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Adani launches India's largest solar power project

Adani launches India's largest solar power project

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Adani Group on Thursday said it has commissioned the country's largest 40 MW solar power project at Kutch district in Gujarat.

Navi Mumbai airport construction facing delays, may start ops in 2025: CAPA

Navi Mumbai airport construction facing delays, may start ops in 2025: CAPA

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Navi Mumbai airport's construction is facing delays, and is likely to commence commercial operations in 2025 instead of 2024, aviation consultancy firm CAPA has said in a report. When asked about this matter, the Adani Group told Business Standard that the Navi Mumbai airport project is "being executed as per scheduled implementation plan and will be operational by the original target date of December, 2024, without any delay". Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited (NMIAL), responsible for both the construction and operation of the airport, is a subsidiary of the Adani Group.

India vs Aus: Couple of Adani protestors disrupt 1st ODI

India vs Aus: Couple of Adani protestors disrupt 1st ODI

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Play was halted briefly at the Sydney Cricket Ground when the pitch was invaded by two protesters.

Gujarat sarpanch, jailed under draconian law, blames Adani

Gujarat sarpanch, jailed under draconian law, blames Adani

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Gajendrasinh Jadejha, the sarpanch of the Navi Naal village in Mundra taluka of Kutch, who has been sent to jail under the Prevention of Anti-Social Act by the Gujarat government, has filed a petition in the Gujarat high court against his detention and application of the tough law against him.

Sensex, Nifty rebound nearly 1% on value buying

Sensex, Nifty rebound nearly 1% on value buying

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Among 30 Sensex firms, UltraTech Cement, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Tata Consultancy Services, Eternal, Asian Paints, Tata Steel and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the biggest gainers. Tata Motors, Adani Ports and Sun Pharma were the laggards.

Corporate bosses' message for 2024: Focus on people, tech, geopolitics

Corporate bosses' message for 2024: Focus on people, tech, geopolitics

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, signed off an address to employees last week by assuring them that 2024 would be better than 2023 for both Reliance Industries and India. Ambani isn't an exception. Promoters and their representatives from several other conglomerates have expressed similar optimism.

Adani enters aircraft maintenance with Air Works buyout

Adani enters aircraft maintenance with Air Works buyout

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

The maintenance, repairs and overhault firm, which has six investors, received its first external funding from GTI Group and Punj Lloyd in 2007. All existing investors will exit the company following the transaction.

India Inc pays rich tributes to Manmohan Singh

India Inc pays rich tributes to Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Singh, who opened up the economy as finance minister and served as prime minister for two consecutive terms, died on Thursday at the age of 92. "History will forever honour his pivotal role in the transformative 1991 reforms that reshaped India and opened its doors to the world.

'Modi, Modi' countered with 'Adani, Adani' during Budget speech

'Modi, Modi' countered with 'Adani, Adani' during Budget speech

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech on Wednesday was marked by the usual thumping of benches by the ruling alliance members, but the loudest cheer was reserved for her announcement of income tax relief, which was welcomed by 'Modi, Modi' chants in Lok Sabha that also witnessed a few instances of protest by the Opposition.

'Declare Vizhinjam Shipwreck A National Disaster'

'Declare Vizhinjam Shipwreck A National Disaster'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

'It concerns the sea and the security of the nation. What has happened is a big tragedy.'

Adani ropes in Mithali Raj as mentor for WPL

Adani ropes in Mithali Raj as mentor for WPL

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Former India captain Mithali Raj has been roped in as mentor and advisor by Women's Premier League side Gujarat Giants.

Survey not in favour of over 60-hr work week

Survey not in favour of over 60-hr work week

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Amid a debate over 70-90-hour work week, the pre-Budget Economic Survey on Friday cited studies to state that spending over 60 hours a week on work could have adverse health effects. The survey noted that spending long hours at one's desk is detrimental to mental well-being and individuals who spend 12 or more hours (per day) at a desk have distressed or struggling levels of mental well-being.

Ambani edges past Adani to being Asia's richest

Ambani edges past Adani to being Asia's richest

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Ambani's wealth jumped $3.59 billion in the past 24 hours, while Adani added $2.96 billion to his net worth.

Kerala church-led stir against Adani port enters 100 days, fishermen burn boat

Kerala church-led stir against Adani port enters 100 days, fishermen burn boat

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Hundreds of fisherfolk, including women, reached the area via road and sea and broke open the lock of the gate of the project site, raising slogans.

Why Short-Sellers Are Key For Balanced Market

Why Short-Sellers Are Key For Balanced Market

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

When shorts are based on perceived corporate mismanagement or malfeasance, as in cases like Enron and Satyam, they enable the financial system to work efficiently, points out Devangshu Datta.

'Adani port project will be an environmental disaster'

'Adani port project will be an environmental disaster'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'People should realise that what we are fighting for today is actually for tomorrow, for future generations.'

Adani row: Centre to set up experts' panel on regulatory mechanism

Adani row: Centre to set up experts' panel on regulatory mechanism

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The Centre has no objection to a proposal for setting up a panel of domain experts to look into strengthening the regulatory mechanisms for the stock market, the Supreme Court was told on Monday while it was hearing pleas relating to the Adani stocks rout after the Hindenburg report. The central government, however, told a bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud that it wanted to give the names of the domain experts for the committee and the scope of its mandate in a sealed cover in larger interest.

How Adani controls 26% of air passenger traffic

How Adani controls 26% of air passenger traffic

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

While questions may arise over the sheer dominance of a single corporate group in running airports in the country, it pretty much fits into the government's plan to get out of this space and earn revenue without working for it.

Reliance Infra cuts standalone debt by 87%; shares surge 20%

Reliance Infra cuts standalone debt by 87%; shares surge 20%

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Anil Ambani's Reliance Infrastructure Ltd has slashed its standalone debt by 87 per cent to Rs 475 crore after it cleared outstanding dues of Life Insurance Corporation of India, ICICI Bank and other lenders, the firm said on Wednesday. In stock exchange filings and press statements, Reliance Infrastructure said its standalone external debt has reduced from Rs 3,831 crore to Rs 475 crore. "Consequently, the net worth of the company will stand at Rs 9,041 crore."

Hafeez Contractor roped in for Dharavi redevelopment

Hafeez Contractor roped in for Dharavi redevelopment

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

The Adani Group, which won the Dharavi Redevelopment Project from the state government last year, on Monday said it has onboarded three city planners, including Hafeez Contractor, to present a draft redevelopment plan for the largest slum cluster in Asia. In a statement, the group, which has promised to invest Rs 21,000 crore in the first phase, has roped in world famous architect Hafeez Contractor, design firm Sasaki, and consultancy firm Buro Happold as city and infrastructure planners for the project.

As shares plunge, Adani FPO subscribed only 1% on opening day

As shares plunge, Adani FPO subscribed only 1% on opening day

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Against an offer of 4.55 crore shares of Adani Enterprises Ltd, only 4.7 lakh were subscribed, according to information available from the BSE. Adani Enterprises fell almost 20 per cent to below the offer price of its secondary sale as all the seven listed companies of the conglomerate took a beating in the aftermath of Hindenberg Reserach alleged that the group was "engaged in a brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud scheme over the course of decades".

Adani files for Rs 20,000 cr FPO

Adani files for Rs 20,000 cr FPO

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Richest Indian Gautam Adani-led group's flagship firm on Wednesday filed an offer letter with stock exchanges for a proposed Rs 20,000 crore follow-on public offer (FPO). The FPO of Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) is planned to open on January 27 and close on January 31, according to the offer letter. Of the Rs 20,000 crore proceeds of the FPO, Rs 10,869 crore will be used for green hydrogen projects, work at the existing airports and construction of a greenfield expressway.

State, people cannot be held to ransom by blocking way: HC on Adani port stir

State, people cannot be held to ransom by blocking way: HC on Adani port stir

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Justice Anu Sivaraman also said that no one will be allowed to play politics under the garb of the ongoing agitation at the multi-purpose seaport at Mulloor in Thiruvananthapuram district.

Adani stocks may escape MSCI 'extreme price increase' threshold

Adani stocks may escape MSCI 'extreme price increase' threshold

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

While the stocks met various other inclusion parameters, there were fears they may still get disqualified given the sharp run up in their stock prices.

Working hours to increase from 70 or 90 hrs per week? Govt says...

Working hours to increase from 70 or 90 hrs per week? Govt says...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

The take by the Economic Survey 2024-25 on work hour week had come weeks after Larsen & Toubro Ltd Chairman and Managing Director SN Subrahmanyan sparked off a raging debate on social media when he said employees should work 90-hour a week, including on Sundays rather than sit at home.

Prayagraj Airport handling 40 VIP flights daily

Prayagraj Airport handling 40 VIP flights daily

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The Prayagraj airport in India is experiencing a surge in air traffic due to the Maha Kumbh, a major religious festival. The airport is handling an average of 40 non-scheduled charters and private jets daily, with figures reaching 70 on weekends. This is in addition to the average 148 scheduled commercial passenger aircraft operating daily. The airport recently received a contingent of about 180 politicians from Rajasthan and has seen corporate bigwigs like the Ambani brothers, Gautam Adani, and Pawan Munjal pass through. The airport has also hosted four international flights since the beginning of the Maha Kumbh, including a flight carrying Laurene Powell Jobs, the wife of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. The airport is currently undergoing an upgrade and expansion, and officials are looking forward to the government's plans to integrate Prayagraj with the airports at Kashi and Ayodhya to promote tourism in the region.

Why Dharavi residents are not thrilled by Adani's redevelopment plan

Why Dharavi residents are not thrilled by Adani's redevelopment plan

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Most of the local residents expressed fear that redevelopment will kill the small businesses in Dharavi that it is known for and that they are content with the way things are at present.

Gautam Adani faces his toughest test ever

Gautam Adani faces his toughest test ever

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Debt-ridden Adani Group struggles to overcome its biggest challenges.

'If Nifty Continues To Decline Below 23,000 Mark...'

'If Nifty Continues To Decline Below 23,000 Mark...'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

'Selling could further intensify and take the index towards 22,800-22,750 in the near-term.'

Logjam over, Oppn agrees to let Parliament function

Logjam over, Oppn agrees to let Parliament function

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

The government and opposition parties on Monday reached an agreement to break the impasse in Parliament with dates announced for discussions on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

SC junks Tata Power's plea on project award to Adani

SC junks Tata Power's plea on project award to Adani

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

In a setback to Tata Power, the Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the company's challenge to the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission's (MERC's) decision to award a Rs 7,000-crore transmission project near Mumbai on a nomination basis to Adani Electricity. The court upheld the order by the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) in this case and directed all State Electricity Regulatory Commissions to frame guidelines on tariff determination in accordance with Section 61 of the Electricity Act and the national policy. The verdict has implications for the Mumbai power market, said Ashok Pendse, an energy expert based in the city.

LS adjourned amid ruckus over BJP's bid to link Cong with Soros

LS adjourned amid ruckus over BJP's bid to link Cong with Soros

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Lok Sabha proceedings were on Friday adjourned for the day amid protests by opposition members over Bharatiya Janata Party's attempts to link the Congress party to United States-based billionaire investor George Soros.

Not against corporates but...: Rahul on Adani's Rajasthan investment

Not against corporates but...: Rahul on Adani's Rajasthan investment

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Gehlot said be it Adani or Amit Shah's son Jay Shah, Rajasthan will welcome all because it wants investment and employment.

Prannoy Roy, Radhika continue on NDTV board, resign from promoter firm

Prannoy Roy, Radhika continue on NDTV board, resign from promoter firm

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

NDTV founders Prannoy Roy and his wife Radhika Roy have resigned as the directors of promoter group vehicle RRPR Holding Private Limited as the Adani Group neared takeover of the television channel.

Adani's Aus plans get a court boost

Adani's Aus plans get a court boost

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Adani group's 16.5 billion dollar controversy-hit coal mine project in Australia has cleared another hurdle with Brisbane supreme court dismissing an appeal filed by indigenous group against the project.

Budget session: Kharge calls Oppn meet on Monday to chalk out floor strategy

Budget session: Kharge calls Oppn meet on Monday to chalk out floor strategy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

The meeting is believed to be called to chalk out the strategy of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha on Monday.

Sitharaman on Adani fallout: Regulators will look into it

Sitharaman on Adani fallout: Regulators will look into it

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

India's economic image is not affected due to Adani Group's recent decision to pull out Rs 20,000 crore FPO (follow-on public offers) amid allegations of financial wrongdoings, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday.

Adani explores legal options on tax notice

Adani explores legal options on tax notice

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Adani Group is exploring legal options after being slapped with a Rs 5,500-crore tax notice, allegedly for overvaluing imported equipment, by the Mumbai wing of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence.

Adani takes on Ambani, to invest $20 bn in renewable energy

Adani takes on Ambani, to invest $20 bn in renewable energy

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Unveiling his infrastructure conglomerate's green vision, billionaire Gautam Adani on Tuesday said his group will invest $20 billion over the next 10 years in renewable energy generation and component manufacturing and will produce the world's cheapest green electron. The port-to-energy conglomerate plans to triple its renewable power generation capacity over the next four years, foray into green hydrogen production, power all data centres with renewable energy, turn its ports into net carbon zero by 2025, and plans to spend over 75 per cent of capital expenditure until 2025 in green technologies, he said. Speaking at JP Morgan India Investor Summit, Adani Group chairman said the USD 20 billion investment will be in renewable energy generation, component manufacturing, transmission and distribution.

'As Tunnels Increase We See More Incidents'

'As Tunnels Increase We See More Incidents'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'Balancing tunnel developments with ecological realities is a major challenge and, when overlooked, can contribute to mishaps.'