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PremjiInvest, Milestone up stake in Healthcare

PremjiInvest, Milestone up stake in Healthcare

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

PremjiInvest has invested close to $20 million in the hospital chain in the last three years.

PremjiInvest funds cancer hospital chain

PremjiInvest funds cancer hospital chain

Rediff.com6 May 2008

HealthCare Global, an oncology care hospital chain, has received a funding of $20 million from PremjiInvest, a private equity fund sponsored by Azim Premji. With this funding, PremjiInvest has bought a "significant minority stake" in HCG. This is the third round of funding the hospital has received after it initially received Rs 50 crore from IDFC Private Equity and the second funding of Rs 10 crore from Evolvence.

Premji Invest acquires stake in Hygienic Research

Premji Invest acquires stake in Hygienic Research

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Hygienic owns Super Vasmol and Streax brands of hair colour products.

Three firms seek CCI nod to acquire stakes in Akasa Air

Three firms seek CCI nod to acquire stakes in Akasa Air

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Tech tycoon Azim Premji's global investment arm, Manipal Group Chief Ranjan Pai's family office and 360 ONE Asset have sought approval from fair trade regulator CCI to acquire stakes in domestic carrier Akasa Air's parent company SNV Aviation. "The proposed transaction involves the acquisition of certain shareholding by each of PIOF, Claypond and 360 Fund (through its various schemes and affiliates) in Akasa Air," said a notice filed with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Wednesday.

Premji Invest picks 3% NSE pie for $100 mn

Premji Invest picks 3% NSE pie for $100 mn

Rediff.com8 Oct 2008

The deal values the stock exchange at $3.3 billion.

The other empire Azim Premji built as Wipro boss

The other empire Azim Premji built as Wipro boss

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Founded in 2006, PremjiInvest's assets under management are worth over $2 billion across India

ICICI Pru to list on Thursday, first insurer to do so

ICICI Pru to list on Thursday, first insurer to do so

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The insurer is a venture between banking major ICICI Bank and the UK's Prudential Corporation Holdings. Singapore's Temasek and Premji Invest are also the shareholders.

Investors, lender oppose Subhiksha's realty merger

Investors, lender oppose Subhiksha's realty merger

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Investors ICICI Venture and PremjiInvest as well as a lender of Subhiksha Trading Services have objected to the cash-strapped retailer's merger plan with Chennai-based Blue Green Constructions and Investments, in which it acquired a 40 per cent stake in June last year.

Former Maruti Suzuki MD Jagdish Khattar passes away

Former Maruti Suzuki MD Jagdish Khattar passes away

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Former managing director of Maruti Suzuki India, Jagdish Khattar, passed away on Monday morning following a cardiac arrest, according to people close to him. Khattar (79), a former bureaucrat, was considered as one of the most high profile leaders of the Indian automotive industry, laying the foundation for Maruti's future growth after the government began its disinvestment in 2002 and gradually exited from its joint venture with Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC). He had joined the then Maruti Udyog Ltd in July 1993 as director (marketing) and went on to become executive director (marketing) in the next six years.

IIT prof among new members on NSE board

IIT prof among new members on NSE board

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Naved Masood, former secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Sebi board member; TV Mohandas Pai, chairman of Manipal Global Education and Dinesh Kanabar, CEO, Dhruva Advisors have ceded their position on the NSE board following end of their tenure.

Premji, a lucky mascot for Biyani's Future Retail

Premji, a lucky mascot for Biyani's Future Retail

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Azim Premji's Rs 175-crore (Rs 1.75-billion) investment in Future Retail will help Kishore Biyani tide through crisis.

Investors divided over Snapdeals move to end merger talks

Investors divided over Snapdeals move to end merger talks

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Snapdeal has a number of shareholders including Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, PremjiInvest, Ratan Tata, Foxconn, Temasek and BlackRock, among others.

From vegetable oil maker to a tech giant: Wipro's journey under Premji

From vegetable oil maker to a tech giant: Wipro's journey under Premji

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

He is betting on emerging firms to generate ideas and build wealth through Premji Invest

This firm produces 35,000 kg of idli/dosa batter a day

This firm produces 35,000 kg of idli/dosa batter a day

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

iD Fresh Foods, India's largest ready-to-cook food manufacturer, is looking to create a Rs 1,000-crore business in the next five years.

Alibaba gets CCI nod for acquiring 4.14% in Snapdeal

Alibaba gets CCI nod for acquiring 4.14% in Snapdeal

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has received anti-trust regulator CCI's approval for buying 4.14 per cent stake in Snapdeal.

'Subhiksha kept us in the dark'

'Subhiksha kept us in the dark'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

ICICI Venture, which owns a 23 per cent stake in the beleaguered Subhiksha Trading Services, said its hands "are tied'' as the majority owner and founder of the retail chain, R Subramanian, kept all investors in the dark on the troubles of the company and failed to submit audited financial details.

Fabindia investors ask tough questions, want thorough probe

Fabindia investors ask tough questions, want thorough probe

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

The Goa police on Friday arrested four employees of the store.

PE investments see 50pc fall in Jan-March

PE investments see 50pc fall in Jan-March

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Private equity firms invested about USD 3.7 billion across 133 deals during the first quarter of 2018 as compared to USD 7.3 billion by way of 200 transactions a year ago.

Azim Premji-backed iD Fresh Food shifts focus to organic products

Azim Premji-backed iD Fresh Food shifts focus to organic products

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The phase-wise transition of iD Fresh products into organic items has started and will include flagship offerings such as idli and dosa batter and Malabar parotta.

Snapdeal raises USD 500-mn from Alibaba, Foxconn and others

Snapdeal raises USD 500-mn from Alibaba, Foxconn and others

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

As per market estimates, the new round would value the city-based firm at about $ 4-5 billion.

Snapdeal to acquire GoJavas for Rs 200 cr

Snapdeal to acquire GoJavas for Rs 200 cr

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Snapdeal to acquire GoJavas for Rs 200 cr, say sources.

Cyber security: SBI Gen Insurance eyes 30% jump in premium income

Cyber security: SBI Gen Insurance eyes 30% jump in premium income

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Firms in which IP is critical, such as pharma and research and knowledge-based organisations, were taking the lead in seeking cyber covers to protect their computer systems from hack attacks

Ratan Tata invests in Snapdeal.com

Ratan Tata invests in Snapdeal.com

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Snapdeal, which has raised about $400 million since its inception, has invested about $100 million in logistics and operations to expand its presence in the $3 billion Indian eCommerce market.

India lacks enough angel investors to fund start-ups: Nasscom

India lacks enough angel investors to fund start-ups: Nasscom

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

India ranks third among global startup ecosystems.

Ratan Tata puts his heart into e-commerce start-ups

Ratan Tata puts his heart into e-commerce start-ups

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

His presence matters more than the money he brings.

Alibaba in talks to invest up to $700 million in Snapdeal

Alibaba in talks to invest up to $700 million in Snapdeal

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Alibaba in talks to invest up to $700 million in Snapdeal

How PolicyBazaar's Yashish Dahiya changed India's insurance scene

How PolicyBazaar's Yashish Dahiya changed India's insurance scene

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Dahiya's first internet-based venture to sell insurance failed, but he was convinced digital was the future

Inside Ratan Tata's vehicle for investment

Inside Ratan Tata's vehicle for investment

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Far from public glare, company is investing in tech firms and providing consultancy.

SoftBank may put more money into Snapdeal

SoftBank may put more money into Snapdeal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Snapdeal has been on the deal street for raising fresh funds in order to muscle up for the growing competition in e-commerce.

Snapdeal acquires majority stake in RupeePower

Snapdeal acquires majority stake in RupeePower

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

RupeePower aims to become the No 1 originator of financial products.

Snapdeal puts 200 employees on notice

Snapdeal puts 200 employees on notice

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

These workers have been asked to undergo a 30-day performance improvement plan.

Snapdeal on an expansion mode, may launch an IPO by 2016

Snapdeal on an expansion mode, may launch an IPO by 2016

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Indian e-commerce company raises Rs 600 crore in sixth round of funding.

Achche Din ahead for these three stocks

Achche Din ahead for these three stocks

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Hamsini Karthik reveals why the ongoing business rejig will help unlock value for shareholders of Grasim, Reliance Capital and Tube Investments

From Subhiksha to Viswapriya: Subramanian's fall from grace

From Subhiksha to Viswapriya: Subramanian's fall from grace

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

On February 11, 2009, Subhiksha announced that it was closing down all its 1,600 outlets till May 2009.

What went wrong with Jagdish Khattar's 1st entrepreneurial venture?

What went wrong with Jagdish Khattar's 1st entrepreneurial venture?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Entities like CarDekho, Cartrade and a host of other online players went live even as Carnation, former Maruti managing director Jagdish Khattar's first entrepreneurial venture, was searching for the right business model, says Ajay Modi.

Snapdeal launches billion-dollar loan plan for its merchants

Snapdeal launches billion-dollar loan plan for its merchants

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

The Kunal Bahl-led firm wants to add 1,000 sellers every three months in its loan scheme.

How he makes billions selling idlis and dosas

How he makes billions selling idlis and dosas

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

His rags-to-riches story would make a film. Meet Musthafa P C, the man behind ready-to-use breakfast foods that countless Indians trust.

Bain sues EY in US court for $60-mn loss in Lilliput

Bain sues EY in US court for $60-mn loss in Lilliput

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Bain alleges that it invested around $60 mn based on false financial statements that EY had audited and certified

Markets end higher on favourable macro-economic data, global cues

Markets end higher on favourable macro-economic data, global cues

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Sensex ended strong, Tata Steel, HUL climb higher.

How Ronnie Screwvala is using Rs 2,000 cr from the Disney deal

How Ronnie Screwvala is using Rs 2,000 cr from the Disney deal

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

He started a fund with Rs 800 crore and made several investments.