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Indian tycoon's sweetened Cairn bid is still sour

Indian tycoon's sweetened Cairn bid is still sour

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

All in all, Cairn India shareholders are getting a 9.1 per cent premium based on closing prices of July 22

Rahul's disqualification: Cong leaders detained during march near Red Fort

Rahul's disqualification: Cong leaders detained during march near Red Fort

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Congress leaders accused the government of "murdering democracy" after police stopped them from reaching the Red Fort to start their 'Loktantra Bachao Mashal Shanti March' at 7 pm.

Rajasthan polls: Over 68% voting, stray incidents of violence

Rajasthan polls: Over 68% voting, stray incidents of violence

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

In the last assembly elections in 2018, the state recorded a voter turnout of 74.06 per cent. The Election Commission has set a target of at least 75 per cent turnout in each constituency this time.

Bayliss set to be appointed Punjab Kings head coach

Bayliss set to be appointed Punjab Kings head coach

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Bayliss replaces India great Anil Kumble, whose contract was not renewed after the team failed to make the play-offs in his three-year term.

India's 6 most cash-rich promoters; Azim Premji is No 1

India's 6 most cash-rich promoters; Azim Premji is No 1

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

India's cash-rich promoters are not the same as the wealthiest. For example, Mukesh Ambani is the richest Indian based on his stake in Reliance Industries, followed by Premji, the Adani family of the Adani group, and Radhakishan Damani of Avenue Supermarts.

'Modi Magic Won't Work Always'

'Modi Magic Won't Work Always'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

'It is creditable that the BJP builds the organisation set-up and then looks for leaders.' 'The Congress on the other hand has to care for the leaders more than the organisation.'

Budget gets a thumbs up from India Inc

Budget gets a thumbs up from India Inc

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

"India's middle class, small traders and farmers are the lifelines of its economic growth. By catering to these ambitions #Budget2019 infuses hopes for millions of dreams."

Inside 'Magnetic Maharashtra'

Inside 'Magnetic Maharashtra'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

What does Maharashtra have that others don't?

IPL 2023: Haddin joins Punjab Kings as assistant coach

IPL 2023: Haddin joins Punjab Kings as assistant coach

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Brad Hadding joining Punjab Kings was on the cards after they roped in World Cup-winning coach Trevor Bayliss as the new head coach, replacing Anil Kumble.

Retro tax settlement with Cairn may hinge on Vedanta case

Retro tax settlement with Cairn may hinge on Vedanta case

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

The Union government's offer of settling the retrospective taxation case with Cairn Energy may hinge on Vedanta withdrawing the ongoing arbitration from the Singapore Tribunal on the same issue. The government has offered to refund Cairn Energy Rs 7,900 crore that it had collected under the retrospective tax demand on fulfilment of certain conditions, including withdrawal of pending litigation and furnishing of an undertaking to the effect that no claim for cost, damages, interest, etc., would be filed. This condition is also part of the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021, passed by Parliament recently.

Vedanta drops cases against govt to settle retro tax dispute

Vedanta drops cases against govt to settle retro tax dispute

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Billionaire Anil Agarwal's mining group Vedanta on Monday said it has withdrawn cases in the Delhi high court as well as before an international arbitration tribunal to settle a Rs 20,495 crore retrospective tax dispute with the government. Post slapping of a Rs 10,247 crore tax demand on UK's Cairn Energy Plc for alleged capital gains made on a 2016 internal reorganisation prior to the listing of its India business, the Income Tax Department had sought Rs 20,495 crore in taxes (including penalty) from Cairn India for failing to deduct tax on capital gains made by its British parent. Cairn India was in 2011 bought by Agarwal's group and subsequently, the firm was merged with Vedanta Ltd.

Kumble on why Punjab Kings didn't retain KL Rahul

Kumble on why Punjab Kings didn't retain KL Rahul

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Punjab Kings's Director Of Cricket Operations Anil Kumble said the franchise was keen to retain captain KL Rahul but the Karnataka right-handed opted to go back into the auction pool.

Only 3 bidders for 21 oil, gas blocks; RIL stays away

Only 3 bidders for 21 oil, gas blocks; RIL stays away

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

India's latest bid round for 21 oil and gas blocks attracted just three bidders, two of whom were state-owned explorers Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) and Oil India Ltd (OIL), according to upstream regulator DGH. As many as 21 blocks or areas were offered for exploration and production of oil and gas in the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) Bid Round-VI, for which bidding closed on October 6. Besides ONGC and OIL, Sun Petrochemicals was the only other company to have bid, according to 'Summary of Bids Received Against Offered Blocks' posted by the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH).

Hinduja brothers presented lifetime achievement award in UK

Hinduja brothers presented lifetime achievement award in UK

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev was also honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award at the ceremony.

'Wrong conclusions, untenable': CBI begins appeal against 2G scam acquittals

'Wrong conclusions, untenable': CBI begins appeal against 2G scam acquittals

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) began making submissions on Monday on its appeal before the Delhi high court challenging the acquittal of accused persons, including former telecom minister A Raja, and firms in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case in December 2017.

These Scientists Shaped India

These Scientists Shaped India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.

PHOTOS: Mayank leads India's fightback with ton

PHOTOS: Mayank leads India's fightback with ton

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Images from Day 1 of the 2nd Test between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede in Mumbai on Friday.

2G scam: HC asks CBI, ED, Raja and others to file submissions in appeals

2G scam: HC asks CBI, ED, Raja and others to file submissions in appeals

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma said the parties shall file brief written submissions not exceeding five pages.

Why BPCL divestment is on the slow track

Why BPCL divestment is on the slow track

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

In December 2019, the India arm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu surprised many with its ultra-competitive bid to become the transaction advisor for the country's largest strategic divestment in Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL). The multinational major quoted just Rs 1; the second-highest bidder, SBI Caps, reportedly quoted Rs 15-17 crore. For Deloitte, the motivation was to bag a prestigious deal adding a national energy company to its portfolio. No doubt, it expected BPCL to go to a marquee buyer in quick time.

US private equity firm drops out of BPCL race

US private equity firm drops out of BPCL race

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

US private equity firm I Squared Capital is dropping out of the race to buy India's second-largest state oil firm, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) owing to a complex deal structure and lack of financial backers for the transaction, sources said. I Squared Capital through its Indian arm, Think Gas was among the three suitors that had evinced interest in buying the government's near 53 per cent shareholding in BPCL. "The company has made a decision not to participate in the financial bidding," a source with direct knowledge of the development said.

2G scam acquittal verdict full of glaring illegalities, CBI tells Delhi HC

2G scam acquittal verdict full of glaring illegalities, CBI tells Delhi HC

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The CBI contended before the Delhi high court on Tuesday that there were glaring illegalities in the trial court judgment that acquitted former telecom minister A Raja and others in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case.

What Happens When An IPL Game Ends

What Happens When An IPL Game Ends

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Between them, these Spin Punjab's Director of Cricket Operations Anil Kumble (619 Test wickets) and his former spinning partner Harbhajan Singh (417 Test wickets), who is plying his trade for the Kolkata Knight Riders this IPL season (though he hasn't got a game yet in the UAE phase), chat after the encounter.

Vedanta makes $2.3 bn bid to buy out minorities in Cairn India

Vedanta makes $2.3 bn bid to buy out minorities in Cairn India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

The shareholders will also get one redeemable preference share in Vedanta Ltd

PBKS vs GT: Could be one of IPL's hottest battles

PBKS vs GT: Could be one of IPL's hottest battles

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

It will be a battle between Liam Livingstone and Lockie Ferguson.

Vedanta appoints former Rio Tinto head as CEO

Vedanta appoints former Rio Tinto head as CEO

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Albanese, 56, will take the helm on April 1.

Vedanta joins Modi's call for Swachh Bharat

Vedanta joins Modi's call for Swachh Bharat

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

PM's Massive Mission to achieve 'Swachh Bharat' by 2019 is a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary.

How Punjab Kings are looking to build a strong team

How Punjab Kings are looking to build a strong team

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

o get the players of their choice.

Vedanta gets village nod to expand refinery

Vedanta gets village nod to expand refinery

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Vedanta Aluminium has been struggling to source sufficient bauxite to feed the 1 million tpy alumina refinery since its commissioning in August 2007.

Oil PSUs may be allowed by Modi govt to bring in private players

Oil PSUs may be allowed by Modi govt to bring in private players

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

The government was planning to come up with a new fiscal model giving 'special incentives' for fields that were given out on nomination to ONGC and Oil India, reports Shine Jacob.

Modi meets Ambani, Tata, other biz leaders to discuss economy ahead of Budget

Modi meets Ambani, Tata, other biz leaders to discuss economy ahead of Budget

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Further stimulus measures are expected in the upcoming Budget where the focus is likely to be on reforms, including some structural measures such as reducing red tape and boosting foreign direct investment. The meeting with industrialists is in the series of discussions that Modi has had during the last couple of weeks to seek suggestions to revive growth.

StanChart shakeup turns screws on India's tycoons

StanChart shakeup turns screws on India's tycoons

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Among India's capital-starved local banks, Essar is viewed as too big to fail.

No surcharge on CG from stocks and derivates for FPIs

No surcharge on CG from stocks and derivates for FPIs

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

The derivatives (futures and options) are not treated as capital asset and the income arising from the transfer of the derivatives is treated as business income and liable for normal rate of tax for domestic investors, an official statement said on Saturday, clarifying the stand of tax authorities on gains made from derivatives trading.

India Inc hails Jaitley's reform measures

India Inc hails Jaitley's reform measures

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal said India has lost one of the finest political leaders and a legal luminary.

These business leaders gave away billions in charity

These business leaders gave away billions in charity

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

India's billionaires are pledging a decent amount of their wealth for the welfare of society.

Punjab Kings aim to stifle in-form Lucknow captain Rahul

Punjab Kings aim to stifle in-form Lucknow captain Rahul

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Punjab Kings would be keen to put brakes on Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul's rollicking batting form during their IPL 2022 match on Friday.

Vedanta bids for 14 blocks; Birla, Adani, Jindal also in fray

Vedanta bids for 14 blocks; Birla, Adani, Jindal also in fray

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Mining baron Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Group has bid for the most number of 14 coal mines out of 23 on offer in the first round of auction which also have aggressive bids by Aditya Birla Group, Adani and Naveen Jindal group, but was shunned by foreign players.

What India Inc expects from Modi2

What India Inc expects from Modi2

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'This solid verdict would further strengthen his resolve to drive forward the economic agenda to ensure that the fruits of the economic momentum continue to reach the poor, so visible during the last five years.'

Mukesh Ambani, Mahindra among those who give WEF a miss

Mukesh Ambani, Mahindra among those who give WEF a miss

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

As the WEF summit draws to a close on Saturday, a few big names from India including Mukesh Ambani and Anand Mahindra were missing in action while Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Jordan's King Abdullah II were among global leaders who cancelled their trips at the last moment.

PIX: India in command despite Ajaz's 'Perfect 10'

PIX: India in command despite Ajaz's 'Perfect 10'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel claimed the rare honour of bagging all 10 wickets in an innings before India demonstrated their own bowling might to take control on Day 2 of the second and final Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

'Only one point agenda should be Indian cricket'

'Only one point agenda should be Indian cricket'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

'And how we can take Indian cricket forward, that's the only aim anybody should have.'