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What Adani Group CFO said about the bribery charges

What Adani Group CFO said about the bribery charges

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

None of Adani group portfolio companies, comprising 11 listed firms, have been accused of any wrongdoing, conglomerate's CFO Jugeshinder Robbie Singh said on founder and chairman Gautam Adani's indictment on bribery charges in the US. In a post on X, Singh said the group would make a detailed comment on the US indictment once it gets counsel approvals.

Airtel to call for Rs 15,741 cr tranche of rights issue

Airtel to call for Rs 15,741 cr tranche of rights issue

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

India's second-largest telecom service provider Bharti Airtel will call in March 2026 the final tranche of about Rs 15,741 crore from its 2021 rights issue of Rs 21,000 crore, proceeds from which will be used towards retiring majority of non-government-related debt.

Higher prices, demerger to boost margins, unlock value for Vedanta

Higher prices, demerger to boost margins, unlock value for Vedanta

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Vedanta, a conglomerate in mining and metals, has seen a surge in its share price on the back of multiple triggers. Its demerger appears to be on track, a strong non-ferrous commodity cycle is boosting margins, and silver bulls are interested in Hindustan Zinc, its subsidiary.

Anil Ambani aide and Reliance Power executive arrested by ED

Anil Ambani aide and Reliance Power executive arrested by ED

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

The case pertains to a bank guarantee of Rs 68.2 crore submitted to the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) on behalf of Reliance NU BESS Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Power, a listed company, which was found to be "fake".

Ashok Leyland logs record profit

Ashok Leyland logs record profit

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Hinduja Group-led Ashok Leyland has posted a record consolidated net profit of ~820 crore in the second quarter of 2025-26 (FY26), up 7 per cent from ~767 crore during the same quarter last year.

Sebi clears Adani of Hindenburg allegations

Sebi clears Adani of Hindenburg allegations

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

In a big boost to tycoon Gautam Adani, markets regulator Sebi on Thursday cleared the billionaire and his group of stock manipulation allegations made by US short-seller Hindenburg Research, saying fund transfer between group companies did not fall foul of any regulation.

Tariffs: India Inc Cautions Against Knee-jerk Reaction

Tariffs: India Inc Cautions Against Knee-jerk Reaction

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Industry leaders urge India to pursue diplomatic talks with the US, strengthen manufacturing, and consider China ties to gain leverage against tariff pressures.

Adani Group posts record EBITDA of Rs 90K cr in FY25

Adani Group posts record EBITDA of Rs 90K cr in FY25

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Adani Group's portfolio companies posted their highest-ever pre-tax profit (EBITDA) of about Rs 90,000 crore in the fiscal year ended March 31 and had a cash balance to cover 21 months of debt servicing, the ports-to-energy conglomerate said on Thursday. The Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation (EBITDA) has more than tripled in six years - from Rs 24,870 crore in 2018-19 to Rs 89,806 crore in 2024-25 (April 2024 to March 2025).

IPO-bound Tata Capital bets on green energy financing, tech push for growth

IPO-bound Tata Capital bets on green energy financing, tech push for growth

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Tata Capital Ltd, set to launch its IPO next week, has identified green financing and digital innovation as its core growth pillars, backed by the merger of its IFC-backed subsidiary Tata Cleantech Capital in 2024. By FY25, the cleantech and infrastructure finance book reached Rs 18,000 crore, growing at a 31.8 per cent CAGR over the last two years, the NBFC said on Friday.

Gameskraft sacks 120 staff post real-money gaming ban

Gameskraft sacks 120 staff post real-money gaming ban

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Online gaming firm Gameskraft on Thursday said it is laying off 120 employees as it navigates new regulatory landscape post the passage of the Online Gaming Bill, 2025.

Dubash to join WNS as group CFO

Dubash to join WNS as group CFO

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

Zubin Dubash, currently working as executive director with Indian Hotels Company Ltd, will join WNS Global Services, a business process outsourcing company, as its group chief financial officer.

Tata Motors Q1 net profit down 62.2% to Rs 4,003 cr

Tata Motors Q1 net profit down 62.2% to Rs 4,003 cr

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Tata Motors on Friday reported a 62.2 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 4,003 crore in the June quarter, impacted by volume decline across segments, drop in JLR profits due to US tariffs and high base effect due to gain from sale of discontinued operations. The auto major had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 10,587 crore in the April-June quarter of the previous fiscal, Tata Motors Ltd (TML) said in a regulatory filing.

It's Pouring Car Discounts!

It's Pouring Car Discounts!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

For hatchbacks and sedans, offers range between Rs 40,000 and Rs 80,000 while SUVs and multi-purpose vehicles carry benefits exceeding Rs 1 lakh.

Tata Steel Q1 profit more than doubles to Rs 2,007 crore

Tata Steel Q1 profit more than doubles to Rs 2,007 crore

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Tata Steel's consolidated net profit more than doubled to Rs 2,007.36 crore during the June quarter, on account of "increase in net steel realisations and the planned cost-takeouts" across geographies. The Tata Group entity had posted a net profit of Rs 918.57 crore in the year-ago period.

Sebi bans Wadhawan brothers for five years in DHFL fund diversion case

Sebi bans Wadhawan brothers for five years in DHFL fund diversion case

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has barred Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd's (DHFL) former promoters Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan for five years from the securities market for alleged diversion of funds. They have also been barred from holding any key position in a listed company.

REITs Can Pay, But Stay Cautious

REITs Can Pay, But Stay Cautious

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'Reits are suitable for investors seeking regular income and real estate exposure without managing physical properties, especially NRIs and retirees.'

Adani Enterprises Q4 net rises over 7-fold to Rs 3,845 cr

Adani Enterprises Q4 net rises over 7-fold to Rs 3,845 cr

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) reported an over sevenfold year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in its consolidated net profit, attributable to the owners of the company, for the January-March quarter of 2024-25 (Q4FY25) due to an exceptional item gain. The conglomerate's net profit was recorded at Rs 3,844.91 crore, up from Rs 450.58 crore a year ago.

Why Mumbai, Bengaluru realtors are feeling the heat

Why Mumbai, Bengaluru realtors are feeling the heat

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

'Every delay directly increases the cost burden on developers. Land holding charges, financing costs, and compliance expenses escalate as approvals drag on.'

Adani Ports, JSW Infra make logistics anchor for cargo growth plans

Adani Ports, JSW Infra make logistics anchor for cargo growth plans

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Adani Ports and JSW Infrastructure, India's leading private port operators, are expanding their logistics services to capture extra cargo while they run integrated transport services. "With incrementally less availability of lucrative port assets that can drive cargo volumes, port operators have naturally shifted their focus on deriving value in the upstream integration, i.e., the logistics space.

Adani to invest Rs 1.3 lakh cr in FY25 across portfolio companies

Adani to invest Rs 1.3 lakh cr in FY25 across portfolio companies

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Adani group plans to invest about Rs 1.3 lakh crore across its portfolio companies this fiscal as it doubles down on its $100 billion investment guidance over the next 7-10 years to grow businesses, group CFO said on Tuesday. The investment across portfolio companies that range from ports to energy, airports, commodities, cement and media will be 70 per cent met through internal cash generation and the remaining through debt, Group CFO Jugeshinder 'Robbie' Singh told reporters in Ahmedabad.

Home loan rates may fall to 8%: Realty experts

Home loan rates may fall to 8%: Realty experts

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Housing demand should improve nationwide after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the repo rate by a larger-than-expected 50 basis points (bps) on Friday, said real estate industry executives. The rate cut comes after housing sales in top Indian cities in the first quarter of 2025 dipped 28 per cent due to skyrocketing residential property prices and geopolitical headwinds, according to Anarock.

Karvy's CMD Parthasarathy, CFO Hari arrested in money laundering case

Karvy's CMD Parthasarathy, CFO Hari arrested in money laundering case

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said it has arrested Karvy Stock Broking Limited (KSBL) CMD C Parthasarathy and group CFO G Krishna Hari in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to alleged diversion of clients' securities of over Rs 2,873 crore. The agency produced the two-- already lodged in central jail, Bengaluru after being arrested by the police-- before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Hyderabad on January 20 and on January 25 it remanded them to four days of ED custody from January 27-30, it said in a statement. The ED case, filed under the criminal provisions of the PMLA, is based on multiple Telangana Police FIRs filed by the HDFC Bank, few other banks and investors alleging clients' securities were illegally diverted by Karvy Stock Broking Ltd and these were later pledged with banks and non banking financial companies (NBFCs) for loans which were later "defaulted".

Adani Group touts 'very healthy' balance sheet to calm investors

Adani Group touts 'very healthy' balance sheet to calm investors

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Billionaire Gautam Adani's embattled conglomerate said its balance sheet is "very healthy" and is laser focused on continuing business momentum, as it looked to reassure investors to keep faith in the conglomerate despite a share rout triggered by a damning report by a US short-seller. Group CFO Jugeshinder (Robbie) Singh in an earnings call said the group is confident of its internal controls, compliance and corporate governance. Separately, it released a compendium of group companies to highlight that it has adequate cash reserves and has ability to refinance debt.

Hero expects EV biz to break even with 30K monthly sales

Hero expects EV biz to break even with 30K monthly sales

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Hero MotoCorp is expecting its electric vehicle (EV) business to break even once it reaches monthly sales volumes of 25,000 to 30,000 units, which is a couple of years away, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Vivek Anand said on Tuesday. "This year, in 2024-25 (FY25), if I really look at my EV performance, our volumes have grown by 200 per cent," Anand told analysts during the company's post-results conference call.

FIITJEE founder among 12 booked after parents' complaints over shut down

FIITJEE founder among 12 booked after parents' complaints over shut down

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

The founder of FIITJEE and 11 others have been booked after several of the coaching institute's centres in Delhi-NCR abruptly shut down, leaving students and parents in the lurch. FIITJEE has blamed the closures on "mismanagement and desertion" by managing partners, while students and parents allege non-payment of salaries and fraudulent practices. The institute claims it is pursuing legal action against competitors for alleged poaching of its faculty.

HDFC Bank Q3 profit edges up 2.3% on slower loan growth

HDFC Bank Q3 profit edges up 2.3% on slower loan growth

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

HDFC Bank on Wednesday reported a 2.3 per cent year-on-year rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 17,657 crore for the October-December quarter, restricted by slower loan growth. On a standalone basis, the largest private sector lender's net profit came at Rs 16,735.50 crore for the period, up from Rs 16,372.54 crore in the year-ago period, but marginally down from the preceding quarter's Rs 16,820.97 crore.

India Inc holds breath for Trump's new tariffs to kick in

India Inc holds breath for Trump's new tariffs to kick in

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Industry insiders in India warn that any such move in the pharmaceutical sector could be counterproductive for the US as it may face increased drug shortages if tariffs are imposed on such imports.

Adani group to press the pedal on its retail play through super app

Adani group to press the pedal on its retail play through super app

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

With an existing consumer base of 400 million across airports, electricity and gas distribution businesses, the Adani group is revving up its retail play. It is planning to use the 2.4 billion consumer interactions a year with group companies to push various products and services. The group has already launched the 'Adani One' super app that will eventually sell products across the spectrum, top executives said.

Apollo Hospitals to expand presence in metros with five new hospitals

Apollo Hospitals to expand presence in metros with five new hospitals

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise is set to expand presence in metro cities during FY26 with the addition of five hospitals that would add over 1,400 beds.

Why Gautam Adani is on a buying spree

Why Gautam Adani is on a buying spree

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The billionaire Adani family, which is building an in-house construction and engineering ecosystem by acquiring ITD Cementation and PSP Projects, is actively seeking additional acquisition opportunities, according to bankers. As part of its $100 billion investment plan by 2030, the Ahmedabad-based group has undertaken several large-scale construction projects, including the Dharavi redevelopment, Ganga Expressway, a mega convention centre in Mumbai and airports.

Gautam Adani drew Rs 9.26 cr salary in FY24 - lower than his executives, industry peers

Gautam Adani drew Rs 9.26 cr salary in FY24 - lower than his executives, industry peers

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

India's second richest person Gautam Adani received a total remuneration of Rs 9.26 crore in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, lower than most industry peers as well as his own key executives.

Adani's son marries; tycoon donates Rs 10,000 cr

Adani's son marries; tycoon donates Rs 10,000 cr

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Billionaire Gautam Adani's younger son Jeet on Friday married fiance Diva Shah at a small and intimate, traditional ceremony with a close group of friends and family in attendance.

Budget plans to complete 1 lakh homes in stalled projects

Budget plans to complete 1 lakh homes in stalled projects

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a fresh Rs 15,000 crore 'SWAMIH Fund' for completion of 1 lakh units in stalled housing projects across various cities, a move aimed at providing relief to distressed homebuyers whose investments are stuck. In November 2019, the Centre announced a stress fund named 'Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing' (SWAMIH), to complete stalled housing projects across India.

Hinduja Group may bid for Satyam

Hinduja Group may bid for Satyam

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

The Hinduja Group on Monday said it is looking at bidding for Satyam Computer Services but yet to take a decision.

Rs 1 cr annual package for SBI's new CFO

Rs 1 cr annual package for SBI's new CFO

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

For the first time, the bank is recruiting the CFO from outside its experienced talent pool of top management.

Brokerages upbeat on TCS after Q3 miss

Brokerages upbeat on TCS after Q3 miss

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Most global as well as domestic brokerages are upbeat on India's largest IT services provider, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), despite its performance during the December quarter of FY25, when it missed Street estimates. On the bourses, the TCS share price rallied as much as 6.44 per cent to hit an intraday high of Rs 4,296.80 apiece, before settling 5.67 per cent higher at Rs 4,265.55.

CNG Vehicles Ride Past Diesel In Sales Race

CNG Vehicles Ride Past Diesel In Sales Race

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'Primary buyers are commercial taxi and fleet operators and small businessmen.' 'CNG prices have been remarkably stable unlike petrol.'

Adani group adds Rs 73,000 crore in mcap as investors lap up shares

Adani group adds Rs 73,000 crore in mcap as investors lap up shares

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The market capitalisation of Adani Group companies rose by nearly Rs 73,000 crore on Monday as investors lapped up shares of the power-to-port conglomerate after BJP's electoral wins in three states, spurring hopes of regime continuity at the Centre. The Gautam Adani group's market map once again neared the Rs 12-trillion mark, following sharp gains made over the past week. "Two big overhangs for the Adani Group have receded somewhat following the state election results, there is more certainty that the BJP will win a third time next year.

Xiaomi India head Muralikrishnan B resigns

Xiaomi India head Muralikrishnan B resigns

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Chinese smart devices firm Xiaomi's India head Muralikrishnan B has resigned from the company to pursue his interest in academic research, the company said on Monday. He will continue to support Xiaomi India as an independent Strategic Advisor, the company said. "Muralikrishnan B, the current President of Xiaomi India, will be transitioning out of his role at the end of the year.

JSW Group not to cancel Rs 100 cr Maytas deal

JSW Group not to cancel Rs 100 cr Maytas deal

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group is not planning to cancel the Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) order given to Maytas Infrastructure, run by promoters of fraud-hit Satyam Computers, as it is "happy" with the progress made by the firm on construction of two township projects.