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Anil Ambani eyes Jayajothi Cements in AP

Anil Ambani eyes Jayajothi Cements in AP

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

If the deal is successful, it would be the first such acquisition for the ADA Group.

2G spectrum case: Anil Ambani quizzed

2G spectrum case: Anil Ambani quizzed

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Etisalat DB Telecom chief executive officer Atul Jham was also questioned by the panel headed by senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi.

NCLT begins bankruptcy process for Anil Ambani's RCom

NCLT begins bankruptcy process for Anil Ambani's RCom

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Its effort to stave off bankruptcy by selling spectrum to Reliance Jio got scuttled after the long legal and government delays for approvals.

Anil Ambani for boosting Rupee-RMB-Dollar trade

Anil Ambani for boosting Rupee-RMB-Dollar trade

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Billionaire industrialist Anil Ambani on Monday said business leaders from India and China should enhance Rupee-RMB-Dollar trade for furthering co-operation between the two nations.

Anil Ambani meets Shinde after aborted Lanco bid

Anil Ambani meets Shinde after aborted Lanco bid

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

ADAG group company Reliance Energy Ltd is the second-lowest bidder for the Rs 16,000 crore (Rs 160 billion) project, after Lanco. However, with the Lanco bid becoming invalid, REL could claim to be the lowest bidder.

Anil Ambani betting big on US economy

Anil Ambani betting big on US economy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Amid the worsening financial crisis in the US, business publication Forbes has named legendary investor Warren Buffett and Indian billionaire Anil Ambani among the world's richest business people who are investing heavily in the American economy.

Modi acted as Anil Ambani's middleman in Rafale deal: Rahul

Modi acted as Anil Ambani's middleman in Rafale deal: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The BJP said the email purportedly by an Airbus executive referred to a helicopter deal and not Rafale.

Anil Ambani group firm forays into Hollywood

Anil Ambani group firm forays into Hollywood

Rediff.com18 May 2008

Anil Ambani group firm Reliance Big Entertainment on Sunday made its foray into Hollywood, with the announcement of development deals with celebrities including Angelina Jolie, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt and Nicolas Cage. Reliance Big Entertainment, the media and entertainment company of the Reliance ADA Group, said that it will provide development funds to eight Hollywood production houses. sources said the investment would be in the range of US$ 500 million to US$ one billion

Anil Ambani seeks use of spectrum-efficient tech

Anil Ambani seeks use of spectrum-efficient tech

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

After seeking the surrender of spectrum, Reliance Communications (RCom) chairman Anil Ambani is seeking installation of frequency-efficient technologies such as synchronised network and FemtoCells that can be used at no additional cost. Ambani listed seven technologies to improve mobile network efficiency in the country.

Anil Ambani puts channel plans on hold

Anil Ambani puts channel plans on hold

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

A company executive said that the Anil Ambani group is still keen on foraying into television broadcasting business. The top-line of broadcasters was shrinking in the December-ended quarter on the back of economic slowdown and the consequent slowdown in advertising revenues, said the latest Ficci & KPMG report.

Bid to derail RPL IPO: Anil Ambani

Bid to derail RPL IPO: Anil Ambani

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Reliance Power has complained to Sebi of sabotage threats, ahead of its much-awaited IPO. Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries named amongst the key suspects.

Anil Ambani co invests in Pelago Inc

Anil Ambani co invests in Pelago Inc

Rediff.com27 May 2008

Anil Ambani-group run Reliance Technology Ventures Limited (RTVL), on Tuesday said that it has invested in the Seattle-based, early-stage company, Pelago Inc.RTVL, however, did not disclose the amount invested in the US company. RTVL is the corporate venture capital arm of the Reliance ADA Group and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Capital.

New twist to Anil Ambani's bankruptcy case

New twist to Anil Ambani's bankruptcy case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The Delhi high court on Monday sought the Centre and SBI's reply to former RCom chairman Anil Ambani's plea to include the Chinese banks, which have got a decree of $717 million against him from a court in United Kingdom, in the proceedings related to recovery of Rs 1200 crore loan granted to two of his companies. The high court also said that the moratorium on recoveries from sale of Ambani's assets, as provided under section 96 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), would remain in operation for now. This direction came on the application moved by the State Bank of India (SBI) seeking a declaration that the moratorium shall continue to be in effect.

2G scam: CBI gives clean chit to Anil Ambani

2G scam: CBI gives clean chit to Anil Ambani

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

"The investigation did not not reveal any evidence either oral or documentary to inculpate Sh. Anil Ambani in the structuring of different companies and transfer of funds," the agency said in its status report submitted to the Supreme Court on September 29.

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: I will stay back, if. . .

Anil Ambani: I will stay back, if. . .

Rediff.com22 Jan 2005

Virtually turning down the request of Reliance Group company IPCL for reconsidering his resignation as vice chairman and director, Anil Ambani, engaged in a war of attrition with elder brother Mukesh, on Saturday sought resolution of issues, includin

Why Anil Ambani met CBI officials in Delhi

Why Anil Ambani met CBI officials in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

ADAG, however, issued a statement saying that he visited the CBI as part of his weekly visit to Delhi.

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.

Spectrum war: Anil Ambani writes to DoT

Spectrum war: Anil Ambani writes to DoT

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Upping the ante in the ongoing spectrum war, Reliance Communications chairman Anil Ambani has shot off a missive to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), accusing GSM operators of having cornered spectrum under the valuable 900 MHz.

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.

Court stays insolvency proceedings against Anil Ambani

Court stays insolvency proceedings against Anil Ambani

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The Delhi high court on Thursday put on hold the insolvency resolution process (IRP) proceedings against Reliance Communications (RCom) chairman Anil Ambani in relation to the recovery of Rs 1,200 crore loans given by SBI to his two firms. Ambani had given personal guarantees for the Rs 565 crore and Rs 635 crore SBI loans to RCom and Reliance Infratel Ltd (RITL), respectively, in August 2016.

Hollywood, here I come, says Anil Ambani

Hollywood, here I come, says Anil Ambani

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Sure, while Mumbai's tinsel town has made some attempts to break in (Aamir Khan's Lagaan made it to the 2002 Oscar nomination for foreign films), few Indians have managed to enter this exclusive club. Not anymore. The efforts of the threesome have finally paid off and the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) is set to put its imprint on Hollywood.

Anil Ambani welcomes counter audit of top cos

Anil Ambani welcomes counter audit of top cos

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

Welcoming Sebi's initiative on establishing and certifying quality of audit, Ambani said: "We are confident that as part of its supervision, Sebi will ensure compliance with the highest standards applicable to the process and will also ensure that the selection of reviewers takes into account their merit, as also issues relating to confidentiality of commercial information.

SAT stays order against Anil Ambani co

SAT stays order against Anil Ambani co

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

The Securities Appellate Tribunal has stayed the order of market regulator SEBI suspending Anil Ambani Group's brokerage firm, Reliance Shares and Stock Broking Private Ltd for violation of norms.

RIL gas pricing: Anil Ambani group lashes again

RIL gas pricing: Anil Ambani group lashes again

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

RIL declined to comment on this or related allegations, saying the entire issue was in court.

Anil Ambani's elder son joins Reliance Capital board

Anil Ambani's elder son joins Reliance Capital board

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Anmol, who has a degree from Warwick Business School in the UK, has also been visiting branches and meeting employees across businesses in different regions to get exposure and detailed understanding of businesses at grass-root level in the past two years

Anil Ambani in talks to buy Newcastle: report

Anil Ambani in talks to buy Newcastle: report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2008

Indian business tycoon Anil Ambani is in talks to take English Premier League club Newcastle United, it was reported on Sunday. British weekly newspaper News of the World said Ambani, the sixth richest man in the world, is already in negotiations with club owner Mike Ashley for a reported 260 million pounds (US $ 510 million) takeover.

2G case: Anil Ambani summoned as prosecution witness for July 26

2G case: Anil Ambani summoned as prosecution witness for July 26

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

CBI on Monday submitted a list of five witnesses, including Anil Ambani, who are scheduled to be called for recording of their statements before the court.

Anil Ambani raises stake in TV Today

Anil Ambani raises stake in TV Today

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

The Anil Ambani Group has acquired additional one per cent stake in media house, TV Today Network to increase its holding to nearly 12 per cent in a transaction worth around Rs 7.8 crore (Rs 78 million).

Anil Ambani raises stake in TV Today

Anil Ambani raises stake in TV Today

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

The Anil Ambani Group has increased its stake in media house TV Today Network to nearly 12 per cent by acquiring an additional one per cent stake in a deal that could be estimated at about Rs 8 crore (Rs 80 million).

Anil Ambani buys more TV Today stake

Anil Ambani buys more TV Today stake

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Striving to expand its investment in media companies, the Anil Ambani Group has increased its stake in TV Today Network to over 10 per cent by acquiring an additional 0.96 per cent stake for an estimated Rs 6.50 crore.

Gas row hearing: Anil Ambani present in SC

Gas row hearing: Anil Ambani present in SC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

The Ambani brothers are locked in a bitter battle over the supply and price of the gas from KG basin.

Anil Ambani avoids jail; thanks Mukesh, Nita for paying Ericsson's debt

Anil Ambani avoids jail; thanks Mukesh, Nita for paying Ericsson's debt

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Observing there was a 'wilful default', the Supreme Court last month held Ambani guilty of contempt of court and ordered the debt-laden company to clear the dues to Ericsson.

2G: Anil Ambani gets exemption from court appearance

2G: Anil Ambani gets exemption from court appearance

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Reliance ADA Group Chairman Anil Ambani was on Thursday exempted by a Delhi court from personally appearing before it on Friday as a prosecution witness in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

How Anil Ambani plans to turnaround Reliance Communications

How Anil Ambani plans to turnaround Reliance Communications

Rediff.com23 May 2013

The company wants to woo post-paid customers and rent out its assets to cut debt.