News for 'Aditya Birla'

'One must be mindful of stock-picking'

'One must be mindful of stock-picking'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'It will be best for investors to have a systematic investment plan in mid-cap and small-cap funds with a three-/five-year horizon.'

Lodha no more Grasim auditor

Lodha no more Grasim auditor

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

Chartered accountancy firm Lodha & Co has resigned as statutory auditor for Grasim Industries Ltd, a Aditya Birla group company, and city-based G P Kapadia & Co has been appointed as sole statutory auditors for the firm.

Idea closing in on bigger rivals

Idea closing in on bigger rivals

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Market worth has risen to half that of Airtel and double that of RCom.

Solid order book, indigenisation to keep defence stocks in demand: Analysts

Solid order book, indigenisation to keep defence stocks in demand: Analysts

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

India's total value of defence production breached Rs 1 trillion-mark in the fiscal year 2022-23 (FY23), up 12 per cent year-on-year (YoY). At the bourses, this has been well reflected in related-stocks from the sector as they gained considerable ground during this period. Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, MTAR Technologies, Bharat Electronics (BEL), and Bharat Dynamics (BDL) have skyrocketed up to 160 per cent in a year, as against a 14 per cent jump in the S&P BSE Sensex.

Kumar Mangalam on his BIG retail plans

Kumar Mangalam on his BIG retail plans

Rediff.com19 May 2007

our vision is to focus more on quality, providing more value for money, and a world class shopping experience for our customers.

40 years ago... and now: Birlas - A family that hit the headlines over a will

40 years ago... and now: Birlas - A family that hit the headlines over a will

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

The fierce litigious fight for little-known Birla Corporation marked the first major controversy for this storied and reserved business family.

Destination smaller towns for BPOs

Destination smaller towns for BPOs

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

With an expanding domestic market, increasing cost and higher attrition rate, outsourcing action is shifting to tier-III and IV cities.

MFs raise equity bets as valuations improve; fund houses invest Rs 55k cr

MFs raise equity bets as valuations improve; fund houses invest Rs 55k cr

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Mutual fund houses have been on an equity buying spree in the past three months as they have invested a net amount of Rs 55,000 crore in them between January and March 2023. The number is more than double the amount deployed in the preceding three months (October to December), signalling improved valuations and favourable economic indicators. The valuations, which had peaked in October 2021, returned to its long-term average in March 2023.

'Political system not allowing economic reforms'

'Political system not allowing economic reforms'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Nirmalya Kumar discusses innovation happening in India, marketing tools and stalled reforms in an interview with Faisal Kidwai.

Telenor brings down curtain on Uninor, S Tel shuts ops

Telenor brings down curtain on Uninor, S Tel shuts ops

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Idea takes the matter back to Supreme Court as cancellation-hit telcos make decisive moves.

MFs you must buy, hold or exit

MFs you must buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

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

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

Providence, Citi to buy 20% in Idea

Providence, Citi to buy 20% in Idea

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

US fund may buy a third of Idea

US fund may buy a third of Idea

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

'Expect a populist Budget'

'Expect a populist Budget'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Vivek Mahajan expects a populist Budget and says there could be a rollback of economic stimulus package.

Hindalco to now tap cash trapped in Novelis

Hindalco to now tap cash trapped in Novelis

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Four years after buying Novelis, a company three times its size, Hindalco is now banking on the Atlanta (US)-headquartered aluminium rolling and recycling major to fund its Rs 23,000-crore expansion plan in India.

Birlas give junk rating to Moody's Novelis claim

Birlas give junk rating to Moody's Novelis claim

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

The Aditya Birla group has slammed rating firm Moody's for placing Novelis, the group's aluminium products subsidiary, in line for a possible downgrade to default.

Manesar violence: Maruti reaches out to other HR heads

Manesar violence: Maruti reaches out to other HR heads

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Top HR minds in India, including Santrupt Misra of Aditya Birla Group, Satish Pradhan of Tata Sons, P Dwarakanath of Max India, Aquil Busrai (ex-IBM India) and Price Augustine of Mahindra & Mahindra and Pankaj Bansal of People Strong were among those who brainstormed with Maruti Suzuki India chief operating officer (administration) S Y Siddiqui last week.

Deal done, but Biyani still bets big on fashion

Deal done, but Biyani still bets big on fashion

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Other fashion formats such as 'Central' mall chain, 'Brand Factory' and 'Fashion at Big Bazaar' remain under Future Group and eye expansion

NAVs falling rapidly. Buy, hold or sell?

NAVs falling rapidly. Buy, hold or sell?

Rediff.com25 May 2021

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

Top 10 biz groups lost Rs 6 lakh crore of market wealth in FY12

Top 10 biz groups lost Rs 6 lakh crore of market wealth in FY12

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

In line with the overall downtrend in the markets, a majority of large business conglomerates saw their valuations taking a dip.

Novelis shot in the arm for Hindalco

Novelis shot in the arm for Hindalco

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

The Novelis acquisition has done quite well for the fortunes of Hindalco.

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.

Auto, BFSI dominated Q4 earnings circuit

Auto, BFSI dominated Q4 earnings circuit

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Operating margins have been the primary driver of corporate earnings in India in recent quarters, despite revenue growth suffering from weak consumer demand. Companies across sectors have reported a sharp improvement in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) margins over the past two years, benefiting from lower commodity and energy prices. Higher margins more than compensated for slower revenue growth, resulting in double-digit growth in net profit for five consecutive quarters.

PE not for small-ticket HNIs

PE not for small-ticket HNIs

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Three-four funds have recently collected money from Indian HNIs, with an average ticket size of anywhere between Rs. 50 lakh to Rs. 1 crore.

HDFC's exit to ease fund-raising conditions for high-rated finance firms

HDFC's exit to ease fund-raising conditions for high-rated finance firms

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Highly-rated finance firms and housing finance companies are expected to benefit from the absence of Housing Development Finance Corp (HDFC) from the bond market once it merges with the HDFC Bank in early FY24. Post merger, the bond market is expected to become less crowded, which will ease fund raising conditions for other players in the field. It may perhaps also compress the spread for debt instruments floated by housing finance companies (HFCs) over 10-year government bonds, subject to demand and supply conditions.

Sumant Sinha: The wind talker in pinstripes

Sumant Sinha: The wind talker in pinstripes

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Why Sumant Sinha, chairman & CEO, ReNew Wind Power sees value in the renewable energy business.

Idea Cellular denies breach of M&A norms

Idea Cellular denies breach of M&A norms

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

Denying any breach of merger and acquisition (M&A) norms, Aditya Birla group firm Idea Cellular on Tuesday said the company's merger with Spice Communications was approved by court and consummated with the full knowledge of the Department of Telecom.

Domestic retailers not worried about foreign competition

Domestic retailers not worried about foreign competition

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Some of the domestic biggies like Future Group, Reliance Retail and Aditya Birla Retail, while welcoming the government's move to allow 51 per cent FDI in multi-brand retail and completely open single-brand retail, said it will take time for foreign rivals to make presence felt on their own in the Indian retail landscape.

Idea launches MNP helpline

Idea launches MNP helpline

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Three days ahead of the launch of Mobile Number Portability, Aditya Birla group firm Idea Cellular on Monday started a helpline to guide over 700 million mobile users on various aspects of the service.

Mutual funds to buy now!

Mutual funds to buy now!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Wondering if mutual fund investments can earn you enough money for your retirement and child's marriage? Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Retailers bear the brunt of MNS protests

Retailers bear the brunt of MNS protests

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

Protests following the arrest of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday crippled retail businesses in and around Mumbai, the commercial capital of the country

Vodafone Idea Ltd becomes a reality

Vodafone Idea Ltd becomes a reality

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

A new board has been constituted for the merged entity 'Vodafone Idea Ltd' with 12 directors (including six independent directors) and Kumar Mangalam Birla as its Chairman. The board has appointed Balesh Sharma as the CEO, the companies said in a joint statement. The combination will have an all-India revenue market share of 32.2 per cent and take the numero uno slot in nine telecom circles, it said adding that both Vodafone and Idea brands will continue.

Shoppers just won't Stop

Shoppers just won't Stop

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Raheja-owned retailer Shoppers Stop has gone off the beaten track. At a time, when bigger players such as Pantaloon and Aditya Birla Retail are either shutting stores or looking at halting expansion to preserve cash and check losses, Shoppers Stop is moving ahead with its expansion plans.

Idea, Spice merger delayed

Idea, Spice merger delayed

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

In a big setback to Aditya Birla Group firm Idea Cellular, the Delhi High Court said the six licences of Spice Communications would not be transferred to Idea, since the company did not comply with the licence and merger guidelines. The court also slapped a fine of Rs 1 crore for hiding information.

Big business houses eye stake in Living Media

Big business houses eye stake in Living Media

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

TV Today stock rises 15.23% on sale buzz

Hindalco closes Novelis plant in UK

Hindalco closes Novelis plant in UK

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Aditya Birla group flagship firm Hindalco Industries has decided to trim its overseas operations and is restructuring its capital expenditure in India in an effort to stabilise operations. As part of this overall plan, Novelis, which Hindalco acquired for $6 billion in 2007, is closing its sheet mill at Rogerstone in the UK, involving 440 job losses.

Ericsson to supply GSM network tools to Idea

Ericsson to supply GSM network tools to Idea

Rediff.com1 Dec 2007

Idea Cellular, the GSM service provider of the Aditya Birla group, has roped in global telecom major Ericsson as equipment supplier for its GSM network in the Mumbai circle.

Taxation, operational issues clog mining sector

Taxation, operational issues clog mining sector

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

Ban fiats, freezes and new levies are ensuring a drying up of operations and new investments, complain companies.

Novelis accused of threatening job losses to its staff in the US

Novelis accused of threatening job losses to its staff in the US

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Novelis is expected to come out with its March quarter earnings on Friday and a decision on its rating will follow soon after.