to hike FII limit to 74%

Anil's firms to hike FII limit to 74%

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

Anil Ambani-controlled Reliance Natural Resources Ltd and Reliance Communication Ventures Ltd on Friday said they have got shareholders'

MFs may turn buyers, finally

MFs may turn buyers, finally

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

After having raised Rs 20,000 crore by selling NFOs, mutual funds are now likely to turn buyers. A slew of funds, including Morgan Stanley ACE Fund, Birla Sun Life Pure Value Fund, Mirae Asset India Opportunities Fund Standard Chartered Fund closed recently. Mutual funds launch NFOs to raise money since the mutual fund penetration in India is low. Most mutual funds expect redemptions on account of advance tax provisioning that corporate houses do at this time of the year.

'Stokes has taken the right call to miss T20 World Cup'

'Stokes has taken the right call to miss T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Stuart Broad said the defending champions will miss his aura but have enough resources to replace him as a player.

7 Steps To Remove Fear Of Maths

7 Steps To Remove Fear Of Maths

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Begin by tackling small and manageable math problems. Gradually increase the difficulty level as you build confidence and familiarity, suggests Aashish Sood.

Anil Ambani cos to list from Feb 13

Anil Ambani cos to list from Feb 13

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group on Wednesday announced the process for listing of the four new companies, which were transferred by Mukesh Ambani group to them on Tuesday, will begin next week.

Anil Ambani firm seeks coal blocks

Anil Ambani firm seeks coal blocks

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

Close on the heels of Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries seeking coal mines to convert coal into oil, younger brother Anil-run Reliance Natural Resources has applied for coal blocks to turn coal into gas. Reliance-Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (R-ADAG) president J P Chalasani in a January 14 letter to Coal Secretary H C Gupta sought allocation of "captive coal blocks for the purpose of converting coal to gas."

'Iraqis have right to determine political future'

'Iraqis have right to determine political future'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2006

India Monday reiterated its support to the right of the Iraqi people to freely determine their own political future and exercise control over their natural resources.

After Biden, Harris to meet Quad leaders

After Biden, Harris to meet Quad leaders

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

US Vice President Kamala Harris would host a separate meeting with the prime ministers of three Quad countries -- India, Australia and Japan -- at the White House to discuss with them the important factors for democracies to go forward, officials said.

RNRL may lead ADAG's new forays

RNRL may lead ADAG's new forays

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

ADAG has drawn up plans to invest Rs 650 billion in the steel, cement and shipping se three new areas over the next five years. The investment includes Rs 200 billion to set-up a 10 million cement plant and Rs 400 billion towards a steel plant in Jharkhand. The group believes that the three new lines of businesses fit more with RNRL than with other companies under the group, an ADAG source said.

Anil, Mukesh in court over gas

Anil, Mukesh in court over gas

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

Govt to sign CBM contracts tomorrow

Govt to sign CBM contracts tomorrow

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

The government will sign contracts on Tuesday for exploitation of gas trapped below coal seams in nine areas with three consortia, including one led by Anil Ambani Group companies.\n

HC asks Ambani brothers to renegotiate gas pact

HC asks Ambani brothers to renegotiate gas pact

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

The Bombay High Court on Monday asked Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries and Anil Ambani group firm Reliance Natural Resources Ltd to renegotiate within four months, a Gas Supply Master Agreement (GSMA) between them saying it has to be a "bankable" pact.

RIL sees $1-billion loss on gas sales to RNRL

RIL sees $1-billion loss on gas sales to RNRL

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

Mukesh Ambani-promoted Reliance Industries will lose around $1 billion (Rs 4,300 crore) a year if it sells gas to the Anil Ambani's Reliance Natural Resources at the agreed price of $2.34 per million British thermal unit

RNRL may sell KG gas to third parties, fears RIL

RNRL may sell KG gas to third parties, fears RIL

Rediff.com26 Jul 2008

Mukesh Ambani controlled Reliance Industries fears that gas supplied to Reliance Natural Resources, belonging to younger brother Anil Ambani, would be traded to a third party as RNRL does not have a power plant, said Harish Salve, the legal counsel of RIL.

Deora questions Ambani gas deal

Deora questions Ambani gas deal

Rediff.com27 Jul 2006

The release also points out that the prevailing domestic gas prices command a significantly higher price than the proposal of RIL.

RIL, RNRL fight it out in court

RIL, RNRL fight it out in court

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

The tussle between Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries and his brother Anil's Reliance Natural Resources over gas supply came to the fore in Bombay High Court on Thursday with RIL alleging that RNRL wanted to trade the fuel.

Bombay HC to hear RIL plea on July 5

Bombay HC to hear RIL plea on July 5

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

RIL filed an appeal on Monday before a division bench headed by Chief Justice Swantra Kumar seeking a stay on an interim order by a single bench restraining it from selling gas to companies other than RNRL and NTPC.

Chandrayaan-1 data: Earth electrons forming water on Moon

Chandrayaan-1 data: Earth electrons forming water on Moon

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The team led by researchers from the University of Hawai'i (UH) at Manoa in the US discovered that these electrons in Earth's plasma sheet are contributing to weathering processes -- breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals -- on the Moon's surface.

ADAG cries foul over RIL's gas price

ADAG cries foul over RIL's gas price

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

At $4.64 per mBtu, KG gas is alleged to be over-priced.

Next round of G20 meetings in Gujarat from March 27

Next round of G20 meetings in Gujarat from March 27

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Gujarat will host the next round of G20 meetings from March 27 to April 4, during which three conclaves will be held in the state on a range of issues, where delegates from different countries will converge for participation, an official said.

Industry keenly awaits next gas price hearing

Industry keenly awaits next gas price hearing

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

On April 29, the Bombay High Court will start hearing the case between the warring companies, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Reliance Natural Resources Ltd (RNRL), to reach a quick decision on who will get access to the huge volumes of gas to be produced from RIL's block in the Krishna-Godavari basin. The court will also decide if the central government will be admitted as a party to the case. RNRL would oppose the central government's move to become a party to the case.

RNRL Q2 net up 5% at Rs 21.16 cr

RNRL Q2 net up 5% at Rs 21.16 cr

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Total income decreased to Rs 66.16 crore (Rs 661.6 million) during the July-September quarter of the current fiscal, from Rs 80.91 crore (Rs 809.1 million) in the corresponding period a year-ago.

Why is India doing China's dirty job?

Why is India doing China's dirty job?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

I have absolutely no problem with India's conducting business with the generals in Myanmar because that is how India's interests were best served. But how does India benefit from cracking Tibetan skulls outside the Chinese embassy, and how does it benefit from pandering to extremists by exiling Taslima Nasreen?

'India not to abandon IPI pipeline'

'India not to abandon IPI pipeline'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2007

India was fully on board and committed to take part in the $7 billion Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project, a senior official said.

Anil Ambani takes over as chairman of 4 new firms

Anil Ambani takes over as chairman of 4 new firms

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

Anil Ambani on Wednesday took over as the Chairman of Reliance Communication Ventures Ltd, a day after the Mukesh Ambani Group handed over management control of the demerged companies to the younger sibling.