News for 'GMR Group'

GMR group eyeing Maldives airport project

GMR group eyeing Maldives airport project

Rediff.com17 May 2010

The company has already done the due diligence of the project to upgrade the Hanimaadhoo airport at Upper North Province of Maldives which is nearly 300 kilometres from the national capital Male.

GMR group flies into new zone

GMR group flies into new zone

Rediff.com27 Apr 2006

GMR group chief's secrets of success

GMR group chief's secrets of success

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The brand new terminal at the Indira Gandhi International Airport of New Delhi marks the culmination of a long journey for Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao.

GMR Group plans no-frills airline

GMR Group plans no-frills airline

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

GMR Group completes sale of Singapore unit

GMR Group completes sale of Singapore unit

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

The transaction was concluded on March 28 after getting all the necessary approvals, the company said in a statement.

GMR group to buy stake in ONGC refinery

GMR group to buy stake in ONGC refinery

Rediff.com21 Jun 2008

The Rs 31,000-crore refinery and petrochemical plant being planned by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation in Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh is likely to have a new partner -- the Bangalore-based GMR group. GMR is the latest to join the long line of suitors, including the Hinduja group, Reliance Industries and Essar Oil, for the refinery.

Sun Group Acquires The Hundred Side!

Sun Group Acquires The Hundred Side!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Four Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners were on Wednesday confirmed as "strategic partners" by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for teams in 'The Hundred' and will gain operational control by October 1 this year.

GMR to divest stake in Philippines' Cebu airport

GMR to divest stake in Philippines' Cebu airport

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

GMR Group on Friday said it will divest its entire 40 per cent stake in Cebu international airport in Philippines for an upfront payment of Rs 1,330 crore as well as earnouts to be received over a period of more than four years. The airport is being operated by GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC) and GMR Airports International BV (GAIBV) holds a 40 per cent stake in the venture. A definitive agreement has been signed between GMR Airports International BV (GAIBV) and Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc (AIC) for the divestment of stake in Cebu airport.

Toy Poodles at Hyderabad airport to relieve travel anxiety

Toy Poodles at Hyderabad airport to relieve travel anxiety

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad introduces a 'Therapy Dog Program' featuring Toy Poodles to enhance passenger experience and ease travel-related anxiety.

Delhi Capitals' Ganguly gets new role at JSW Sports

Delhi Capitals' Ganguly gets new role at JSW Sports

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Ganguly joined Delhi Capitals in 2019 as an advisor, where he worked alongside coach Ricky Ponting, and later returned to the franchise as Director of Cricket after his stint as BCCI president.

Torrent Group acquires 67% stake in Gujarat Titans

Torrent Group acquires 67% stake in Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Ahmedabad-based Torrent Group has completed the acquisition of a majority 67 percent stake in Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans.

The Hundred keen to feed off IPL's 'phenomenal growth'

The Hundred keen to feed off IPL's 'phenomenal growth'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The Hundred looking to feed off IPL's "phenomenal growth" after drawing Indian investment

French co to buy 49% stake in GMR airport

French co to buy 49% stake in GMR airport

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Out of the total amount, Rs 9,780 crore would be towards secondary sale of shares by GMR group and Rs 1,000 crore would be equity infusion in GAL.

Delhi Capitals-Hampshire Deal: Meet The Midwife!

Delhi Capitals-Hampshire Deal: Meet The Midwife!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Hampshire became the first county championship club to be owned by an overseas franchise.

Why Delhi Airport Will See 7% Flight Cancellations

Why Delhi Airport Will See 7% Flight Cancellations

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

'Delhi airport handles 1,450 aircraft movements per day. Of these, 114 daily movements will be cancelled during the runway upgrade.'

IPL money inflow shot in the arm for county cricket

IPL money inflow shot in the arm for county cricket

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

While GBP 50 million is earmarked for grassroots and recreational cricket, the 18 English county teams will get a share of GBP 470 million with larger pie allocated for those clubs that don't own a 'Hundred Franchise'.

With GMR pie under its wing, Tatas check into airport business

With GMR pie under its wing, Tatas check into airport business

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The deal will give India's largest conglomerate indirect stakes in seven airports in India and abroad.

GMR to spend Rs 20k cr on airports' development

GMR to spend Rs 20k cr on airports' development

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

GMR Group is currently investing Rs 20,000 crore to expand the existing airports and developing new aerodromes, GM Rao, chairman of the infra major has said. "Airport Development and Construction: GMR Group has set benchmarks for development of world class Airport infrastructure... Your company is currently investing approximately Rs 20,000 crore to expand the existing airports and develop new Aairports," he said in the group's latest annual report. GMR's airport business comprises four operating airports - Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, Bidar Airport at Karnataka and Mactan Cebu International Airport in the Philippines.

GMR ready to buy out DIAL partners

GMR ready to buy out DIAL partners

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

A senior executive of GMR group confirmed that both the companies were keen to get out of the venture. Fraport has already closed its development office in India.

GMR rejig makes youngest son corporate chairman

GMR rejig makes youngest son corporate chairman

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Kiran Kumar Grandhi, 38, was earlier in charge of the urban infrastructure and highways business, which contributes five per cent of the Rs 10,000-crore revenue of GMR Infra.

GMR hopeful of bagging Philippines airport project

GMR hopeful of bagging Philippines airport project

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

GMR Infrastructure is part of a consortium led by Philippines-based construction company Megawide Construction which submitted a bid of 14.4 billion Philippine pesos or around $326 million.

GMR plans 1,000 MW power project in Chhattisgarh

GMR plans 1,000 MW power project in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

GMR Energy, the holding company of GMR group's power business, said on Tuesday it will set up a 1,000 MW coal-based power project in Chhattisgarh.

Flying out of Delhi could soon get very expensive!

Flying out of Delhi could soon get very expensive!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

GMR Group-led DIAL, which manages and operates India's largest airport, recently requested the AERA to double the user development fee (UDF) for international business and first-class travellers compared to economy and premium economy over the next four years. It has also sought higher UDF for all domestic passengers flying during peak hours -- 5 am-8:55 am and 5 pm-8:55 pm.

No hurry to sell stake in InterGen: GMR

No hurry to sell stake in InterGen: GMR

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Bengaluru-based GMR Infrastructure bought 50 per cent of InterGen in 2008 for USD 1.1 billion from a fund owned by American International Group Inc.

GMR Holdings: Trusts of G M Rao, sons, son-in-law get equal control

GMR Holdings: Trusts of G M Rao, sons, son-in-law get equal control

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

25% each in the holding company to give them indirect control of 17.5% each in GMR Infra

GMR begins check-out from Male

GMR begins check-out from Male

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

It is business as usual at Ibrahim Nasir airport; Maldives to retain staff hired by GMR.

GMR gets respite in Male airport issue

GMR gets respite in Male airport issue

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Anti-Corruption Commission rules out graft.

GMR to set up rural BPO centre

GMR to set up rural BPO centre

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

According to the agreement, RuralShores, one of the largest rural BPO organisations in the country, would be establishing GMR's BPO at Kakinada SEZ in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.

'The GMR case shows our no-nonsense approach'

'The GMR case shows our no-nonsense approach'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

GMR was misled by the (predecessor) Nasheed administration to signing a legally unsustainable agreement, says Maldives president, Mohamed Waheed.

GMR buys out US firms from two power projects

GMR buys out US firms from two power projects

Rediff.com5 Feb 2003

The Bangalore-based GMR group has bought out the stakes of US power majors CMS Energy and Public Service Enterprise Group in Tanir Bhavi and Basin Bridge power plants in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, respectively.

GMR eyes London listing for holding company

GMR eyes London listing for holding company

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

To this end, the group is consolidating its global assets under GMR Infrastructure International (registered in the Isle of Man) for a public issue in London, according to an executive who did not wish to be identified, in a move that largely replicates what metals behemoth Vedanta did six years ago.

GMR Infra acquires Singapore-based power utility

GMR Infra acquires Singapore-based power utility

Rediff.com29 May 2009

'GMR Group today signed an agreement with the international power producer InterGen to acquire its 100 per cent ownership stake in Island Power,' GMR Infra said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange. Island Power is currently developing an 800 MW power facility in Singapore. The project would bring in about $1.5 billion (Rs 72 billion) foreign direct investment in the country.

GMR Hyderabad Airport, IMRB tie up

GMR Hyderabad Airport, IMRB tie up

Rediff.com21 May 2007

Large proportion of the international traffic is also diverted through other airports due to lack of operational facilities for convenient links through Hyderabad.

In India reality means corruption, dirty roads: Narayana Murthy

In India reality means corruption, dirty roads: Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Narayana Murthy said reality is 'what you make.'

GMR hopes to land Spain airport projects

GMR hopes to land Spain airport projects

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Considers bidding for Barcelona, Madrid airports; may rope in local partner.

GMR in race to set up semiconductor unit

GMR in race to set up semiconductor unit

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Infra major's entry could queer the pitch for Jaypee and Hindustan Semiconductor.

TN govt. inks JV with GMR for SEZ

TN govt. inks JV with GMR for SEZ

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday entered into a joint venture with Hyderabad-based GMR Infrastructure Ltd to set up a multi-product Special Economic Zone in the state's Krishnagiri district at a cost of Rs 2,300 crore (Rs 23 billion).

5 IPL franchises bidding for teams in England's The Hundred

5 IPL franchises bidding for teams in England's The Hundred

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants are among the IPL franchises who have submitted bids.

GMR arm to absorb Delhi airport staff

GMR arm to absorb Delhi airport staff

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

Delhi International Airport, a subsidiary of GMR Infrastructure, will absorb all general employees of Airports Authority of India, working at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. There are over 2,300 general employees of AAI.