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Adani to focus on prepaying loans, not to add more debt

Adani to focus on prepaying loans, not to add more debt

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Adani Group is expected to report a 20 per cent rise in its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) at Rs 61,200 crore for the year that ended in March 2023 (2022-23, or FY23), according to a note submitted by the group to lenders recently. The group had earned Ebitda of Rs 57,299 crore in the preceding financial year that ended in March 2022 (2021-22). The group's gross debt was Rs 2.27 trillion as of March 31, 2023, and has projected to not take on additional debt until it lowers its existing one.

'Naidu Will Give BJP Run For Its Money'

'Naidu Will Give BJP Run For Its Money'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'The Opposition parties will continue to woo Chandrababu Naidu even though he has said he will support the BJP.'

Shooting's national camp to resume from August 1, attendance compulsory

Shooting's national camp to resume from August 1, attendance compulsory

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The NRAI is also working on organising 'bilateral engagements for its Olympic squad' subject to approval of the government and the Sports Authority of India.

After Azad, Anand Sharma refuses to head Cong campaign for Himachal polls

After Azad, Anand Sharma refuses to head Cong campaign for Himachal polls

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

In a jolt to the Congress ahead of Himachal Pradesh polls, senior leader Anand Sharma on Sunday resigned from the chairmanship of the party's steering committee for the state, saying he was left with no choice after the 'continuing exclusion and insults'.

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

...Even if it means less democracy, so that their everyday problems get solved? argues R Jagannathan.

Choose From 20 New Shows/Films On OTT

Choose From 20 New Shows/Films On OTT

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Catch one of Mammootty's career best works, Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh and more on OTT this week.

'Clearly unacceptable': India's strong words at UN on Gaza war

'Clearly unacceptable': India's strong words at UN on Gaza war

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'The message that India has conveyed since the start of this conflict is clear and consistent. It is important to prevent escalation to ensure continued delivery of humanitarian aid and to work towards an early restoration of peace and stability. A peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy is the only way forward'

Vedanta arm is paying almost nothing for Videocon group: NCLT

Vedanta arm is paying almost nothing for Videocon group: NCLT

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the resolution plan of Twin Star Technologies -- a promoter entity of the Vedanta Resources group -- for the Videocon group. But it has pointed out that the successful resolution applicant is "paying almost nothing" as the amount offered is only 4.15 per cent of total outstanding claim. It noted the hair cut for all the creditors is 95.85 per cent and suggested to both committee of creditors (CoC) and the successful applicant an increase in the payout.

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The message is clear: The 60-year-old wise uncles need to handhold the 40-year-old entrepreneurs when, obsessed with ambition and greed for growth, they become a victim of hubris, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Why are we being rejected, ask G23 leaders at CWC meet

Why are we being rejected, ask G23 leaders at CWC meet

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

One of the G-23 leaders also pointed out that "we are not political tourists" and said the party leadership has to be conscious of "rumour-mongers and naradmunis".

How Should You Invest In A Bull Market?

How Should You Invest In A Bull Market?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

The rising market poses a dilemma for investors on whether to continue buying, reduce equity holding, or exit equities altogether.

India's inflation is higher than other key developing economies

India's inflation is higher than other key developing economies

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

India's prices are rising faster than many of its emerging market peers. The country's inflation print for May at 4.25 per cent is a marked reduction from the levels seen in May 2022 (7.04 per cent). However, even though the inflation rate remains within the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4 per cent, with a 2 per cent margin on either side, it continues to be higher than China, Russia, and Brazil.

PM unlikely to attend CHOGM in Sri Lanka

PM unlikely to attend CHOGM in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

In the wake of stiff opposition, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is unlikely to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka.

Hockey India surprised by Batra's 'interference'

Hockey India surprised by Batra's 'interference'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

In his communication, Batra also pointed fingers towards the team management without specifying anything.

If any team deserved to win the IPL, it's KKR, says Dhoni

If any team deserved to win the IPL, it's KKR, says Dhoni

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

After winning the Indian Premier League for the fourth time, Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni remained tight-lipped on his participation in the next year's edition of the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament.

Cross-border terror core issue for SAARC: Lankan PM

Cross-border terror core issue for SAARC: Lankan PM

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Asserting a war was not an option between India and Pakistan, Sri Lanka on Wednesday said cross-border terrorism was a core issue on the table for SAARC and the members of eight-nation grouping have to discuss it and its impact before moving forward.

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'The two sides agree to continue firmly supporting each other in safeguarding their respective core interests,' a joint statement issued at the end of Muizzu's talks with Chinese leaders said.

Byju's expects $7-8 bn minimum valuation

Byju's expects $7-8 bn minimum valuation

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Byju's plans to raise funds at a lower valuation of $7-8 billion as the embattled edtech major looks to shore up its financials with adequate liquidity, a senior company executive said on Tuesday. Banking on overall "improved performance", Think and Learn, the parent of Byju's, is hopeful of a higher valuation ahead of its rights issue being planned in February to raise funds. Byju's India chief financial officer Nitin Golani said the company is in need of funds and plans to raise it at a lower valuation to make the offer lucrative for investors as well as ensure adequate liquidity support for the edtech firm.

Dhoni says staying at CSK next year will depend on...

Dhoni says staying at CSK next year will depend on...

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Mahendra Singh Dhoni in his inimitable style kept questions on his IPL retirement open-ended but did admit that a lot of things will depend on the kind of retention policy that BCCI puts in place for the big auction next year.

China's Xi set to get 3rd term as president at Communist Party meet

China's Xi set to get 3rd term as president at Communist Party meet

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Except for Xi, 69, all top officials including the number two leader, Premier Li Keqiang will be replaced in the massive reshuffle to follow in the days to come, which included a new foreign minister replacing the incumbent Wang Yi.

'BYJU's showing green shoots towards profitability'

'BYJU's showing green shoots towards profitability'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'If you look at assets truly working for us, you should look at Aakash and Great Learning.'

India to continue as part of developing country group

India to continue as part of developing country group

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Negotiators from 13 countries spent a day and a half behind closed doors.

Congress top brass discusses Telangana, food bill issue

Congress top brass discusses Telangana, food bill issue

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Faced with fresh agitation on the issue of Telangana and continued uncertainties over the food security bill, the Congress top brass including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and party chief Sonia Gandhi deliberated on the way ahead.

US lawmakers ask Biden to raise 'areas of concern' with Modi

US lawmakers ask Biden to raise 'areas of concern' with Modi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Describing India as an important member of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (the Quad) and a crucial partner for stability in the Indo-Pacific, the letter said that the lawmakers support the deepening strategic partnership between the two countries.

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

They all seem to forget that the Music Academy is as much an independent institution as T M Krishna is an individual musician. In drawing those red lines for the Academy management, they do not even seem to recognise that they too have crossed a red line themselves, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Ajay Banga was on Wednesday appointed the next president of the World Bank, becoming the first-ever Indian-American to head the global financial institution which said it looks forward to working with him at a time when it's tackling the toughest development challenges facing developing countries. "The executive directors of the World Bank today selected Ajay Banga as president of the World Bank for a five-year term beginning June 2, 2023," the bank said in a press statement. In February, President Joe Biden announced that the US would be nominating Banga, 63, to lead the World Bank because he is "well equipped" to lead the global institution at "this critical moment in history."

Imran Khan's party says they've been denied access to him

Imran Khan's party says they've been denied access to him

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Khan, 70, was arrested from his home in Lahore on Saturday shortly after an Islamabad trial court found him guilty of 'corrupt practices' in the Toshakhana corruption case and sentenced him to three-year imprisonment.

Govt may receive 30% more from infrastructure asset sale

Govt may receive 30% more from infrastructure asset sale

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Now that almost 10 infrastructure ministries have submitted a fresh list of their core infrastructure assets, the government has realised it stands to make much more money from asset monetisation than previously thought. Two persons in the government said it stood to garner over 30 per cent more than the earlier estimates of Rs 2.5 trillion over the next four years under the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP). The NMP, which is being prepared by Niti Aayog, is in the advanced stages of finalisation and is expected to be unveiled in August.

'Core issue: Qatar's support for terror'

'Core issue: Qatar's support for terror'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

'Qatar has been funding and supporting terrorist organisations.' 'It has used its media to spread lies and create unrest in neighbouring countries.'

Dalmia Bharat to acquire cement assets of Jaypee

Dalmia Bharat to acquire cement assets of Jaypee

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Dalmia Bharat Ltd on Monday announced the acquisition of the cement assets of Jaypee Group's flagship company Jaiprakash Associates Ltd and its associate firms at an enterprise value of Rs 5,666 crore. In a regulatory filing, Dalmia Bharat informed that its wholly-owned subsidiary Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited (DCBL) has entered into a "binding framework agreement for the acquisition of clinker, cement and power plants from Jaiprakash Associates Limited and its associate company." The deal includes a total cement capacity of 9.4 Million tones (MnT) per annum, along with clinker capacity of 6.7 MnT and thermal power plants of 280MW at an enterprise value of Rs 5,666 crore, it added.

In US Rahul calls Modi 'a specimen' who knows more than god

In US Rahul calls Modi 'a specimen' who knows more than god

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Gandhi said the govt "tried everything to stop" his 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', but nothing was working against the "effect" of the foot march.

No wrong-doing in Purti Group's funding: Gurumurthy

No wrong-doing in Purti Group's funding: Gurumurthy

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Rahstriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideologue S Gurumurthy, who was asked by the Sangh to probe charges against Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari, on Wednesday said he had found "no moral or legal wrongdoing" in Purti Group's funding and alleged that the media is giving the issue a political colour.

PSU Disinvestment: Modi Missing The Bus

PSU Disinvestment: Modi Missing The Bus

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'Inter-ministerial coordination, information on the proposed PSUs, and due diligence are taking longer than expected to conclude the process.'

BJP to finalise candidate for VP poll on July 16

BJP to finalise candidate for VP poll on July 16

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

With the United Progressive Alliance declaring Hamid Ansari as its candidate for the post of vice president, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday decided to go for a contest, but maintained that it will finalise its nominee after consulting National Democratic Alliance allies.

Way ahead for Food Bill likely to be decided on Wed

Way ahead for Food Bill likely to be decided on Wed

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

A decision on the way ahead for the ambitious Food Security Bill is expected to be taken on Wednesday with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi holding deliberations on the matter.

Congress likely to clear stand on Telangana soon

Congress likely to clear stand on Telangana soon

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Congress is likely to clear its position on the vexed issue of Telangana soon, as a view is firming up in the party that dragging on with the separate statehood demand will be detrimental to its interests.

Blinken visits Beijing in a bid to ease tension with China

Blinken visits Beijing in a bid to ease tension with China

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

On a mission to cool soaring bilateral tensions, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday held extensive talks with his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang on a range of issues, including the Taiwan issue and the Ukraine war.

It is for BJP to decide on Gadkari's second term: RSS

It is for BJP to decide on Gadkari's second term: RSS

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

After distancing itself from the controversy over Nitin Gadkari's business dealings, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Sunday said it was upto Bharatiya Janata Party to decide on his second term as party president.

JK: Cong huddles up; Farooq to play a key role

JK: Cong huddles up; Farooq to play a key role

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

A day after the all-party meeting discussed Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress's Core Group deliberated the strategy for the troubled state and a blueprint for the road ahead.

Anil Group eyes power equipment business

Anil Group eyes power equipment business

Rediff.com5 Jan 2008

The Reliance Dhirubhai Ambani Group revealed plans of venturing into the power equipment business.