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NIA to probe explosives recovery case near Mukesh Ambani's home

NIA to probe explosives recovery case near Mukesh Ambani's home

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The NIA took over the case following orders from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Mukesh Ambani calls on BJP chief Gadkari

Mukesh Ambani calls on BJP chief Gadkari

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Nitin Gadkari, national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, had Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani to 'high tea' last evening at his Nagpur residence. The meeting was termed a 'courtesy call'.

Mukesh Ambani overtakes Gautam Adani to become richest Indian in the world

Mukesh Ambani overtakes Gautam Adani to become richest Indian in the world

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani has overtaken Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani to become the richest Indian in the world with a net worth of $84.3 billion, according to Forbes Real-time billionaire list for 2023. Ambani overtook Adani after the Reliance Industries chairman's assets went up 0.19 per cent with an increase of wealth by $64 million while Gautam Adani's assets went down by 4.62 per cent with the industrialist's weath pegged at $84.1 billion according to the real time tracker of Forbes of 5 pm EST on Tuesday. Adani who figured among the top three billionaires in the world has dropped in the ranking to number 10 just below Mukesh Ambani.

Mukesh Ambani is 'Telecom Man of 2004'

Mukesh Ambani is 'Telecom Man of 2004'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2004

Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Infocomm has been chosen the 'Telecom Man of the Year 2004

Mukesh Ambani's Navi Mumbai SEZ plan stuck

Mukesh Ambani's Navi Mumbai SEZ plan stuck

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Maharashtra SEZ act yet to be notified.

Mukesh Ambani plans mega-server of content

Mukesh Ambani plans mega-server of content

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Network 18-Eenadu is just the beginning of a bigger data and video strategy.

Why Billionaires Are Fighting for IPL Teams

Why Billionaires Are Fighting for IPL Teams

Rediff.com5 days ago

The business value of the league, popularly called the IPL, surged to a record $18.5 billion last year, U.S.-based investment bank Houlihan Lokey says.

Mukesh Ambani pitches for subsidised smatphones

Mukesh Ambani pitches for subsidised smatphones

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Wednesday pitched for using the USO Fund to subsidise smartphones for select groups to help penetrate the digital revolution and said India should make the rollout of 5G or the fifth-generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks a national priority. As much as 5 per cent of the licence fee paid by telecom operators goes to the Universal Service Obligation (USO) Fund, which was set up in April 2002 for achieving universal service objectives by providing access to telephone services in rural and remote areas and creation of infrastructure for mobile services and broadband in these areas. However, according to the CAG, less than half of the funds so collected are transferred for the said purpose.

PIX: Bollywood parties with Mukesh Ambani, Sachin

PIX: Bollywood parties with Mukesh Ambani, Sachin

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

Hrithik, Salman, Aamir and many others from Bollywood turned up for the do.

At Rs 19.44 trn, Adani maintains lead over Mukesh Ambani in market cap

At Rs 19.44 trn, Adani maintains lead over Mukesh Ambani in market cap

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The Adani Group has overtaken Mukesh Ambani Group to become the country's second biggest business group in terms of market cap behind Tatas. Adani Group cos now have a combined m-cap of Rs 19.44 trillion against Ambani Group cos combined m-cap of Rs 17.89 trillion. Tata Group leads the league table with the group market capitalisation of Rs 21.73 trillion on Monday. The Adani Group companies, however, continue to out-perform firms from business groups and the broader market on the bourses by a big margin.

Mukesh Ambani picks up Rolls-Royce costing Rs 13.14 crore

Mukesh Ambani picks up Rolls-Royce costing Rs 13.14 crore

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Reliance Industries, headed by India's richest man Mukesh Ambani, has bought an ultra-luxury Rolls Royce hatchback costing Rs 13.14 crore.

Mukesh Ambani to release book on environment

Mukesh Ambani to release book on environment

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Industrialist Mukesh Ambani would release 'Wildscapes', a coffee table book on environment and wildlife protection, here on July 29.

Mukesh Ambani forgoes Rs 24 crore paycheque

Mukesh Ambani forgoes Rs 24 crore paycheque

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Company's remuneration for top management personnel has declined.

Mukesh Ambani has big real estate plans

Mukesh Ambani has big real estate plans

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

Mukesh Ambani has big plans for his real estate biz and is currently in the process of recruiting large number of professionals for it.

Mukesh Ambani bidding for Liverpool football club?

Mukesh Ambani bidding for Liverpool football club?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, and Subroto Roy, chairman of Sahara Group, are reportedly bidding for a 51 per cent stake in Liverpool football club -- one of the most successful clubs in the history of English football.

Mukesh Ambani bidding for Liverpool football club?

Mukesh Ambani bidding for Liverpool football club?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Liverpool is presently owned by American duo George Gillett and Tom Hicks, who acquired the club in February 2007.

Why Mukesh Ambani's son is setting twitter on fire

Why Mukesh Ambani's son is setting twitter on fire

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

In India, tweets about the scion trended at the second spot for over 85 minutes.

Mukesh Ambani to get 'Global Vision' award

Mukesh Ambani to get 'Global Vision' award

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

The US-India Business Council (USIBC) will confer the 'Global Vision' 2007 award for leadership on Reliance Industries Ltd chairman Mukesh Ambani in Washington on Wednesday.

Mukesh Ambani's private and unlimited gold mine

Mukesh Ambani's private and unlimited gold mine

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

Very little notice, however, has been taken of the fact that Reliance Gas Transportation and Infrastructure Ltd, which set up the pipeline network for transport of this gas which has had rival users clamouring for government priority, is no longer owned by RIL, but by the latter's chairman and managing director, Mukesh Ambani. The change took place three years earlier and went largely unnoticed, even though RGTIL is crucial for RIL's burgeoning gas business.

Modi, Mukesh Ambani most searched personalities in 2014

Modi, Mukesh Ambani most searched personalities in 2014

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Mukesh Ambani feature amongst the most searched personalities online this year, according to search engine Yahoo.

India Inc needs moral leadership: Mukesh Ambani

India Inc needs moral leadership: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

Speaking at the 33rd convocation of the business school in Bangalore, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani said IIM-B graduates could make a change in the world of business. He said ethical values and moral leadership are dwindling in Indian businesses and IIM graduates should strive to fill the void of moral leadership. He stated that IIMs provide global leaders in today's knowledge economy. He also said IIM graduates have high calibre and India is benefitting from it.

Mukesh Ambani, Mallya, SRK win IPL bids

Mukesh Ambani, Mallya, SRK win IPL bids

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

Mukesh Ambani has won the bid to sponsor the Mumbai team of the Indian Professional League (IPL) tournament promoted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Mukesh Ambani regains richest Indian slot from Dilip Shanghvi

Mukesh Ambani regains richest Indian slot from Dilip Shanghvi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Mukehs Ambani, KLakshmi Mittal, Azim Premji features in top ten rich Indians list.

We need to look beyond gloom & doom: Mukesh Ambani

We need to look beyond gloom & doom: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Sounding confident that the economy will overcome the current crisis, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani said there is a need to look beyond the gloom and doom.

Mukesh Ambani company gets loan restructuring package

Mukesh Ambani company gets loan restructuring package

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The company had a total debt of Rs 16,010 crore (Rs 160.1 billion).

Mukesh Ambani gets nod for IT SEZ

Mukesh Ambani gets nod for IT SEZ

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

The Board of Approval on Tuesday cleared 10 special economic zone proposals, including three Mukesh Ambani-promoted IT zones in Navi Mumbai.

Mukesh Ambani set to move into his $2 bn home!

Mukesh Ambani set to move into his $2 bn home!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

The world's most expensive home, Antilia is ready to welcome its occupants.

Does Mukesh Ambani need CRPF security?

Does Mukesh Ambani need CRPF security?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Two social activists have approached the Bombay High Court challenging the 'Z' category CRPF security sanctioned by the Centre for Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani.

What Is Mukeshbhai Praying For?

What Is Mukeshbhai Praying For?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani worshipped at the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Mukesh Ambani firm back in sea link fray

Mukesh Ambani firm back in sea link fray

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

London-based Dar Consultants has said its bid and the one by preferred bidder Anil Dhirubhani Ambani Group's RELINFRA-Hyundai consortium are both 'responsive' or worth considering. Dar Consultants' recommendation puts the responsibility of re-considering the preferred bidder between the warring brothers squarely back with the political executive. The state cabinet's committee on infrastructure will meet Wednesday to decide the fate of the project.

Mumbai belongs to all of India: Mukesh Ambani

Mumbai belongs to all of India: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

"We are all Indians first. Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi belong to all Indians. That is the reality," he said on Tuesday during a panel discussion at the London School of Economics organised to release Rajya Sabha MP N K Singh's book, Not by Reason Alone: The Politics of Change.

Mukesh Ambani, DLF may bid for IPL cricket

Mukesh Ambani, DLF may bid for IPL cricket

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

Real estate major DLF, Mukesh Ambani-promoted Reliance Industries, cinema production and distribution company Eros International, Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group and Videocon Industries are believed to be readying to bid for team ownership rights in the Indian Premier League.

India needs to reinvent manufacturing: Mukesh Ambani

India needs to reinvent manufacturing: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

India's most valuable company Reliance Industries was once fined for producing more than its licensed capacity, its owner and richest Indian Mukesh Ambani said on Monday as he pitched for a push to manufacturing to make the country 'Aatmanirbhar' or self-reliant.

Mukesh Ambani looks to repeat telecom feat in new energy

Mukesh Ambani looks to repeat telecom feat in new energy

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Reliance Industries Ltd, whose offering of rock-bottom tariffs shook up the telecom industry, is looking to repeat the feat in the green energy business, where its billionaire chairman Mukesh Ambani sees promise to outshine all existing growth engines in 5-7 years. Having pledged Rs 6 lakh crore on green energy, Ambani says RIL will scale up investments in this business which will start going live in the next 12 months. "Over the next 12 months our investments across the Green Energy value chain will gradually start going live, scaling up over the next couple of years," Ambani, chairman and managing director of RIL, said in the company's latest annual report.

Mukesh Ambani, Azim Premji among world's 50 richest people

Mukesh Ambani, Azim Premji among world's 50 richest people

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Three Indians - Mukesh Ambani, Azim Premji and Dilip Shanghvi - have made it to a global list of 50 wealthiest people that is topped by Bill Gates.

Mukesh Ambani is India's richest for 6th year

Mukesh Ambani is India's richest for 6th year

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Carlos Slim has emerged as wealthiest in the world for the fourth consecutive year.

Mukesh Ambani's mantra to solve current account deficit problem

Mukesh Ambani's mantra to solve current account deficit problem

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Mukesh Ambani said broadband technology is providing access to opportunities irrespective of geographies.

Mittal bats for Mukesh Ambani on gas prices

Mittal bats for Mukesh Ambani on gas prices

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

Mittal said his steel plants were getting gas at no less than $6 per million British thermal unit (mBtu), much lower than the $4.33 per mBtu price proposed by RIL.