News for 'Birlas'

BJP issues showcause notice to Bidhuri for remarks against BSP MP

BJP issues showcause notice to Bidhuri for remarks against BSP MP

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

BJP sources said the party has sought a reply from the South Delhi MP for his use of unparliamentary words.

Tata-Birla spat intensifies

Tata-Birla spat intensifies

Rediff.com25 Feb 2006

Intensifying their attack on Tatas on the issue of stakeholding in joint venture Idea, Birlas shot off yet another letter to the government alleging that the former had not disclosed acquisition of AWS of Mauritius in the venture.

Intruders had passes for 45 minutes, but stayed for 2 hrs: Sources

Intruders had passes for 45 minutes, but stayed for 2 hrs: Sources

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The major security breach in Parliament on Wednesday brought to the fore shortcomings in the security protocol, driven in part by the shortage of parliamentary staff assigned to enforce it, a point made by some leaders in the all-party meeting convened by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

Law firm questions Birla will

Law firm questions Birla will

Rediff.com23 Jul 2004

Top level exodus at Birla Global

Top level exodus at Birla Global

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

The Aditya Birla group's financial services firm, Birla Global, has seen some top level resignations.

Parliament set to meet in new building today

Parliament set to meet in new building today

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha will meet again on Tuesday afternoon in the new Parliament building, with Speaker of the Lower House Om Birla urging the members to abstain from 'organised disruptions' and 'carrying placards' in the new chamber.

Kumar Birla to get Kesoram Industries

Kumar Birla to get Kesoram Industries

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Basant Kumar Birla, chairman of the Rs 8,000-crore (Rs 80 billion) BK Birla group, has altered his succession plan and at the hub of the change is the Rs 2,500-crore (Rs 25 billion) diversified company Kesoram Industries.

India Won't See A Changed Modi!

India Won't See A Changed Modi!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

For now, Modi's government appears singularly focussed on demonstrating that it is not in any way inhibited by the BJP's loss of a majority, and will continue along its patented path of bulldozing all opposition and doing just as it likes, asserts Prem Panicker.

Birla Nuvo plans Mexican foray

Birla Nuvo plans Mexican foray

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Industrialist K K Birla passes away

Industrialist K K Birla passes away

Rediff.com30 Aug 2008

K K Birla, noted industrialist and former Rajya Sabha member, died on Saturday morning at his residence in Kolkata after a brief illness. He was 90.Birla was ailing for the last two weeks and the end came at 7.30 am, family members said. His wife Manorama Devi Birla died about a month ago

Since Parliament episode, getting hateful messages: Danish Ali

Since Parliament episode, getting hateful messages: Danish Ali

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Ali also shared the screenshot of a purported hate message in Hindi referring to the derogatory remarks made by Bidhuri.

Birla case: SC declines early hearing

Birla case: SC declines early hearing

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to expedite hearing on a petition filed by three Birla family members, who have challenged the Calcutta High Court's order that refused them right to object to the purported 1999 'will' of late Priyamvada Birla.

How Kumar Mangalam Birla built a $40 billion business empire

How Kumar Mangalam Birla built a $40 billion business empire

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Another important early decision of Birla was to get into the wireless telephony business in association with AT&T and another revered Indian business house, the Tatas.

Army rebuts Rahul's claim, says Agniveer Ajay's family paid Rs 93.39 lakh

Army rebuts Rahul's claim, says Agniveer Ajay's family paid Rs 93.39 lakh

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The total amount will be Rs 1.65 crore approximately, it said in the "clarification" that came after Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi shared on X a video purportedly of Kumar's father, who stated he had not received any money.

Birla played 'active role' to secure coal block: Court

Birla played 'active role' to secure coal block: Court

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

The judge summoned Birla as one of the accused in the case.

Letter shows up Birla family rifts

Letter shows up Birla family rifts

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

India Inc's top line struggled but profit rose 25% in FY24

India Inc's top line struggled but profit rose 25% in FY24

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The post-Covid pandemic boom in corporate revenues appeared to have faded away in 2023-24. Yet, companies have reported a sharp recovery in their profits in FY24, driven by high margins. Their combined net sales, including gross interest income for lenders, rose by a modest 4.8 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in FY24.

Bank licence norms not discriminatory: Birla

Bank licence norms not discriminatory: Birla

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

A day after applying for a bank licence, Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla on Wednesday said the new bank licence norms announced by the Reserve Bank are not discriminatory towards large corporate houses.

The Birla drama's twists and turns

The Birla drama's twists and turns

Rediff.com17 Jul 2004

Birla drama's twists and turns.

'Who Passed India's Olympic Uniform?'

'Who Passed India's Olympic Uniform?'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'aris can be boiling hot in July. The choice of viscose over cotton was deliberate. Cotton would have crushed badly. We used viscose because it is a wood pulp fibre and lets you breathe. It is cooler than silk. We had to consider breathability because the athletes would be on a barge, in the heat, for up to five hours.'

Tough times are opportunities to learn, says Yash Birla

Tough times are opportunities to learn, says Yash Birla

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Yash Birla, one of most prominent businessmen of India, had a lively interaction with rediff.com readers when he hosted a chat on Tuesday.

Yash Birla on money, greed, and God

Yash Birla on money, greed, and God

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

In an exclusive chat with the readers of Rediff.com, on Tuesday, March 11, Yashovardhan Birla, chairman of the Yash Birla Group discusses his deep belief in spirituality and his faith in true love.

Samara-Amazon bags Aditya Birla Group retail chain 'More'

Samara-Amazon bags Aditya Birla Group retail chain 'More'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Amazon has also signed a term sheet with Kishore Biyani-led Future group to invest $600 million to $700 million for a 12 to 15 per cent stake in the retail giant, it is learnt.

The FIR against Birla that reignited a controversy

The FIR against Birla that reignited a controversy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

It wasn't Kumar Mangalam Birla alone; the Hindalco mine allocation turned the spotlight on the PM and the Odisha CM.

Lodha files defamation suit against Birlas

Lodha files defamation suit against Birlas

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

The legal tussle between the Birlas and Lodha has taken another turn with Lodha filing a Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) defamation suit against the Birlas for alleged statements made against him.

Birlas take control of MF venture with Sun Life

Birlas take control of MF venture with Sun Life

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

The Aditya Birla group, led by Kumar Mangalam Birla, has taken charge of its mutual fund joint venture with Sun Life Financial of Canada by buying 1 per cent stake from the latter.

Kumar Birla may buy Pilani stakes

Kumar Birla may buy Pilani stakes

Rediff.com5 May 2005

Save Constitution that BJP-RSS want to destroy: Rahul to voters

Save Constitution that BJP-RSS want to destroy: Rahul to voters

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Gandhi, who is seeking a second-straight term from Wayanad in Kerala, in a video appeal said this election is to save democracy and the Constitution.

Lodha case: SC dismisses Birla petitions

Lodha case: SC dismisses Birla petitions

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed four petitions filed by the Birlas challenging R S Lodha's right to object to late Priyamvada Birla's purported will of 1999. A bench headed by Justice S B Sinha while dismissing the petition has imposed cost of Rs 2,50,000 each on the three Birla members.

India world's electronic housekeeper: Birla

India world's electronic housekeeper: Birla

Rediff.com13 Dec 2003

Strides made in the information technology sector has enabled India to emerge as the world's "electronic housekeeper" and good economic performance has put the nation firmly on the path of growth, the doyen of Indian industry K K Birla has said.

First-time CM Sharma to face challenges over BJP's poor show in Rajasthan

First-time CM Sharma to face challenges over BJP's poor show in Rajasthan

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

If Meena resigns, it is likely to put pressure on other ministers whose areas also saw poor performance in the general elections.

Vi mulls rolling out 5G on large scale in 6 months

Vi mulls rolling out 5G on large scale in 6 months

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Debt-ridden Vodafone Idea is planning to begin 5G rollout in six months in select cities and places where 5G device concentration is high, a senior company official said on Friday. Vodafone Idea CEO Akshaya Moondra said the company expects capital expenditure of the company to be in the range of Rs 50,000-Rs 55,000 crore over the next three years with focus on expanding and strengthening 4G coverage.

Mahua's expulsion: Lok Sabha witnessed heated exchanges

Mahua's expulsion: Lok Sabha witnessed heated exchanges

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The Lok Sabha witnessed a heated debate Friday on an Ethics Committee report recommending Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra's expulsion in the cash-for-query issue, with the Opposition demanding she be allowed to speak in the House, and the government contending her views were heard by the panel.

Privatise education, says Kumar Birla

Privatise education, says Kumar Birla

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Kumar Birla presented his views on privatisation of education and improving infrastruture for a better India.

ED questions Yash Birla on overseas financial transactions

ED questions Yash Birla on overseas financial transactions

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The Enforcement Directorate has questioned Yash Birla, Chairman of Yash Birla Group, in connection with certain overseas financial transactions, officials in the central agency said on Monday.

Birla may take pvt placement route

Birla may take pvt placement route

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

FIR against Birla unfortunate: Anand Sharma

FIR against Birla unfortunate: Anand Sharma

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Wednesday appeared to share industry's concerns over naming Kumar Mangalam Birla in an FIR in coal scam case saying it was unfortunate and could raise questions over investor confidence in the country.