News for 'Mittal'

Mittal, ONGC decide to wind up trading arm

Mittal, ONGC decide to wind up trading arm

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

ONGC and Mittal had in July 2005 come together to form two joint ventures -- ONGC Mittal Energy Ltd and ONGC Mittal Energy Services Ltd.

Laxmi Mittal launches IT institute

Laxmi Mittal launches IT institute

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

NRI steel baron Lakshmi Niwas Mittal's LNM Foundation announced on Wednesday the launch of Rs 36 crore (Rs 360 million) IT institute near Jaipur in association with the Rajasthan government.

Mittal's Bulgarian plant takeover plan hit

Mittal's Bulgarian plant takeover plan hit

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

Steel tycoon Lakshmi N Mittal's move to revive and take over the sick steel plant of his brother, Pramod Mittal, in Bulgaria is facing hurdles after a major trade union representing over 2,000 workers raised its opposition.

2G spectrum: Mittal, Ruia appear in Delhi court

2G spectrum: Mittal, Ruia appear in Delhi court

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

The court, after going through the apex court's order on separate petitions filed by Mittal and Ruia, listed the matter on April 16 for further proceedings. The apex court will hear their pleas on April 15.

How To Find Love On A Dating App? Ask rediffGURUS

How To Find Love On A Dating App? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Are you struggling with dating? rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, the online dating platform, will answer your queries.

ArcelorMittal makes open offer for Uttam Galva

ArcelorMittal makes open offer for Uttam Galva

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Lakshmi Mittal-led ArcelorMittal made an offer to buy an additional 29.4 per cent stake in domestic steel firm Uttam Galva Steel at Rs 120 a share.

Why Obama will visit ArcelorMittal's US plant

Why Obama will visit ArcelorMittal's US plant

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Noting its role in reviving the US economy and creating jobs, President Barack Obama will visit a steel plant owned by NRI tycoon Lakshmi Mittal whose company is the largest supplier of steel to the US auto manufacturing sector.

What companies have promised to invest in Gujarat

What companies have promised to invest in Gujarat

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the world looks at India as an important pillar of stability, a trusted friend, an engine of growth in the global economy, a technology hub for finding solutions and a powerhouse of talented youth. He also said that in the rapidly changing world order, India is moving forward as 'vishwa mitra' (friend of the world). Speaking at the inauguration of the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, which saw participation of state hea

Sunil Mittal gets telecom highest award

Sunil Mittal gets telecom highest award

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

On receiving the award at a glittering function, Mittal said: "This is a tremendous honour and I would like to thank the GSM Association for considering me worthy of this award."

Mittal sets up research institute in China

Mittal sets up research institute in China

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

The world's largest steel maker, Mittal Steel Company, has made a long-term commitment to China by setting up a research institute for metals in central Hunan province.

No problem for Jharkhand's Arcelor Mittal project

No problem for Jharkhand's Arcelor Mittal project

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

"Their (Arcelor Mittal) management board member Malay Mukherjee was here in Ranchi. He said the company is satisfied with the development of the proposed steel project in Jharkhand," Chief Minister Madhu Koda told reporters in Ranchi. He was reacting to a query that steel tycoon L N Mittal reportedly expressed disappointment with his projects, both in Jharkhand and Orissa, last week.

India not top priority for investments: L N Mittal

India not top priority for investments: L N Mittal

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

The steel magnate, however, said that with the measures that the Indian government has announced in last couple of months, the confidence is starting to build up.

Paswan assures iron-ore blocks for Mittal

Paswan assures iron-ore blocks for Mittal

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

Steel Minister Ram Vilas said in a meeting that the prime minister could intervene, if need be, to provide iron ore blocks to Lakshmi Mittal, CEO of ArcelorMittal, for his two proposed 12 mn tonne steel plants in India. The world's biggest steelmaker has signed MoUs with Jharkhand and Orissa governments to set up greenfield steel plants wherein it will invest a total of Rs 80000 cr. ArcelorMittal has already been allotted two coal blocks, one each, in Orissa and Jharkhand.

Just 1 medal? Mittal wants more

Just 1 medal? Mittal wants more

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

The two-year-old Mittal Champions Trust, set up by the world's richest Indian Lakshmi Niwas Mittal, is not satisfied with the results at the Beijing Olympics that yielded just one medal from the 56-strong Indian squad.

Mittal for realistic spectrum pricing

Mittal for realistic spectrum pricing

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

He feels that the reserve price set by the government for the 2G spectrum auction was very high.

Sharjah Chess: Arjun held; Indian hopes dwindle

Sharjah Chess: Arjun held; Indian hopes dwindle

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Erigaisi Arjun was held to a draw by Alexey Sarana of Serbia

Vax king Poonawalla shells out Rs 1,400 crore to snap up London villa

Vax king Poonawalla shells out Rs 1,400 crore to snap up London villa

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Serum Institute of India chief Adar Poonawalla will pay 138 million (about Rs 1,444 crore) for a Mayfair mansion in London in one of the city's most expensive home sales of the year

Panel headed by former ISRO chief to oversee NTA reforms

Panel headed by former ISRO chief to oversee NTA reforms

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Amid a row over irregularities in competitive exams National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and National Eligibility Test (NET), the education ministry on Saturday notified a seven-member panel headed by former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief K Radhakrishnan to ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations through the National Testing Agency (NTA).

How Kavin Bharti Mittal starts his day

How Kavin Bharti Mittal starts his day

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Exercise. Check e-mails. Wake up to a cup of tea.

Mittal, Sarin in UK's Power 100 list

Mittal, Sarin in UK's Power 100 list

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

Lakshmi Mittal and Arun Sarin, two India-born entrepreneurs, have figured out in UK's Power 100 list.

Mittal takes stake in UK soccer club

Mittal takes stake in UK soccer club

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Queen's Park Rangers, the Championship football club co-owned by two of the billionaires behind F1, on Thursday welcomed one of the world's richest men into its fold when Lakshmi Mittal bought a 20 per cent stake, writes Roger Blitz.

Angels continue to shine the light on fledgling firms

Angels continue to shine the light on fledgling firms

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

At a time when the Indian startup space is going through a funding winter, marked by investors tightening their purse strings, angel investments in fledgling firms have maintained their momentum. While overall deal volumes among startups have fallen, investment activity among the country's most-active angel investors have been relatively steady. We Founder Circle (WFC), a Mumbai-based network of angel investors, emerged as the most-active angel investment platform for the second consecutive year in 2023 with 82 investments.

Mittal, Airtel have practised high standards: SingTel

Mittal, Airtel have practised high standards: SingTel

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Singapore based telecom firm SingTel, which holds over 30 per cent stake in Bharti Airtel, on Wednesday said it has full faith in the company's corporate governance standards under the leadership of company's chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal.

Mittal Steel buys stake in Chinese firm

Mittal Steel buys stake in Chinese firm

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

Mittal Steel on Friday announced that it had bought a 37.17 stake in Hunan Valin Steel Tube Wire, a subsidiary of Hunan Valin Iron & Steel of China for $314 million.

ArcelorMittal buys major Turkey co

ArcelorMittal buys major Turkey co

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

The transaction, subject to antitrust authorities approval, is expected to be completed by the end of this year, said Gonzalo Urquijo, member of the Group Management Board of ArcelorMittal.

CEOs salary cannot be legislated: Mittal

CEOs salary cannot be legislated: Mittal

Rediff.com25 May 2007

Striking a different chord with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who prescribed a social charter for the industry, Confederation of Indian Industry's new president Sunil Mittal on Friday

Coercion can't work with industry: Mittal

Coercion can't work with industry: Mittal

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Coercion does not work. People will find ways to come around it. No one can legislate that industry cannot spend, or not be ostentatious, says Sunil Mittal.

SAIL rules out JV talks with ArcelorMittal

SAIL rules out JV talks with ArcelorMittal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

On Tuesday, ArcelorMittal Group Management Board Member Sudhir Maheshwari had said during a conference call that they have made 'a proposal to SAIL and are in discussion with SAIL (to set up a steel plant through joint venture).'

Sarkozy calls 'friend' L N Mittal

Sarkozy calls 'friend' L N Mittal

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

Calling his a friend, Sarkozy said he has asked steel magnate L N Mittal to justify shutting down of his steel plant and compensation for the job losses.

Mittal Steel set to complete Arcelor takeover

Mittal Steel set to complete Arcelor takeover

Rediff.com3 May 2007

Mittal Steel Company NV, which acquired Luxembourg's Arcelor SA for $38.3 billion last year, said on Thursday it would complete the transaction in a two-step merger this year.

Mittal still 'keen' to participate in steel sector

Mittal still 'keen' to participate in steel sector

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

In an interview to the Financial Times in Tokyo, Mittal has said that his new strategy was to have a number of smaller steelmaking hubs in different parts of the country each capable of making a few million tonnes of steel a year.

Mobile tariffs need to go up: Sunil Mittal

Mobile tariffs need to go up: Sunil Mittal

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Airtel has pitched for a hike in mobile and data tariffs.

Sunday Times declares Mittal as Person of 2006

Sunday Times declares Mittal as Person of 2006

Rediff.com31 Dec 2006

The Sunday Times said Lakshmi Mittal embodied the rise of a new breed of Indian entrepreneur: confident and commanding on the world stage.

Mittal eyes an English football club

Mittal eyes an English football club

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

The 'Iron Man of India' has emerged a contender to buy English Premiership football club Birmingham City after making an initial inquiry, The Daily Telegraph reported on Wednesday.

Airtel to double 4G network by next fiscal: Mittal

Airtel to double 4G network by next fiscal: Mittal

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Says spending $3 billion every year on networks alone

Sports shorts: Mittal wins silver at World Shotgun Championship

Sports shorts: Mittal wins silver at World Shotgun Championship

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

India's Ankur Mittal won silver medal in the men's double trap event at the ongoing ISSF World Shotgun Championship, in Moscow, on Tuesday.

Future Gaming tops electoral bonds list with Rs 1368 cr; who are the others?

Future Gaming tops electoral bonds list with Rs 1368 cr; who are the others?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

These are the top buyers of the scrapped electoral bonds, the data for which was released by the Election Commission on Thursday.

Sunil Mittal's remuneration drops by 2% to Rs 23.8 cr

Sunil Mittal's remuneration drops by 2% to Rs 23.8 cr

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

While Airtel's financial performance started improving from third quarter of 2013-14, the the drop in the total remuneration of Mittal has been mainly because of Rs 75 lakh (Rs 7.5 million) reduction in performance-linked incentive, as per the latest Annual Report of the company.

Abolition of angel tax cheers startups, investors

Abolition of angel tax cheers startups, investors

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Startup and venture funds on Tuesday cheered the Budget decision on the abolition of angel tax for all investor classes, terming it a "game-changer" that would remove significant barriers in growth and foster a vibrant and dynamic ecosystem. Angel tax refers to the tax that the government imposes on funding raised by unlisted companies, or startups if their valuation exceeds the company's fair market value.

Tata, Mittal among world's 30 best CEOs

Tata, Mittal among world's 30 best CEOs

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Two Indian steel tycoons - Ratan Tata of Tata Steel and NRI Lakshmi Mittal of global powerhouse Mittal Steel - have made it to the world's best CEOs list compiled by US stock market weekly Barron's.