News for 'Annual General Meeting'

IOA constitutes Indian Court of Arbitration

IOA constitutes Indian Court of Arbitration

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Complying with the directives of the International Olympic Committee, the IOA on Monday constituted the Indian Court of Arbitration for Sports to settle all sports-related disputes in the country.

CLSA upbeat on Infosys under Murthy

CLSA upbeat on Infosys under Murthy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

After 2 years of criticism, the brokerage firm approves new direction but says quick turnaround unlikely.

Reliance plans aggressive bid for Iraq refinery project

Reliance plans aggressive bid for Iraq refinery project

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Reliance Industry plans to make an all-out bid for securing the contract for a 3,00,000 barrels per day refinery project in Iraq, sources said.

HISTORIC! BCCI announces equal pay for men and women

HISTORIC! BCCI announces equal pay for men and women

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

BCCI secretary Jay Shah took to his official Twitter handle to announce the historical development.

Jaishankar to hold talks with Chinese FM, meet with Bilawal unlikely

Jaishankar to hold talks with Chinese FM, meet with Bilawal unlikely

Rediff.com4 May 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to hold separate bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang and Russia's Sergey Lavrov at a beach resort in Goa on Thursday on the sidelines of a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) amid rapidly evolving regional security situation.

Kingfisher in talks with foreign airlines for FDI: Mallya

Kingfisher in talks with foreign airlines for FDI: Mallya

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Following the government move to allow FDI policy in the civil aviation sector, Chairman of debt-ridden Kingfisher Airlines Vijay Mallya on Wednesday said the carrier was in talks with foreign airlines.

Mallya faces tough week ahead

Mallya faces tough week ahead

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Must satisfy shareholders on game plan to steer UB Group over next 12 months.

Govt trying for consensus on FDI in retail, reforms

Govt trying for consensus on FDI in retail, reforms

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Expressing commitment to push forward economic reforms, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said the government is making efforts to build a consensus on important economic legislations, including PFRDA and foreign investment in multi-brand retail.

Keshub signs off as M&M chairman after 48 years

Keshub signs off as M&M chairman after 48 years

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Standing ovations, flowers, gifts and rosy farewell speeches -- Keshub Mahindra's last annual general meeting (AGM) as chairman of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) had all this, and more.

Tatas Planning First IPO In 18 Years

Tatas Planning First IPO In 18 Years

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The Tata Tech IPO will be the first from the Tata group since TCS listed its shares in 2004.

Inaugural women's IPL to be played in March 2023

Inaugural women's IPL to be played in March 2023

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

BCCI is expected to hold a discussion on matters related to women's IPL at its annual general meeting in September this year. Much of the planning around the tournament will be around sale of its media rights.

The take-off and crash-landing of Jet's Naresh Goyal

The take-off and crash-landing of Jet's Naresh Goyal

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

In a dramatic turn of events in May 2019, an Emirates aircraft en-route to Dubai was asked to stop while it was taxiing for a take off in Mumbai. The pilot was given no reason and ordered to immediately return to the parking bay. As the aircraft returned to the terminal, two passengers from the first class - Naresh Goyal and his wife Anita - were offloaded by the immigration authorities, who said the duo cannot leave the country. Goyal, founder of Jet Airways, was stunned. The man, who ruled the aviation sector for two and a half decades with an iron hand, did not expect to be offloaded in this fashion.

RBI appoints 3-member team to run Lakshmi Vilas Bank

RBI appoints 3-member team to run Lakshmi Vilas Bank

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved a three-member committee of directors to run the day-to-day functioning of cash-strapped Lakshmi Vilas Bank.

Can Sidhartha Mallya turn Kingfisher to 'good times'?

Can Sidhartha Mallya turn Kingfisher to 'good times'?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

A familiar face in the glamour circles, Sidhartha Mallya is being groomed to eventually step into his father's shoes.

A new life for Tata Nano: Will it succeed?

A new life for Tata Nano: Will it succeed?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Faced with steep fall in sales of Nano, Tata Motors said it will reposition the budget car as `a smart city car' with added features such as power steering, apart from introducing a CNG version.

Pre-owned car line from BMW soon

Pre-owned car line from BMW soon

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

The German auto major is also set to double its current production capacity in Chennai to meet the growing demand.

Weak discretionary spend likely to weigh on IT cos' revenue in Q1

Weak discretionary spend likely to weigh on IT cos' revenue in Q1

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Strong macroeconomic headwinds causing turbulence in the $245-billion Indian IT industry are yet to calm down. Top Indian IT services companies are likely to post a decline or just marginal growth in sequential revenue in Q1FY24 because of a soft discretionary spending environment. Though the first quarter is seasonally strong for IT firms, "June 2023 will be an exception", according to analysts at Kotak Institutional Equities.

Kidwai becomes first woman president of Ficci

Kidwai becomes first woman president of Ficci

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

She is also a recipient of the country's prestigious civilian award Padma Shri for her contribution to trade and industry.

Mamata's swipe at PM: I'm with outdated common man

Mamata's swipe at PM: I'm with outdated common man

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday countered Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's criticism of those opposing FDI in retail, saying she was with the common man who was "outdated".

Why is India's cotton dream turning sour?

Why is India's cotton dream turning sour?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

A few days back, Atul Ganatra, president of the Cotton Association of India, presented a grim scenario of the crop's prospects in the 2024-25 season that starts in October. Addressing the association's annual general meeting, Ganatra said the area under the crop could go down by at least 10 per cent in the coming season due to falling yields and realisation, leading to farmers losing interest. The fear of a decline in acreage comes against the backdrop of India's cotton production probably falling to its lowest in a decade, according to estimates.

Reebok India probe faces delay on late filings

Reebok India probe faces delay on late filings

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Company refuses to comment, says 'matters internal to organisation'

Modi ousted from BCCI, Dalmiya back

Modi ousted from BCCI, Dalmiya back

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Chirayu Amin has been appointed new chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL), while former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was dropped from the Governing Council of the IPL.

How 215 large stalled projects will be restarted

How 215 large stalled projects will be restarted

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

A committee headed by Anil Swarup has been appointed to re-start 215 large projects worth over Rs 7 lakh crore that have been stalled for various reasons, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said.

FM to banks: Discourage customers from buying gold

FM to banks: Discourage customers from buying gold

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

RBI has already advised banks to stop selling gold coins.

'Rich Families From Deprived Castes Will Give Up Reservations In Future'

'Rich Families From Deprived Castes Will Give Up Reservations In Future'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'If a Brahmin child by birth is poor then he must get reservation benefits rather than an OBC child who is rich and born in a rich family.'

New CAB chief Snehasish extends olive branch to Saha

New CAB chief Snehasish extends olive branch to Saha

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Taking over from Avishek Dalmiya as the CAB president, Snehasish said they still share a "cordial relationship" as he hoped the 38-year-old veteran returns to his homeland.

Now small investors can influence corporate decisions

Now small investors can influence corporate decisions

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Small stakeholders' participation matters; could prevent firms from taking bad calls.

Covid a magnifying glass for structural inequities, injustices: Premji

Covid a magnifying glass for structural inequities, injustices: Premji

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Wipro founder chairman Azim Premji on Monday said the pandemic has been a "magnifying glass" for structural inequities and injustices that exclude millions of citizens from a life of basic dignity, and has made clear the fundamental role of public systems.

Of leadership, innovation and India

Of leadership, innovation and India

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

At the social level, why can't someone come up with an innovation to resolve the potable water or power crisis in the country?

Sunil Mittal to step down from Unilever's board

Sunil Mittal to step down from Unilever's board

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Lack of time was cited as the main reason for Bharti Chairman Sunil Mittal's exit from the Unilever board.

Tata Motors needs to go off the beaten track

Tata Motors needs to go off the beaten track

Rediff.com14 May 2014

The company's domestic market share is down to low single digits from nearly 15 per cent a decade ago and its bread-and-butter commercial vehicle business faces a slowdown as well as intense competition.

BCCI's working committee to meet in Chennai as Srinivasan eyes return

BCCI's working committee to meet in Chennai as Srinivasan eyes return

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The all powerful working committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India will meet in Chennai on Tuesday to discuss the Mudgal Committe report and decide on a new date for its upcoming Annual General Meeting.

BAI amends constitution to fall in line with Sports Code

BAI amends constitution to fall in line with Sports Code

Rediff.com28 Apr 2013

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has amended its constitution to align itself in accordance with the Government's Sports Code by fixing the age and tenure limitation of its office bearers.

Abhishek Matoria is elected IBF President

Abhishek Matoria is elected IBF President

Rediff.com23 Sep 2012

In a change of guard at the Indian Boxing Federation, Rajasthan BJP MLA Abhishek Matoria was elected President of the body on Sunday.

A lot has changed since decades-old IT Act: Tata's Chandra

A lot has changed since decades-old IT Act: Tata's Chandra

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Tata Sons, believes that the Digital India Act is a necessity. "The Digital India Act is a necessity because so much has changed over the decades since the original Information Technology (IT) Act was put in place. I am glad the government is developing a participative approach to developing the Digital Act," he said, while answering shareholders at TCS' 27th annual general meeting. Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar a few months ago had said that the government would shortly roll out the Digital India Act - a renewed policy for the digital ecosystem and cyberspace in the country.

Clare Connor takes charge as MCC's first female president

Clare Connor takes charge as MCC's first female president

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Connor's nomination was announced by her predecessor, Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara, at the Annual General Meeting last year but she had to wait for a year to take charge due to COVID-19.

Vodafone Idea reworking business plans

Vodafone Idea reworking business plans

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Vodafone Idea (Vi) is working on a fresh business plan that could alter its funding requirements. Addressing shareholder queries at the company's annual general meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, Vi chairman Himanshu Kapania said the exact amount will be worked out upon submission of a new business plan. "The management is working on a new business plan and will come to the board with the funding requirements," Kapania told shareholders in his first AGM as chairman.

Power sector future bright, but challenges remain: Tata

Power sector future bright, but challenges remain: Tata

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

He said land acquisition and coal block auctions, and water were challenges impeding the growth of the sector.

Mahindra beating us is a shame, says Ratan Tata

Mahindra beating us is a shame, says Ratan Tata

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

Tata said it was a matter of "great shame" that the company allowed Mahindra & Mahindra to get ahead of it to claim the number three spot in passenger vehicle production.

Videocon gets permission for AGM by March 27

Videocon gets permission for AGM by March 27

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

Videocon International Ltd has informed BSE that the Registrar of Companies- Maharshtra, Mumbai has granted the extension for holding annual general meeting on or before March 27, 2003.