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Hacking group's target is Sunil Mittal, wants 'pro-US' govt

Hacking group's target is Sunil Mittal, wants 'pro-US' govt

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

'YamaTough', the activist behind the 'Lords of Dharmaraja' hackers group, told Infosec Island, an information security Web site, 'Our goal is Bharti Mittal go off political arena and stop manipulating our government.'

Wal-Mart defers launch of its first Indian store

Wal-Mart defers launch of its first Indian store

Rediff.com26 May 2009

Wal-Mart defers launch of its first Indian store

'Retail policy focuses on the wrong end'

'Retail policy focuses on the wrong end'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Walmart is still waiting for the multi-brand retail sector to open for foreign direct investment.

Big retail players are making a difference

Big retail players are making a difference

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

Big retail is fine tuning its strategy to win over critics and corporate social responsibility drives are providing it with the means.ITC and Reliance have already launched projects to recruit street hawkers, the main adversaries of big retail. And now Bharti Mittal has opened a retail innings of its chain, Easy Day, in Ludhiana with something similar.

Sunil Mittal is best Asian Telecom CEO

Sunil Mittal is best Asian Telecom CEO

Rediff.com17 May 2005

The chairman and group managing director of Bharti Enterprises, Sunil Bharti Mittal, was chosen the best Asian Telecom CEO

Charles discusses climate change with corporates

Charles discusses climate change with corporates

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry president and Bharti Enterprises vice president Rajan Bharti Mittal chaired a symposium on corporate leadership on climate change in the presence of the Prince of Wales, who is here in connection with the Commonwealth Games.

Walmart stores to have an Indian touch

Walmart stores to have an Indian touch

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Plans outlets smaller than in the US, with mostly Indian products, and a desi nameplate.

'The respect India commands today is fantastic'

'The respect India commands today is fantastic'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The world has changed from G7 to G8 to G20, where India plays a key role.

Satellite spectrum: Reliance Jio sends second legal opinion to Trai

Satellite spectrum: Reliance Jio sends second legal opinion to Trai

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Reliance Jio has sent a second legal opinion to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on the subject of the potential allocation of satellite spectrum. The letter is written by retired Supreme Court Justice L Nageshwara Rao and argues in favour of auctions, stating that any other method for allocating spectrum apart from auctions could be constitutionally unsound. Business Standard has reviewed the letter.

Can't ignore US fund because of Bhopal: Ficci prez

Can't ignore US fund because of Bhopal: Ficci prez

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Mittal said any company, which does business that can cause loss of life of a magnitude where an entire township could be wiped out, needs to be responsible enough not only on technology but also that the backup is enough.

Airtel aims for 25 mn mobile customers

Airtel aims for 25 mn mobile customers

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

India's leading private sector cellular operator, Airtel is targeting a mobile customer base of 25 million in the next two years, Sunil Bharti Mittal, chairman and group managing director, Bharti Enterprises, said on Wednesday.

ED finds no violation of FDI guidelines by Walmart

ED finds no violation of FDI guidelines by Walmart

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The Enforcement Directorate, which probed the alleged contravention of foreign exchange laws by Walmart in its investments in domestic supermarket chain Bharti Enterprises, has found no violation of FDI guidelines by the US multinational retail giant.

How Wal-Mart won the India deal

How Wal-Mart won the India deal

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

Joint venture will enable it to get foot in the door of rapidly growing market.

FM to lead Indian delegation at Davos

FM to lead Indian delegation at Davos

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

An 80-member strong Indian delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry will participate in the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, from 23-27 January 2008.

Here's some great news for India's internet users

Here's some great news for India's internet users

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Bharti Global and UK government-led OneWeb on Friday announced the launch of 36 communications satellites and said it aims to offer high-speed internet from its constellation of satellites in India by mid-2022. The recommencement of satellite launches by OneWeb comes within weeks of billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal-run Bharti Group along with the British government taking over as the new owners of the broadband satellite communications company, which emerged from bankruptcy. The Low Earth Orbit (LEO) broadband satellite communications company on Friday launched the 36 satellites from a Soyuz launch vehicle, which began from the Vostochny Cosmodrome, in Russia.

'Give 3G spectrum or extend licence period'

'Give 3G spectrum or extend licence period'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Airtel acquired the African business of Kuwait-based Zain in a $10.7-billion deal, which was completed in June.

Fleeing multinationals mean India needs hot money

Fleeing multinationals mean India needs hot money

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The high-profile departures have their roots in red tape and business-unfriendly policies.

US needs to make India a strong ally: Sunil Mittal

US needs to make India a strong ally: Sunil Mittal

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

Sunil Bharti Mittal, chairman and group CEO of Bharti Enterprises and former president of the Confederation of Indian Industry, said on Tuesday that it was time for the United States to change its position towards India vis-a-vis Pakistan.

Sunil Mittal gets telecom highest award

Sunil Mittal gets telecom highest award

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

On receiving the award at a glittering function, Mittal said: "This is a tremendous honour and I would like to thank the GSM Association for considering me worthy of this award."

Sunil Mittal meets Hillary Clinton

Sunil Mittal meets Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

A CII delegation, led by Confederation of Indian Industry president and Bharti Enterprises CEO Sunil Bharti Mittal, called on US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton at the Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on Wednesday.

Piramal Enterprises offered 51% premium for Vodafone stake

Piramal Enterprises offered 51% premium for Vodafone stake

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

In the process, Vodafone India's valuation rose 48.39 per cent since February 2012, when Piramal Enterprises bought 5.5 per cent stake in Vodafone India for Rs 3,007 crore (Rs 30.07 billion).

Street Signs: DMart's stock surge, tepid GMP, IPO lull, and more

Street Signs: DMart's stock surge, tepid GMP, IPO lull, and more

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Shares of Avenue Supermarts (DMart) have rallied 15 per cent in the past month, even as the benchmark National Stock Exchange Nifty has remained flat. The stock has garnered favourable commentary from both fundamental and technical analysts after three years of poor performance. "DMart has reached its first 52-week high since October 2021, taking off from solid base formations.

Tesco, Tatas on verge of tie-up for retail venture

Tesco, Tatas on verge of tie-up for retail venture

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Tesco and Tatas have reached "a crucial stage in the negotiations, which have advanced considerably over the recent past

Airtel payments bank goes online with highest SB interest rate

Airtel payments bank goes online with highest SB interest rate

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Most public sector banks, flush with deposits now, offer 3-4% interest on savings deposits, while a few private sector banks go up to 6%.

Budget 2012: India Inc is impatient for reforms

Budget 2012: India Inc is impatient for reforms

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

We are already seeing pressure of inflation, we also seeing slowdown in manufacturing, hope excise rates are not increased because that will get passed to the consumer.

Wal-Mart sets up new company in India

Wal-Mart sets up new company in India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The retailer has registered a new company called 'Wal-Mart India Private Ltd' in the country, according to the data available with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

RIL looks to re-enter cash-&-carry

RIL looks to re-enter cash-&-carry

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

RIL had earlier decided not to pursue the cash-and-carry model due to a number of reasons, including a growing unrest towards organised retail.

BoA appoints Mukesh Ambani director

BoA appoints Mukesh Ambani director

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Mukesh Ambani is also a member of the Prime Minister's Council on Trade and Industry.

Hike to offer free voice calls to users

Hike to offer free voice calls to users

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Homegrown chat application Hike messenger on Wednesday said it will offer free voice calls to its users over 2G, 3G and wi-fi services across the globe in over 200 countries.

Bharti Airtel bets big on mobile gaming

Bharti Airtel bets big on mobile gaming

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

The country's largest telecom player Bharti Airtel sees 3G as a major growth propeller and says the journey of 3G to 4G and to LTE (long-term evolution) would take place much faster in India.

Walmart says retail entry depends on policy

Walmart says retail entry depends on policy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Walmart is happy with its current partnership with Bharti.

Solar energy gets a new shine in India

Solar energy gets a new shine in India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

A billion dollars in renewable energy is huge.

Why the home market is the kingmaker

Why the home market is the kingmaker

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

The good news is that India is hitting critical mass across product categories like mobile telephony, auto and consumer electronics, to name a few.

Scaling up is our immediate priority: Walmart

Scaling up is our immediate priority: Walmart

Rediff.com24 May 2011

The US-based retailer Walmart Stores Inc, which has a wholesale joint venture with Bharti Enterprises, said its immediate focus in India will be to scale up operations before aiming to be profitable in a medium to long term.

Siva eyes Seychelles island

Siva eyes Seychelles island

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Non-resident Indian businessman C Sivasankaran's Sterling Infotech group is in talks with the Seychelles government to lease an island for 99 years, on which it plans to build an integrated mega township and tourism project.