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Mukesh Ambani looks to repeat telecom feat in new energy

Mukesh Ambani looks to repeat telecom feat in new energy

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Reliance Industries Ltd, whose offering of rock-bottom tariffs shook up the telecom industry, is looking to repeat the feat in the green energy business, where its billionaire chairman Mukesh Ambani sees promise to outshine all existing growth engines in 5-7 years. Having pledged Rs 6 lakh crore on green energy, Ambani says RIL will scale up investments in this business which will start going live in the next 12 months. "Over the next 12 months our investments across the Green Energy value chain will gradually start going live, scaling up over the next couple of years," Ambani, chairman and managing director of RIL, said in the company's latest annual report.

Isha, Akash, Anant Ambani appointed to Reliance board

Isha, Akash, Anant Ambani appointed to Reliance board

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's children -- Isha, Akash and Anant -- on Monday were appointed on the board of his energy-to-technology conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd, in what is seen as a clear path of succession planning at India's most valuable company.

Tigmanshu Dhulia, Vishal Bhardwaj pay homage to Irrfan

Tigmanshu Dhulia, Vishal Bhardwaj pay homage to Irrfan

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The actor was buried at the Versova Kabarstan in north west Mumbai.

Mukesh Ambani's succession plan - retail to Isha, energy to Anant

Mukesh Ambani's succession plan - retail to Isha, energy to Anant

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Monday laid bare the succession plan at India's most valuable company, identifying twins children Akash and Isha for telecom and retail leadership, and youngest son Anant for new energy unit. He, however, insisted he isn't retiring yet and will "continue to provide hands-on leadership as before". At the annual shareholders' meeting of Reliance Industries Ltd, he said the robust architecture that he has announced will ensure the firm remains "a unit, well-integrated and secure institution even as it develops existing businesses and adds new growth engines."

Gujarat to introduce chapter on Dhirubhai in school books

Gujarat to introduce chapter on Dhirubhai in school books

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Gujarat govt had also announced to add Yoga in text books.

Can Isha Do What Her Dad Did With Jio?

Can Isha Do What Her Dad Did With Jio?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Isha's stab at the bottom of the laptop pyramid shows she is a true Ambani.

Can Adani Do A Dhirubhai?

Can Adani Do A Dhirubhai?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The last time a bear attack was launched on a controversial businessman was when a cabal of brokers launched an assault in the early 1980s on what they thought was an over-priced Reliance share, recalls T N Ninan.

Ambani charts succession plan; hands over telecom business to son Akash

Ambani charts succession plan; hands over telecom business to son Akash

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Mukesh Ambani has resigned from the board of his group's telecom arm, Reliance Jio and handed over the reins of the company to elder son Akash, a step seen as succession planning by the 65-year old billionaire. In a stock exchange filing, Reliance Jio Infocomm said the company's board at a meeting on June 27, "approved the appointment of Akash M Ambani, non-executive director, as chairman of the board of directors of the company." This comes after his father resigned with effect from close of working hours on June 27, it said.

After chemo, Sanjay Dutt returns to work

After chemo, Sanjay Dutt returns to work

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Sanjay Dutt, who is rumoured to be suffering from lung cancer, returned to work after reportedly completing the first round of chemotherapy at Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital.

Rs 100 cr Ambani institute in Bengal

Rs 100 cr Ambani institute in Bengal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2006

Two days after assuming the charge of the companies demerged from the Reliance conglomerate, Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Friday announced his first project -- Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information Technology.

Brothers Ambani come together at Dhirubhai's memorial

Brothers Ambani come together at Dhirubhai's memorial

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

The Ambani brothers -- Mukesh and Anil -- came together for the inauguration of a memorial for the legendary industrialist and founder of Reliance Group Dhirubhai Ambani in Chorwad town in Junagarh district on Wednesday, in the presence of the entire family.

'My sister and I have tested positive for COVID-19'

'My sister and I have tested positive for COVID-19'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'The team at Kokilaben hospital is taking really good care of me.'

Mukesh Ambani to appeal against Sebi penalty

Mukesh Ambani to appeal against Sebi penalty

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani will appeal against the fine imposed by market regulator SEBI over alleged irregularities in a two-decade-old share issue in the company, the firm said on Thursday. Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) had issued debentures with convertible warrants in 1994 and allotted equity shares against the warrants in 2000. This was when Dhirubhai Ambani was heading the undivided company.

Why Aishwarya can't stop smiling

Why Aishwarya can't stop smiling

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

It was a proud day for Bollywood's mummies and daddies. The two-day annual day celebrations of Dhirubhai Ambani School saw their kids get ready to show off their skill on stage.

ED probes complaints against Anil Ambani group

ED probes complaints against Anil Ambani group

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

The government informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that Enforcement Directorate is looking into complaints of Foreign Exchange Management Act violations by Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, but no conclusion has been reached.

Reliance Power plant in Rosa starts generation

Reliance Power plant in Rosa starts generation

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

It was clearly the beginning of a new era for the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group to start generation at what was not only their first, but also North India's first private sector thermal power plant in Rosa village on the outskirts of Shahjahanpur town in Uttar Pradesh.

ADAG greenfield venture debuts finally

ADAG greenfield venture debuts finally

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

The hospital boasts of machines offering latest technology, rooms double the size of those offered in other parts of the country, and so on.

Remo D'Souza is 'recovering'

Remo D'Souza is 'recovering'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Remo D'Souza, who suffered a heart attack, is on the path to recovery.

Power theft detected at ADAG headquarters

Power theft detected at ADAG headquarters

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

Mahavitaran, the Maharashtra government-owned power distribution company, has detected power theft amounting to Rs 41.29 lakh at the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group's headquarters at the Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City (DAKC).

Anil Ambani inducts younger son into RInfra board

Anil Ambani inducts younger son into RInfra board

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

According to insiders, the induction of Jai Anshul would coincide with the birthday of the late patriarch of Reliance group, Dhirubhai Ambani, in the last week of December.

The Watchdog That Didn't Bark

The Watchdog That Didn't Bark

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

In our mystery the watchdog agencies are silent, but it is the market that has barked and has not stopped barking. Till such time as it continues to do so, this headache will not go away, notes Aakar Patel.

Ambani sets goals for children; cites Messi to explain leadership

Ambani sets goals for children; cites Messi to explain leadership

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani has set targets for his three kids whom he has identified for takeover of telecom, retail and new energy business. Speaking at his father Dhirubhai's anniversary, celebrated as Reliance Family Day, he said the oil-to-telecom-to-retail conglomerate Reliance industries Ltd has embarked on a journey of comprehensive self-transformation. "The end of 2022 is when Reliance will have crossed the half-way mark of its Golden Decade.

Ambani brothers plan new launches

Ambani brothers plan new launches

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

While Mukesh is likely to make a foray into the specialty stores, is choosing the same date to launch the much-awaited Reliance Money.

Ambani row flares up

Ambani row flares up

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Spotted: Farhan Akhtar in Mumbai

Spotted: Farhan Akhtar in Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Reader Ujjwala Patil has sent us a photograph.

Ambani's clout on full display

Ambani's clout on full display

Rediff.com6 Jul 2003

Mukesh Ambani drew 0 salary in FY21

Mukesh Ambani drew 0 salary in FY21

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

In the previous fiscal year, he drew a Rs 15 crore salary from the company -- the same as in the previous 11 years.

'Catch 22 by Joseph Heller is a hilarious book'

'Catch 22 by Joseph Heller is a hilarious book'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Rediff reader Dr Divya Pal Singh, 62 from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh writes about the book he's read a dozen times.

15 truly inspiring rags-to-riches stories

15 truly inspiring rags-to-riches stories

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Let's look at inspiring stories of billionaires who were dirt poor once.

20 years at Reliance helm: Mukesh Ambani redefines scale, business growth

20 years at Reliance helm: Mukesh Ambani redefines scale, business growth

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

At the 45th Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries (RIL) in August, chairman and managing director (CMD) Mukesh Ambani described the company as an "unputdownable book" with never-ending chapters of success. "Reliance grew from strength to strength because we internalised the founder's mindset of purpose, philosophy and passion," he said. Wednesday marked the 90th birth anniversary of RIL founder Dhirubhai Ambani.

Mukesh Ambani completes 20 years as Reliance boss

Mukesh Ambani completes 20 years as Reliance boss

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Mukesh Ambani, who took over the reins of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) after the sudden demise of his legendary industrialist father Dhirubhai Ambani, completes 20 years at the helm during which the company saw a 17-fold jump in revenues, 20-times surge in profit and has become a global conglomerate.

Ambanis Bring A Wow! Centre To Mumbai

Ambanis Bring A Wow! Centre To Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Move over Sydney Opera House, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Mumbai has a new entertainment venue that will rival many a global address.

That's Irrfan, folks!

That's Irrfan, folks!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'As I leave my footprints onto these steps of my life, I want to pause to be grateful for receiving your immense love and support.'

Stickers defaming Anil Ambani in Mumbai; FIR filed

Stickers defaming Anil Ambani in Mumbai; FIR filed

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Stickers defaming industrialist Anil Ambani and his Group ADAG were found pasted at various locations in suburban Bandra.

PIX: Stars attend prayer meet for Priyanka Chopra's late father

PIX: Stars attend prayer meet for Priyanka Chopra's late father

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Bollywood came in huge number to show support to Priyanka Chopra and her family in their hour of grief.

Actor Irrfan Khan in ICU with colon infection

Actor Irrfan Khan in ICU with colon infection

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The 53-year-old, who is at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, lost his 95-year-old mother Saeeda Begum in Jaipur just three days ago.

Stanford University praises Mukesh Ambani

Stanford University praises Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Stanford University of US has commended Mukesh Ambani for his decade long support to students.