News for 'K M Birla'

CJI At The Red Fort

CJI At The Red Fort

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Cameras were focused on Chief Justice of India Justice Dr Dhananjay Yeshwant Chandrachud at the Independence Day event at the Red Fort in New Delhi on Tuesday morning.

Kumar Birla to inherit Century Textiles, Enka

Kumar Birla to inherit Century Textiles, Enka

Rediff.com14 Feb 2006

Birla family patriarch Basant Kumar Birla on Tuesday said two of his companies, Century Textiles and Century Enka, would go to grandson, Kumarmangalam Birla

Yash Birla moves into IT sector

Yash Birla moves into IT sector

Rediff.com21 May 2009

The group has interests in auto, textiles, engineering, chemical and power sectors, among others. "We think this is a good time to enter the IT sector. Melstar also has a US subsidiary, which gives us entry into this market as well," said PVR Murthy, CFO of YBG. The group is looking at further growth through acquisition, with the current focus on West Asian and South East Asian firms.

Yash Birla moves into IT sector

Yash Birla moves into IT sector

Rediff.com21 May 2009

The group has interests in auto, textiles, engineering, chemical and power sectors, among others. "We think this is a good time to enter the IT sector. Melstar also has a US subsidiary, which gives us entry into this market as well," said PVR Murthy, CFO of YBG. The group is looking at further growth through acquisition, with the current focus on West Asian and South East Asian firms.

Why Kumar Mangalam Birla is the undisputed king of India's cement sector

Why Kumar Mangalam Birla is the undisputed king of India's cement sector

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

The acquisition of the debt-laden Binani has catapulted Birla-owned UltraTech to the top spot in India, leaving it free to turn attention to overseas market

From Bachchan to Ambani, who's who at Ram temple event

From Bachchan to Ambani, who's who at Ram temple event

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The 'Pran Pratishtha' of the idol of Ram Lalla -- the childhood form of Lord Ram -- will be attended by people from all walks of life, including representatives of major spiritual and religious sects of the country and of various tribal communities and prominent personalities.

17th LS took decisions for which generations waited for long: Modi

17th LS took decisions for which generations waited for long: Modi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

As the adjournment of Parliament for an indefinite period with the Rajya Sabha also adjourning sine die kickstarts the final countdown for the general elections, Modi said the last five years were a period of "reform, perform and transform" with the country moving towards "big changes" at a fast pace.

Birla MF launches GenNext fund

Birla MF launches GenNext fund

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

Birla Mutual Fund on Friday launched its new equity fund offer - 'Birla India GenNext Fund', which will invest in equities of firms that are expected to benefit from consumption habits of young people in the country.

Kumar Birla shares his 9 lessons

Kumar Birla shares his 9 lessons

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

The Aditya Birla Group chairman culls out for you the nine lessons that have been the key to the Birla group's transformation.

Birlas not to let 'outsider' grab property

Birlas not to let 'outsider' grab property

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

"We are sure that the will is fabricated and so are going to challenge it in the court of law," highly-placed sources in B K Birla group said on Wednesday.

Lok Sabha to get LoP after 10 yrs, Opposition to push for dy speaker

Lok Sabha to get LoP after 10 yrs, Opposition to push for dy speaker

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

The 17th Lok Sabha, which was dissolved on June 5, did not have a deputy speaker for its full term, and it was the second consecutive term of the lower house without an LoP.

Birlas sue Express, claim Rs 1,000 cr in damages

Birlas sue Express, claim Rs 1,000 cr in damages

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

The Aditya Birla group has taken The Indian Express Ltd, publishers of the Indian Express newspaper, to court.

AAP's sole Lok Sabha MP suspended for monsoon session

AAP's sole Lok Sabha MP suspended for monsoon session

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The Lok Sabha on Thursday suspended newly-elected AAP member Sushil Kumar Rinku for the remaining part of the monsoon session for unruly behaviour in the house.

Bidhuri ducks query on LS rant; more BJP MPs seek probe into Danish Ali

Bidhuri ducks query on LS rant; more BJP MPs seek probe into Danish Ali

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The opposition parties, which have demanded the strictest action including suspension of Bidhuri for his "vile and communal" remarks during a discussion on the success of Chandrayaan-3 in Lok Sabha on Thursday, hit out at the BJP, alleging that it was trying to defend its MP instead of punishing him.

Birla: Shot in the arm for Lodha

Birla: Shot in the arm for Lodha

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

In a relief to R S Lodha, the Company Law Board on Monday dismissed a petition seeking investigation into who controls M P Birla flagship company Birla Corporation.

Tough legal fight awaits Birla group in coal allocation scam trial

Tough legal fight awaits Birla group in coal allocation scam trial

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Hindalco is currently one of the frontrunners in the coal auction

Upset LS speaker skips proceedings; Oppn walks out of RS

Upset LS speaker skips proceedings; Oppn walks out of RS

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Parliament officials said Birla was upset at the behaviour of both the Opposition and Treasury benches during the passage of bills in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

A Tale Of Unlikely Politicians

A Tale Of Unlikely Politicians

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Many ethical, competent corporate leaders aspire to join public life today. However, the transition to politics is far from easy, observes Indrajit Gupta.

SIP inflows peak at Rs 20K crore as MFs conquer 6.4 million accounts

SIP inflows peak at Rs 20K crore as MFs conquer 6.4 million accounts

Rediff.com10 May 2024

The mutual fund (MF) gross inflows through the systematic investment plan (SIP) route topped the Rs 20,000 crore mark for the first time in a calendar month as investors opened a record 6.4 million SIP accounts despite a spike in market volatility. The number of accounts opened last month was almost 50 per cent higher than the registrations seen in March. "India's MF industry has reached yet another milestone with the SIP book crossing above Rs 20,000 crore in April 2024.

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

Judge declines to hear Birla case

Judge declines to hear Birla case

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

The much-anticipated legal battle between the Birlas and their auditor Rajendra S Lodha over the control of M P Birla group could not begin on Monday as a Calcutta high court judge declined to hear the matter on personal grounds.

LS speaker admits no-trust motion against Modi govt, to fix time for debate

LS speaker admits no-trust motion against Modi govt, to fix time for debate

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday admitted a no-confidence motion moved by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi against the Narendra Modi government after a head count of over 50 MPs as required under the rules.

Mixed show for AMCs in second quarter; limited scope for stock rally

Mixed show for AMCs in second quarter; limited scope for stock rally

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

The 2023-24 (FY24) July-September quarter (second quarter, or Q2) proved to be a mixed period for asset management companies (AMCs). While the two largest listed AMCs, HDFC and Nippon, reported robust growth in both revenue and profits, the other two, Aditya Birla Sun Life and UTI, experienced profit declines. HDFC AMC reported an 18 per cent year-on-year increase in Q2 revenue to Rs 765 crore, while Nippon's revenue rose 15 per cent to Rs 475 crore.

Birla Retail eyes 18-fold sales growth

Birla Retail eyes 18-fold sales growth

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

The retailer, which runs a supermarket chain under the More brand, is targeting annual sales of $4.5 billion (Rs 22,000 crore or Rs 220 billion) by March 2014 from Rs 1,200 crore (Rs 12 billion) in the current financial year. The retailer clocked sales of Rs 500 in the previous year. In 2007, the company had talked about a Rs 9,000 crore (Rs 90 billion) investment plan.

'Aim is to double individual first-year premiums in 3 yrs'

'Aim is to double individual first-year premiums in 3 yrs'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

'Currently, our individual first premium would be in the Rs 3,000-Rs 3,200 crore range. We want to take that to about Rs 6,000 crore in three years.'

Aditya Birla plans to consolidate retail biz under one roof

Aditya Birla plans to consolidate retail biz under one roof

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The Aditya Birla Group mayrestructure plan to bring all its retail verticals under Pantaloon Fashion & Retail.

Birlas yet to get copy of will

Birlas yet to get copy of will

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

Mahua Moitra writes to Speaker over Apple alerts

Mahua Moitra writes to Speaker over Apple alerts

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla flagging alerts received by several opposition leaders about 'state-sponsored' attacks on their iPhones, and urged him to provide them protection to continue doing their duties.

Covid mutated 223 times, not that deadly anymore: Govt

Covid mutated 223 times, not that deadly anymore: Govt

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The COVID-19 virus got mutated 223 times in the world and its harmful effects have come down substantially over time, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in Lok Sabha on Friday.

Even I don't upload questions myself: JD-U MP on Mahua case

Even I don't upload questions myself: JD-U MP on Mahua case

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Janata Dal-United MP Giridhari Yadav on Friday said he does not upload questions on the Lok Sabha's website himself as he does not know how to operate a computer, as the Lower House decided to expel Trinamool Congress (TMC) member Mahua Moitra over the allegation that she shared her log-in credentials with outsiders and took a bribe for asking questions.

This Birla scion is flourishing on cricket field

This Birla scion is flourishing on cricket field

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Ranji Trophy: Birla scion Aryaman hits maiden first-class ton, MP salvage draw against Bengal

How Infy, ICICI, Birla rate the Budget

How Infy, ICICI, Birla rate the Budget

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

India Inc believes that the FM has done a terrific job, but consumers may not have got their due.

Oppn steps up pressure on Speaker for action against Bidhuri

Oppn steps up pressure on Speaker for action against Bidhuri

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Opposition leaders on Saturday stepped up pressure on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for stringent action against Bharatiya Janata Party's Ramesh Bidhuri over his derogatory remarks against Bahujan Samaj Party MP Danish Ali in the House.