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No personal guarantee given to Chinese banks: Anil Ambani

No personal guarantee given to Chinese banks: Anil Ambani

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

He, however, seemed to indicate that he did give a personal guarantee to India's largest lender SBI, which has moved the NCLT to recover Rs 1,200 crore.

Anil Ambani, Spielberg join hands to form Amblin Partners

Anil Ambani, Spielberg join hands to form Amblin Partners

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Participant Media led by Jeff Skoll and Entertainment One, a leading US-based media company, are also part of the joint venture.

Is Karan Johar Planning To Sell Dharma?

Is Karan Johar Planning To Sell Dharma?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Much of the discussion is happening at a "family level, not a corporate level". That means it is an Ambani or a Goenka in direct talks with Johar.

Government weakening HAL to benefit Anil Ambani, alleges Rahul

Government weakening HAL to benefit Anil Ambani, alleges Rahul

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Rahul accuses govt of weakening HAL to benefit Anil Ambani while Sitharaman said doubts raised over HAL contracts are misleading.

Mukesh Ambani bats for data privacy, cryptocurrency bills

Mukesh Ambani bats for data privacy, cryptocurrency bills

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Friday backed the proposed data privacy and cryptocurrency bills, saying India is putting in place the most forward-looking policies and regulations. Ambani, who has been a votary of Indians owning and controlling their own data and the nation drafting strict rules around how digital information is stored and shared, said nations have the right to build and protect strategic digital infrastructure. Stating that data is the 'new oil', he said every citizen's right to privacy has to be safeguarded. "India is putting in place the most forward-looking policies and regulations," he said at the Infinity Forum, hosted by International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).

Hotel Rates Hit Record High In '24

Hotel Rates Hit Record High In '24

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Driven by a boom in domestic tourism, a record number of weddings in November and December, and a surge in extended weekend vacations.

Sebi slaps Rs 25 cr fine on Ambani brothers in 2000 case

Sebi slaps Rs 25 cr fine on Ambani brothers in 2000 case

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Sebi on Wednesday imposed a total penalty of Rs 25 crore on Mukesh Ambani, Anil Ambani, other individuals and entities for non-compliance with takeover norms in a Reliance Industries case dating back to 2000.

Dignitaries gather at Tata's house to pay tribute

Dignitaries gather at Tata's house to pay tribute

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

People from different walks of life gathered outside the residence of Ratan Tata in south Mumbai on Thursday morning to pay their respects to the veteran industrialist, who died in a hospital in Mumbai.

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

There's clearly no limit to how dramatic a wedding can be.

Reliance spent $13 bn on acquisitions in five years

Reliance spent $13 bn on acquisitions in five years

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd has spent $13 billion on acquisitions in the past five years across new energy, telecom, retail and media business to script a pivot away from core oil and petrochemicals business to clean energy and consumer facing verticals. Last week, Reliance bought oncology platform Karkinos Healthcare for Rs 375 crore, adding another stack to its diagnostic and digital healthcare ecosystem, Morgan Stanley said in a report.

India needs to reinvent manufacturing: Mukesh Ambani

India needs to reinvent manufacturing: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

India's most valuable company Reliance Industries was once fined for producing more than its licensed capacity, its owner and richest Indian Mukesh Ambani said on Monday as he pitched for a push to manufacturing to make the country 'Aatmanirbhar' or self-reliant.

Anil Ambani to withdraw defamation suit against Cong

Anil Ambani to withdraw defamation suit against Cong

Rediff.com21 May 2019

The Group has decided to withdraw the Rs 5,000-crore civil defamation suits against Congress leaders and National Herald newspaper over their statements and an article on the controversial Rafale fighter jet deal.

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

Anil Ambani says his net worth is nearly zero

Anil Ambani says his net worth is nearly zero

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

In what is in effect a deposit to be paid into court pending a full trial in the case, Judge David Waksman has set a six-week timeline for Anil to pay $100 million to three Chinese banks as he concluded that he did not accept Ambani's defence that his net worth was nearly zero or that his family would not step in to assist him when "push came to shove".

Anil Ambani inducts younger son into RInfra board

Anil Ambani inducts younger son into RInfra board

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

According to insiders, the induction of Jai Anshul would coincide with the birthday of the late patriarch of Reliance group, Dhirubhai Ambani, in the last week of December.

One year of Modi govt: Ambanis lose, Adani gains in stock market

One year of Modi govt: Ambanis lose, Adani gains in stock market

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Tatas, Adani, Bharti, HDFC and Sun Groups have clocked huge gains.

Ratan Tata's mortal remains taken to NCPA for people to pay tributes

Ratan Tata's mortal remains taken to NCPA for people to pay tributes

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Legendary industrialist Ratan Tata's body was on Thursday morning taken from his house in a hearse, decked with white flowers, to the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in south Mumbai where it would be kept for people to pay their last respects.

India's largest media empire is all set to be born!

India's largest media empire is all set to be born!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Competition Commission of India on Wednesday said it has approved the merger of the media assets of Reliance Industries and Walt Disney Co to create the country's largest media empire. The deal, announced six months ago, has been cleared by the CCI with certain modifications proposed by the two parties.

Adani shrugs off Hindenburg effect, back to rapid expansion spree

Adani shrugs off Hindenburg effect, back to rapid expansion spree

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Adani group opened a $1.2 billion copper plant, bought a port in Odisha, raised stakes in a cement company and stitched an alliance with rival Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, all in a matter of one week in signs that the apples-to-airport conglomerate has shrugged off the Hindenburg effect and is back to rapid expansion spree. In the last one week, Adani group has through regulatory filings and press statements announced expansions and investments in its mainstay ports business, diversification into metal refining, fund infusion into a two-year-old cement foray and continuing progress in the commissioning of its mega solar project.

India Inc sends mixed signals on H2FY25 capex path

India Inc sends mixed signals on H2FY25 capex path

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

After subdued earnings in the first half amid global headwinds, India Inc is taking a cautious approach on their capital expenditure (capex) for the second half of the financial year ending March 2025, according to management commentary. Minutes from the October monetary policy meeting show the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) optimism about private investments picking up.

Ratan Tata Passes Away At 86

Ratan Tata Passes Away At 86

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

For the past few days, Tata had been admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai.

How the loan default case against Anil Ambani is unfolding

How the loan default case against Anil Ambani is unfolding

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The dispute between RCom and Chinese banks led by ICBC started after Anil Ambani led company defaulted on its loans to Indian as well as Chinese banks. A British court on May 22 asked Ambani to pay nearly $717 million to three Chinese banks within 21 days.

Can Decathlon challenge Reliance in India?

Can Decathlon challenge Reliance in India?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Decathlon is expecting to double its business in the country in the next three to five years, Decathlon India CEO Sankar Chatterjee said, according to local media reports.

Another Anil Ambani firm in big trouble

Another Anil Ambani firm in big trouble

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Reliance Power (RPower) has defaulted on payment of interest worth Rs 1.17 crore to DBS Bank India and Rs 44 lakh to IDBI Bank. It failed to pay up interest on October 30, 2021. The firm, part of the Anil Ambani-promoted Reliance group, in filing with BSE, said it has term loans and working capital arrangements with three lenders - YES Bank, IDBI Bank and DBS. Its stock closed 1.41 per cent lower at Rs 12.6 per share on the BSE on December 1. About exposure of YES Bank, there is a 'standstill' applicable till December 26, 2021.

Reliance to conclude Aramco deal this year: Ambani

Reliance to conclude Aramco deal this year: Ambani

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Saudi Aramco chairman and head of the Kingdom's cash-rich wealth fund PIF Yasir Othman Al-Rumayyan will join the board of Reliance Industries Ltd as an independent director in a precursor to a $15 billion deal. Reliance chairman and Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani, who had two years back disclosed the talks to sell a 20 per cent stake in the company's oil-to-chemical unit to Saudi Aramco, announced the appointment of Al-Rumayyan at the company's annual meeting of shareholders. Harvard educated Al-Rumayyan, 51, will replace Yogendra P Trivedi, 92, who has expressed a desire to retire, Ambani said. On the sale of a 20 per cent stake in the O2C business, he said the deal is likely to conclude this year.

Rahul alleges Dassault paid kickbacks to Ambani's firm

Rahul alleges Dassault paid kickbacks to Ambani's firm

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

'Rafale is an open and shut case and there is only one man who has done corruption'

Jio developing homegrown 5G telecom solution: Ambani

Jio developing homegrown 5G telecom solution: Ambani

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Ambani said, it will be ready for trials as soon as 5G spectrum is available and can be ready for field deployment next year.

Son's AI Hopes From Indian Business

Son's AI Hopes From Indian Business

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'Son believes India has a significant opportunity in chip design, especially in creating IP that will be uniquely Indian.'

Reliance, Tata on TIME's list of world's most influential companies

Reliance, Tata on TIME's list of world's most influential companies

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Tata Group have made it to the prestigious TIME's list of 100 World's Most Influential Companies of 2024. TIME called Reliance 'India's Juggernaut'. This is the second time that Reliance has found its way into the TIME list. Jio Platforms, the firm that holds digital properties of the conglomerate, was included in the inaugural TIME 100 Most Influential Companies List of 2021. Serum Institute is the other Indian company on the list.

Anil Ambani resigns as RCom chairman

Anil Ambani resigns as RCom chairman

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

The development comes a day after RCom posted a consolidated loss of Rs 30,142 crore for July-September 2019 due to provisioning for liabilities after the Supreme Court ruling on statutory dues.

Chinese banks face SBI hurdle in recovering Anil Ambani dues

Chinese banks face SBI hurdle in recovering Anil Ambani dues

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

With the State Bank of India moving the National Company Law Tribunal's Delhi bench to enforce the personal guarantees of Ambani, it will delay the recovery of dues by the Chinese banks which won a UK court order in May this year.

Adani group, RIL, Tata lead race to buy bankrupt firms

Adani group, RIL, Tata lead race to buy bankrupt firms

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Analysts said with more power sector companies referred to the NCLT by banks, large companies would be at an advantage.

Reliance Infra sells HQ in Mumbai's Santacruz to YES Bank for Rs 1200 cr

Reliance Infra sells HQ in Mumbai's Santacruz to YES Bank for Rs 1200 cr

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

The entire proceeds from the sale of Reliance Centre will be utilised only to service YES Bank debt.

Tatas, Adani, Ambanis in scramble for super app

Tatas, Adani, Ambanis in scramble for super app

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The groups plan to take on well-entrenched players like Amazon, Flipkart, and Paytm by merging their offline businesses with e-commerce initiatives.

Anil Ambani tells UK court he leads disciplined, not lavish lifestyle

Anil Ambani tells UK court he leads disciplined, not lavish lifestyle

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Asked about his fleet of luxury cars and other references to his lavish lifestyle as the counsel for the banks cross-examined him, the Reliance Communications chief dismissed them as "speculative" media stories.

Congress misinformed on Rafale deal: Ambani to Rahul

Congress misinformed on Rafale deal: Ambani to Rahul

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'Allegations of Reliance benefitting by thousands of crores is a figment of imagination, promoted by vested interests'

Anil Ambani calls on Montek

Anil Ambani calls on Montek

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

Anil Ambani has interests in power, telecom and other infrastructure sectors.

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.

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."

Lehman impact shakes up India Inc's league table

Lehman impact shakes up India Inc's league table

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Anil Agarwal breaks into big three; Anil Ambani group out of top 10; Essar, Adani lose out to JSW, Shiv Nadar & Motherson Sumi