Broader market underperformed the headline indices
Ratan Tata was the first one to realise that Indian companies had become a prisoner to tradition and needed to radically innovate.
The protesters staged a sit-in at the main entrance of Bombay House.
His resignation as chairman of the government's skill development agencies triggered talk that he may be headed back to the Tata Group where a search committee is looking for a full-time chairman.
There was virtually no incremental equity investment by Tata Sons during Mistry's first two years
Modi has often been accused of promoting crony capitalism in Gujarat for his proximity to certain businesses.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to urge Tim Cook to begin manufacturing its prized iPhones in India.
Provisioning for bad investments, finance costs shoot up in FY14.
What would happen to the ownership after Ratan Tata? The succession plan for the 263,862 Tata Sons promoter shares owned by seven Tata Trusts and other holdings of Tata brothers? Would a younger family member inherit?
Delaying action on climate change will hurt growth: Global CEOs.
Top ten billionaires in India.
Vistara's growth and future funding requirement would hinge on how soon the government changes these rules.
Tata Group shares were among the top losers while Adani Ports emerged as the top gainer
Taking a cue from neighbouring Gujarat and its successful Vibrant Gujarat summit, Maharashtra has organised a conclave -Transforming MMR into a Global Financial, Commercial and Entertainment Hub - on February 6.
Trade and economic issues, including visa, totalisation pact and impediments hampering investments, are likely to figure at Monday's US-India CEO Forum meeting, which will be jointly addressed by visiting US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Top leaders from India Inc may be busy throughout the year, but they too have a very strong social life beyond work.
The 400,000 square-metres plant was launched within two years of foundation laying ceremony.
'Tata may have sensed that the suddenness of the decision to replace Mistry would become controversial and it was proper to keep the prime minister informed of the decision,' says A K Bhattacharya.
SBI comes second and Bharti Airtel is third
About time the Tata companies that are owned by the public are freed from the clutches of Tata Sons, says Sudhir Bisht.
The list has been compiled by the Shanghai-based The Hurun Research Institute, the second year it has done this ranking, of an 'India philanthropy list'.
Sluggish domestic equities and persistent capital outflows largely pressurised the Indian unit
"A reclusive construction tycoon" is how an industry captain, who claims to be his friend, describes Cyrus. In that sense, he has striking similarities to the man he is succeeding and who he admires the most. Even after so many years of staying in the limelight, Tata also remains low-key and shy.
Corporates understand that the PMO drives all key decisions in this government.
The multi-brand strategy could drive profitability to a 25% profit margin in the next five years from 17% now.
The 36 new properties, which will also include expansion across two new countries, will add 5,431 rooms.
Mistry's strategy appears to be the opposite of the group's stance in the heady days of 2007
In 2006-07, TCS had employed 7,000 people in the eastern states.
Noel Tata likes to relax at his Alibaug beach home on weekends, but he is equally passionate about driving on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway at a speed of over 100 kilometres per hour.
Terms reveal that such premature redemption is allowable on dividend reset dates in case there is no agreement on the dividend rate
Getting an assurance from the Apple CEO on manufacturing in India will mean much to the NDA government.
The Parsi community runs India's respected corporate houses like the Tata, Wadia and Godrej groups.
Famous and long believed to be trusted Indian brands have wilted against foreign brands, says Mohan Guruswamy.
On Mody's death, Tata on Friday said, "Russi Mody was an institution at Tata Steel. Under his leadership, the company grew significantly and he instituted many human resource initiatives.
Dhirubhai Ambani lived in a one-room chawl in Mumbai with his wife and children and went on to establish the Reliance Group.
"Nano is like an open canvas for us. We have the option of positioning it on the lines of the (Volkswagen) Beetle or the (BMW) Mini."
While the entry of 62-year-old Noel Tata, half brother of Ratan Tata, into Tata Trusts is being seen as a significant departure from the past within the salt-to-software conglomerate, Jehangir, a long-standing philanthropist is expected to add heft to Tata Trusts.
Tata Group was the only private enterprise on the itinerary of Li Keqiang during his visit to the country.
Effective November 8, Ratan N Tata has stepped down as chairman of Tata Power and Cyrus P Mistry will take his place.
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