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Will independent directors back Cyrus in other Tata cos?

Will independent directors back Cyrus in other Tata cos?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

The Cyrus Mistry camp is confident that independent directors will take their cue from their counterparts in Indian Hotels.

Windfall for cos as consumers shift to branded dairy products

Windfall for cos as consumers shift to branded dairy products

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Parag Milk Foods, Prabhat Dairy, Hatsun Agro are sharpening their gaze on the retail space and buttering up their customers.

Tata cos under Mistry lens say full disclosure done

Tata cos under Mistry lens say full disclosure done

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Tata Steel and Indian Hotels on Wednesday said they have always made all relevant disclosures and have no further comments to offer following comments made by ousted Tata Group chairman Cyrus Mistry that Tata group firms could face a potential USD 18 billion writedown.

Real reason why top IT cos have reported a decline in assets

Real reason why top IT cos have reported a decline in assets

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The combined assets of the top five - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys Technologies, Wipro, HCL Technologies and Tech Mahindra were down one per cent to Rs 27,7400 crore at the end of 2017-18, from Rs 28,0100 crore a year before.

Private cos bend it in style, hop onto yoga bandwagon

Private cos bend it in style, hop onto yoga bandwagon

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Many across Corporate India seem to have taken a leaf out of Modi's endorsement of healthy living through yoga.

Row over Divya Spandana's 'bird-dropping' tweet on PM

Row over Divya Spandana's 'bird-dropping' tweet on PM

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Despite criticism from the ruling party and Twitterati, Spandana remained defiant.

Citing coronavirus, US allows H-1B visa extension

Citing coronavirus, US allows H-1B visa extension

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

In a big relief for thousands of stranded Indian professionals in America due to the coronavirus pandemic, the US government has decided to allow applications by H-1B visa holders for an extended stay in the country. The US department of homeland security in a new notification has said it recognises that there are immigration-related challenges as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic.

How oil cos plan to cut adulteration and diversion of fuel

How oil cos plan to cut adulteration and diversion of fuel

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The tankers carrying fuel from terminals to dealer outlets would not just have global positioning system (GPS) tracking but also an electronic key (e-key).

M-cap of BSE-listed cos crosses Rs 150 lakh crores

M-cap of BSE-listed cos crosses Rs 150 lakh crores

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

RIL is the country's most valued firm with a market capitalisation of Rs 5,81,352.29 crore followed by TCS (Rs 5,07,860.50 crore), HDFC Bank (Rs 4,83,838.59 crore), ITC (Rs 3,21,098.35 crore) and HUL (Rs 2,93,135.33 crore).

Coal to power cos may get costlier

Coal to power cos may get costlier

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

The company bought peace with the Union coal ministry by agreeing to almost halve its e-auction sales at 30 million tonnes this year, to make more coal available for the fuel-starved power sector.

Earnings yield for India's top listed cos at 11-year low

Earnings yield for India's top listed cos at 11-year low

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Earnings spread for foreign investors down to 10-year low of 1.1 per cent, from 2 per cent at the beginning of the year and record high of nearly 5 per cent in 2013

PHOTO: Shah Rukh Khan celebrates dahi handi

PHOTO: Shah Rukh Khan celebrates dahi handi

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

The Chennai Express actor tweeted a picture.

There's room at the top in Big 4 social media cos in India

There's room at the top in Big 4 social media cos in India

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Companies such as Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter are finding it extremely difficult to rope in new India heads.

'Penalise insurance cos for harassing customers'

'Penalise insurance cos for harassing customers'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

The East District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum made this recommendation while ordering Apollo Munich Health Insurance Co Ltd to pay over Rs 180,000 to a policy holder for not reimbursing his treatment expenses and illegally cancelling his insurance cover after he submitted his claim.

'India, EU showing political will to seal FTA'

'India, EU showing political will to seal FTA'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

India was apprehensive because EU was pushing for data exclusivity provisions that would have affected domestic pharma companies.

Indian cos' valuations too high: Havells

Indian cos' valuations too high: Havells

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Interview with Qimat Rai Gupta, who in 1958, began as an electrical goods trader in Delhi, with practically no capital. Today, his company is India's largest electrical products manufacturer, with facilities across India, Europe, Latin America and Africa.

Crackdown on shell cos: 4.5 lakh directors may face axe

Crackdown on shell cos: 4.5 lakh directors may face axe

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The exercise of striking off dormant companies and disqualifying directors is in furtherance of ease of doing business and will be good for genuine corporate

Why car insurance cos are seeking more time to comply with SC orders

Why car insurance cos are seeking more time to comply with SC orders

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

At its heart, the issue is more than compliance. It is the risk of possible breakdown of a strong nexus between insurance firms and motor car dealers that makes the business the top earner for the former.

MF Guru: 'There are too many MFs in your portfolio'

MF Guru: 'There are too many MFs in your portfolio'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Falling rates: Oil cos' loss halves

Falling rates: Oil cos' loss halves

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Oil PSUs, which at the beginning of the fiscal were losing Rs 670 crore (Rs 6.7 billion) per day on selling diesel, domestic cooking gas LPG and kerosene at government controlled rates, are now losing Rs 372 crore (Rs 3.72 billion) a day, industry sources said.

Demand slump: Auto cos stop production

Demand slump: Auto cos stop production

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

While Tata Motors will stop production of commercial vehicles at Pune for three days this week, Maruti Suzuki India will be having its week-long annual maintenance shut down from next week.

Modest sequential Q4 revenue growth for IT cos

Modest sequential Q4 revenue growth for IT cos

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Seasonal weakness may result in modest sequential revenue growth for large Indian IT firms in the January-March 2016 quarter, analysts said.

'Should porn be banned? No!'

'Should porn be banned? No!'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Bend. Stretch. Pose like Kavita. Can you?

Bend. Stretch. Pose like Kavita. Can you?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The actor's cryptic and tough yoga poses will add some adventure to your boring routine.

Consumer durables cos to hike prices

Consumer durables cos to hike prices

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Firms also said the excise duty hike by two per cent will be passed on to consumers and it may hurt sales further.

Broadband: Telecom cos warned

Broadband: Telecom cos warned

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

The government has warned telecom operators against marketing or advertising their services below 256 kbps download speed as broadband.

Varun Dhawan: I have never defended my father's films

Varun Dhawan: I have never defended my father's films

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Student of The Year debutante Varun Dhawan talks about his father, David Dhawan and his first film.

Home appliance cos roll out the biggies for festive season

Home appliance cos roll out the biggies for festive season

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The festive season, which usually starts from September, is when 35 per cent annual sales get transacted for most durables firms.

West Asian market widens for Indian cos

West Asian market widens for Indian cos

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Spending has begun rising in infrastructure, construction and Indian firms have started to benefit.

Indian oil cos take to austerity

Indian oil cos take to austerity

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

BPCL plans to save Rs 500-800 cr, while HPCL eyes 10% reduction in total costs.

Obama slams Wall Street cos

Obama slams Wall Street cos

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

A furious President Barack Obama slammed Wall Street's top bosses for taking $18 billion in bonuses describing it as "shameful" and "height of irresponsibility" while taxpayers bailed out their industry.

Cos face pledged share disclosure

Cos face pledged share disclosure

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

Satyam fiasco may prompt market regulator to be stricter with promoters.

No firecrackers in auto cos' financials

No firecrackers in auto cos' financials

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

High lending rates, fuel prices, higher input costs and labour trouble impact profitability.

Over 70% newly-listed cos give smart returns to investors

Over 70% newly-listed cos give smart returns to investors

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Among the gainers, microfinance player Ujjivan Financial Services which made its stock market debut in May has seen the biggest rally in its share price.

Shah Rukh Khan completes 20 years in Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan completes 20 years in Bollywood

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

IT cos on edge as major deals come up for renewal

IT cos on edge as major deals come up for renewal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Sixteen major contracts worth nearly $14 billion to be renewed by June 2018 but uncertainty looms large.

IT cos nervous as Trump gets ready to sign outsourcing killer

IT cos nervous as Trump gets ready to sign outsourcing killer

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Trump to sign an executive order aimed at achieving a more skills-based and merit-based immigration system.

BSE introduces 2 new groups for listed cos

BSE introduces 2 new groups for listed cos

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The classification is based on several factors like market capitalisation, trading volumes and numbers, track records, profits, dividends, shareholding patterns, and some qualitative aspects.

Crackdown on shell cos forces 1 in 3 registered firms to shut shop

Crackdown on shell cos forces 1 in 3 registered firms to shut shop

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

A crackdown on shell companies, increased regulatory compliance and failure of companies to avail bank credit, and defaulting on loans are some of the reasons cited by accounting professionals for the closure of such a large number of companies

Bollywood gets ready for Karan Johar's birthday bash

Bollywood gets ready for Karan Johar's birthday bash

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.