News for 'Aditya Birla'

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.

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.

India keen to scale up economic ties with Indonesia: Sharma

India keen to scale up economic ties with Indonesia: Sharma

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

"India and Indonesia can do much more in the changing world," Sharma said at a reception hosted by the India-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce last night.

Indian professor honoured in UK

Indian professor honoured in UK

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Nirmalya Kumar, Professor at the London Business School, has been honoured with a fellowship by a leading academic institution here for his contribution to Indian art.

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.

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.

MFs plan to launch a slew of FMPs as bond yields increase

MFs plan to launch a slew of FMPs as bond yields increase

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

An additional factor spurring the FMP launches is MFs' desire to retain investors as many such offerings are set to mature over the next two months.

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.

Providence, Citi to buy 20% in Idea

Providence, Citi to buy 20% in Idea

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

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.

US fund may buy a third of Idea

US fund may buy a third of Idea

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

'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.

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

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.

'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.

B K Birla, a doyen of Indian industry is no more

B K Birla, a doyen of Indian industry is no more

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Birla was the chairman of Century Textiles and Industries and had been active in business since the age of 15. He was instrumental in a slew of business initiatives, starting with his stint as the chairman of Kesoram Industries.

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

MF GURU: 'You're taking aggressive risks'

MF GURU: 'You're taking aggressive risks'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

'Need SIP plan to achieve these 3 goals'

'Need SIP plan to achieve these 3 goals'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

From Bachchan to Ambani, who's who at Ram temple event

From Bachchan to Ambani, who's who at Ram temple event

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The 'Pran Pratishtha' of the idol of Ram Lalla -- the childhood form of Lord Ram -- will be attended by people from all walks of life, including representatives of major spiritual and religious sects of the country and of various tribal communities and prominent personalities.

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.

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.