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Indian firms have created 30,000 jobs in US: Repor

Indian firms have created 30,000 jobs in US: Repor

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

Indian companies, led by the Tata group, Essar and HCL Technologies, among others, have created more than 30,000 jobs and made large investments in the United States, a joint report of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the US India Business Council said.

'Online lottery will overtake paper mart in 5 yrs'

'Online lottery will overtake paper mart in 5 yrs'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

Zeev Leshem, Chief Operating Officer, Fortune online lottery, says the Indian online lottery market is big enough to accommodate at least five operators.\n\n\n\n

Govt to reallocate RIL gas if buyers back out

Govt to reallocate RIL gas if buyers back out

Rediff.com4 May 2009

An empowered group of ministers on April 9 decided to give any unutilised KG-D6 gas to steel plants who are currently not being supplied their full share of administered price fuel, official sources said. After gas-based steel plants, allocations would also be made to existing gas-fired power plants and to other power plants, including captive power plants depending upon the availability of the unutilised gas.

DoT proposes change in cross-holding norms

DoT proposes change in cross-holding norms

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

To bring clarity, the department clearly defines terms such as promoter and competitor.

Many hits, some misses by Sebi under U K Sinha

Many hits, some misses by Sebi under U K Sinha

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The second-longest serving chairman introduced quite a few measures for the primary market and implemented a new corporate governance framework.

RNRL in race to hire LNG terminal near Dabhol

RNRL in race to hire LNG terminal near Dabhol

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

"There are eight companies (who have put in expression of interest)... RNRL is one of them," said A K Ahuja, managing director, Ratnagiri Gas and Power Pvt Ltd, the company that operates the nation's biggest gas-fired power plant and the adjacent LNG import facility. Others in the fray include state power utility NTPC and GMR. Ahuja said RGPPL will frame the bidding criteria and call for financial bids by next month.

Markets end lower ahead of IIP data

Markets end lower ahead of IIP data

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The Sensex had bounced back with gains of 94 points or 0.3%

Vodafone's India tax trial begins

Vodafone's India tax trial begins

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

A landmark tax case between Vodafone of the UK and the Indian government that is set to determine the future climate for mergers and acquisitions in the country began on Monday.

Clause in order fails to ring true for Vodafone

Clause in order fails to ring true for Vodafone

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Over the weekend, the Bombay high court quietly published a 160-page court order detailing its decision to dismiss a petition by Vodafone of the UK against the Indian tax department.

As e-tail discounts taper, electronics chains see sales growth

As e-tail discounts taper, electronics chains see sales growth

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

"Online portals are also bleeding heavily and have huge accumulated losses. There is pressure from investors to cut down on discounting."

RIL inks gas supply pacts with power firms

RIL inks gas supply pacts with power firms

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

Reliance Industries has inked deals to supply gas from its eastern offshore KG-D6 fields to most power sector consumers, including Essar Power and an Anil Ambani Group firm.

The chinks in India's arbitration laws

The chinks in India's arbitration laws

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

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Former PSU honchos lead the private sector

Former PSU honchos lead the private sector

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

India Inc is looking at the public sector to steer its ambitions, as former PSU heads are taken on board to lead the private sector.

Shock in India over Ranbaxy sale

Shock in India over Ranbaxy sale

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

As India's largest drugmaker unveiled a deal worth up to $4.6bn to sell control to Daiichi Sankyo of Japan, the disbelief at the press conference was palpable.

Vodafone board inducts a surprise member

Vodafone board inducts a surprise member

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Vodafone appointed to its board on Thursday a former group managing director at HTIL's parent company Hutchison Whampoa.

In India, death to global business

In India, death to global business

Rediff.com15 May 2008

How a violent - and spreading - Maoist insurgency threatens the country's runaway growth

India's 10 biggest companies

India's 10 biggest companies

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Five out of the top 10 companies in Fortune 500 list of Indian companies are from the oil sector.

Tariff hike: Telecom tribunal issues notices

Tariff hike: Telecom tribunal issues notices

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

The petitioner said the companies were increasing the prices just to earn huge profit. Companies like Bharti Airtel had posted an annual profit of more than 90 per cent, the NGO said.

Vodafone's Indian arm jewel in its crown

Vodafone's Indian arm jewel in its crown

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Tops the group in mobile voice usage volumes.

In a two-way race, a voice emerges from Bastar's margins

In a two-way race, a voice emerges from Bastar's margins

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Under threat from the Maoists, and jailed by the police, AAP's Soni Sori plunges into the election for all she holds dear. Aman Sethi reports

Stake sale: Hutch to seek shareholders' nod

Stake sale: Hutch to seek shareholders' nod

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

Hutchison Telecom International Ltd is believed to have called a meeting of shareholders on February 15 to seek their approval for the proposed sale of its 67 per cent stake in India's Hutch-Essar.

Will BPM firms' plan to change pricing model succeed?

Will BPM firms' plan to change pricing model succeed?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

As more and more businesses move towards digital technology-enabled solutions such as chatbots to increase interaction with their own customers, BPM companies have seen a significant chunk of their revenue proceeds shifting towards business outcomes.

RCom plans to list Flag Telecom on LSE

RCom plans to list Flag Telecom on LSE

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

The Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group company Reliance Communications, which is in the process of bidding for Hutch-Essar, is planning to list its undersea cable business unit Flag Telecom in London to raise over $500 million.

Hutch in talks with suitors

Hutch in talks with suitors

Rediff.com24 Dec 2006

Hutchison Telecom on Sunday said talks were on with various suitors for sale of its holding in joint venture Hutch-Essar in India and that there was no time-frame for a decision.

Ruias reject Birla offer for BPL Mobile

Ruias reject Birla offer for BPL Mobile

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

The Ruias of Essar have rejected an offer by the Aditya Birla group's Idea Cellular to acquire BPL Mobile's Mumbai circle, which lost heavily on its valuations due to the corporate battle between its shareholders.

Vodafone urged to drop Hutch bid

Vodafone urged to drop Hutch bid

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

A shareholder of Vodafone Group has urged the company to abandon its plans to acquire India's Hutch Essar, saying the British telecom giant could overpay for the deal, British daily The Times reported on Friday.

Rel Comm in talks with Soros to fund Hutch buy

Rel Comm in talks with Soros to fund Hutch buy

Rediff.com1 Jan 2007

Reliance Communications is in discussions with American billionaire and financier George Soros to raise funds for the Hutch-Essar acquisition.

Bharti set to unravel ties with Vodafone

Bharti set to unravel ties with Vodafone

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

Bharti Airtel will start talks for "disengagement" from its partner Vodafone once the UK company decides on its future course of action in India.

Ambani pitches for Ruia's stake

Ambani pitches for Ruia's stake

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

Reliance Comm wants all of Hutch Essar at one go.

Hindujas still in the race for Hutch

Hindujas still in the race for Hutch

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Hindujas had put in a bid of $20 billion -- higher than Vodafone's bid of $19.3 billion.

Vodafone may join race for Hutch

Vodafone may join race for Hutch

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

Ambani to up ante by $3 bn on Ruia's hint at larger premium.

Bankruptcy code clips ArcelorMittal's India expansion plans

Bankruptcy code clips ArcelorMittal's India expansion plans

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

In 2009, ArcelorMittal had picked up a stake in Uttam Galva Steels. A new Section 29A of the IBC prohibits promoters of companies with NPAs of more than a year from bidding for these companies.

'The financial system is shaken, but safe'

'The financial system is shaken, but safe'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Tamal Bandyopadhyay, columnist and author of several books like From Lehman to Demonetisation: A Decade of Disruptions and Sahara: The Untold Story, tells Rediff.com why Yes Bank depositors should not panic and the current crisis at India's fifth largest private lender does not pose any systemic risk.

Madhya Pradesh plans law to filter 'unnecessary' litigation

Madhya Pradesh plans law to filter 'unnecessary' litigation

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday tabled a bill that would make it difficult to file "irritating" litigation against a single person.

The story behind Vodafone's fall in India

The story behind Vodafone's fall in India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Cut-throat competition, high spectrum costs, and frequent flip-flops in government policies have made it difficult for Vodafone to make money in the country.

Checklist: CBI's dismal track record at investigations

Checklist: CBI's dismal track record at investigations

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

In the wake of the 2G acquittals, here are a few high-profile cases in which question marks were raised by various courts over the CBI's probe.

Budget gets a thumbs up from India Inc

Budget gets a thumbs up from India Inc

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

"India's middle class, small traders and farmers are the lifelines of its economic growth. By catering to these ambitions #Budget2019 infuses hopes for millions of dreams."

More trouble likely for captive coal miners in Madhya Pradesh

More trouble likely for captive coal miners in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

R-Power, Essar could be hit as state mulls benefit-sharing levy for ecology loss.