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RIL's growth plans, Jio listing can lead to rerating of stock

RIL's growth plans, Jio listing can lead to rerating of stock

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Reliance Industries (RIL) annual general meeting (AGM) had several stunning announcements. RIL looks to list Jio Platforms (JPL) by June 2026. It targets doubling of FY22 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) (Rs 1.25 trillion; $14.6 billion) by FY27 implying 14.7 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the FY22 levels.

Ramesh Awaits FAC report on Posco

Ramesh Awaits FAC report on Posco

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Last month, the FAC passed the buck to the tribal affairs ministry to see if the project proponents violated any tribal rights.

Indian Navy to produce FAC series

Indian Navy to produce FAC series

Rediff.com8 Jun 2005

2023: 11 Women Who Broke Military Barriers

2023: 11 Women Who Broke Military Barriers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Meet these Inspiring Lady Soldiers who made history this year.

Low pressure in propellant tank led to GSLV failure last year: ISRO

Low pressure in propellant tank led to GSLV failure last year: ISRO

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

The FAC found that the failure happened when the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket's cryogenic engine was to kick in to take the rocket forward.

Salute The 1st Lady To Command An Indian Warship

Salute The 1st Lady To Command An Indian Warship

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Lieutenant Commander Prerana Pravin Deosthalee will lead an all-male crew. She is currently the first lieutenant of INS Chennai, the missile destroyer that rescued a foreign merchant ship hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia last week.

Faceless Assessment Scheme To CHANGE?

Faceless Assessment Scheme To CHANGE?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The finance ministry has initiated an internal survey of the faceless regime to examine its effectiveness.

Rail fares may be hiked soon

Rail fares may be hiked soon

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

A proposal to increase rail fare is under examination and a decision will be taken shortly, Railway Minister Mallikarjun Kharge said on Thursday.

This Christmas, it's a double bonanza for railways

This Christmas, it's a double bonanza for railways

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

While this benefit of easing fuel cost should have been passed on to consumers through the review of FAC due this month, the Railways does not intend to revise freight and passenger fares until the next Budget to be presented in February.

Another round of rail fare hike from Oct 7

Another round of rail fare hike from Oct 7

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

The decision on the fresh round of hike has been taken under the system of fuel adjustment component about which an announcement was made in the 2011-12 rail budget.

Has the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan gone out of control?

Has the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan gone out of control?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan has never grown into a unified group and by its very nature continues to be a conglomeration of different militant tribal groups that broadly follow similar goals.

Train travel turns costlier, fares hiked by over 14%

Train travel turns costlier, fares hiked by over 14%

Rediff.com16 May 2014

With the elections coming to an end, the Railways on Friday hiked both passenger fares and freight rates by 14.2 per cent and 6.5 per cent respectively, effective from May 20.

TCS, Wipro spend crores on US lobbying in 2013

TCS, Wipro spend crores on US lobbying in 2013

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The two company spent about over Rs 3.15 crore.

Is Gujarat really a success story?

Is Gujarat really a success story?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Data on growth in rural jobs and on progress in social indicators don't bear out the story of uniform and high progress

How to deal with post-retirement blues

How to deal with post-retirement blues

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The number of financially well-off people seeking emotional crutches after retirement is increasing rapidly.

Will small town Uran transform into 'third' Mumbai?

Will small town Uran transform into 'third' Mumbai?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

There is talk of changing the small town of Uran into Mumbai's new satellite, but according to realty experts, it is too early to think of investing in the area.

India faces Olympic ban with Bhanot set for IOA role

India faces Olympic ban with Bhanot set for IOA role

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

Tainted former Commonwealth Games official Lalit Bhanot was left as the only candidate in a controversial election for the post of secretary-general of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) which is likely to earn the country an Olympic ban.

StanChart denies helping Iran hide $250bn

StanChart denies helping Iran hide $250bn

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

It issued the denial after top regulator threatened to revoke its licence and impose fines for helping Iran circumvent sanctions.

Climate change: Obama seeks action soon

Climate change: Obama seeks action soon

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Obama said four years ago, other countries dominated the clean energy market and the jobs that came with it.

'Peddlers is about alienation and loneliness'

'Peddlers is about alienation and loneliness'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Director Vasan Bala tells us how Mumbai inspired his directorial debut Peddlers.

Property tax notice slapped on Wipro

Property tax notice slapped on Wipro

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

In response, the New York Stock Exchange-listed firm said it has paid the tax and has sought a meeting with Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike for a discussion on the issue and has a 'strong enough' case in defence.

IIT-G Director comes under attack from faculties' body

IIT-G Director comes under attack from faculties' body

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

A statement released by the All India IIT Faculty Federation says it was 'shocked and pained' by IIT-Guwahati's director Gautam Barua's decision to support the 'one-nation one-test' proposal

Mamata to lead protest against FDI in Delhi on Oct 1

Mamata to lead protest against FDI in Delhi on Oct 1

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced that she would lead a party demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on October 1 to urge the Centre to withdraw "anti-people" decisions on Foreign Direct Investment in retail, cap on subsidised LPG and diesel price hike.

Mishra scores unbeaten 86 as Haryana reach 293/7

Mishra scores unbeaten 86 as Haryana reach 293/7

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Skipper Amit Mishra struck an unbeaten 86 and added 125 runs for the unbeaten seventh wicket stand with Jayant Yadav as Haryana ended the first day's play of the Ranji Trophy Group B league encounter against Karnataka at 293 for seven.

Why rail passengers may not benefit from diesel price cut

Why rail passengers may not benefit from diesel price cut

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

The last revision was done in June wherein passenger fares were revised by 4.2 per cent and freight rates by 1.4 per cent.

Fast attack craft INS Koswari commissioned

Fast attack craft INS Koswari commissioned

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Designed and built by state-run Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata, INS Koswari is a highly manoeuvrable craft and ideally suited for deployment along the coast, a defence release said.

Our batsmen will be able to pull off a draw: Ojha

Our batsmen will be able to pull off a draw: Ojha

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha said that there's not much help from the 22-yard strip at the Eden Gardens and the Indian batsmen will be able to eke out a draw under current circumstances.

Computer engineer detained in Kashmir blast case

Computer engineer detained in Kashmir blast case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Police have detained a computer engineer and is on lookout for two more persons in connection with the March 22 deadly car bomb explosion that left one dead and wounded 20 in south Kashmir.

Railways to hike freight tariff in October

Railways to hike freight tariff in October

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Railways had earlier hiked the freight rate by 5.7 per cent in April while linking the fuel adjustment component with goods tariff. FAC is linked with fuel and energy prices and calculated accordingly.

Somers lauds Indian firms' role in US economy

Somers lauds Indian firms' role in US economy

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Somers said, "Number one, the message has to be that now we are living in a global economy and that a knowledge partnership with India is enabling our American companies team with their Indian partners to remain globally competitive."

Hasan case: Tapuria gets 3 more days ED custody

Hasan case: Tapuria gets 3 more days ED custody

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

The Enforcement Directorate has been granted three days custody of Kolkata-based businessman Kashinath Tapuria, the associate of Pune-based stud farm owner Hasan Ali Khan.

10,000 commercial pilot licenses under DGCA scrutiny

10,000 commercial pilot licenses under DGCA scrutiny

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

Aviation regulator DGCA plans to bring under the scanner over 10,000 commercial pilot license (CPL) holders and conduct third-party audit of all flying schools in the country in the wake of cases of forgery behind securing of licences coming to light.

We will get down to team building: Gaekwa

We will get down to team building: Gaekwa

Rediff.com5 Dec 2010

Relieved that the Kochi team has got the Board of Control for Cricket in India's nod to play in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League, Satyajit Singh Gaekwad on Sunday said the franchisee will get down to business to build the side for the Twenty20 event.

Bhupathi-Mirnyi enter semis at Valencia

Bhupathi-Mirnyi enter semis at Valencia

Rediff.com5 Nov 2010

Mahesh Bhupathi and Max Mirnyi advanced to the semi-finals while Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-haq Qureshi sealed a quarter-final berth in the Valencia Open.

Delhi cops offer 50 K reward for Pak terrorists

Delhi cops offer 50 K reward for Pak terrorists

Rediff.com3 Jan 2010

A reward of Rs 50,000 was announced on Sunday by the Delhi Police for anyone providing information on the three Pakistani terrorists who escaped while being escorted to a city hospital. They also released the pictures of the trio for identification.

Subramaniapuram's director is now a hero!

Subramaniapuram's director is now a hero!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

After the stupendous success of his Tamil film Subramaniapuram, actor/producer/director Sasi Kumar is playing the lead in Nadodikal, a film that tells the story of four youngsters and an incident that forces them to travel from place to place.

How India missed another Nobel Prize

How India missed another Nobel Prize

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

How Narinder Kapany, the Father of Fibre Optics, joins a very long list of Indians who, though richly deserving of the Nobel Prize, have been mysteriously passed over by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Mel Gibson: All men are 'dogs'

Mel Gibson: All men are 'dogs'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

The 54-year-old actor has become very protective of his three-month-old daughter Lucia.

UK: BBC uncovers Indian illegal immigration

UK: BBC uncovers Indian illegal immigration

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

A network of people which allegedly provides illegal immigrants of Indian-origin, mostly Punjabis, forged or stolen identity papers and help them secure a job in Britain has been exposed in an undercover BBC investigation.

High percentage of school girls face abuse

High percentage of school girls face abuse

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

A report by Amnesty International titled 'Safe Schools: Every Girl's Right' has found that a shockingly high number of girl students in India face physical, sexual and psychological abuse on a regular basis. According to the report, instances of abuse are highest in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar and Delhi, with the national capital, where 87 per cent of young female students reported facing abuse, listed as the worst place for young female students.