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Shah Rukh detained at New York airport

Shah Rukh detained at New York airport

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, who arrived a New York to visit the Yale University, was detained for over two hours at a New York airport.

RIL strikes gas off Orissa coast

RIL strikes gas off Orissa coast

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

Reliance Industries Ltd, on Thursday announced that it has struck gas off the Orissa coast in Bay of Bengal.

Prasad, Tewari under a cloud over retainer service to Reliance

Prasad, Tewari under a cloud over retainer service to Reliance

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party has demanded the dismissal of Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad alleging a conflict of interest that has prevented him from issuing a notice to Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio on the 4G issue, a charge vehemently denied by Prasad who said he never gave advice or appeared for the company.

Mukesh Ambani praises 'exemplary' leadership of Modi

Mukesh Ambani praises 'exemplary' leadership of Modi

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

"You have made India and Indians proud by putting Gujarat on the global map. Gujarat is blessed to have an inspiring leadership like you," said Mukesh Ambani.

Corporate affairs ministry assessing need to ramp up bench strength of NCLT

Corporate affairs ministry assessing need to ramp up bench strength of NCLT

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is contemplating an increase to the existing strength of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) benches to handle the growing case load. The ministry is currently analysing the time taken by each bench to dispose of matters and the total number of cases being handled by each bench. "We need to first determine our requirement, given that the NCLT handles both Company Act and insolvency and bankruptcy matters. "The latter constitutes the majority of the case burden.

Indian cos apply for domain names priced over Rs 1 cr

Indian cos apply for domain names priced over Rs 1 cr

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Leading corporate houses like Reliance Industries, Airtel and State Bank of India have applied for use of word of their choice to replace .com, .net and the other usual suffixes on their website addresses.

RIL to invest Rs 1 lakh cr in core business

RIL to invest Rs 1 lakh cr in core business

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Mukesh Ambani said new projects in petrochemicals and refinery business would come online in the next two to three years.

Flipkart raises $3.6 billion; valuation hits $37.6 bn

Flipkart raises $3.6 billion; valuation hits $37.6 bn

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Flipkart Group on Monday said it has raised $3.6 billion (about Rs 26,805.6 crore) in funding led by GIC, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Walmart, valuing the e-commerce giant at $37.6 billion. The company, which competes with Amazon, Reliance Industries' JioMart and others in the burgeoning Indian e-commerce market, said it will continue to make deeper investments across people, technology, supply chain and infrastructure to address the requirements of a rapidly growing consumer base in the country. The current funding round has also seen participation from sovereign funds DisruptAD, Qatar Investment Authority, Khazanah Nasional Berhad as well as marquee investors Tencent, Willoughby Capital, Antara Capital, Franklin Templeton and Tiger Global.

SRK detention drama and more

SRK detention drama and more

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

SRK detention drama and earthquake panic grips India

Sensex slips 100 points, Nifty closes below 11,450

Sensex slips 100 points, Nifty closes below 11,450

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

NTPC was the biggest loser in the Sensex pack, tumbling 2.25 per cent, followed by Tata Motors, Bharti Airtel, PowerGrid, HDFC, Reliance Industries, Hero MotoCorp and M&M that shed up to 1.85 per cent.

RIL's retail biz to create 10 lakh jobs

RIL's retail biz to create 10 lakh jobs

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

Reliance Industries Ltd announced on Tuesday a big-ticket expansion in retailing business, which would have presence in 1,500 cities across India at an investment of about Rs 25,000 crore (Rs 250 billion) generating over 1000,000 new jobs.

Modi @ Reliance hospital opening: 'Plastic surgeon may have fixed elephant's head on Ganesha'

Modi @ Reliance hospital opening: 'Plastic surgeon may have fixed elephant's head on Ganesha'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Describing neonatal and maternal mortality rates as a matter of grave concern, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government wanted to effectively use its 'Make in India' and 'Digital India' campaigns to reach healthcare to the country's poorest of the poor.

Markets witness profit booking but remain positive

Markets witness profit booking but remain positive

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Overall market breadth remains positive

How to get India's 400m 2G users to upgrade to 4G or 5G

How to get India's 400m 2G users to upgrade to 4G or 5G

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

With India rolling out 5G services, can telcos get the sizeable 350-400 million 2G customers to upgrade to 4G, or even better -- but very improbably -- straight to 5G?

India to be $30-trillion economy by 2030: Ambani

India to be $30-trillion economy by 2030: Ambani

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

India is poised to become a $30 trillion economy by the year 2030 from the current $1.4 trillion, industrialist Mukesh Ambani said on Friday.

RIL to supply gas to ADAG: Mukesh

RIL to supply gas to ADAG: Mukesh

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The supplies to Anil Ambani Group's power plants including the one proposed at Dadri near Delhi, will be subject to government approving the allocation of the fuel, Mukesh Ambani said.

Remove export controls: Mukesh Ambani

Remove export controls: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Reliance Industries CMD Mukesh Ambani made a strong argument in favour of removal of export controls by the US to give a further boost to the partnership between India and the US.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Ambani's twin kids made directors of Rel Jio & retail ventures

Ambani's twin kids made directors of Rel Jio & retail ventures

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Isha and Akash, 23, were appointed to the boards of Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd and Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd, the company said.

RIL sees retail biz revenue at Rs 45,000 cr

RIL sees retail biz revenue at Rs 45,000 cr

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Making his ambitions clear, Ambani said the company is "well equipped to be a national leader".

Mukesh may detail growth plans to RIL shareholders

Mukesh may detail growth plans to RIL shareholders

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Within days of a truce with younger brother Anil, Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani will address shareholders of Reliance Industries on Friday and is expected to announce mega investment plans, possibly in power and telecom sectors.

RIL to expand business in key markets: Mukesh

RIL to expand business in key markets: Mukesh

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Reliance Industries Chairman and MD Mukesh Ambani, in an address to RIL's shareholders, said RIL would continue to follow its successful strategy and focus on improving its portfolio, increasing efficiency, product innovation and expanding its businesses in order to get closer to key markets.

Economy to grow 13-fold to $40 trillion by 2047: Mukesh Ambani

Economy to grow 13-fold to $40 trillion by 2047: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

India is likely to become a $40 trillion economy by 2047 -- a 13-fold jump from its current size -- driven primarily by a clean energy revolution and digitalisation, billionaire Mukesh Ambani said on Tuesday. Ambani's estimate for the Indian economy, currently the fifth largest in the world behind only the US, China, Japan and Germany, is more optimistic than Asia's richest man Gautam Adani, who last week stated that India will become a $30 trillion economy by 2050 on back of rising consumption and socio-economic reforms. "From a 3 trillion-dollar economy, India will grow to become a 40 trillion-dollar economy by 2047, ranking among the top three economies of the world," Ambani said at the 10th convocation of Pandit Deendayal Energy University in Gandhinagar.

Reliance, Dassault sealed the deal during UPA rule: BJP's counter to Rahul

Reliance, Dassault sealed the deal during UPA rule: BJP's counter to Rahul

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Prasad alleged there was pressure for extraneous considerations and 'bribe' for not finalising the Rafale deal during the UPA rule.

Why is India's cotton dream turning sour?

Why is India's cotton dream turning sour?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

A few days back, Atul Ganatra, president of the Cotton Association of India, presented a grim scenario of the crop's prospects in the 2024-25 season that starts in October. Addressing the association's annual general meeting, Ganatra said the area under the crop could go down by at least 10 per cent in the coming season due to falling yields and realisation, leading to farmers losing interest. The fear of a decline in acreage comes against the backdrop of India's cotton production probably falling to its lowest in a decade, according to estimates.

Amazon did not help when debt mounted amid lockdown: Future promoters

Amazon did not help when debt mounted amid lockdown: Future promoters

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Amazon provided mere "lip service" and failed to provide any help to the debt-laden Future Group as the retail major suffered massive setback amid the COVID-induced lockdown and faced possible insolvency or debt restructuring, Future Group's promoters said in a letter to the e-commerce giant. This is the first time Future Group promoters have written to Amazon after the parties were embroiled in a legal battle over the sale of Future's retail assets to Reliance Industries. The letter from the promoters, including Kishore Biyani, was written on December 31. It alleged that Amazon's actions "lacked good faith" during the March to August period, when the group's retail business was severely hit by the lockdown.

Ambani eyes fibre broadband, ecommerce next

Ambani eyes fibre broadband, ecommerce next

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The fixed line broadband will offer "ultra high-definition entertainment on large screen TVs, multi-party video conferencing from your living room, voice-activated virtual assistants, virtual reality gaming, digital shopping, immersive experiences," Ambani said.

KG-D6 gas helped save crores in subsidy: RIL

KG-D6 gas helped save crores in subsidy: RIL

Rediff.com24 May 2010

RIL, which began gas production from KG-D6 fields in April last year, is currently producing 63-64 million standard cubic meters per day or 40 per cent of the nation's output.

Future Retail moves SC to avert defaulter tag

Future Retail moves SC to avert defaulter tag

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Embattled retailer Future Retail Ltd (FRL) on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court to avert insolvency proceedings over missing a loan repayment deadline, even as its independent directors rejected an Amazon-supported offer to sell the company businesses at less than a third of what Mukesh Ambani's Reliance is offering. India's second-largest retailer, which operates multi-brand retail chains such as Big Bazaar, Easyday and Heritage, failed to pay Rs 3,494.56 crore to lenders by the due date of December-end and sought a 30-day grace period to resolve the situation. Unable to find money, it moved the apex court seeking to restrain its lenders from declaring the company a defaulter, which can invite initiation of insolvency proceedings.

Mukesh Ambani on cities of the future

Mukesh Ambani on cities of the future

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Rapid urbanisation must take into account environmental issues and make use of technology to provide better amenities in cities, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani said on Friday.

'Building a war chest essential for expansion'

'Building a war chest essential for expansion'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'To sustain our growth trajectory, we must continue to explore and capitalise on growth opportunities.'

Artificial rain not a sustainable solution to pollution crisis: Experts

Artificial rain not a sustainable solution to pollution crisis: Experts

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The sustainable impact of this process is under scrutiny, Tripathi added.

Oil sector woes not addressed, firms reel under pressure

Oil sector woes not addressed, firms reel under pressure

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Custom duties, a major concern for the oil sector.

India aims for defence hardware production, not assembly workshop: Rajnath

India aims for defence hardware production, not assembly workshop: Rajnath

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Singh made the remarks while addressing a "CEOs' Roundtable" at the 14th edition of Aero India at the Yelahanka Air Force station complex on the outskirts of Bengaluru.

India to be end products hub: Mukesh Ambani

India to be end products hub: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

India and China would be manufacturing bases for end products, while the sector is expected to record $2.5 billion this year, according to Reliance Industries chairman and managing director, Mukesh Ambani.

RIL to invest Rs 2-lakh cr in oil biz, says Mukesh Ambani

RIL to invest Rs 2-lakh cr in oil biz, says Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Over a third of Ambani's speech was focussed on RIL's plans.

KG basin controversy: SC seeks response from Reliance

KG basin controversy: SC seeks response from Reliance

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday granted six weeks time to Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) to respond to the final CAG report which found alleged irregularities including in payments made to the contractors on drilling of D6 wells at the Krishna-Godavari basin.

Top Navy commanders in 3-day meet as China nibbles at IOR

Top Navy commanders in 3-day meet as China nibbles at IOR

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The Indian Navy on Monday unveiled a 15-year plan to boost maritime infrastructure even as Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said the force is working with the Army and the IAF to ensure tri-services jointness and integration to meet future challenges.