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4 life lessons from Kumar Mangalam Birla

4 life lessons from Kumar Mangalam Birla

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Define your North Star. Experiment in your 20s be adventurous and experiment and use these experiences to build your flywheel and compliment your IQ with EQ.

100% placements for IIM-Lucknow graduates

100% placements for IIM-Lucknow graduates

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Irrespective of demonetisation and GST blues, IIM Lucknow has been able to successfully place their batch of 459 students.

M&A Sees Sharp Decline in 2023

M&A Sees Sharp Decline in 2023

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Bankers said the outlook of M&As in India in 2024, especially in the second half after the Lok Sabha election, seems relatively better.

CBI to quiz P C Parakh in Talabira-II coal block allocation

CBI to quiz P C Parakh in Talabira-II coal block allocation

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Probe into alleged irregularities in allocation of Talabira-II coal blocks has gained momentum as CBI has started questioning top executives of Aditya Birla Group and were likely to quiz former Coal Secretary P C Parakh next week.

New bank licences: Sebi scans listed applicants, group firms

New bank licences: Sebi scans listed applicants, group firms

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

The scrutiny is expected to be over this month itself.

India's 10 richest business tycoons

India's 10 richest business tycoons

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Mukesh Ambani continues to remain the richest man in India.

DoT engages with banks to find solution for telecom sector

DoT engages with banks to find solution for telecom sector

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has initiated discussions with banks to address financial stress in the telecom sector, particularly Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) that urgently requires fund infusion to stay afloat. There was a meeting of DOT officials and senior bankers on Friday on the issue of Vodafone, sources said, adding that banks have been asked to look for a solution within the prudential guidelines. According to sources, senior officials from the country's biggest lenders State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda were also present among others in the meeting. More such meetings are expected to take place in the coming days, they said.

Ranji Roundup: J&K seize control as Hyderabad collapse

Ranji Roundup: J&K seize control as Hyderabad collapse

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

As many as 16 wickets fell on the opening day as visitors Hyderabad were left reeling at 88/6 after bundling out Jammu and Kashmir for 170 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match in Jammu on Sunday.

Despite govt's relief package, questions remain over Voda Idea's survival

Despite govt's relief package, questions remain over Voda Idea's survival

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The question mark over Vodafone Idea's survival is gone after the government's telecom package, managing director and chief executive officer Ravinder Takkar said in an interaction recently. The extended moratorium for spectrum payments and adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues has indeed ensured that Vodafone Idea survives, at least for the time being, but questions remain. Answers to those questions may determine the future of Vodafone Idea and its power to stay in a difficult telecom market in the coming years.

India's 100 highest-paid CEOs

India's 100 highest-paid CEOs

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

India's richest businessman, Mukesh Ambani is ranked at 33 with a salary of Rs 15 crore (Rs 150 million) annually.

Not Asian Paints, Berger and Indigo Paints may shine in H2FY25, says Nuvama

Not Asian Paints, Berger and Indigo Paints may shine in H2FY25, says Nuvama

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

The paint sector is seeing heightened competition with the entry of deep-pocketed groups like Aditya Birla and JSW. However, some brokerages see an opportunity in select stocks.

Kolkata Firms Who Bought Electoral Bonds

Kolkata Firms Who Bought Electoral Bonds

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Trinamool Congress is the second highest recipient of political donations through electoral bonds.

Vi mulls rolling out 5G on large scale in 6 months

Vi mulls rolling out 5G on large scale in 6 months

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Debt-ridden Vodafone Idea is planning to begin 5G rollout in six months in select cities and places where 5G device concentration is high, a senior company official said on Friday. Vodafone Idea CEO Akshaya Moondra said the company expects capital expenditure of the company to be in the range of Rs 50,000-Rs 55,000 crore over the next three years with focus on expanding and strengthening 4G coverage.

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.

MFs you must Buy, Hold or Exit

MFs you must Buy, Hold or Exit

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Blackberrys joins race to buy out Spykar

Blackberrys joins race to buy out Spykar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

For the past few years, Avigo has been in talks with many strategic players, including private equity investors, to sell its stake in Spykar.

Things will improve in 2nd half: Kumar Mangalam Birla

Things will improve in 2nd half: Kumar Mangalam Birla

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

The 46-year-old chairman of the Aditya Birla Group has made at least 28 acquisitions since he took the reins of the group 18 years ago.

With a scam overhang, how is Hindalco performing?

With a scam overhang, how is Hindalco performing?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Hindalco has already bagged 4 mines in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Jaiswal gears up for SA Test with big hundred but Mumbai get only 1 point

India Inc awaits demand uptick to go on capex spree

India Inc awaits demand uptick to go on capex spree

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Chief executive officers (CEOs) across sectors have expressed intentions to expand capacities, expecting the government's target to invest a record Rs 11.11 trillion on infrastructure development will act as a catalyst for a jump in consumer demand. "With the government planning a capex of Rs 11.11 trillion, private sector investment will come in a big way. Companies will be preparing for it right from today," H M Bangur, chairman of Shree Cement, told Business Standard. For the past few years, the investment scene in India has been dominated by government capital expenditures; private investments in the manufacturing sector have remained muted.

How Piramal Group plans to spread its wings

How Piramal Group plans to spread its wings

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Piramal will join the JSW, Vedanta and Tata groups, which are bidding aggressively for distressed assets, especially in the infrastructure and steel sectors.

Hindalco yet to get any coal, even 8 years later

Hindalco yet to get any coal, even 8 years later

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Aditya Aluminium project ready but clearances still stuck for mine

Zindaginama Review: Empathetic

Zindaginama Review: Empathetic

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Zindaginama keeps its tone hopeful and steers away from making the stories tragic or depressing, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Sensex ends 310 points lower; highest single-day loss since Brexit

Sensex ends 310 points lower; highest single-day loss since Brexit

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Bank shares were the top losers along with index heavyweight RIL

Tata, Birla, SAIL among 70 cos violating green norms: Shah Panel

Tata, Birla, SAIL among 70 cos violating green norms: Shah Panel

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Out of the 192 mining leases of iron and manganese ores in Odisha, 94 do not have environment clearance.

Consumption Funds: What You Must Know

Consumption Funds: What You Must Know

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Invest in these funds through the SIP route with at least a seven-year horizon.

'Can I Make 3 Cr In 20 Years?'

'Can I Make 3 Cr In 20 Years?'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Milind Vadjikar your insurance, stocks, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Rate Hike: 'Should I sell my debt MFs?'

Rate Hike: 'Should I sell my debt MFs?'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

The Valley Boy Who Changed Indian Fashion

The Valley Boy Who Changed Indian Fashion

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

As he took the bow at the end of the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI show, many in the crowd cheered for him with an inkling that the magic and the beauty they just witnessed on the ramp was perhaps for the last time. But no one in the fashion fraternity thought that Bal would pass away so soon.

The billion-dollar question before Vodafone Group

The billion-dollar question before Vodafone Group

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Based on Statista data for 2019, Vodafone has 17.2 million subscribers in the UK, 29.5 million in Germany, and over 13.7 million in Spain. Without Voda Idea, the Group will become smaller than Airtel and Jio.

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features 506 A-listers, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, diplomats, judges and high priests.

Pix: Shahid's passion for athleisure

Pix: Shahid's passion for athleisure

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The man of style Shahid Kapoor is turning athleisure trend into a serious fashion statement in India.

India needs 3 private players in telecom: Airtel CEO

India needs 3 private players in telecom: Airtel CEO

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Bharti Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal on Wednesday asserted that a large nation like India needs three private players in the telecom sector, and hoped the government would take measures to offer relief to the industry that is facing "serious financial stress". The comments assume significance in the backdrop of Vodafone Idea's desperate struggle to stay afloat. Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla had in June this year offered to hand over the group's stake in debt-laden Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) to the government or any other entity to ensure that the company remains a going concern.

India Inc sells assets abroad to cut debt

India Inc sells assets abroad to cut debt

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Bankers say it's a question of survival for debt-heavy companies.

Govt doesn't want to run Vodafone Idea; promoters will manage biz: VIL CEO

Govt doesn't want to run Vodafone Idea; promoters will manage biz: VIL CEO

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

A day after Vodafone Idea Ltd opted to convert interest on dues to government equity, its CEO on Wednesday said the government had made its position amply clear that it does not want to run the telco, and added that existing promoters are fully committed to managing and running the company's operations. Vodafone Idea (VIL) on Tuesday announced its decision to opt for converting about Rs 16,000 crore interest dues liability payable to the government into equity, which will amount to around 35.8 per cent stake in the company. If the plan goes through, the government will become the biggest shareholder in the company which is reeling under a debt burden of about Rs 1.95 lakh crore.

Coal gate: CBI to question two former PMO officials

Coal gate: CBI to question two former PMO officials

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation will question at least two former officials of the Prime Minister's Office who were involved in the processing of the file related to coal block allocation to Hindalco.

'SIPs Will Be Best Way Forward'

'SIPs Will Be Best Way Forward'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

'A fair bit should be allocated towards fixed income.'

MFs you must buy, exit or hold

MFs you must buy, exit or hold

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Coalgate: Ex-secretary, 5 others convicted

Coalgate: Ex-secretary, 5 others convicted

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Five others, including one retired and another serving public servant -- K S Kropha and K C Samria -- were held guilty for various offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act and Indian Penal Code.

Corporates contributed Rs 379 crore to political parties in 8 yrs

Corporates contributed Rs 379 crore to political parties in 8 yrs

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The Association for Democratic Reforms has stated in its report that 87 percent of the contributions or donations made to political parties in the past eight years were from business houses. The corporate houses contributed Rs 378.89 crore, constituting 87 per cent of the total contribution from known sources of political parties.